Quality Assurance Manager
Resume:
Kevin J. Grosser
Union, Kentucky 41091
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Operations - Quality - Continuous Improvement
Accomplished Professional experienced in developing operations excellence
through the implementation of quality and lean/six sigma systems. Proven
capability to develop and foster the continuous improvement culture.
Proficient in lean manufacturing techniques, process engineering, quality
engineering, regulatory compliance, project management, human relations,
logistics management, product development and productivity improvement.
Professional Experience
Graham Packaging/Liquid Container - Mason, Ohio, 2008 - 10/2012
1 Plant Manager
Responsible for managing Profit and Loss and all aspects of manufacturing
operations for this manufacturer of blow molded plastic containers.
. Improved plant operations through the application of Six Sigma Continuous
Improvement Activities. Results include reducing labor to standard by
36%, reducing scrap by 55% and increasing overall efficiency by 9.0%.
($900K annual savings). Doubled EBIDTA for 3 consecutive years on flat
sales. ($2.7M increase)
. Re-engineered the Plant Quality System resulting in a 70% reduction in
customer complaints and in the virtual elimination of product returns.
($250K annual savings)
. Managed the complete rebuild of 4 Graham Wheel and one SIPA manufacturing
center while maintaining service of the base business in a six month
period.
. Led the plant in the development and improvement of the Safety Culture
resulting in 3100 continuous days of operation without a Lost Time
Accident.
Graham Packaging/Owens Illinois - Cincinnati, Ohio, 2003 - 2008
2 Production and Quality Manager
Responsible for managing the Production and Quality Assurance Activities
for this manufacturer of blow molded plastic containers.
. Improved plant EBITDA performance to budget by 8.4%, ($1.3M) for 2007
through data based management and continuous improvement activities.
. Achieved cost savings of $400K per year by qualifying the product and
production process replacing 10% of the base resin with Calcium
Carbonate.
. Installed Infinity QS, statistical software, trained the production
employees in data entry and the interpretation of data and charts.
. Managed customer complaints, root cause analysis and corrective actions
resulting in an 80% decrease in the amount of credit dollars issued due
to customer rejections. ($100K savings)
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WNA Hopple Plastics - Florence, Kentucky, 1992 - 2003
Operations Manager
Responsible for operations and quality assurance management for this
manufacturer of thermoformed plastic products. Managed a staff of up to
200 full time and 100 temporary employees.
. Implemented Lean Manufacturing Techniques resulting in an 80% reduction
in machine set up time and a 15% improvement in machine up time.
. Reduced the labor portion of the cost structure by 25%. ($1.0M annual
savings)
. Developed material blend options that resulted in a 30% decrease in the
cost of material for styrenic blend products. ($400K annual savings)
. Developed and implemented the process control and quality assurance
systems resulting in a 25% improvement in manufacturing efficiency and a
50% reduction in process waste.
. Completed job safety analysis for all manufacturing and support tasks.
Trained all employees on the approved safe methods for production
activities. Created an ongoing review process to identify and eliminate
the root cause of all accidents and unsafe conditions.
Baxter Health Care Corporation, Pharmaseal Division - Johnson City,
Tennessee, 1991-1992
Regulatory Affairs/Quality Assurance Manager
Responsible for managing the Quality Assurance Department for this
manufacturer of latex exam gloves. Managed staff of 28 and $1.0M budget.
. Developed Statistical Process Control system for latex glove forming
process resulting in the elimination of 80% of scrap, reduction in the
process average percent defective of 40% and an annualized cost savings
of $1.0M.
. Implemented failure investigation procedures designed to identify and
eliminate the root cause of process failures.
Kenner Products - Cincinnati, Ohio, 1981-1990
Senior Product Integrity Engineer
Responsible for the reliability, safety and qualification of new product
design for marketer and manufacturer of promotional children's toys. Served
as process trouble-shooter and complaint investigator for major process
problems in the USA, Haiti and Mexico.
1 Education/Certification
Masters of Business Administration, Xavier University, Cincinnati, Ohio
Bachelor of Arts, Chemistry, Thomas More College, Crestview Hills, Kentucky
Six Sigma Black Belt, Xavier University, Cincinnati, Ohio
Certified Quality Engineer, American Society for Quality Control
Lean Manufacturing Workshop, JDI Associates
Total Productive Maintenance, JDI Associates
Introduction to Supply Chain Management, APICS
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