Manager Process Improvement

Joseph Sperko Contact

Tel : 419-***-****

e-mail : *******@***.**.***

Address

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Profile

Objective

I am seeking a position as a Quality Technician, utilizing my 12.5 years of

manufacturing experience in assembly, repair, inspection, material handling,

machine operation, quality, and process improvement.

Availability

Will require time to give a 2 week notice.

Key Skills

Certified A3 Problem Solving Trainer * Led numerous quality and process

improvement teams resulting in increased efficiency, higher quality levels, and

reduction of process scrap * Skilled in troubleshooting and problem resolution *

Knowledgeable in statistical process control and first run capability

documentation * Trained new operators in assembly, inspection, equipment

operation, cleaning, and scheduled/unscheduled maintenance * Confined Space Rescue

Certified * Zero Safety Program Trained * Trained in electrical control and

power lockout * Experienced in multiple computer software packages * *Experienced

in managing multiple activities simultaneously with exceptional results*

Education

High School graduate currently working on my Associates degree in Business

Management. I have been through the Six Sigma Black Belt training (uncertified),

Certified Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt training and Certified A3 Problem Solving

Trainer through the TAG Group Nashville, Tenn.

Work Experience

Premier Manufacturing Support Services

Body/Final Supervisor

July 2008 - Present

Supervise 18-30 production support employees throughout the Avon Lake Ford

Facility

Established areas of responsibility including building process sheets for all

assigned tasks

Development and implementation of processes (everything from janitorial to heavy

process specific cleaning including steaming, CO2 ice blasting, power washing

etc.)

Development of process documentation

Negotiation and purchasing of consumable materials as well as equipment

Perform employee evaluations, counseling, and discipline

Conducted A3 training for the Avon Lake and Brook Park sites

Certified in Confined Space Rescue operations

CPR/First Aid Certified

Development of quality audits to ensure customer satisfaction

Tasked with continuous improvement to include process improvements, cost

reductions, elimination of waste, and consumable products consolidation

Ensure compliance with hazardous materials handling and storage

Ford Motor Company

Assembly, Material Handling, Repair, Inspection, Paint operations

June 1994 - Dec 2006

Performed new equipment try outs as well as acceptance trials

Knowledgeable in SPC and First Run Capability data usage

Led multiple Quality and Process Improvement teams

Trained in Lean Manufacturing, Modern Operating Agreements (Team Concept), and

Employee Involvement Processes

Monitored in house components and purchased parts departmental inventory levels

Department and plant wide material handling

Paint spray/mix operations (flow coat as well as spray)

Performed scheduled and preventative maintenance on 3 types of clear coat

operations

Component assembly and repair

Inspection and gauging of in house molded plastic components

Inspection, repair, and auditing of components and end items at the manufacture

and customer levels

Trained in ECPL lockout procedures

Automotive assembly

United States Marine Corps

Managed aircraft Powerplants/Flightline operations at the squadron level

July 1985 - July 1993

Powerplants/Flightline Division shift Supervisor

Powerplants/Flightline Division Embarkation Manager

Aircraft Ground Support Equipment Manager

Performed scheduled training and certification training for aircraft mechanics and

flight line personnel

Responsible for ensuring that all mechanics and flight line personnel training and

certifications were current

Evaluated employees based on knowledge and performance

Counseled employees to ensure proper levels of performance

Maintain workplace safety programs

Ensured compliance with all hazardous materials handling procedures

Maintain proper aircraft maintenance documentation

Aircraft CDI Inspector

Performed and/or certified aircraft NDI inspections

Managed squadron level Flight Line Operations

Managed scheduled/unscheduled servicing and maintenance of 14-20 AV8B Harrier jet

aircraft

Managed scheduled/unscheduled and special inspections of squadron aircraft

Certified Plane Captain

Activities and Interests

Computers

Building and gaming

Motorcycles

Riding

Golfing

Anywhere

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