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Quality Assurance Manager

Location:
Overland Park, KS, 66223
Posted:
March 14, 2011

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Garry Goddard Jr.

***** ******* **.

H:

913-***-****

Overland Park, KS. 66223 abhqy0@r.postjobfree.com

C: 913-***-****

engineering manager/ Project Engineer/Packaging engineer

Results-driven project and program management professional with first-rate

skills in directing full cycles for complex, multi-site programs and

initiatives. Proven ability to deliver substantial revenue, productivity,

and quality improvements through well-managed, on-time projects.

Particularly strong in staff development, including training, coaching, and

evaluation.

Core Competencies

Cost Reduction & Avoidance * Operations Management * Staff Training * Multi-

Site Programs

Program Management * Client Relationship * Quality Assurance * Budget &

Financial Management

Professional Experience

Ply Gem Siding Group 3/08-Pres.

Project/Packaging Engineer, Kansas City, Mo.

(3/08-Present)

Direct development and implementation of projects for vinyl manufacturing

facilities, working with cross-functional teams of marketing, operations,

sales managers, process engineers, finance, plant managers and shipping

managers to meet program objectives. Present detailed project summaries to

senior-level management and operations.

Selected Accomplishments & Responsibilities:

. Manage daily operational aspects of project and scope while minimizing

exposure and risk

. Identify resources needed and assign individual responsibilities

. Apply project methodology and enforce company standards

. On-site plant support for 10 plants nationally

. Main customer interface for all quality and packaging related warranty

claims

. Manage CapX projects

o $5 million in capital for 2010

. Product optimization/efficiency & lean manufacturing/production

optimization

o $200,000 material savings achieved in 2010 by efficient product

design

o $450,000 material savings achieved in 2010 by tooling

modifications

. Freight and logistical optimization

o $875,000 in consumable material & freight savings achieved in

2010 by utilizing better shipping materials and optimizing

trailer space

o $1,000,000 in freight savings achieved in 2010 by eliminating

outsourced vendors

Continued

Garry Goddard Jr.

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Semco Plastics 8/99-3/08

Engineering Manager, St. Louis, Mo.

(1/03-3/08)

Managed the daily responsibilities of an engineering department within a

custom injection and blow mold manufacturer. Responsible for client

relationship management regarding product/tool design and development.

Responsible for costs, budgets, timeframes, & sampling of tools built in

house/outsourced. Ensure daily tool repairs met production schedule.

Troubleshoot existing and new tools/fixtures. Introduced lean principles

to eliminate time & material wastes while decreasing machine down times.

Primary contact with clients/senior-management to ensure all product design

and development meets quality assurance and time lines.

Reason for leaving-Moved closer to family

Selected Accomplishments & Responsibilities:

. Direct the formulation of engineering strategies, policies and plans

for department

. Project time lines, work schedules & annual $2 million operating

budget

. Coordinate the activities of engineering staff /engineering staff

selection/training for 25 associates

. Ensure engineering standards of quality, cost, safety, timeliness and

performance are met

. Interpret plans, drawings, specifications and provide advice on

engineering methods and procedures to achieve construction and

production requirements

. Ensure that there is conformity with specifications, plans, laws,

regulations and safety standards

. Contribute to research and development projects as required

Machine Shop Supervisor, St. Louis, Mo.

(8/99-1/03)

Responsible for collaborating with production manager to ensure tools met

production schedule. Lead internal ISO 9001 auditor (6 member auditor

team). Designed and developed machine shop ISO 9001 processes and

procedures. Responsible for all machine shop documentation. Proficient in

Pro E Wildfire 1.0, 2.0, 3.0-3D & 2D modeling software. Directly

supervised 5 people.

Reason for leaving-Promoted to Engineering Manager

Education

University of Phoenix, Bachelors Business Management

Solidworks and ProEngineer Proficient



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