Arthur Lindquist

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e-mail: abinr0@r.postjobfree.com

Objective: To partner with a company to use my previous training and

experience to meet the objectives of the company. To lead others in the

quality tools and techniques to improve profitability and maintain a well

managed quality system.

Areas of Expertise

Quality Planning ISO 9000/ TS 19646 Quality Inspection

Lean 6 Sigma Supplier Surveillance Kan Ban Inventory

Systems

Kazian Event Quality Documentation Computer and Internet

Facilitator Proficient

Professional Experience

Rockford Products LLC. 7/2008 - 10-/2010

Quality Engineer, Rockford IL.

Responsible for supplier quality activates including quality surveillances,

supplier corrective actions, maintenance of supplier scorecards, and

maintenance of supplier certificates. Supervised the product sorting area

including the 14 sorting personnel. Prioritized sorting activities based on

equipment availability and customer need. Initiate and document corrective

actions taken to eliminate product quality concerns. Develop and maintain

quality sort instructions for safe launch product verification and customer

required verifications. Lead the internal corrective action process for

manufactured products.

Lear Corporation 6/2007 - 7/2008

Assistance Quality Manager, Janesville WI

Responsible for the daily direction of 8 associates coordinating inspection

and layout activities. I coordinate production and PPAP submittals for new

parts for the Janesville Truck Plant. I was responsible for the tracking

and reporting of our layered audit quality program. I published the

monthly quality metrics for the plan to the Plant Management and Corporate

Quality Director. Coordinate manufacturing problem resolution using Red

"X" statistical problem solving techniques. I was the Team Leader

responsible for the coordination of the 2009 Model Year vehicle changes for

the GMT 900 vehicles produced at the Janesville Truck Plant.

Reason for leaving - Plant was closed when GM closed the truck plant.

Ecolab Inc. 8/2001 - 6/2007

Senior Production / Quality Supervisor, South Beloit, IL

Responsible for 31 associates' achieving corporate total quality metrics in

safety, quality and productivity using lean 6 sigma methods. Fabricated

chemical dispensing equipment used in food processing, restaurant,

hospitality, vehicle care, pest control, cruise line, sanitation, and food

service industries. Responsible for quality in three production

departments, Metal Shop, Technical Assembly, and Crating, with a total

annual budget of $1,552,300. Reduced scrap dollars by 23% from last year

saving $8,000. Lead Kaizen event reducing set up cost on CNC turret punch

machine by $52,700 annually. Capital purchases include: Tooling Cabinets,

Tool Grinder, Fatigue Matting, Iron Worker, Panel Saw, MIG Welder, Stroke

Sander and Spot Welder. Performed safety training on Hazardous

Communications, Lock Out/Tag Out procedures, Personal Protection Equipment,

and Hearing Conversation. Responsible for maintaining employee schedules

bi-weekly on a computerized payroll system. Completed a college courses in

TIG welding and electrical design at Rock Valley College.

Reason for leaving - Professionally recruited to a better opportunity

Greenlee Textron Inc. 9/1994 - 7/2001

Quality Manager, Rockford, IL. (1998-2001)

Responsible for 13 associates in Model Shop, Test Lab and Inspection

Departments. Tested, inspected and built product for the electrical

construction distribution. The Model Shop built prototypes for Engineering

Department to verify designs prior to production. The Test Lab performs

product validation testing on manufactured and purchased products. The

Inspection Department performed incoming inspection on purchased products,

managed warranty repairs and returns, and electronic repairs on test

equipment. Managed the ISO 9001 certified Quality System. Coordinated ISO

surveillance with Registrar. Published and managed internal auditing

system for four facilities. Managed Supplier evaluation schedule to ensure

compliance to ISO requirements.

Reason for leaving - Professionally recruited to a better opportunity

Quality Engineer, Rockford IL. (1994 - 1998)

Reported Cost of Quality reports daily to plant management. Perform

internal quality system audits for compliance to ISO 9001 standard.

Purchased and implemented a Statistical Process Control software package

for manufacturing facilities. Trained as a facilitator for Kaizen - Blitz

performance improvement events. Lead a Customer Service Kaizen event

reducing order processing time by 16 hours resulting in a $68,000 annual

savings. Performed supplier surveillances on 75 suppliers. Developed new

Supplier Evaluation model after ISO 9000 requirements. Appointed to the

Advisory Team to work on projects assigned by company President. Initiated

and conducted an employee culture survey and reported results to senior

management.

Promoted to Quality Manager Position

Atwood Automotive 5/1983 - 9/1994

Quality Engineer, Rockford IL. (1989 - 1994)

Completed Associates Degree in Quality Assurance Technology at Rock Valley

College. Certified as a Quality Engineer by American Society for Quality.

Complied and submitted new part sample submissions for American Automotive

Companies. Taught Statistical Process Control techniques to 300 employees

at the Rockford production plant. Presented quality analysis and

corrective actions to Ford Motor Company monthly. Acted as Quality Liaison

for all quality problems to Lear Seating in Janesville for all parts

provided by Atwood, reporting to the Vice President of Manufacturing.

Reason for leaving - Recruited to a better opportunity

Material Scheduler / Expediter, Rockford IL. (1984- 1989)

Responsible for the scheduling and expediting of cold headed parts, screw

machine parts, pressed metal parts, plastic parts, and card board for four

production plants. Scheduled 435 part numbers once a month to adjust for

production demands. Expedited parts shortages with suppliers to meet

customer requirements.

Promoted to Quality Engineer position.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration, Augustana College, Rock

Island IL.

Associates of Arts, Quality Assurance Technology, Rock Valley

College, Rockford IL

Certified Quality Engineer, American Society of Quality

Organization

Bradley University Parents Board of Directors

Boy Scouts of America - Troop 14, Committee Member - Rockford IL

References available upon request

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