Manager Quality
Resume:
MILTON "MICKEY" P. YEAGER, JR
CABOT, ARKANSAS 72023
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MANAGEMENT
Over 30 yrs. of advancement in various management positions in pharmaceutical, cosmetic, household products
manufacturing industry. Experienced in Quality, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Logistics, waste reduction and
process improvement, project management, budgeting and control, various cost analysis, invoice & billing, spec &
blueprints, subcontractor mfg, supply chain mgt, SQC, TQM, quality testing, auditing, process mapping, problem
solving, human resources, and creating procedures, etc. Mfg experience in blow molding, injection molding,
filling, labeling, packaging, sterilization, etc. Knowledge of GMP’s, ISO, OSHA, and band some foreign
regulations. Assisted with mfg. start-ups in Grenada, West Indies; South Africa, and China (Quality,
Manufacturing, & Materials Mgt.).
Part-Time: Adjunct Professor for University of Arkansas Graduate Engineering School, approx. 20 years.
EDUCATION
M.A in Religion, Liberty Theological Seminary
M.S. in Operations Management, University of Arkansas
B.S. in Chemistry & Microbiology, University of Southern Mississippi
ASQ Certified Quality Auditor and Quality Engineer
Certifications in Human Resource Mgmt, Lean Manufacturing, Project Management & Six Sigma Black Belt
Senior Member in American Society of Quality
Qualified in DISC Personal Style Profile System
Various seminars & courses in Quality Costs, SPC, HR Policies (EEOC, disciplinary action, performance
evaluation, sexual harassment, etc), Leadership, Accounting, HR Mgmt, Business Policy, & MS Office.
JOB EXPERIENCE
L’Oreal USA (North Little Rock facility, since 2/96) 05/84 To 8/08
Cosmetic Manufacturing (retired due to job relocating to NJ)
Corporate Contract Manufacturing Purchasing Manager 1/07
-8/08
Reporting to Corporate Assist. V-Pres, responsible for subcontracting Consumer Products Division (Garnier,
L’Oreal & Maybelline)
- Responsible for setting cost standards, monthly financials for subcontracting, quoting projects, negotiating
prices and resolving invoices & billing issues at multiple plant locations.
- Avg. monthly volume of over 10MM units and purchases of approx $1.6-3.0MM/month
- Implemented procedures to reduce costs and increase service levels
- Handle approx. 50 different projects at a time and activities at over 20 subcontractors (contract mfg)
- Implemented value analysis and cost savings of approx. $500K+/annually.
-Work with multiple departments (Marketing, Product Development, Trade Marketing, Logistics, Accounting,
Quality, R & D) at all levels (VP, Director, Manager, Hourly). Travel 30%
Purchasing/Logistics, Subcontractor Manufacturing at North Little Rock 4/98-12/06
Purchasing Department (assisted w/Logistical/Transportation functions)
Developed and directed the newly developed area of subcontractor manufacturing. Supervised a Sr. Planner
- Responsible for controlling supplier & subcontractor manufacturing with purchases over $1.5MM/mo. from all
over the world. Set cost standards, negotiated lower prices, resolved invoicing issues.
- Avg. monthly volume of 4.0MM finished goods units & approx. 150K WIP.
- Managed approx. 20 projects/month. Dealt with Marketing, Development, R & D and other departments to bring
products to the market place. Responsible for customer services and days of supply from subcontractors.
MAR 09
- Created and implemented cost savings/value analysis averaging $350K/annually.
- Performed quality, environmental, safety audits of subcontractor and suppliers for potential business.
Quality Manager, Supplier Certification (reorganization due to L’Oreal buyout) 1996-
1998
- Responsible for component suppliers meeting L’Oreal standards and coordinated Incoming Inspection activities
with component certification.
- Performed supplier audits and process improvements at suppliers. Travel 25-35%.
Manager, Quality Engineering (prior to purchase of company by L’Oreal USA) 1993-
1996
- Responsible for budget, controlled and directed the work of Incoming Inspection, Auditing and Documentation,
Compliance/Procedures, and Quality Engineering. (3 salary & 10 weekly salary employees). Handled
personnel issues including performance appraisals, hiring and firing.
