Project Manager Quality
Resume:
KENNETH WALKER
Carthage, Miss. 39051
601-***-**** (H) 601-***-**** (C )
*******@*************.***
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
I have over thirty-five years of technical and managerial experience in the
manufacturing environment. My most recent manufacturing experience was
Complex Environmental Manager for ten years where I was responsible for
implementing and maintaining all environmental programs at five sites in
central Mississippi. Developed great skills at interpreting regulations and
keeping the company compliant with local, MEMA, MDEQ, EPA, MDOT, OSHA, and
corporate requirements. The programs included: Air (true minor),
Biohazardous Waste, Hazardous Waste, Recycling, SPCC, Storm Water,
Universal Waste, Solid Waste, Used Containers, Used Oil, Water, and
Wastewater. The company went almost three years without a DMR exception. I
submitted monthly and annual reports to various regulatory agencies. I also
performed onsite inspections and implemented corrective actions as needed.
Providing onsite training and was also within my scope of responsibility.
CHRONOLOGICAL WORK HISTORY
Project Manager, Longwind Construction 2009 - Present
This is a small construction company. I estimate and submit jobs for
construction projects and manage ongoing projects.
Complex Environmental Manager, Tyson Foods 1998 - 2008
Successfully managed all environmental programs in unison with health and
safety at five locations in central Mississippi. My primary responsibility
was to develop, implement, coordinate and maintain systems to sustain
compliance with federal, state, local, and corporate regulations. To
accomplish this I have listed some of the functions I performed.
- Developed and executed EHS plans.
- Site Manager for corporate EMS
-Tracked chemical usage.
- Performed periodic audits to ensure effectiveness.
- Interacted with DOT, EPA, MDEQ, and OSHA and other regulatory agencies.
- Performed annual training and maintained training records.
- Generated significant savings in waste reduction by implementing a
cardboard recycle program.
- Implemented water use reduction and monitoring program.
- Coordinated removal and disposal of hazardous, bio-hazardous, and
universal waste.
- Served as spill response coordinator.
- Prepared and submitted incident reports.
- Maintained RMP program.
- Prepared and submitted reports to local and corporate management.
- Facilitated environmental consultants and contractors.
- Managed wastewater treatment facility with an average daily discharge of
2.8 MGD.
- Project manager for construction projects related to environmental and
wastewater activities.
- Project manager for the cleanup and restoration of a plant burn site.
Quality Manager, Fleetwood Homes 1997 - 1998
- Ensured manufactured homes met HUD, the manufacturer, and customer
specifications.
- Kept abreast of HUD building requirements.
- Managed a team of inspectors. My team won the customer satisfaction award
for 1997 and 1998.
Quality Manager, Craftco 1997 - 1995
- Managed overall quality function.
- Utilized 8-D problem solving tools.
- Ensured automotive electronic components met engineering specifications.
- Interfaced with customers and suppliers.
- Facilitated customer audits. Implemented preventative and corrective
actions as required.
- Accomplishments include passing Ford and Chrysler Quality Audits.
- Initiated implementation of QS9000.
Quality Manager, Preferred Technical Group 1994 - 1995
- Managed overall quality function.
- Utilized TOPS Team Oriented Problem Solving tools.
- Ensured automotive electronic components met engineering specifications.
- Interfaced with customers and suppliers.
- Facilitated customer audits. Implemented preventative and corrective
actions as required.
- Accomplishments include passing Ford and Chrysler Quality Audits.
- Initiated implementation of QS9000.
Quality Manager, Choctaw Electronics 1993 - 1994
- Managed overall quality function.
- Utilized 5-D and 8-D problem solving tools.
- Ensured automotive electronic components met engineering specifications.
- Interfaced with customers and suppliers.
- Facilitated customer audits. Implemented preventative and corrective
actions as required.
- Accomplishments include passing Ford and Chrysler Quality Audits.
- Initiated implementation of QS9000.
Industrial Engineering Supervisor, Vickers, Inc. 1984 - 1993
- Maintained operational procedures and labor standards system.
- Participated on the Strategic Manufacturing Improvement planning team.
- Participated on continuous improvement teams.
- Developed long range plans and cost justifications for capital equipment
purchases.
- Implemented Statistical Process Control (SPC) plant wide which included
facilitating training.
- Facilitator for the Total Quality Management and Employee Involvement
programs.
Advanced Manufacturing Engineer, Vickers, Inc. 1980 - 1984
-Located leading edge technology to meet technical and capacity
requirements.
-Quoted, purchased, and coordinated delivery and installation of capital
equipment.
-Participated in developing Long Range Fixed Assets Facility Plans.
-Developed requirements and budgetary quotes for capital equipment and
facilities improvements.
-Developed cost justification for capital equipment purchases.
-Performed post audits after equipment purchases.
Production Supervisor, Vickers, Inc. 1978 - 1980
-Supervised production employees.
Manufacturing Engineer, Vickers, Inc. 1976 - 1978
-Prepared process instructions and tooling requirements for manufacturing
processes.
-Performed methods and time study analysis.
-Designed tools and fixtures.
Production Machinist, Vickers, Inc. 1973 - 1976
-Set up and operated metal cutting machine tools.
-Performed periodic quality checks
EDUCATION
Post graduate hours in Business Administration
- Mississippi College 1989 -1992
MS in Industrial Arts - Jackson State
University 1978
BS in Industrial Arts - Jackson State
University 1975
COMPUTER SKILLS
Proficient with Microsoft Office Applications
OTHER TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS
Quality College Graduate
Team oriented Problem Solving Training
QS 9000 training
Project Management training
Currently enrolled in project management course
SPC training
Hold contractors Certificate of Responsibility
Completed Model Contractor Development Course
Certified Storm Water Inspector
Certified Quality Manager for Contractors
Completed Manufactured Home Inspector Training Course
Taught Industrial Technology courses at a four year college
MEMBERSHIP AFFILIATIONS
Leake County Chamber Board of Directors
Rotary Club of Carthage
Leake County Airport Board
Ofahoma Volunteer Fire Department
Mississippi Manufacturers Association Environmental Committee
TEAM Leake Workforce Development Committee (chairman)
East Central Community College Industrial Training Advisory Council
Institute of Industrial Engineers (past president)
American Society for Quality (inactive)
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