ROD TORO

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St. Peters, Missouri 63304

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QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY

Expert in implementation of Total Quality Management systems with a strong continuous improvement emphasis that meet ISO standards. Lean and Six Sigma Master Black belt with over 25 years experience in domestic and international environments including pharmaceuticals, automotive and electronic industries. Recognized as a leader able to facilitate change that improves the bottom line while communicating at all levels. Also, proven expertise in building teams and empowering leaders to plan, execute and exceed strategic goals.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

MERCK MILLIPORE CORPORATION – Darmstadt, Germany 2008-2012

EMD MILLIPORE Division – Billerica, Massachusetts

(Division of Merck KGaA, a $12 Billion global company supplying products and services for the Life Science, Pharmaceutical, Chemical, and Consumer Health Care industries. Acquired Millipore in 2011.)

Head of Operational Excellence BioScience

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY:

Establish and deploy Lean and Six Sigma methodologies (strategies, structures, tools, and techniques) for the BioScience division of EMD Millipore. Scope included Life Science and Drug Discovery business units covering 22 locations globally. Direct Reports of 7 Black Belts in each of the main manufacturing sites, (Temecula-San Diego Ca., Saint Charles Mo., Cork Ireland, Oxford UK., Dundee Scotland, Molsheim France, Hayward Ca.). Member of the BioScience Division Business Leadership team and with close working relationship of business unit’s Vice Presidents.

Identify, develop and train Blue Belts (Lean Practioner), Green Belts, Black Belts and Sponsors/Champions. Mentored Black Belts and Master Black Belts throughout Merck KGaA.

Major Accomplishments:

Cost Savings for Specific Projects over 4 year period of $12.5 million USD.

Received training grant funding from Missouri State government of approximately $750,000 USD.

Most profitable manufacturing facility in entire corporation as a result of implementation of LSS projects.

Authored and trained trainers for all Lean and Six Sigma training materials.

THE GEORGE GROUP – Dallas, Texas 2005-2007

(The premier Lean and Six Sigma consulting company with over $500 million in sales, acquired by Accenture in late 2007.)

Senior Manager 2005-2007

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY:

As part of a 9 member team reporting to the Vice President, assisted in deployment of Lean and Six Sigma at Bristol Meyers Squibb, Merck USA, and Cardinal Health. Member of Recruitment team (5 members) that weekly interviewed ten to twelve candidates for new positions for the George Group. Responsible for quotation of new contracts for companies under $50 million USD in sales.

Major Accomplishments:

Achieved an average of $5 million USD per year for clients.

Coached and mentored over 50 Kaizen Leaders.

Trained over 100 Green Belts and Black Belts in a wide variety of industries.

EXCEL PARTNERSHIP – Southbury, Connecticut 2000 to 2005

(The Leader in Training and Consulting for Business Process Improvement)

Senior Consultant 2000-2005

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY:

Responsible for all training of ISO 9000 and TS 16949 Lead Auditor certified training course.

Specific consulting assignments given by President for LSS Black Belt projects.

Major Accomplishments:

Reduction of inventory levels (raw material, work-in-process, finished goods) -- $14 to $5.6 Million.

Outstanding variance on lease rental car accounts from $21 million to $1.2 million.

Increase sales quoting to close percentage from less than 2% to 85% of all business quoted.

ST. CLAIR DIE CASTING – Saint Clair. Missouri 1998-2000

Zinc and Aluminum Die Casting

Director of Quality Systems

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY:

Responsible for quality management systems obtaining ISO 9001 and TS 16949 certification. Direct Reports of 25 quality personnel (Quality Supervisors, Engineers, Technicians and Inspectors) in a 3 shift, 7 days a week operation.

Major Accomplishments:

Employee turnover reduced from an annual percentage of 245% to less than 12%.

Reduction of testing, short-term durability plus on line for an annual cost savings of $4.2 million

Effective CAPA system reducing outstanding CAPAs from 250 to less than 12.

QUALITY FOCUS – Saint Louis, Missouri 1993 to 1998

(Complete provider of ISO 9001services for companies wanting to become certified)

President

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY:

Employed 5 full time consultants to assist companies in achieving ISO certification.

