Quality Assurance Management

WILLIAM E. ANDREA

**** ********** ***** ( Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223

*******@***.**.*** ( 330-***-**** (h) ( 330-***-**** (c)

OPERATIONS EXECUTIVE / PLANT MANAGEMENT

Team Building ( Process Reengineering ( Continuous

Improvement

Results-driven goal-oriented visionary with executive level experience.

Proven success in leading initiatives that impact safety, quality,

productivity, and the elimination of process waste. Vision and experience

to optimize production across multiple areas of operation by creating an

environment of open communication and teamwork. Areas of expertise include:

Lean Manufacturing Supply Chain Just-in-Time Production

ISO Certification Development (JIT)

Total Quality Continuous Improvement Team Building and

Management Process Simplification Training

P&L Accountability Waste Elimination Culture Change

OSHA and EPA Compliance Cost Reduction & Deming Philosophy

Avoidance Policy Procedure

Development

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Director of Operations

A.R.E., Inc., Mt. Eaton, Ohio, 2005 - 2008

Directed all plant operations with P&L accountability for a $100million,

multi-plant-company serving the automotive aftermarket. Managed capital and

operating budgets exceeding $10million. Initiated plant-wide Lean

Manufacturing through employee support and involvement. Led a major

cultural change among 165 exempt and non-exempt employees and mentored a

team of supervisors to cooperatively run daily production. Introduced Just-

in-Time (JIT) methodology, replacing large inventories and Work-in-Process

(W.I.P.) with a lean "material pull method" based on customer order and one-

piece flow. Instructed management in effective leadership, safety,

budgeting, and cost controls.

Notable Accomplishments:

> Improved 1st shift capacity 43% and throughput $6.6 million without

increasing staff.

> Reduced fixed costs $1.5+million by eliminating 2nd shift, overtime

and weekend production.

> Reduced SG&A staff by 9 full time positions lowering costs

$320,000.

> Cut order lead-time from 4 weeks to 1, and returns to less than 1%,

exceeding customer expectations.

> Decreased Lost Time Injuries 88%, breaking plant records for the

longest period without injuries.

> Reduced turnover 58% by improving employee morale resulting in

increased safety, quality, and productivity.

Vice President, Materials and Quality Assurance

A.R.E., Inc., Massillon, Ohio, 2002 - 2005

Restructured the company's supply base, focusing on alignment of

philosophies, lean principles, and key supplier relationships. Developed

Quality Managers within each facility using the philosophies that emphasize

Continuous Improvement, Internal and External Customer Satisfaction and

disciplined application of the Quality System. Created Focus Teams

empowered to take immediate corrective actions based on customer feedback

and key metrics.

Notable Accomplishments:

> Developed and launched A.R.E.'s Quality Management System (QMS).

> Centralized buying of $45million of raw materials and MRO supplies

among 3 plants.

> Initiated, and maintained ISO 9001-2000 certification in all

facilities in record time.

> Successfully drove company-wide culture shift.

Vice President of Operations

A.R.E., Inc., Massillon, Ohio, 1995 - 2002

Directed operations between two A.R.E. facilities consisting of 460

employees and 15 direct reports. Focused on achieving financial results

through efficient production execution. Promoted new technology to minimize

raw material costs and improve margins. Documented key processes and work

instructions within each facility. Developed integral relationships with

essential suppliers. Effectively managed regulatory compliance avoiding

legal and financial impact.

Notable Accomplishments:

> Implemented robotics for fiberglass spraying, reducing resin and

fiberglass materials 10%.

> Achieved and maintained 100% OSHA and EPA regulatory compliance.

> Began a company-wide cultural change within front-line management

based upon Deming Philosophy.

> Directed staff to operate independently, as a team, with an

internal/external customer focus.

> Designed organizational structure of key management positions by

mentoring and promoting existing employees.

North American Senior Buyer

Raw Materials, Marketing / Advertising / Capital Equipment and MRO

Michelin Co., Akron, Ohio, 1985 - 1995

Managed $100 million of purchases for Michelin North America. Negotiated

multi-million dollar contracts establishing long-term partnerships.

Rationalized supply base. Prepared innovative purchase strategy and action

plans. Conducted studies of U.S. and Canadian internal support operations.

Selected for cross-functional team to simplify work and reduce costs.

Simplified the buying process, eliminated redundant activities, and

improved turn-around time.

Notable Accomplishments:

> Launched groundbreaking on-site supplier program, utilizing

resources of key suppliers.

> Exceeded cost reduction goals of 10% by aligning supply base for

U.S., Canada, and Mexico.

> Reduced MRO expenses 15% through volume leveraging and supplier

rationalization.

> Saved $2.7million by outsourcing 3 in-house printing and

warehousing facilities.

> Reduced administrative costs 30% in marketing and sales, and

reduced purchasing support from 5 to 1.

> Gained "preferred" customer status guaranteeing supply of materials

during periods of allocation.

TRAINING AND EDUCATION

U.S. Marines Corps

4 years, Flight Operations, First Marine Aircraft Wing,

Veteran, Honorable Discharge with Outstanding Service Award

Kent State University

Management Training Programs and other in-house programs; including but not

limited to:

Leadership, Problem Solving, Root Cause Analysis, Evaluations, Planning,

and Budgeting

University of Akron & Capitol University

Business Administration: Sophomore status

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