Rodney Greene

Email: abpjpk@r.postjobfree.com

Address: **** ***** **.

City: Rancho Cucamonga

State: CA

Zip: 91730

Country: USA

Phone: 909-***-****

Skill Level: Management

Salary Range: $60,000

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Rodney R. Greene MBA, CQE

9593 Brook Drive Rancho Cucamonga CA 91730 909-***-**** (H) 909-***-****(C)

OBJECTIVE

To share my knowledge and apply my expertise and leadership skills in achieving strategic organizational quality goals and business objectives.To take an active aaAhands-onaa approach in my role as change agent in the development and implementation of continuous quality improvement techniques in striving for organizational excellence, world class product quality, and customer satisfaction. The results of which would be the successful achievement of professional and personal growth and career development.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

aa Over 20 years Quality Assurance experience in quality systems design, procedure and policy development, systems implementation, Quality Auditing, and Quality Systems Management, with special emphasis on Supply Chain Quality Management.

aa ASQ Certified Quality Engineer.

aa Six Sigma trained (Greenbelt) and experienced in use of DMAIC process i.e. quality analytical tools, problem solving, root cause identification, and use of statistical tools including Minitab statistical software.

aa Extensive travel to Asia with specialized offshore experience working with suppliers and customers located in China, Japan, Korea, etc to assure compliance with Amerigon and customer quality requirements by conducting process audits to target areas for quality improvements and cost reductions including facilitating supplier quality systems training and development in addition to assessment of business operations, manufacturing and product quality capabilities of new potential supplier sources.

aa Currently hold a valid U.S. Passport and Chinese Visa.

aa Extremely knowledgeable in various types of manufacturing processes i.e. contract assembly manufacturing (electro-mechanical), plastic injection molding, wire harness assembly, printed circuit board fabrication and assembly, SMT technology, Sheet Metal fabrication, plating processes with extensive experience in the automotive, computer, commercial products industries.

aa Proven effective leadership and team-building skills in working with all levels of the organization in implementing change and leading the organization in achievment of ISO-9001 accreditation.

aa Experience in the preparation of SOPaaas, PPAPaaas, Control Plans, PFMEA, DFMEA,

and other types of quality documentation.

aa Excellent oral and written communication skills including use of Mac and PC computer operating systems in addition to knowledge of various software applications for quality analysis and reporting.

EDUCATION

1996 aaa 2002 UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX, DIAMOND BAR, CA

aa Masters Business Administration aaa GPA 3.78

1991 aaa 1994 UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX, DIAMOND BAR, CA

aa Bachelor of Science Business Administration aaa GPA 3.38

aa Bachelor of Arts Management aaa 3.38

2006 aaa 2007 CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, SAN BERNARDINO, CA

aa Teaching Credential aaa Business/Finance

CERTIFICATIONS/PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

aa CBEST (California Basic Educational Skills Test)

aa ASQ Certified Quality Engineer aaa CQE # 15324

aa Six Sigma Trained (Greenbelt)

aa Certified Lead Auditor # 1195

aa Teaching Credential aaa CCTC aaa Finance/ Business Management

aa Member American Society for Quality

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

2007 aaa Present UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX aaa Southern California Campus Locations

aa Professor (Part Time) aaa University of Phoenix - School of Business

Courses taught include Undergraduate and Graduate Level Business Management and Quality Management, Operations Management, Organizational Leadership

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2001 aaa PRESENT Gentherm. - Irwindale CA 5462 Irwindale Ave.

aa Quality Assurance Manager

Responsible for managing product quality of Genthermaaas Climate Controlled Seat (CCS) Systems for Asian and European automotive vehicle programs which include OEM customers such as Toyota, Hyundai Kia, Nissan, Land Rover, and Jaguar. Product quality is acheived through management and continuous quality improvement of Genthermaaas outsourced off-shore contract manufacturing suppliers. Duties include establishing supplier quality requirements, metrics i.e. FPY, DPPMaaas, conducting supplier training and performing on-site supplier manufacturing process audits to target areas for process improvements and cost reductions, driving root-cause identification activities including verification of Corrective Action (CAR) implementation and effectiveness, assure supplier compliance to all Gentherm as well as customer and regulatory quality requirements. Other duties include participation and support on new product development teams ensuring quality of design. Conduct review and approvals of supplier PPAP submissions assuring successful supplier launch of new products as well as verifying implementation of on-going product design changes to improve quality. Provide post launch quality support as the primary customer point of contact in addressing and resolving product quality field/warranty issues, lead root cause investigations, initiating customer CARaaas to resolution, recommend and establish product reliability test standards to improve warranty rates and overall product quality. Work with all levels of ogranizational management at all Amerigon locations world-wide by conducting internal quality systems audits and leading continuous improvement efforts in assuring compliance to ISO9001 standards to maintain accreditation. Participate in corporate strategic planning process to establish and achieve corporate quality objectives. Function as an internal change agent responsible for organizational development and improvement through the establishment of internal quality systems policies and SOPaaas and monitoring for organizational effectiveness. Facilitate organizational training in various quality concepts as part of on-going continuous improvement process.

