Quality Assurance Manager
Resume:
Gary Grindley
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Resume
Certified Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt
More than 20 years of comprehensive experience in process optimization,
manufacturing, and quality assurance functions to grow business revenues,
and profitability through a focus on project management and internal
Process mistake proofing. Adept strategist in improving quality without
increasing cost.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Manufacturing Operations Management Consulting ( Quality Assurance ( Six
Sigma Master Black Belt
Lean Six Sigma Methodology ( Assembly Automation ( Process Improvement (
Design of Experiments
P&L Accountability ( Cost & Overhead Reduction ( Multi-Plant Responsibility
( Reverse Engineering
ISO 9000 Specialist ( Technology Evaluation ( Process Improvement ( ERP
Implementation
EXPERIENCE & ACHIEVEMENTS
G2 Engineering - September 2009 - Present
Consulting Advanced Manufacturing Technologies, Lean Manufacturing, Six
Sigma, and ISO 9000
Currently acting as Quality Manager for Clark International
Implementing Lean, and preparing them for ISO 9001-2008 Registration.
Marshall University - Robert C. Byrd Institute, Huntington, WV April
2009 - September 2009
An organization that promoted and taught Advanced Manufacturing
Technologies & Quality Methodologies.
Quality Management Systems Specialist / Instructor / Six Sigma Black Belt
trained students for Six Sigma Green Belt and Black Belt Certification.
John Deere Power Systems, Waterloo, IA 2006 - 2009
A manufacturer of heavy equipment for agriculture, and construction
industries.
Quality Manager
Recruited and placed in charge of product quality, product and system
auditing, and directing the Gage Calibration, Metrology, and CMM
departments, as well as overseeing Receiving Inspection, Engine Run
Testing, Engine EPA Compliance, ISO 9000-2008 compliance, Statistical
Process Control, Process Capability, and Key Characteristics Process
Control. Directed 7 Line Supervisors.
o Orchestrated the implementation of a new SPC software system that
quickly paid for itself during pilot tests by identifying improperly
torqued bolts on Piston Connecting Rods that would have resulted in
catastrophic failure of several engines.
o Restructured Tier 4 Test Cells on time to accommodate new regulations
and safety issues that avoided EPA fines of millions of dollars.
o Reduced labor costs $200K annually and raised efficiency by reducing
unnecessary head count, and combining employee tasks for greater job
enrichment.
Ace Video Services Lancaster, PA 2005 - 2006
Owner
Seized entrepreneurial opportunity to establish and operate this video
production operation. Filmed, edited, and sold more than 50 feature videos
within 1 year.
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Experience Continued...
Case New Holland, Racine, WI 1999 - 2005
A heavy equipment manufacturer for agriculture and construction, with
transmission manufacturing and final tractor assembly facilities.
Quality Manager
Functioned as primary Quality Leader in the plant for all machining,
assembly, supplier, and final product processes and procedures. Maintained
ISO 9000-2000 Certification and the Quality Management System.
o Reduced assembly Takt time by 22 minutes, errors by 85% and 2 Union
positions by spearheading the mistake-proof development of an RFID and
wireless gauging system for bearing setting of the most complex gear
and clutch assembly in the plant.
o Improved Cpk of Key Critical Characteristics from 0.92 to 1.68by
leading the successful Six Sigma project for verification of torque
inspections.
o Achieved 40% reduction in Warranty Claims 6 months after directing and
launching a project that improved training and designed leak test
equipment that reduced all leaks during tractor assembly. Managed the
production of training videos that targeted reduction of leaks.
Safety Line / White Rubber Inc. Oakland, CA 1996 - 1999
A manufacturer of personal protective equipment for electrical workers.
General Manager - Operations & Quality
Held full P&L responsibility for a non-union facility of the newly acquired
division (Safety Line) by the White Rubber Corporation. Accountable for
modernizing the facility, retraining the workforce, and reducing Warranty
costs. Directed staff of 54 Supervisors and office personnel.
o Doubled speed of product throughput by directing the upgrade and
installation of modern CNC machines to replace manual machines.
o Replaced 50% of the workforce while reducing head count by 20%; raised
morale and acquired motivated and talented staff.
o Cut inventory by more than 50% and improved on-time delivery by over
70% by automating the MRP system.
Career Note: Prior experience includes:
Senior Program Engineer with McDonnell Douglas Aircraft Company
EDUCATION
Executive MBA, Loyola University
Chicago, Chicago, IL
Master of Science, Statistics & Quality Assurance, California Sate
University of Dominguez Hills Carson, CA
Bachelors of Science, Industrial Engineering, California State University
of Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
A.S. Degree, Industrial Technology, Long Beach City College
Long Beach, CA
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