Quality Assurance Manager

Derrick D. McLaughlin

**** ********** ****** • A nniston, AL 36207 • (H) 256-***-**** (C) 256-***-****

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A highly motivated professional with demonstrated experience and success in the automotive

manufacturing industry. Has worked through the ranks; from an entry level production

employee to a successful member of company management. Possess an extensive background in

M anufacturing Production, Quality Assurance, and Environmental, Safety, and Health. Has

an impressive work ethic with proven ability to accomplish multiple tasks with minimal

supervision.

R elative Competencies

• OSHA 29 CFR 1910 General Industry • OSHA Industr ial Training

• OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Construction • OSHA Construction

T raining

• EPA -Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA) • D ischarge

Monitoring Reporting (DMR)

• Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure Plan (SPCC) • T ier Reporting

• Emergency Planning • A i r Quality Control

• Waste Management • Waste Water Treatment

• I n ternal Auditing • Sampling Techniques

• I ndustrial Hygiene • E rgonomics

• Department of Transportation Requirements (DOT) • 5-S Lean Manufacturing

• I n ternational Organization for Standardization (ISO) • OSHA Writ ten Program

Requirements

• OSHA 1910.120 - H azardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER)

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Software Knowledge

• M icrosoft Office ©

• A DEM E2© – Electronic Discharge Monitoring Reporting

• Computer-aided Management of Emergency Operations (CAMEO©)

• Mapping Applications for Response, Planning, and Local Operational Task (MARPLOT©)

• A real Locations of Hazardous Atmospheres (ALOHA©)

P rofessional Exper ience

Southeastern Safety Solutions and T raining Services

September 2008 – September 2012 Owner/Environmental, Safety, and

H ealth Consultant

Assisted various industries and organizations with regulatory compliance issues,

abatement strategies, record keeping, control plans, audits, reporting, and t raining.

Performed Ergonomic Analysis and provided necessary counter measures. Assisted

i ndustries by completing Discharge Monitoring Reports, Tier Reports, and OSHA 300

A nnual Reports. Reviewed worker’s compensation data with effort to reduce work related

i njuries and managed various clients’ loss prevention programs. Performed routine

i nspections and audits and submit ted recommendations for abatement.

H ighlights:

• Assisted in providing HAZWOPER Training to employees of the Federal Emergency

M anagement Agency (FEMA) in New Orleans, LA in preparations for their efforts to

oversee the Gulf Oil Spill Clean-up operations.

• Through contracts with non-profit organizations, trained and certified over two-

hundred Alabama residents which enabled them to become employed by contractors to

assist with the Gulf Oil Spill Clean-up operations in Mississippi, Alabama, and

F lorida.

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• Through the International Chemical Worker’s Center for Worker Health and Safety

E ducation, served as a Trainer for the Detroit Fire Department’s HazMat Unit in

Detroit, M I. whose primary duty is to monitor and adequately respond to chemical

emergencies that may occur at the city’s waste water treatment facility.

MS Companies

April 2011 – September 2011 Q uality

Supervisor

Responsible for the supervision of teams to perform logistical, parts procurement, and

quality testing, sorting, rework, back-filling, and repacking of automotive components by

following specific process procedures. Maintained daily data reports to the Parts Quality

Department at Honda Manufacturing of Alabama and adhered to any developing or

continuous and existing quality issues by providing prompt corrective action. Performed

daily safety inspections and adequately maintained records. Investigated complaints on

existing automotive parts, components, and/or products and responded to vendor or

customer. Established and/or adjusted work procedures to meet testing schedules.

Developed and recommended test procedures for products and raw materials. Evaluated

employees through performance reviews, monitoring, and ongoing coaching and feedback

methods. Continuously improved performances based on key performance indicators.

A nalyzed, resolved, and assisted workers in solving work problems. Oversaw the efficient

i mplementation of quality standards, programs and processes to improve operational

efficiencies and reduce/eliminate production waste and HOLD product. Trained employees

i n SOP’s and ensured t raining effectiveness in application of job skills. Trained employees

on safety topics, quality procedures, and business updates. Directed and advised personnel

i n special test procedures to analyze components and physical properties of product

materials. Maintained a thorough knowledge of new developments, technology and

p rocesses. Maintained time and testing records. Developed, justified, and implemented

manufacturing process improvements. Analyzed test information to determine operating

efficiency of process or equipment and to diagnose malfunctions.