Major Accomplishments:

Over 250 companies certified with no major noncompliances, passing the audit the first time.

Assisting a wide variety of companies save on average $300,000 after ISO implementation.

INTERTEK REGISTRAR – Natick, Massachusetts 1993 to 2000

(First United States third party Registrar for ISO certifications)

ISO Lead Auditor

Conducted third party certification audits for a wide variety of industries. Instrumental in helping company achieve ISO 16949 registration status recognized by the RAB (United States Registration body).

COOPER BUSSMANN DIVISION – Ellisville, Missouri 1991 to 1993

(Fabricator & Distribution of fuses, a division of Cooper Industries, $827 million net worth)

Quality Manager

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY:

Responsible for division quality program (3 locations of Ellisville, Mo. Goldsboro, NC and El Paso, Tx). Training employees in SPC and other basic quality tools. Direct Reports of 50 quality personnel at all 3 locations.

Major Accomplishments:

Achieve ISO certification at all locations with a reduction in paperwork by 50%.

WATLOW ELECTRIC INC. –St. Louis, Missouri 1985 to 1991

($300 Million custom designer and manufacturer of industrial electric heaters, sensors, controllers and software with offices and manufacturing facilities around the world.)

Quality Manager

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY:

Responsible for implementing Total Quality Management and World Class Manufacturing practices at 3 locations, medical, semi-conductor industries. Direct Reports of 30 quality personnel, including FDA liaison in Washington DC.

LAKE CENTER INDUSTRIES – Winona, Minnesota 1982 - 1991

Preferred supplier for Big Three Automotive Industries for interior components of automobiles.

Quality Control Manger

Manufacturing Engineer Manager

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY:

Member of “Team Taurus” to launch the Ford Taurus Sable. Specific responsibility for the new Turn Signal Switch. Direct reports of 80 people from Quality to Manufacturing to technical personnel. Extensive training in QFD, DOE from Dr. Genichi Taguchi and SPC

PEP INDUSTRIES – Acuna/DelRio, Texas 1980-1982

Fabricator of wire assemblies for the automotive industries

Manager of Industrial Engineering

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY:

Responsible for all industrial engineering activities including ergonomics, line planning and balancing of wire assemblies as a Tier One Automotive Supplier. 3 facilities in Acuna with a warehouse in Del Rio.

Major Accomplishments:

Expanded facility from one building of 20,000 sq. ft. to three buildings totaling 350,000 sq. ft in one year.

EDUCATION AND CERTICATIONS

Masters of Science, Masters in Quality Systems Management (GPA 4.0), National Graduate School of Quality Management –US-Massachusetts

Certification TS 16949:2002 Lead Auditor, AIAG, Detroit, Michigan

Master Black Belt Certification, Caterpillar Supply Chain Program and George Group, Peoria, Illinois

Certified Six Sigma Black Belt #203, American Society for Quality, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Professional Six Sigma Lead Practitioner: Black Belt Certified, National Graduate School

Certification ISO/QS 9000 Registered Lead Auditor, AIAG, Detroit, Michigan

Certified Quality Engineer, American Society for Quality, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Graduate Studies in Organizational Development, information Mapping, QFD, DOE, Advance Statistical Studies, Team Building, Change Management, Various Institutions (American Supplier Institute, etc)

Graduate Studies Cross Culture Communications, Wheaton Graduate School, Wheaton, Illinois

LATEST ACHIEVEMENTS

• Speaker at the 2012 ASQ World Conference, Anaheim, California

• Speaker at the 2011 ASQ World Conference, Pittsburg, PA

• Chair-elect Saint Louis ASQ section July 2011-June 2012

• 2000 Featured key note speaker for the National Purchasing Management Association’s annual meeting

• 1998 Featured key note speaker at the Midwest Regional Conference for the Quality Audit Division

• 1997 Participated in initial meeting for developing the body of knowledge for Six Sigma Black Belts

• 1993-2005 Numerous regional presentation for AAIM and other regional associations 1983

• Founding Member of Seciton1216: American Society of Quality.

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