Profile

Accomplished and results-oriented Supply Chain Management professional with a proven track record of achievement in effective global supplier development through strong Program Management skills, problem solving and ability to build relationships throughout the supply chain. An efficient, productive, creative leader with the ability to implement strategy, direct and manage large scale programs within Supply Chain by performing management functions such as, planning, scheduling, organizing, and tracking supplier project improvements and performance.

Key Skills and Strengths Include

Proven expertise in supplier management, development and process implementation with extensive manufacturing experience in Automotive and Electronics.

Leadership – Adept at leading/managing cross-functional programs through organizational and multi-tasking ability to meet expectations

Experienced quality and process auditor specializing in TS16949, ISO9001, ISO13485, TL9000

Trained Green Belt and Lean Coach with full understanding of Lean Manufacturing methodologies

Proficient in mistake proofing methodologies

Expert in Product Realization Process methodologies, such as APQP, PRP, PMP

Professional Experience

The Morey Corporation – Woodridge, IL

Director of Supplier Development and Compliance

December 2014 to October 2015

Responsible for the development and implementation of the newly created Supplier Development & Compliance department. Responsible for managing all aspects of Supplier Quality & Development such as execution of quality and technical assessments on site with suppliers to determine their capability as well as drive collaboration between the organization and the supply base in product and process development. Maintain and drive improvements to customer and international standards such as ISO-9001, TS16949, ISO-13485.

Accomplishments

Developed & Implemented strategic growth and operation plan for the Supplier Development and Compliance department resulting in executive approval to move forward.

Presented strategic plan, “Relational Relationships” to Morey supply base during Morey’s supplier event for more than 120 Morey Suppliers.

Identified and implemented departmental strategy to drive supplier qualification and development plan resulting in documented corporate supplier development requirements which includes, Supplier PPAP approval process and strategic supplier program.

Managed and monitored efforts to improve the current Quality Management System corporate wide resulting in an improved ability to access corporate documentation, standards, and ability to revise company documentation.

The Morey Corporation – Woodridge, IL

Director of Quality

July 2011 to December 2014

Responsible for creating significant product quality improvements throughout the entire Quality Organization which includes, Supplier Quality, Customer Satisfaction, Production Quality and Compliance & Regulatory. Focused on analyzing existing resources, evaluating current practices and then leading the efforts to create and sustain improved quality. Demonstrated ability to show success with identifying issues, prioritizing objectives, executing plans, managing processes and measuring results. Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team.

The Morey Corporation Cont’d

Accomplishments

Proactively worked with Purchasing organization and other organizations to identify and implement improvements within supply base – new supplier/product development, new supply chains, existing supplier quality enhancements, etc.

Led team in the development of the company Supplier Scorecard resulting in an efficient and effective system to quickly identify top performing suppliers and those suppliers needing development.

Led project efforts that effectively reduced customer field returns over a 13 month period by 31% with quality processes and improvements initiated at The Morey Corporation.

Led internal audit team to proactively conduct audit on the New Product Introduction Process that resulted in multiple improvements that enhanced DFM, communication, notification and time to production by 32% without incident.

Initiated and directed program that effectively improved corrective action closure by 93%. As a result of this reduction, the program improved the quality level of corrective actions submitted by Morey personnel through training activities

Over a 3 year period, reduced customer PPM rate by 32% through continuous quality improvement efforts within the manufacturing facility.

Managed efforts within the company to ISO 13485 Medical certification in an 8 month time frame to meet certification requirements of Morey’s customer base.

Led project teams that drove improvement activities with the current Quality Management system to effectively improve increased use of processes and procedures as well as ease of access and understanding for all employees of the Morey Corporation.

Tellabs – Naperville, IL

Quality Engineer

November 2005 to March 2011

Senior Member of Technical Staff

January 2001 to May 2002

Responsible for the management of key sub-contractors driving improvement projects to improve customer satisfaction, efficiency and effectiveness resulting in decreased rework and increased throughput. Facilitated Contract Manufacturing Improvement Forums (CMIF) & Product Improvement Forums (PIF) to improve sub-contractor and internal processes based on ERI, YRR, OOB, and R&R data. Led quality control activities across two programs to improve visibility where problems were rooted. Resolved internal and external issues to increase product reliability, decrease rework and at the end to increase customer satisfaction.

