Quality Manager
Resume:
Resume Of: David Gresham
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
PRAXIS COMPANIES, Savannah, Tn
Nov.2012- May 2013
Production Supervisor
. Managed 3 departments in fiberglass shower/tub production facility
. Responsible for identifying and improving quality issues on site
. Supervised a team of 25 employees in order to meet production and
quality demands.
CALSONIC KANSEI NORTH AMERICA, Smyrna, TN
Oct. 2010 - Nov. 2012
Production Supervisor
. Represented Calsonic On-Site at Nissan
. Integrally involved with Nissan North America (NNA) area managers
and engineers to remedy part and assembly issues to improve overall
quality.
. Initiated process improvements with engineers to achieve and maintain
quality goals. Strong communication enabled timely identification of and
resolution to reported quality deficiencies.
L & W ENGINEERING, Murfreesboro, TN
June 2008- Jan. 2009
Shift Superintendent
. Managed all aspects of 2nd shift operations. Produced resistance
welded automotive parts for General Motors facility in Spring Hill, TN.
. Ensured all company safety procedures and policies were followed.
. Managed 4 salaried and 50 hourly associates.
. Ensured hourly production standards were met and implemented
corrections, if needed. Strived to meet all customer shipments on time.
. Initiated process improvements with engineers to achieve and maintain
quality goals. Strong communication enabled timely identification of and
resolution to reported quality deficiencies.
CALSONIC KANSEI NORTH AMERICA, Smyrna, TN
Nov. 2007 - 2008
Production Supervisor
. Directed modular assembly line operations with 30-40 personnel on
assigned shifts.
. Produced automotive assembly module parts. Ensured adherence to all
CKNA policies.
. Conducted daily payroll audit and reconciled with HR if any
discrepancies. Created and revised SOS's to improve processes.
. Conducted daily process (SOS) observations ensuring compliance with
procedure of processes and created countermeasures for any deficiencies.
. Developed team environment around common objectives, assigned tasks
with responsibilities and held workforce accountable. Implemented cross-
training to ensure adequate workforce to meet spikes in production
demand.
. Tracked and managed quality, cost, delivery, and safety daily.
Analyzed, developed and implemented effective countermeasures that
remedied deficiencies and reduced recurring problems.
. Integrally involved with Nissan North America (NNA) area managers and
engineers to remedy part and assembly issues to improve overall quality.
. Initiated process improvements with engineers to achieve and maintain
quality goals. Strong communication enabled timely identification of and
resolution to reported quality deficiencies.
NASHVILLE MANHEIM AUTO AUCTION, Mt. Juliet, TN
April 2007 - Sept. 2007
Shop Manager
. Managed $16M yearly revenue auto detail shop. Annual production of
78,000 plus units.
. Manager of 2 salaried and 70 hourly personnel. Responsible for
departmental internal budget.
. Conduct daily process audits to ensure quality standards are
maintained.
. Ensure all customer quality expectations are met.
. Interface with other departments to meet all sale deadlines.
. Conduct daily payroll and interface with Payroll and HR departments
to ensure all policy and guidelines are maintained as well as all safety
procedures met.
WALLENIUS AND WILHEMSEN VEHICLE SERVICES, Smyrna, TN
July 2002- 2006
Production Supervisor
. Directed modular assembly line operations with 30-40 personnel on
assigned shifts. Produced automotive assembly module parts. Ensured
adherence to all WWL policies. Conducted daily payroll audit and
reconciled with HR if any discrepancies. Created and revised SOS's to
improve processes.
. Conducted daily process (SOS) observations ensuring compliance with
procedure of processes and created countermeasures for any deficiencies.
. Exceeded department productivity goals by .2%. Developed team
environment around common objectives, assigned tasks with
responsibilities and held workforce accountable. Implemented cross-
training to ensure adequate workforce to meet spikes in production
demand.
. Tracked and managed quality, cost, delivery, and safety daily.
Analyzed, developed and implemented effective countermeasures that
remedied deficiencies and reduced recurring problems.
. Integrally involved with Nissan North America (NNA) area managers and
engineers to remedy part and assembly issues to improve overall quality.
. Initiated process improvements with Calsonic Kansei North America
(CKNA) engineers to achieve and maintain quality goals. Strong
communication enabled timely identification of and resolution to reported
quality deficiencies.
. Selected to lead launch of Maxima CPM and FEM New Product lines in
2002. Included process initiation, recruiting, hiring and training new
employees, approval of processes and parts in assembly.
. Selected to head up New Product launch of Xterra-Pathfinder Truck-
(the X61B) FEM line in 2004. Utilized lessons learned from previous
launches to improve new business process and management.
. Utilized Lean Manufacturing, JIT, Kaizen, Sequencing in fast paced
manufacturing environments to eliminate $400K annually. Conducted time
studies that identified tasks to be consolidated and positions to be
eliminated. Enabled improved process trials.
. Selected to manage QR25 Altima engine change project for Nissan
Manufacturing in Smyrna, TN and San Juan, Puerto Rico. Directed crew of
15-30, ensuring quality and safety standards were maintained. Managed
engine and spare part inventory for NNA and maintained proper levels.
Over 36,000 engines changed word wide, 11000 in Smyrna, TN.
. Selected to lead wheel alignment team in support of Nissan
Manufacturing QR25 engine change project in Los Angeles, CA. Trained and
led four-technicians to perform front end alignment to specifications
following engine change.
. Selected to lead Port Modification team in Jacksonville, FL to change
headlamps on Infinity G35 coupe. Wrote and distributed process sheet to
multiple Nissan Manufacturing locations.
. Selected to travel to Vancouver Canada to assist under staffed
business location for two-weeks.
MI-TECH STEEL, Murfreesboro, TN
1990-2002
QS/9000 Certified Steel processor specializing in precision slit steel.
Senior Production Supervisor
Directed plant activities over assigned shift for 286,000 sq. ft. Steel
processing plant. Supervised eight departments with 25-30 employees.
. Identified, analyzed and arranged resolution to technical equipment
problems with computers, printers and all other instruments.
. Trained new employees, audited payroll and performed staff
evaluations; implemented corrective actions, investigated accidents and
enforced policies and procedures.
David Gresham
159 Mindy Dr.
Waynesboro, Tn 38485
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