2000 aaa 2001 GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION, - Grand Blanc, MI 6200 Grand Pointe

aa Supplier Quality Development Engineer/Business Process Leader

Responsible for the strategic planning, development and implementation of internal quality business processes required for a newly established Supplier Development organization within General Motors World-Wide Purchasing SPO. Other duties included conducting training within General Motors on established processes as well as traveling to GM supplier manufacturing sites to conduct quality training and initiate Quality improvement projects in achieving Quality, Delivery, and Cost Reduction targets through the use of Lean Manufacturing, Material Value Chain, Constraints Management and other Continuous Improvement techniques reporting to the Manager of Supplier Quality Development.

1999 aaa 2000 ARTESYN TECHNOLOGIES, - Broomfield, CO 2400 Industrial Lane Unit 900

aa Director of Quality

Responsible for managing the quality system and achievement of product quality objectives for a manufacturer of Power Conversion Systems for the computer industry requiring direct customer interface with Hewlett Packard, Dell, IBM, Compaq, Sun Micro Systems. Primary objective upon hire was to prevent the loss of ISO 9001accreditation status and improving product quality levels and restoring customer confidence which had significantly declined of which these objectives were successfully achieved. Provided direction and training for quality staff of Inspectors, Auditors, Quality Engineers and production personnel. Prepared and presented quality status reports for executive Management Reviews. Was a member of the world-wide Quality Audit Team responsible for auditing other Artesyn manufacturing operations.

1994 aaa 1999 3D SYSTEMS INC. - Grand Junction, CO 805 Falcon Way

aa Quality Assurance Manager

Responsible for managing and developing the Quality System of a start-up company manufacturing rapid prototyping equipment with operations initially located in Valencia CA. In 1996 the company expanded and relocated operations to Grand Junction, CO. Was responsible for the strategic planning for the quality organization prior to moving and successful relocation following of which necessitated the development and implementation of newly established quality systems and processes. I was also responsible for the re-staffing, training and instruction of newly hired quality personnel in addition to planning and control of annual operating budget and managing the quality performance level of material suppliers, including product assurance and compliance necessary to maintain certification with regulatory agencies i.e. UL, CE, CSA. Reported to the Vice President of Operations

1991 aaa 1994 MILBANK WEST - Anaheim, CA 1541 Page Court

aa Quality Assurance Manager

Was hired specifically to design and implement a quality system that was previously non-existent for a manufacturer of electrical power distribution equipment. Established written procedures, quality processes and reporting systems as well as provide training throughout organization of those newly developed systems. Role was eventually that of a change agent and trained executive management staff in Total Quality Management (TQM) concepts which led to the successful transformation of the company into being more quality focused. Position reported to the Vice President of Manufacturing Operations.

1990 aaa 1991 aaa SHUGART CORP. - Irwindale, CA

aa Supplier Quality Assurance Manager

Responsible for managing and improving supplier quality performance for a manufacturer of computer tape drives. Was successful in implementing a Dock-To-Stock program by eliminating receiving inspection activities in U.S.. This allowed the direct supplier material shipments to Shugartaaas Mexico plant at-point-of assembly thus resulting in a significant reduction in operational costs.

1989 - 1990 aaa TRW - Irwindale, CA 5462 Irwindale Ave.

aa Supplier Quality Engineer

TRW was a manufacturer of vehicle air bag sensor systems to the automotive industry. Primary responsibility was conducting supplier quality systems audits and assessment of supplier manufacturing and business operations capability and provided recommendations for approval of key strategic suppliers. Conduct follow up of customer/supplier corrective actions to verify implementation and effectiveness. Preparation of PFMEA, DFMEA, and Control Plans and submission of customer PPAPaaas

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