Mark Murphy,CQE,CQA,CMI,CQIA
*** **** **** **** ****, OH 44012 (440)
***-**** ***********@**.**.***
Quality Manager
QA & QC / Process Optimization / Cost Control / Continuous Improvement /
Compliance / CRM / Global Operations / Lean Manufacturing / Product Launch
/ Supply Chain / Engineering / Plant Start-ups
I have demonstrated the ability to design and implement vital operational
enhancements for multi-national corporations in complex global markets.
These improvements consistently impact the bottom line, increasing
efficiency, profitability, and customer satisfaction in order to build
momentum, obtain buy-in, and transform the business culture.
I understand the need to quantify the financial and performance impacts
of improvement efforts for both Fortune 500 and small companies, gaining
trust at all operational levels. Utilizing my Six Sigma Black Belt
training, I analyze problems and produce effective solutions for complex
challenges in multiple industries.
o Establishing and monitoring continuous production improvements for
cost reduction
o Facilitating communication across functional boundaries to optimize
end-to-end operations
Maintaining State and Federal compliance in complex industries
o Conducting root cause analysis and instituting global operational
solutions
o Increasing customer satisfaction and market share
I have technical training from Lorain County Community College in
Industrial Engineering, a BA from Baldwin Wallace College in Business
Administration and graduate training from Cleveland State University in
Operations Management and statistics. Additionally I am an ASQ certified
quality engineer, quality auditor, mechanical inspector, quality
improvement associate and a Six Sigma Black Belt in Project Management.
Selected Accomplishments
Significant market share and revenue generation. Sunrise strategy was to
grow market share in a segment that they were a small player in. Managed
multiple new product development projects with Asian contract suppliers in
multiple consumer markets. Increased multiple divisions revenue from $3m to
$14M in sales with 28% margin, another from $4M to $15M in sales with 26%
margin and directed new market penetration at $11M with 30% margin over
product platform.
Consolidation project. Sunrise made a decision to relocate newly acquired
business that was under achieving profit and delivery expectations.
Assigned by VP Operations to lead a project to relocate production from
Montana to Ohio and close facility. Increased profit margins from 31% to
38% on $4.5M product line with consolidation and integration of new
facility.
Outsourcing project. Sunrise corporate decision was made to outsource
product line at home office facility. Closed facility and established and
managed a small facility to develop tooling for Mexico facility and
manufacture service parts. Established new facility sales of $1.2M and
maintained 26% margin.
International relocation project. Sunrise initiated a consolidation of
operations in seating division (5 custom seating facilities and 2
Distribution centers). Relocated operations from WA, CA, MD, KS to CA and
Tijuana, Mexico as a supplier. Decreased lead times and saved $2.5M in
operational costs. Awarded Performance recognition award by CEO.
Start-up. Current Sunrise product line was sourced as completed SKU from
Asia with little to no configuration to customer requirements. Tasked to
expand product market share by purchasing kits from Asia and do light
assembly in a U.S. distribution center. Set up light assembly operation in
a distribution center allowing customers to order product to their
specifications and consolidated Asian product returns into single location.
Increased unit sales by 33%
Career History
Sunrise Medical Inc, A$500M medical device manufacturer.
Sr. Project Manager, 2000 to 2010. Promoted to manage product
development and restructuring projects including business expansions and
turnarounds, footprint reductions, product re-locations, product
development and sourced product in Asia, Mexico, and Europe. Project
budgets totaling $6M and multiple teams all over the world.
Facility Manager, 2005 to 2008. Tasked to manage production and
tooling operation with annual revenue of $1.2 million while serving in a
duel role as Senior Project Manager. Manufactured after market parts, poke-
yoke tooling for Tijuana, Mexico facility and fabricated parts for facility
in the U.S. Budget of $500K and staff of five.
Quality Manager, 1995 to 2000. Promoted to establish quality systems,
procedures, and practices to maximize business performance while ensuring
compliance with FDA, ISO 13485, EN 46001 and IS0 9001 standards in
regulated industry. Budget of $750K and staff of 11.
Earlier: Manufacturing Engineer, Sunrise Medical. Draftsman, Safety Rehab
Inc. Fabricator, Entron Inc.