A results-oriented executive with extremely strong quality, operations, planning, supplier development, and engineering management abilities. Skilled at improving and streamlining processes, eliminating waste, and implementing and managing effective value-added quality systems. Strategic thinker who thrives in dynamic, fluid environments while remaining pragmatic and focused. A natural leader and effective communicator, adept at improving employee morale and building rapport with individuals on all levels.

I am seeking a position in Upper Management with a good, solid company that desires a highly skilled individual to enable them to become even better.

AREAS OF

EXPERTISE

• Operational Excellence/Leadership • Six Sigma / Lean • Continuous Improvement

• Quality Systems Expert • Supplier Development • Strategic Management

• Problem Solving • Kaizen • Quality Engineering

• Scrap / Warranty Reduction • Quality Training • Quality Auditing

“I have known many professionals throughout my career and can state that David is by far the most skilled and most professional that I have ever seen”. Mitch Fogle, CEO and President of Lund International.

“I interviewed a lot of candidates and Dave was far above the rest regarding professionalism and Quality process knowledge. Dave was able to instill a Quality discipline within Atwood with his team building and coaching skills. It was a pleasure working alongside Dave and would welcome him into any team looking for a Professional Manager!” Mark Knuth, General Manager, Atwood Mobile Products

“David is extremely helpful, he goes out of his way to coach, guide and teach the fundamentals to those of us who need the help. His experience and expertise enabled him to break down the problems in a simplistic manner. He exhibits focus and perseverance and have the vision of a great leader, which in the end is why he was the most respected Sr. Quality Manager at Lund. Great mentor, great person, great leader.” Randal Burdo, MBA, Senior Buyer / Planner, Lund International

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Increased Production levels at the ETI plant by over 30%, for each of the past 3 years. Dramatically exceeded all goals and expectations of corporation.

Created, implemented, and improved IATF-16949, ISO9001, ISO13485, QS-9000, ISO14001 Quality/EMS Systems and Supplier Quality Systems.

Implemented and instructed training programs in Quality Auditing, Quality Engineering, Blueprint Reading, Gage Usage and GR&R, SPC, APQP, Problem Solving (Including 8D and DMAIC), Lean / Six Sigma.

Conducted audits to verify conformance prior to awarding business to suppliers. Developed supplier quality system including manuals, risk assessment, audits, scorecards and KPI’s to monitor and improve supply base on quality, delivery and total cost. Managed and performed over 150 audits, both first and second-party.

Experienced in working with and developing overseas (China, Taiwan, South Africa), Central American and South American suppliers.

Authored and implemented policies, procedures, work instructions, forms and to gain ISO9001, QS-9000, ISO13485, ISO14001 and IATF16949 registration at multiple facilities and led management reviews.

Proven track record of identifying business process improvement opportunities, re-engineering processes, leading and managing quality initiatives that have resulted in improved productivity and reducing cost of non-conformance.

Successfully managed product launch activities for new programs, APQP, PPAP, SPC and gage design.

APQP and project management experience for NPI (New Product Introduction) including supply base evaluation and cost justifications for new capital.

Implemented, trained, coached and led cross-functional teams in TQM, Lean, 5S, Problem Solving and Kaizen/continuous improvement.

Reduced Warranty returns by over 80% (more than $300,000.00 per year at one location) and simultaneously increased customer satisfaction.

Successfully led over 25 Kaizen events with total savings in excess of $2 million, increased productivity more than 300% (Sales/Total Hours) and decreased inventory levels using Lean and Six Sigma to improve manufacturing processes and eliminating waste.

Fostered consensus and employee ownership across functional disciplines for change management process.

Instituted employee development and empowerment, team building, coaching and cross-functional training to help achieve our goals.

Developed Poka-Yoke measures to reduce customer PPM from over 600 ppm to less than 200 ppb (Parts Per Billion).

Responsibilities included interfacing with customers, suppliers and production plants to resolve manufacturing/quality issues as well as training and leading CAPA problem solving teams.

Successfully passed over 30 third-party registration audits, at multiple facilities, with no major findings and minimal minor findings (typically 0 findings).

Quality management of multiple facilities with a goal of creating optimized, value added systems across corporate lines.

Part of a team of professionals at ASQ headquarters. Assisted in the development of requirements and testing standards for Quality Manager’s, Auditor’s, Technician’s and Mechanical Inspector’s Certifications in Milwaukee, WI.

Exceptional problem solver, strong leader with extremely strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.

Developed budgets, strategic and tactical plans to assure quality and operational improvement, customer satisfaction, business growth and financial results.

Change agent in getting employees to buy into new methods, procedures and work instructions which reduced scrap rate from 4.8% to 0.4%.

Negotiated quality contracts, KCC’s and print tolerances with customers and suppliers including concessions, modifications and ramifications of spills.

Achieved ISO 9001 Certification in less than 4 months for 3 manufacturing plant, simultaneously with “0” findings.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Elkhart Tri-Went Industrial, – General Manager, Knoxville, TN. Jan. 2020 – Dec. 2022

Management and Improvement of manufacturing plant.