Accomplishments

Developed and managed key improvement projects with tier II suppliers globally to improve process effectiveness which resulted in zero defects sent to tier 1 contract manufacturer.

Quality representative to the Supplier Review Board responsible for sub-contractor audits and SQE Auditor training globally.

Introduced new Production Release First Article Process that saved $100K yearly in efficiency and resubmission activities.

Defined and managed the Product Realization Process lifecycle road map for use by design, validation, production and logistics. Utilizing programs saw increase in program communications which facilitated improved tracking of program deliverables globally.

Managed key product line improvement activities that reduced product return rate by 36% from 2009 to 2010.

Led and was a member of several Kaizen projects to improve internal and external processes to reduce cost globally.

Oji Intertech – North Manchester, IN

Plant Manager

Promoted: June 2005 to November 2005

Incorporated leading edge technologies for new expansions, enhancing existing process technologies and provided process methodologies in all areas of operations. Facilitated all projects internally with staff to improve the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the Oji Manufacturing System

Accomplishments

Led efforts to drive labor costs down by 15% and increased throughput to customers through process improvements and lean manufacturing projects.

Developed and led new processes through pilot testing and prototype evaluations. Established PQP monitoring system -- tracked progress of deliverables up through program launch.

Reviewed external inputs, internal processes and data to ensure maximum product throughput and high quality production.

Quality Manager

August 2003 to June 2005

Responsible for day-to-day quality assurance and process activities to drive cost reductions and process improvements both internally and within the supply chain. Responsible for companywide compliance to customer and international standards such as TS16949. Tasked with driving continued improvements to the Quality Management System.

Accomplishments

Developed and implemented supplier development program through the initiation of the Oji Supplier Quality Manual referencing sub-contractor containment procedures, and sub-contractor grading processes and procedures based on response, quality and on-time shipping.

Working with sub-contractors through the use of Lean Manufacturing methodologies, significantly reduced incoming quality issues from supply base by 30%.

Led efforts in the reduction of scrap approximately 2.5% over a two year period.

Develop tests to ensure product requirements would meet customer goals and objectives.

Implemented performance monitoring reducing scrap improving efficiency within the facility as well as tracking progress of deliverables up through program launch.

Rolled-out process and quality methodologies, such as root cause analysis, 5 Why, FMEA, statistical analysis and transition from QS-9000 to TS16949 automotive standard

Benchmarked external inputs, internal processes and data to ensure maximum product throughput and high quality production.

Meridian Automotive Systems – Huntington, IN

Quality Engineer/Management Representative

June 2002 to July 2003

December 2000 to December 2001

Kennedy Machine

Quality Manager / Management Representative

Promoted: 1996 to 2000

Operations Manager Assembly Department

1992 to 1996

Education and Training

DePaul University 2011 – Present

Chicago, IL, USA

B.A in Leadership Management with a focus on Project Management

Ball State University 1999

Muncie, IN, USA

Courses Taken in Manufacturing Engineering

Vincennes University 1986

Vincennes, IN, USA

A.S. Commercial Art & Graphic Design

Training & Certifications

Project Management Design & Assessment 2014 DePaul University

Applying Project Management 2012 DePaul University

Intl Project Management 2012 DePaul University

Six Sigma Green Belt Training 2009 DESARA Group

Certified IPC Inspector 2010 LGS

QE Boot Camp 2007 Fox Valley ASQ

Board Certified TS-16949 Lead Auditor 2002 Stat-A- Matrix

Board Certified QS-9000 Lead Auditor 2000 Excel

Extensive AIAG process knowledge 1999 AIAG

Certified Internal Quality Auditor 1997 Midwest Quality

Affiliations

Society of Manufacturing Engineering (SME)

American Society of Quality (ASQ)

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