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Bryan Schuiteman

Valparaiso, IN 46385 (Northwest Indiana)

Emailto : acriz1@r.postjobfree.com Phone. 219-***-**** Professional Profile

An experienced professional with a proven track record in managing and improving all aspects of quality systems including acquiring ISO 9001. Expertise in identifying and deploying initiatives and improvement projects across organizations and multiple sites. I am a team player and problem solver with a unique set of experiences in quality management, Six Sigma, new product introductions, and operations. Areas of Expertise

ISO9001, AAR, and Quality Systems Certified Lead Auditor SPC, Analyzing, Reporting Data

Six Sigma Blackbelt from G.E. Continuous Improvement Projects Corrective/Preventative Actions

New Product/Process Introductions Cost Reduction Projects Change Management

Project Management Warranty Claim Resolutions Supplier Quality & Vendor Selection Education

B.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology from Purdue University -graduated with Honors and Distinction

Continuing education in graduate level business management classes at MSOE and UW Stout Work History

EMS, Inc Griffith, Indiana - Dec 2010 to Present

Plant Quality Manager, 110 Employees, 2 Locations, reporting to the CEO

Developed the current quality system to acquire ISO 9001:2008 certification for the company

Manage all aspects of the QMS including Corrective Actions, Change Management, and supplier certification

New product introductions for four new product launches & multiple process introductions

Worked with key customers on warranty and quality issues and averted cancellation of contracts

Achievements include reducing warranty defects by 50%, improving customer deliveries to 99%, and driving continuous improvement projects yielding 40+ projects and over $1.0 million in savings. VAE Nortrak Chicago Heights, IL - 2009 to 2011)

Project Manager, supervised 5 team members and reported to the plant manager with dotted line to corporate CIP Mgr

Coordinated large ($500K) cross functional projects including new equipment, lean work cells, work instructions, process maps, and inspection & test equipment. Caterpillar - Progress Rail Services East Chicago, IN - 2002 to 2009

Division Quality Manager reporting to the Corporate QA Director and dotted line to VP of Manufacturing

Responsible for the quality, ISO 9001, and AAR Compliance at 5 locations

Lead the turnaround of quality and customer satisfaction of a major contract. Reduced warranty claims by 25%, improved first pass yield by 50%, and improved customer quality satisfaction by 20%Performed joint teardowns and warranty claim dispositions directly with customers

Established metrics and reporting for all locations for reporting to shop and corporate management General Electric Company Plainville, Connecticut - 1999 to 2002)

Quality Integration Leader for new products and initiatives across multiple sites – dotted line to VP of Mfg

Served as a business unit Quality Leader and a Six Sigma Master Blackbelt

Lead at team for improvement projects in warranty, quality, defect reductions, Design for Six Sigma, Design for Manufacturing, Process Capability, and Control Charting

Global launch of a global $52 million new product introduction project for GEINDSYS

Responsible for high level reporting and presentations used by senior management

The Quality Committee Representative for acquisitions and corporate initiatives Allen Bradley /Rockwell Automation Milwaukee, Wisconsin 1992 to 1999

Manufacturing Project Engineer / AB Operations training program

Project Leader for a new plant startup for 80,000 sq. ft. facility

Lead implementation of ISO 9000 and ISO 14000 at a new facility

Managed projects for new work cells, paperless production, and cost reductions

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