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AMPRO Molding, LLC (formerly Hunjan Moulded Products)

M ay 2002 – July 2008 Various

C apacities

Quickly accelerated through the ranks at this automotive (tier-2) supplier of molded interior

p roducts based on proven abilities, applicable knowledge, and positive work ethic. The

following are positions held with this company:

• Environmental, Safety, and Health Manager, 01/04 to 07/08

Responsible for all environmental, safety, and health issues including Record Keeping

and Reporting. Developed, ini tiated, and sustained the company’s wri t ten safety

p rogram which included adherence to all OSHA Regulations, Standards, and

Requirements. Developed and initiated the company’s Safety Training Program for all

employees which included all necessary OSHA topics including Industrial Hygiene and

E rgonomics. Established and supervised the company’s Site Emergency Team, Safety

Commit tee, and Emergency Medical Team. Performed Daily Safety Audits, Industrial

H ygienic Analysis, and Ergonomic Assessments. Developed and maintained

documentation, spread sheets, charts and graphs with effort to monitor and assess

companywide safety t rends for continuous improvement. Assisted the Management

Team in acquiring the company’s ISO certification.

• Facility T raining Coordinator, 01/04 to 07/08

Developed, init iated, and sustained the company’s General Employee Training Program

w hich included General Production Procedures along with various aspects of OSHA’s

1910 General Industry Standards, EPA’s Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization

Act, Emergency Response, First-Aid, CPR, AED, Monitoring and Sampling, and ISO

S tandards. Coordinated, with Jacksonville State University and other educational

agencies, the development of Management and Supervisory Training programs.

Assisted the Management Team in acquiring the company’s ISO certification.

• Engineering Assistant/Chief Safety Officer, 10/03 to 01/04

Assisted the Program Manager/Engineer with the processes of the plastic injection

molding operations in the manufacturing of interior automotive components. Developed

control plans, process maps and safety procedures. Responsible for all “in-house” safety

p rocedures and reporting.

• Production Associate: Assembly, 05/02 to 10/03

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Identified, requisitioned, received, inventoried, stored, issued, and assembled

automotive components by following general work instructions and process maps in the

assembly of plastic molded products. P repared automotive parts for the paint process

w hen necessary Utilized hand tools, air tools, measuring devices, and other special

equipment. Maintained a safe and clean working environment by complying with

p rocedures, rules, and regulations.

Werner Ladder Company

July 2002-October 2003 Assembly P roduction:

F iberglass Stepladders

P repared work to be accomplished by using assembly inst ructions, blueprint specifications,

and parts lists. Gathered parts, sub-assemblies, tools, and materials. Positioned parts and

sub-assemblies by using templates or reading measurements. Assembled components by

examining connections for correct fit; fastening parts and subassemblies. Verified

specifications by measuring and testing completed component. Resolved assembly problems

by altering dimensions to meet specifications and notifying supervisor to obtain additional

resources. Ut ilized hand tools, air tools, measuring devices, and various other special

equipment. Kept equipment operational by completing preventive maintenance

requirements, t roubleshooting malfunctions, and calling for repairs. Maintained a safe and

clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.

M aintained inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level, anticipating needed

supplies, placing and expediting orders for supplies, and verifying receipt of supplies.

Documented actions by completing production and quality forms. Contributed to team effort

by accomplishing related results as needed.

Anniston City Schools

August 2000-June 2002 I nterim Band Di rector/Music Teacher:

A nniston H igh School

Served as Music Teacher, Marching Band Director, Concert Band Director, Jazz Ensemble

D irector, and Pep Band Director. Enabled the success of student academic achievement

t hrough professional music instruction. Ensured a safe academic environment conducive to

learning. Maintained proper documentation and followed-up with administration on

p rogress of all students and worked cooperatively with parents. Provided accurate and

t imely reporting regarding students’ performance and challenges. Performed additional

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non-instructional duties. Attended all required school functions as identified by

administration. Maintained an inventory of all equipment and supplies. Managed an

i nterdepartmental fiscal budget.

Southern Metal Processing

October 1998-August 2000 Q uality I nspector/Lab

T echnician A pproved incoming materials by confirming specifications, conducting visual

and measurement tests, and rejecting/returning unacceptable materials. Approved in-

process production and finished products by confi rming specifications, conducting visual

and measurement tests, and communicating required adjustments to production supervisor.

Returned products for re-work. Summarized re-work and waste. Documented inspection

results by completing reports and logs. Input data into quality database.

E ducation

Jacksonville State University – Jacksonville, Alabama

Grambling State University – Grambling, Louisiana

Anniston H igh School – Anniston, Alabama

References

-Available Upon Request-

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