Project Manager Quality Assurance

Summary of Qualifications

Organized and goal-oriented professional, with more than 10 years'

experience in process improvement, project management and a strong customer

focus. Multilingual in three languages English, Slovak and Czech. Combining

process improvement and project management experience to help improve

processes and helping organizations reduce costs and increase productivity.

Outstanding problem-solving abilities. Enjoy driving new improvements.

Areas of Expertise

( Process Improvement

( Project Management

( Business Reengineering

( Quality Assurance

( Employee Training and Coaching ( Customer Service

Professional Employment History

Volunteer, Jacksonville, FL

2009 - Present

Actively involved as a board member of ASQ (American Society for Quality)

section 1506 Jacksonville - Northeast Florida.

Project Manager and Process Improvement Manager

Atrium Companies, Inc., Jacksonville, FL, Pittsburgh, PA and Dallas, TX

2005 - 2009

Major Accomplishments

. Implemented the DFT (Demand Flow Technology) - specifically designed to

allow manufacturing plant to respond faster and more efficiently to the

needs of its customers and the marketplace. Used applied mathematical

methods to link raw and in-process materials with units of time and

production resources, created a continuous flow of high-mix, low-volume

manufacturing processes.

. Led the development and implementation of new ERP system.

. Developed, analyzed and reviewed variety of production reports to

improve costs, safety, production lines quality, efficiency, and

counsel changes as required.

. Independently managed the Continual Improvement Process. Combined work

areas to a team effort to make workloads effortless and ergonomics for

employees and cross trained employees. This resulted in attaining 96%

target in units per man hour, reduced labor dollars by $138,000

annually, while maintaining quality and overall customer satisfaction.

. Led a cross functional team consisting of Vice President of Operations,

Plant Superintendent, Material Director and Quality Assurance Manager.

By coaching, mentoring and facilitating monthly training, deployed

several key projects to improve overall efficiency and performance.

Completed Demand Flow Technology project 43 days prior to forecasted

projection and under budget which resulted in $120,000 saving.

. Demonstrated proven ability to undergo change management and utilize

lean manufacturing principles.

. Responsible for overseeing the quality of product, quality of service,

health & safety compliance and organizational development. Developed

metrics to ensure quality, cost efficiency, and reliability of

products.

Process Improvement Engineer

Copperfield, LLC, Lafayette, IN

2004 - 2005

Analyzed and recommended improvements to the process flow from conception

of an order to the shipment and delivery to the customer. Identified key

processes and performance inefficiencies. By eliminating non-valued added

time achieved 98.7% product availability at the time of release for a

customer, which resulted in expansion of customer based and gained customer

trust.

Production and Installation Manager

Noves Windows, Slovakia

1998 - 2004

Major Accomplishments

. Led a 30 member team in achieving $1 million in profit. Set up entire

production department of aluminum windows, doors, sun rooms and

curtain walls.

. Directed team of 5 engineers and 25 production employees.

. Managed purchasing, inventory control, continuous process improvement,

quality control, packaging and distribution. Skilled in ISO 9001

standards.

. Oversaw planning and prioritizing workday schedule, organizing,

communicating with and motivating employees. Developed new objectives

that directly affect for higher quality and productivity. Assured that

production schedules are met in an optimally efficient manner ensuring

scrap, material, and labor hours are optimally controlled.

. Increased and improved employees' knowledge about the product and

processes by developing and implementing training procedures for

training and certifying 4 supervisors and 100 employees on lean

principles.

. Created Product Manual and Customer Technical Support Manual, where

none had existed prior, consisting of all necessary information

(drawings, charts, pictures, formulas and rules) about building

windows and doors, along with brochures and price lists. Delivered

high quality customer support on time and faster quotes turnaround

generating a 13% increase in product sales revenues.

Technical Skills

Six Sigma Green Belt (DMAIC & Lean)

Process Mapping: Visio 2000

Project Management: MS Project

Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Project, Visio - above average skills

Education

Master in Engineering - College of Engineering, Technical University of

Kosice, Slovakia,

1993 - 1998, Field of Study: Technology & Management

Professional Affiliation/Certifications

Certified Six Sigma Green Belt (CSSGB) by American Society for Quality

Pursuing Project Management Professional certification by Project

Management Institute, scheduled to take an exam in June 2010

Board Member - American Society for Quality section 1506 Jacksonville -

Northeast Florida

Member - APICS, The Association for Operations Management

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