Quality Assurance Manager

Freeman E. Guffey II

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scope

EXPERIENCED IN MULTI-FUNCTIONAL AREAS SUCH AS: QUALITY PLANNING,

ENGINEERING, LOGISTICS, CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT, TESTING, AND PRODUCT

ASSURANCE. TRAINED TO LEAD MULTI-DIMENSIONAL GROUPS RANGING FROM 5 TO 150

EMPLOYEES. 16 YEARS OF COMBINED EXPERIENCE IN DISTRIBUTION/ PRODUCTION

MANAGEMENT AND QUALITY ASSURANCE.

Employment

CONTINENTAL AUTOMOTIVE

03/2006 TO PRESENT

QUALITY PLANNER

HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA

. DEVELOPS, MAINTAINS, AND ENSURES COMPLIANCE WITH QUALITY ASSURANCE

PROGRAMS, POLICIES, PROCESSES, AND PROCEDURES.

. PROVIDES EXPERTISE AND GUIDANCE IN INTERPRETING POLICIES AND CUSTOMER

REGULATIONS.

. WORKS DIRECTLY WITH OPERATING ENTITIES TO ENSURE THAT INSPECTIONS,

PROCESS CONTROL ANALYSES OR AUDITS ARE CONDUCTED ON A CONTINUING BASIS

AS SPECIFIED TO ENFORCE REQUIREMENTS AND MEET SPECIFICATIONS.

. ENSURES THE QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAMS AND POLICIES ARE MAINTAINED AND

MODIFIED REGULARLY.

. SERVES AS LIAISON BETWEEN CONTINENTAL AUTOMOTIVE AND CHRYSLER.

. KNOWLEDGE OF 8D METHODOLOGY AND EXECUTION

PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR

. MANAGED TEAM OF 15-40 PEOPLE ENGAGED IN THE ASSEMBLY OF AUTOMOTIVE

ELECTRONICS USING ROBOTICS ALONG WITH STATE OF THE ART TECHNOLOGY TO

BUILD COMPUTER BOARDS FOR CHRYSLER VEHICLES. EQUIPMENT INCLUDES: GSM,

FCM, ACM, TOPAZ, MPM, AND GENRAD.

. RESPONSIBLE FOR MONITORING LINE FLOW AND OUTPUT, CONTINUOUSLY REVIEWING

KEY QUALITY METRICS AND THE ALLOCATION OF MANPOWER ON JOBS.

. WORKED WITH AN EXTENSIVE TEAM OF SUPPORT ENGINEERS AND SKILLED TRADE'S

PERSONNEL ON THE MANAGEMENT OF THESE METRICS.

MITCHELL PLASTICS 09/2005

TO 03/2006

PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR

HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA

. Provided engineered plastic components and assemblies for two-tier

automotive supplier.

. Reported directly to the Plant Manager.

. Organized all assigned resources for production according to the current

schedule and approved quality standard.

. Provided the leadership necessary to ensure high productivity, morale,

and safety on the plant floor.

. Complete understanding of Robotics, Materials, and TS 16949 procedures

for process control, manufacturing capabilities and quality assurance.

Inprax, llc contractor at matsu alabama, inc. 06/2005 to 09/2005

Quality Control Manager

Huntsville, Alabama

. (Temporary Contract Assignment) Provided manufacturing and distribution

operations with intrafacility labor, management, and process efficiency

solutions.

. Managed quality inspectors; used document control and engineering changes

to ensure quality products for major automotive manufacturer under class

three containment.

TARGET DISTRIBUTIONS CENTERS

12/2002 TO 06/2005

Operations Manager

Huntsville, Alabama

. Operations Manager also served as program integrator and assisted the

process coordinator in various functional areas within the Logistics

Department.

. Provided troubleshooting services to identify problems, coordinate

efforts, and correct deficiencies among logistics, technical, and

programmatic functions.

. Managed and executed all outbound freight to 75+ Target Stores in the

Southeast Region.

. Successfully met or exceeded all quality standards, building budgets,

accounts, and expectations.

. Complied with all OSHA, environmental, and housekeeping programs.

. Developed and mentored high potential teammates as well as peer

leadership development.

. Scheduled and coordinated manpower needs for outbound department.

. Used highly advanced warehouse management systems (e.g. JIT, FID, RTS) to

provide reporting, develop strategies and maintain high in stock rates

for overall company performance.

Wal-mart distribution centers

03/1992 to 12/2002

Logistics Manager

Arkansas, Michigan, Georgia

. Maintained and coordinated operational readiness and accountability for

staple stock receiving, distribution receiving, and order filling

departments.

. Successfully developed and implemented a new concept for processing

freight in a timely and efficient manner.

. Improved organization and structure of department teams for increased

operational planning.

. Coordinated all receiving areas work flow and high level stock issues.

. Relocated as an Area Manager to a new flow-through distribution center.

. Involved in all aspects of a start up warehouse such as interviewing,

hiring, training new associates, and ordering supplies for departments

within the warehouse.

. Conducted numerous training classes on safety, production, incentive

training, and company policies.

. Coordinated and developed with Real Time Solutions a prototype layout of

an order filling system using a put-to-light process that enabled order

fillers to process non-conveyable merchandise more efficiently.

. Developed procedure manual for this system and assured the distribution

and support planning for new equipment, safety procedures, production,

and quality standards.

. Experienced in all areas of the warehouse: Staple Stock

Receiving/Distribution Receiving, Distribution Order Filling, and Non-

Conveyable Merchandise.

Education

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION/MANAGEMENT

GRADUATED 12/1993

HARDING UNIVERSITY

SEARCY, ARKANSAS

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