In charge of the production plant. Drove plant to realize an over 25% improvement in production in less than 1 year, and set new production records yearly while lowering scrap levels. Dramatically reduced turnover rate while implementing a team concept.

Direct Reports: 7

Reason for leaving: N/A

Elkhart Products Corporation, Aalberts IPS – Quality Director, Elkhart, In. Jan. 2018 – Jan. 2020

ISO9001 Quality Systems Implementation and Improvement

In charge of Quality Systems Management, for plants in Elkhart, Indiana; Fayetteville, Arkansas; Westville, Oklahoma; Pageland, South Carolina; Conway, South Carolina; and Matthews, North Carolina

In charge of Quality System, development, and improvement. Management of Quality Managers, and development of quality teams within the various locations. Achieved ISO9001:2015 certification for 3 plants (Elkhart, Fayetteville, and Westville), within 12 months, with a commendation of having developed the strongest Quality systems, our registrar had ever seen. Drove scrap reduction, and quality improvement throughout the corporation.

Direct Reports: 12

Reason for leaving: Promotion within corporation

Matcor-Matsu – Quality Manager, Edgerton, Ohio Jan. 2017 – Jan. 2018

TS-16949 / IATF-16949 Quality System Management

ISO 14001 Environment

Matcor-Matsu, is a manufacturer of stampings, and welded assemblies, for the automotive industry (including Honda, Toyota, and FCA).

Quality Manager / Management Rep.

In charge of Quality and new product launches.

Products: Body in white stampings, seat frames, cross beams for dash boards.

Direct Reports: 25

Reason for leaving: N/A

Flexible Concepts, Inc. – Quality Director, Elkhart, IN Sept. 2011 – Oct. 2016

ISO9001:2008 Quality System

Flexible Concepts, is a manufacturer of high precision, machined products, for the Bearing Industry, Automotive, and Military.

Quality Director / Management Rep.

In charge of Quality for 3 production plants.

Products: Automotive Spindles, Bearings, RV Brake Drums, Military (Lifting Plugs, Shell Casings, War Heads, Missiles).

Direct Reports: 10

Reason for leaving: Family Owned, inadequate compensation.

SMP (Sturgis Molded Products) – Quality Manager, Sturgis, MI. Feb. 2010 – Sept. 2011

TS-16949 Quality System

SMP is a manufacturer a variety of injection molded products, ranging from automotive, heavy-duty truck, medical, food and industrial markets.

Quality Manager / Mgt. Rep.,

In charge of Quality for 4 production plants.

Products: Injection Molded Products

Direct Reports: 3 Indirect Reports: 15

Reason for leaving: Offered Better Opportunity

Quality One Systems LLC – Quality Consultant, Howe, IN 2008 – January, 2010

Q-1 Systems is a quality consulting / quality management outsourcing firm specializing in creating value added quality systems, implementation, and improvement. Q-1 also provides Quality Management to firms that either can not afford or do not want a resident Quality Manager as well as performing quality training at both Universities and at customer locations.

Principal and Quality Consultant, assisting Automotive, High Precision, Medical Device Mfg., and RV in Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Illinois and Florida.

Reason for leaving: Income fluctuations.

Lund International & Belmor Products, Howe, IN and Chicago, IL. 2006 – 2008

ISO-9001 & ISO14001 Quality Systems

Lund is an automotive supply company offering premium accessories for automotive and heavy truck. Products range from running boards to tonneau covers, window vents to grilles to aluminum tool box for pick up trucks.

Belmor Products was a division of Lund International, making aftermarket products primarily for the Heavy Truck Industry.

Quality Manager / Mgt. Rep,

Managed and improved quality systems for two Lund plants; Deflecta-Shield Division, Howe, IN and Belmor Products, Chicago, IL.

Direct Reports: 5 Indirect Reports: 6

Reason for leaving: Company lost 40% of business, eliminated Quality Department.

Atwood Mobile Products (% Dura Automotive), Elkhart, IN 2003 – 2006

ISO-9001 Quality System

Atwood, designs, develops, and manufactures high quality appliances and engineered component systems for recreation and specialty vehicles, boats and recreational vehicles.

Quality Manager / Mgt. Rep.,

Also, lead Quality Managers group for all Atwood plants, to standardize best practices between plants and communize Quality Systems to the extent possible.

Products: RV doors, windows and fabricated automotive and transit products

Direct Reports: 7 Indirect Reports: 6

Reason for leaving: Parent company in bankruptcy, sought more stability.

EDUCATION / PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Bachelor of Science Quality Assurance –Almeda University

Associates Quality Assurance Management – University of Manitoba

Certified Manager of Quality / Organizational Excellence (MOQ/OE) - American Society of Quality

Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) – American Society of Quality

Certified Quality Technician (CQT) – American Society of Quality

Certified Mechanical Inspector (CMI) – American Society of Quality

Indiana University (South Bend) – Quality Engineering (including SSBB tools), Quality Auditing, Quality Management

University of Chicago – Structural Engineering, Drafting & Blueprint Reading

o(2nd in class).

Quality Systems Auditor – RAB

TS-16949 / IATF-16949 lead auditor – Excel

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