Quality Assurance Maintenance
Resume:
Darrell Charles
New Albany, IN 47150
Phone: 812-***-****
E-mail: ************@*****.***
MANUFACTURING PRODUCTION AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL
Proven Track Record In Turning Around Under Performing Operations
Process Re-engineering & Workflow Improvement / Quality Control & Assurance
/ Regulatory Compliance
Implementing Total Productive Maintenance Methodologies
SQF Level III, HACCP, OSHA & ISO9000 Compliance
Dynamic management career leading production and operational efforts in
high-paced manufacturing environments. Excellent qualifications in
managing large-scale projects from concept through planning, design,
development and task management. Expertise in critical phase restructuring
and realignment of manufacturing efforts to improve efficiency and quality
control standards.
Combines excellent technical and analytical qualifications with
demonstrated achievements in delivering products on time. Ability to
handle simultaneous projects and meet tight deadlines. Team player with
excellent work ethics.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
. Project Design & Management .
Implementing SQF, HACCP and 5 Why Systems
. Materials/Planning Management .
Vendor Selection and Negotiations
. Manufacturing Operations Management .
Cost & Benefits Analysis
. Resource Planning & Allocation .
Quality Assurance & Cost Control
. Safety & Regulatory Compliance .
Process Re-engineering & Optimization
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND ACHIEVEMENTS
Morgan Foods, Inc.
Plant Maintenance Manager - 2010 - Present
Maintenance Supervisor / Mechanic - 2006 - 2010
Challenged to lead day-to-day production and maintenance efforts for over
one million sq. ft. manufacturing facility. Full-scale responsibility
for planning, purchasing, budgeting, preventive maintenance, cost and
quality control of all products produced. Maintain positive labor relations
for both union and non-union employees. Collaborate with senior managers
to forecast, plan and implement long-range strategies. Responsible for
establishing and implementing systems, procedures and controls. Achieve
maximum goals by implementing productivity plans while controlling
expenses. Always meet and exceed production deadlines. Ensure compliance
with all state and federal safety regulations.
Key Areas of Responsibilities:
. Directly responsible for implementing and maintaining maintenance systems
including HACCP and SQF Level III
. Responsible for over $12 million dollar budget for six cost centers-
budget planning and allocation of funds.
. Directly responsible for approving requisitions and control spending for
six cost centers.
. Oversee projects from initial feasibility analysis to final execution-key
projects include:
o Led large capital projects involving building expansions, new
equipment, and large expensed projects such as asphalt, roof
repairs, and HVAC replacements.
o Worked on a $12 million project involving the installation of the
ABRS retort and $14 million dollar project for hydrostatic retort.
o Saved company over $200K annually by switching from steam to
natural gas heat.
. Instrumental in starting a 3rd shift maintenance program to work on
predictive maintenance such as vibration analysis, oil analysis, and
lubrication filtration.
. Reduced maintenance downtime in the Retort department by 50% as a Retort
Supervisor.
. Directly manage a staff of 14 Supervisors and 49 Electricians and
Mechanics with staffing, training, scheduling and performance evaluation
responsibilities.
. Reduced employee turnover by motivating and by instilling a friendly and
safe working culture.
. Improved production efficiency by introducing root cause analysis and the
5 Why methodology.
. Directly responsible for vendor selection/relations-requesting bids and
contract negotiations.
Darrell Charles
5030 Charlestown Crossing Way
New Albany, IN 47150
Phone: 812-***-****
E-mail: ************@*****.***
American Steel Cord Division of Michelin North America
Relief Production Supervisor / Maintenance Technician - 1999 - 2006
Progressively demanding decision making positions managing day-to-day
preventive and general maintenance efforts for the Wet Draw Department and
Plating Lines. Responsible for quality control, quality assurance,
inspection and testing. Responsible for meeting delivery deadlines
ensuring quality inspection and assurance of all finished products.
Identified deficiencies in finished products and wrote detailed reports.
Collaborated with engineers and vendors ensuring that all products met
production guidelines.
Key Areas of Responsibilities:
. Supervised a staff of 25 Operators and 5 Maintenance Technicians with
staffing, scheduling training and performance evaluation
responsibilities.
. Ensured that the plant was ISO9000 compliant.
. Ensured compliance with all state and federal safety regulations.
United States Marine Corps.
Military Police Officer - 1993 - 1997
TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
Total Productive Maintenance
Root Cause Analysis
5 Why
SAP
Time Management
Intelex
HACCP
SQF
USDA-Relations and auditing compliance
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
Morgan Foods - Double Seam Evaluation, Defect Recognition & Corrective
Action, 2013
Pneumatic Scale Angelus University - Operation, Adjustment, Troubleshooting
and Setting of Double Seams, 2012
Reliable Process Solutions, LLC - Total Productive Maintenance, 2012
CMMS Data Group, Chicago, IL - Total Predictive Maintenance, 2011
NSF, Chicago, IL - Implementing SQF Systems, 2010
Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point, Chicago, IL - Certification for
Practitioners & Auditor, 2009
Morgan Foods - JBT Rotary Pressure Sterilizer Training, 2008
Purdue University - Better Processing control School, 2007
Ivy Tech University - Mechanical Drive Systems, 2005
Scottsburg High School, Scottsburg, IN, 1993
References
To be furnished upon request.
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