Quality Manager

Brian Hand

*** ************* ***. *** * Rainbow City, AL 35906; (205)

***-****; ************@*********.***

Experience 2009- Present The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company

Gadsden, AL

Area Manager

Manage and provide leadership to 47 Final Finish Associates to meet

and exceed safety, quality, and production requirements in a

continuous operation.

Evaluate employees in the areas of safety, attendance, performance,

and workmanship; providing positive reinforcement for compliance and

counseling or discipline for non-compliance.

Implement Lean Initiatives to increase production flow, reduce waste,

and increase production capacity to meet customer demand.

Decrease labor costs by managing overtime.

Increase machine utilization by planning, organizing, and scheduling

product to each machine based on the mix to optimize efficiency.

Reduce bottlenecks by balancing the workflow for the Sort and Label

lines along with OEM enhance lines.

Train and educate associates in lean principles to engage in

continuous improvement initiatives.

Schedule and coordinate team meetings to communicate expectations

regarding safety, quality, productivity and workmanship.

Develop a strong workforce team by being consistent and fair,

encouraging, rewarding, and proactive in resolving potential

conflicts.

2006- 2009 The HON Company Cedartown, GA

Procurement Analyst

Responsible for procuring "bill of material" parts for a rapid start

up of an assembly line producing Office Chairs and Classroom Seating.

Previously responsible for procuring hardware and packaging for Metal

and Wood Case Goods.

Performed all associated analytical, evaluative, administrative and

improvement activities relative to Purchasing, Supply Chain and

Inventory Management.

Implement and monitored electronic JIT; system generated Purchase

Orders to suppliers for just in time delivery of materials to the

assembly line in the sequence of the schedules. Also know as EDI.

Worked closely with Industrial Engineers, Cost Accountants, and the

Production Lines to resolve "bill of material" issues and with

suppliers on Product Engineering changes.

Forecasted foreign sourced material requirements for the Cedartown

Plant and coordinated replenishment with corporate procurement.

Met daily with Production Managers and Scheduling to review production

capacity settings and adjustments, and communicated any related

material requirement constraints.

Assisted Corporate Strategic Procurement in developing the national

supply chain, and provided quantitative and qualitative analysis of

suppliers for Commodity Strategic Sourcing Initiatives.

Developed and submitted to the Plant's VP/GM, inventory reduction

plans based on forecasted market conditions.

Supervised Store Room Members ensuring efficient material flow: proper

parts reception, storage, and delivery to the production lines, on an

interim bases.

Co-Led and participate in Kaizen Events; teams including members,

suppliers and lean consultants with focuses on inventory reductions,

material flow, kanbans, and parts presentation to work cells.

Self initiated cross-training to handle co-buyers' purchasing

functions, including MRO, during vacations and absences.

Developed and maintained Standard Work for all responsible functions.

2005-2006 The HON Company Cedartown, GA

Production Group Leader, Vertical File Factory

Provided leadership and direction to Assistant Group Leader, Leads,

and 32 members to meet and exceed safety, quality, and production

goals in a lean environment.

Oversaw the complete process: metal forming, welding, painting, final

assembly, and packaging.

Determined and managed daily usage of labor in order to improve net

efficiency, conversion cost and revenue per member hour.

Completed personnel requisitions based on staffing needs, and ensured

the proper reception of "on the job training."

Determined daily production schedule sequence based on units to be

completed on time and the minimization of changeovers.

Troubleshot and coordinated resolutions of operational, mechanical,

electrical, and automation problems during operating shifts to ensure

optimal production and to prevent or minimize down time.

Co-Led and participate in Kaizen Events; teams including members,

suppliers and lean consultants with focuses on process improvement,

bottlenecks, machine layouts, and one piece flow.

Determined root causes of missed target goals and quality issues;

developed and implemented corrective actions. Fostered employee

involvement through the use of member suggestion program.

Coached and mentored employees while resolving daily issues and

through member performance reviews.

Audited and ensured 5S and TPM programs were maintained.

Conducted daily Stand Up Meetings with members to effectively

communicate my expectations and company objectives, and provided

feedback on the team's safety, quality, and production performance

along with overall current business performance of the company.

2002-2005 United States Steel Corporation Fairfield, AL

Process Manager/Leader of the Cold Roll Mill and Pickle Line

Provided direction to skilled production operators to exceed

production and quality requirements in compliance with ISO 9001

quality procedures and in accordance with safe job procedures.

Troubleshot and coordinated resolutions of operational, mechanical,

electrical, and automation problems during operating shifts to ensure

optimal production and to prevent or minimize down time.

Completed technical training in Steel Technology Process Overview and

Cold Rolling Technology.

Evaluated employees in the areas of tardiness, attendance,

performance, and quality; provided positive reinforcement for

compliance and counseling or discipline for non-compliance.

Coordinated material flow with scheduling along with the Pickle Line,

two Hot Dip Galvanizing Lines, Annealing and Sheet Finishing

processes.

Oversaw the Cold Mill Roll Shop, work and backup roll Grinder

Operators and builders, including EDT roll grinders, and schedule

rolls for chrome plating with an in-house work roll chrome plating

company, on a shift basis.

Resolved production and workforce scheduling issues on a shift basis.

Ensured housekeeping was maintained at adequate levels throughout

assigned area.

Inspected physical condition of assigned area and equipment; prepare

work orders for repairs and requisitions for replacement parts and/or

equipment.

Conducted weekly safety/quality meetings contacting employees on safe

job procedures, quality procedures, industrial hygiene, and current

safety performance.

Assisted in the development and implementation of continuous

improvement activities.

Education December 2001 The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL

Bachelor of Science Degree in Industrial Management; Concentration:

Production and Operations Management.

Computer Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; and the internet.

Experience Minitab, ProModel, Maximo, and Passport.

Relevant Negotiation ( Leadership ( Time Management ( Problem Solving (

Training Communication ( Management Style ( Hazard Elimination and Loss

Prevention

Lean Methodology: ( Standard Work ( 5S Visual Management ( Flow and

Value Stream Mapping

( Process Improvement ( Identifying Waste

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