DALE CONWAY
Dothan, Al. *****
**********@***.***
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
Hands-on manufacturing and quality focused individual with experience in a
variety of products. Have held a series of progressively responsible
positions based on ability to learn quickly, work well with statistical
methods, and ability to work well in teams and in leadership positions.
Credited with having a significant impact on quality and waste reduction
through use of statistical tools, strong documentation and effective
training methods.
Production Management 6-Sigma, & other Quality Experience
Training
Supervision/Leadership Customer and Supplier Relationships
Data Analysis
Budget Responsibility Staffing/Scheduling
ISO 9000
WORK EXPERIENCE
BAE SYSTEMS, Jefferson City, TN
Quality Projects 2009-
2010
. Responsible for startup quality of outsourced parts from Georgia,
Mississippi and Puerto Rico suppliers.
. Developed data collection and analysis system for existing product line.
. Worked on team to develop PFMEA for new product.
. Helped develop and implement MRB process.
BAE SYSTEMS, Geneva, AL
Quality Systems Manager
2007-2009
. Set up inspection systems and specifications based on interpretation of
military contract requirements.
. Responsible for invoicing and billing of each approved lot through
government payment systems.
. Worked with Pennsylvania, Kentucky and Tennessee facilities to update ISO
procedures. Assisted with ISO audits for Alabama and Tennessee plants.
. Worked with production management to implement 5-S.
. Maintained records and schedules for calibrated equipment.
. Prepared reports for KPI's.
. Selected to work on Quality improvement project at Arizona Facility.
HIBBETT SPORTING GOODS, Dothan, AL
Manager 2002-
2007
Assistant Manager
2001-2002
. Managed all aspects of the store. Responsible for staffing, sales,
customer service and implementation of directives from corporate office.
. Received corporate award for training store managers.
GLOBE MOTORS, Dothan, AL
Production Supervisor
2001
. Supervised transfer of automotive proto-type DC motor assembly (EPAS) to
high speed production assembly.
. Handled training and staffing of production line.
SONY CORPORATION, Dothan, AL
Quality Control Supervisor/Manager
1998 - 2000
Senior Production Supervisor
1993 - 1997
Quality Control Supervisor
1988 - 1992
. Managed high volume production, packaging and quality of video, audio and
computer backup magnetic media.
. Achieved a 15% improvement in production per shift through cross
training.
. Participated in formulation changes which led to cost savings of
$1,200,000 annually.
. Hired, trained and supervised staff of 10 - 100 in positions of
maintenance technician, machine operator and quality control technician.
. Received first plant employee Presidential Award (1994) for effective
communications with employees.
. Implemented ISO procedures for quality department and assisted in plant
ISO certification.
. Initiated more efficient data collecting system resulting in savings of
$300,000 annually.
. Selected to work on quality improvement initiatives in Canada, Mexico and
France.
. Involved in capital improvements that increased production speeds and
yields.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Ongoing Quality Education: 6-Sigma Blackbelt training, 6-Sigma Greenbelt
training, Knowledge Based Management, Crosby Statistical Process Control,
Quality Management and Analytical Methods, Quality Management Techniques,
ISO 9000, Technology Management and Benchmarking.
Management Coursework: Skills of the Supervisor, Legal Responsibilities of
Management, Team Building, Implementing and Managing Change, Project
Management, Motivation & Delegation, Stress and Time Management, Dealing
with Difficult People, Cultural Leadership, Cost Accounting, Fundamentals
of Accounting and OSHA Compliance.
Troy University, Dothan, AL
BS/Business Administration-Management