John R. Cindrich
**** * ******* ****** . ****, AZ 85203
602-***-**** (Cell) . ****.********@***.***
**** - ******* ********: L-3 Warrior Systems - Electron Tube
Present Operations Tempe, AZ
Leading continuous improvement projects with a leading defense
contractor including capital budget and ROI responsibility
from $100K-$850K in support of increased yield and cost
reduction goals.
Trained over 40 Lean Six Sigma Green Belt candidates and
mentored 15 teams through completion of their projects,
resulting in $1M+ in scrap reduction and labor savings.
Completing projects that improve overall equipment
effectiveness (OEE) while promoting shop-floor acceptance of
Lean Six Sigma concepts and tools.
Implemented and maintain several IT systems used for data
collection and analysis of classified manufacturing and test
data.
Mentor engineers and technicians in the used of statistical
techniques, such as hypothesis testing and Statistical Process
Control using Minitab. Lead ad-hoc teams using rapid problem
solving tools such as value stream maps, fishbone diagrams,
FMEA and control plans.
Chartered and led 20+ Kaizen events to map the value stream,
implement 5S, identify and reduce the 7 types of waste and
improve equipment utilization. Removed hours of wasted cycle
time from the manufacture of electronic image intensifier
tubes used in military night vision applications.
Received several Quality Culture Committee awards for
outstanding contribution on business process improvement
projects.
2004 - 2005 DeVry University
Bachelor of Science in Technical management
Graduated with honors in 2006
1990 - 2003 Director of Quality Assurance: Alternative Flash, Inc. /
Raydar of Ohio, Inc. Wadsworth, OH
Repeatedly recognized and promoted for excellent customer
service and initiative, culminating in the position of
Director of QA.
Developed and administered the corporate quality assurance
program, successfully leading the multi-site company through
ISO-9000 certification.
Developed and maintained the enterprise level control plans,
quality assurance plan, Process FMEA and PPAP documentation
for Tier I automotive manufacturers.
Continuing Education & Community Involvement
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt training is complemented by leadership training
at Thunderbird School of Global Management and Dale Carnegie, Inc.
Lead Auditor of ISO-9000 QMS training combined with ASQ-CQE (cert# 50497)
has been utilized in volunteer work for the Arizona State Quality Awards
Program's Board of Examiners.