- Responsible for calibration of measuring devices (scales, calipers, etc); blueprints, specs, etc.
- Reorganized department and manpower needs that saved $50,000. Involved in other cost savings ideas resulting
in over $200,000 savings.
- Traveled and worked with int’l facilities (South Africa & China – on site mfg. startups)
Manager, Quality Planning (Reorganization of plant personnel into Business Unit's) 1992-1993
- Assisted Quality Director with plans for the Quality organization and responsibilities
- Provided various types of training including TQM presentations to senior management.
- Trained various plant personnel (hourly & mgmt) in team dynamics and problem solving skills
Manager, Process Control 1987-1992
- Directed work of 3 supervisors, 17 quality technicians, and 1 clerk in mfg. areas on 2 shifts
- Responsible for budget plans and control (approx. $2MM/yr); hired and filled positions
- Implemented waste/cost analysis and methods that streamlined the quality function, which included
reduction in sample sizes by 35% to 40% with record quality levels
- Provided SPC training for Quality, Production and Mechanical personnel
- Responsible for quality function (some inventory mgmt. also) and assisted with start-up of operations in Grenada,
West Indies.
- Assisted with international quality problems.
- Worked to achieve record outgoing quality levels by reducing defect rates (prevention focused) in departments.
Quality Engineer 1984-1987
-Performed capability studies that saved $50,000/yr using SPC techniques
-Assisted with supplier improvement and quality tracking program which increased
supplier quality performance
-Designed & implemented custom sampling plans that reduced lot sampling by 50%
-Performed cost/defect analysis reducing waste and increasing profitability
TEXIZE/FORMERLY A DIVISION OF MORTON-THIOKOL 01/80 TO 05/84
Household cleaning products mfg. Greenville, South Carolina
Quality Control Manager- Mauldin plant (plant closed in 1986)
Responsible for the Quality and Reclaim departments, reported to Plant Manager.
- Directed the work of 20 employees (160 on temporary basis) on 3 shifts (blow molding, injection molding,
packaging chemical lab and incoming inspection.
- Responsible for budgeting and financial management of department’s budget of $2MM/yr
- Responsible for personnel issues, including training, hiring, firing, counseling of employees
- Responsible for metrology, gage and lab equipment calibration
- Established procedures resulting in a 40% reduction in finished goods defects and record quality levels.
- Performed cost analysis resulting in $100,000+/yr savings
MAR 09
- Circle facilitator for 10 circles; savings were $250,000+ annually
Quality Engineer
Performed supplier and plant and warehouse quality audits; solved quality problems. Traveled 25-40% of time
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NORWICH-EATON PHARMACEUTICALS, INC 02/77 TO 01/80
OTC and ethical drug mfg. Greenville, South Carolina
General Supervisor
Material Dispensing & Clean Room Operation (OTC and sterile products); Reported to Director of Manufacturing.
- Supervised 10-15 people in the pharmacy, label dispensing, and sterile pad & roll dept.
- Developed and supervised sterilizer qualifications (EtO & Steam) and trained plant
employees in GMP's and SOP's
- Developed (manning and procedures) and organized the Material Dispensing Area at request of VP of Mfg
- Handled department personnel issues
BAXTER/TRAVENOL LABORATORIES 06/73 TO 02/77
Disposable devices and blood packs mfg. Mountain Home, Arkansas
Quality Control Supervisor
- Supervised 26 inspectors and 1 foreman in the device/sets and heat-seal areas of mfg.
- Released and rejected finished goods lots; audited processes & procedures
Microbiologist
- Supervised microbiological, sterility and pyrogen testing
culture transfers and bacterial identification
-Performed & supervised sterilizer qualifications (EtO & steam)
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
University of Arkansas 1989 to present
Adjunct Professor - Graduate Program: MS - Operations Management
Courses taught: Quality Mgmt., Supply Chain Mgmt, Organizational Behavior, Organization & Control,
Materials Management/Inventory Control, Human Resource Mgmt and others as needed or requested by
dept chairman.
REFERENCES
Will be provided upon request
MAR 09
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