Quality Assurance

SHELIA BEARD

SHELIA

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OBJECTIVE

Seeking a long term position in quality assurance or related field using expertise acquired during my career.

QUALIFICATIONS AND INDUSTRY EXPERTISE

Developed an energized approach to Quality with strong managerial and technical abilities.

Implemented a wide range of programs including: Lean Rapid Improvement Kaizen events, Kanban, Visual Management

Systems, 6S, 6 Sigma, TQM, ISO9000, and Gage Calibration in the Quality Department.

Directed several "Lean Rapid Improvement" events: Visual Management, 5s Implementation, Staffing reduction, Standard

Work Implementation, Inventory reductions, and Cycle time improvements.

Gained sufficient experience in five years of Lean Manufacturing to lead 6s and Visual Management levels improvements.

Trained and mentored engineers and workforce.

Earned Black Belt in Quality/Six Sigma Tools and certification as Internal/External ISO Auditor.

Certified Quality Auditor from American Society for Quality.

Successfully completed BSI Lead Assessor Course from BSI.

Completed Environmental Management Seminar at Georgia Tech

Experience in TS16949 and ISO14001 auditing.

WORK EXPERIENCE

PRETTY PRODUCTS, LLC (MANUFACTURER OF AUTOMOBILE FLOOR MATS) JULY 2008 PRESENT

TS/ISO Coordinator

Responsible for TS16949 and ISO 14001 Certification Process for the facility.

In charge of all controlled documents for the facility.

Create and update Quality Manuals, Procedures and Work Instructions.

In charge of calibration program for the facility.

Develop training requirements as it relates to TS and ISO

Assist Quality Manager in resolution of OEM Quality Issues

Assist Quality Manager in preparation of PPAP’s.

MAU MARCH 2008 JULY 2008

. Contract Engineer for Deco Plas

DURACELL BATTERIES AUGUST 1980 – OCTOBER 2007

Quality Engineer

Supervised 5 Quality Technicians in the Incoming, Chemical and Calibration Laboratories.

Collaborated with raw material suppliers to resolve quality issues.

Reduced cost with Six Sigma and Lean methodologies.

Supervised staff and trained operators in new quality procedures.

Coordinated facility audit activities.

Purchased and renewed service contracts for lab equipment.

Managed plant capital projects.

Used Measurement System Analysis (MSA) and Design of Experiments (DOE) to improve quality of batteries.

Calibration Technician

Implemented Calibration system for the facility.

Created and updated work instructions.

Performed required calibration of plant equipment.

Maintained and ordered all lab supplies and equipment.

Identified outside calibration vendors and purchased contracts.

Maintained calibration budget which was the largest budget in the department. ($160,000) .

Internal ISO Auditor

Instrumental in implementing ISO certification for the facility.

Performed scheduled audits, reporting, and training of employees in ISO requirements.

Wrote procedures and corrective action reports.

Quality Control Inspector

PERFORMED CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL COMPLIANCE TESTS.

Alerted supervisors of deviation in compliance(s) of product.

MAINTAINED QUALITY ASSURANCE OPERATIONS AND REPORTED NECESSARY CHANGES.

COMPUTER SKILLS AND OTHER ATTRIBUTES

Proficient with Microsoft Office software which includes Access, Word, Outlook. Publisher and Excel and specialty software

including Supplier Tracking, Gage Calibration, Project Management, and Statistical Process Control.

Infinity QS administrator. Successfully upgraded the plant to new version of this SPC database. This included loading software,

ODBC connections and building projects.

Traceability administrator for the facility.

EDUCATION

BS Business Quality Management from Southwestern University in Winfield Kansas.

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Certified Quality Auditor (ASQ)

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Lead Assessor (BSI)

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