Manager Quality Assurance

Mr. Dana L. Barre

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Erie, PA *****

814-***-**** Cell

****.*.*****@*****.***

Professional Experience

Zippo Manufacturing Company June 2008 to Present

Bradford, PA

Quality Assurance Director

- Implemented ISO Standards/Procedures

- Implemented Automated Inspection (Cost Reduction Program)

- Established a SPC Program

- Introduced Lean/6 Sigma Principles

- Implemented a formal Problem Solving Program (8D)

- Established a Supplier Monthly Rating Program

- Implemented a formal Supplier Survey Program

- Implemented a Process Audit Program

Erie Plastics August 2006 to February 2008

Corry, PA

Corporate Quality Manager

- Obtained ISO 9000 certification

- Introduced QOS (Quality Operating System)/Lean Principles

- Implemented Cost of Quality process (QOS)

- Implemented PFMEA process

- Developed a detailed 8D Problem Solving Program

- Established Plant Walk Process Audits

- Improved survey scores from various customer audits

- Improved GMP and FDA process and audits

- Implemented HACCP Program

General Electric June 2005 to August 2006

Erie, PA

Project Engineer

- Audited Suppliers per ISO Standard

- Trained employees in ISO 9000 auditing

- Evaluated/analyzed actual material usage against budgeted usage involving Customer Service

Centers – recommended corrective actions

- Implemented various cost saving programs

- Recommended material usage for next year based on past and current year usage

- Monitored supplier performance based on supplier development recommendations/surveys

- Green Belt Six Sigma Certified

Carlisle Engineered Products June 1990 to December 2004

Chardon, OH

Director of Quality Assurance

- Implemented Carlisle Operating System (COS) and TS16949 at all facilities(12)

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- Introduced Housekeeping/5S Methodology/Lean Practices

- Reduced PPM from over 2500 ppm to as low as 7 ppm

- Developed a yearly auditing program – Carlisle 2000 Survey

- Implemented Production Process Review and Press Walk programs

- Introduced Customer Satisfaction program

- Focused on continuous improvement/Kaisan activities

- Introduced poka yoke processes

- Established Supplier Development rating system

- Established Quality Webpage

- Trained employees in Problem Solving, PPAP, and FMEA techniques

- Implemented Auditor Training Manual

- Implemented Visual Management

- Decreased Quality Inspection (reduced inspectors from 26 to 16) - $300,000/yr savings

- Decreased internal scrap from 10% to 1.4% - $3,000,000/yr savings

- Reduced containment costs (CS1/CS2) - $200,000/yr savings

- Cost of Quality Reduction – initially $2,000,000/yr savings

Carlisle Engineered Products/Johnson Controls

Erie, PA

Quality Assurance Manager – Injection Molding facility and Mold Making facility

- Received Ford Q1 Award - 1990

- Received GM TFE Award - 1991

- Decreased Quality Department personnel by 60% through customer interface

- Trained employees in Blueprint Reading, SPC, and Problem Solving

- Developed Supplier Rating Program

- Received QS 9000 Certification

- Developed Preventative Maintenance Program

- Started the Ford QOS Program

- Reduced PPM from 1600 ppm to as low as 10 ppm

- Implemented Customer Satisfaction Program

- Upgraded entire Quality Department computers/programs

- Implemented Predictive Maintenance Program

Oneida Molded Products October 1988 to January 1990

Clayton, NC

Quality Assurance Manager

- Established entire Quality Department

- Introduced SPC Program

- Introduced computers for quality application

- Managed Assembly Department

- Managed Warehouse Department

- Reduced external rejections from 10 per month to 1 per month maximum

- Trained employees in Quality areas

- Interfaced with customers as related to quality and developed a visitation program

Loranger Plastics April 1977 to October 1988

Warren, PA

Manager of Manufacturing/SPC Coordinator

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- Implemented SPC Program

- Managed Injection Molding Department

- Designed runner removal system

- Designed part removal system

- Implemented initial PM program

Loranger Plastics

Warren, PA

Assistant Division Manager

- Prepared all quotes

- Assisted Manufacturing Manager

Loranger Plastics

Warren, PA

Manager of Quality Control

- Implemented Training Program

- Implemented Quality System

- Decreased internal/external rejections

Loranger Plastics

Warren, PA

Manager of Quality Control

(Injection Molding Department)

- Implemented entire Quality System

Loranger Plastics

Warren, PA

Quality Engineer

- Completed layouts for submission

- Measured product for special studies

- Wrote Quality Procedures

- Implemented calibration program

Department of Defense August 1975 to April 1977

Wilkes-Barre, PA

Production Engineer

- Evaluated customer proposals for accuracy as related to technical areas

3M Company May 1974 to August 1975

St. Paul, MN

Design Engineer

- Designed equipment/machines to manufacture

tape and sandpaper

Education

LeTourneau University

Longview, TX

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- BS Mechanical Engineering 1974

Green Belt Certified - 2005

Professional Accomplishments

Member ASQ, SPC Instructor, Blueprint Reading Instructor, Personal Computer Instructor, APQP

Instructor, QS9000 Instructor, FMEA Instructor, Auditor Instructor, QS Auditor

Hobbies

Amateur radio, Leading church activities – Sunday School teacher (children and adult), Family activities-

Hunting, Fishing, Camping, Hiking, Shooting, Cooking

References

Available upon request

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