Quality Assurance Manager

summary

Experienced Production and Quality Assurance manager. Record of

accomplishing

zero recordable injuries while delivering quality products on time and very

few customer complaints. Provided direction and recognition to the team for

accomplishing the objective to provide quality products and service in a

safe and organized work environment.

pROFESSIONAL Experience

FXI Foamex Innovations, East Rutherford, NJ

1996 - 2011

Manufacturer of Flexible Polyurethane Foam

Production Manager (2006 - 2011)

. Managed fabrication and shipping operations while exceeding efficiency

standards

. Utilized Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software (JDE) for

visibility of inventory and work orders

. Scheduled machine time to prepare, cut and package finished product

. Facility contact for IT issues related to network and ERP

. Responsible for ADP system entries of hourly employees and direct

reports

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

. Reduced workers compensation claims and lost time incidents to zero

. Coordinated physical therapy and stretching exercises for employees

and trainer

. Managed and scheduled production shifts (7 days/weekly) to meet

unexpected demand for product

. Applied quality methods in production in order to improve efficiency

and minimize cost

. Identified system issues affecting accuracy of perpetual inventory

. Completed Hazardous Materials Response training

. Implemented Facility Policy for Safety and Attendance

. Developed work cell organization and housekeeping practices

Quality Assurance Manager (1996 - 2006)

. Managed Quality system in compliance with ISO/TS standard

. Managed physical test laboratory and calibration system

. Supervised Quality Technicians in lab and in fabrication

. Maintained customer communication related to claims and corrective

action

. Utilized Statistical Process Control software to analyze physical

property and dimensional data to facilitate continuous improvement

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

. Reduced claims to less than one percent of sales

. Completed Lead Auditor training and performed internal audits

. Created and developed documentation for ISO Quality Management System

Sigma-Netics Inc., Fairfield, NJ

1987 - 1996

Manufacturer of Pressure Switches and Controls

Production Manager (1991 - 1996)

. Managed assembly, machine shop, quality and material control

. Produced high quality pressure switches in compliance with aerospace

and military standards

. Coordinated physical inventory

. Administered Local Area Network (LAN)

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

. Developed and administered employee suggestion program which resulted

in safety and quality improvements and cost reductions

. Improved layout of machine shop and assembly area to facilitate

improved process flow

. Developed Min/Max system for components and subassemblies in order to

reduce lead time

. Created shop order system for tracking and costing of in house

machined components

Quality Assurance Manager (1987 - 1991)

. Maintained compliance with military quality standard

. Developed Statistical Process Control procedures for machine shop and

assembly department

. Identified critical characteristics and documented inspection

procedures for all components and assemblies

. Initiated use of PCs and File Server to share data, schedule and track

work orders

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

. Developed Engineering Change Proposal system to document feedback to

Engineering department related to drawings and assembly procedures

. Implemented use of data collection equipment for quality inspection

and analysis

Mechanical Receiving Inspector (1985-1987)

Lear Siegler, Florham Park, NJ, Avionics Manufacturer

Quality Control Supervisor (1981-1985)

Integrated Electronics, Wharton, NJ, Automotive Relays and Switches

Manufacturer

Senior Laboratory Technician (1978-1981)

Simmonds Precision, Chester, NJ, Aerospace Electrical Harnesses and

Junction Boxes Manufacturer

Education

Business Administration, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ

Quality Management, County College of Morris, Randolph, NJ

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