PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
A proactive, results-oriented Quality Leader of products and processes with multi-plant and international responsibility.
• Strategy development, goal setting, personnel development, budgeting responsibility, Quality department administration, personnel selection and training.
• Successfully developed and implemented a company-wide Quality Management System spanning multiple locations including two Asian facilities.
• Accomplished in implementing and maintaining ISO-9001, ISO-14001, and TS-16949 certification through the continuous improvement of sound quality systems.
• Skilled in implementing Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and PPAP for new product development and customer approval.
• Skilled in many process improvement programs including Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen, 5S, and statistical process analysis.
• Highly experienced in problem resolution processes such as 8D, 5-Why, and Kepner-Tregoe.
• Developed, installed, and administered successful supplier development and tracking programs in multiple organizations.
• Successful leadership of the Environmental, Safety, and Health function.
RELEVANT EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
CELGARD, Charlotte, NC 2004-2012
Manufacturer of separator for lithium ion batteries used in consumer electronics and automotive applications.
Quality Director
Responsible for all Quality function activities from supplier development to customer satisfaction for facilities in the U.S., S. Korea, and China.
• Set annual goals, developed budget, hired and trained personnel, personnel evaluation and development.
• Assisted top management in strategy development for the company.
• Led a group of 45 Quality function employees ranging from QC lab technicians to supervisors and managers.
• Led implementation of and certification to TS-16949, ISO-9001, and ISO-14001.
• Led development of a highly effective team-based problem resolution process.
• Led company to successfully enter the automotive supply business from a strictly consumer electronics base.
• Significant and effective experience dealing with Asian and North American customers.
• Successfully led the Environmental, Safety, and Health function.
JOHNSON ELECTRIC, Plymouth, MI 1999-2004
Manufacturer of fractional horsepower DC motors for Ford, GM, Chrysler (Johnson Electric acquired the motors business from United Technologies in 1996).
Regional Manager, Quality and Reliability
Responsible for all Quality operations in the US and Mexico.
• Goal setting, budgeting, personnel acquisition and training. Led Quality Managers in Mexico and the US facilities.
• Led the implementation of TS-16949 for the North American operations.
• Led implementation of Control Plans, FMEA’s, SPC, Layered Process Audits, and 8-D’s/5-Whys.
• Significant experience in dealing with our largest manufacturing operation in China and in dealing with customer concerns with the China facility.
• Directed all activities to gain customer approval of new or changed products, Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) and Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP).
UNITED TECHNOLOGIES-AUTOMOTIVE, Columbus, MS 1996-1999
(This business was sold to Johnson Electric)
Manager, Quality Assurance
• Directed policies and procedures to attain ISO-9001 certification.
• Initiated Quality Council to address quality and productivity issues plant wide.
• Designated as Management Representative for ISO-9001.
• Assisted in strategic planning to develop downsizing plans.
• Implemented effective cross functional problem solving teams.
• Developed and implemented departmental budget.
ALUMINUM WHEEL TECHNOLOGIES, Somerset, KY 1995-1996
Manufacturer of aluminum wheels for Honda, GM, and Mercedes
Manager, Quality Assurance
• Reported to the President of the company.
• Developed policies, procedures, and directed implementation plan culminating in ISO-9001 certification.
• Developed and administered budget.
• Assisted in developing strategic policy.
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