Quality Assurance Technician

George Gesualdi

Email: *********@********.***

Address: ***** ******* **

City: Murrieta

State: CA

Zip: 92563

Country: USA

Phone: 530-***-****

Skill Level: Management

Salary Range: $65,000

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G E O R G E G E S U A L D I

40247 Sequoia St

Murrieta, CA 92563

Cell 530-***-****

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http://www.linkedin.com/pub/george-gesualdi/13/a08/a7a

S U M M A R Y

Manufacturing/Production Supervisor and Process Technician with 28 plus years of electronics/manufacturing experience, including 7 plus years of supervisory experience. Experience and knowledge includes:

* Coaching Employees * Process Technician

* Performance Reviews * Quality Assurance Auditor/ Technician

* PTO Management * Decreased Cycle Time and Scrap

* Plus/Minus Delta System * Lean Manufacturing

* Cost Reduction * Kronos Time System

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

* Proven ability to manage a processes and disposition nonstandard material.

* Performed several engineering experiments and new tool qualifications.

* Proven ability to recognize improvements in the manufacturing process and streamline production for greater efficiency. Recognized for improving training process by suggesting new hires receive computer training in a classroom setting rather than in the clean room where cycle time would be impacted.

P R O F E S S I O N A L E X P E R I E N C E

INTERNATIONAL RECTIFIER, Temecula, CA 2011 - 2012

Probe Manufacturing Supervisor (June 2011-Sept 2012)

Managed a team of 9 probe technicians, including the monitoring of performance, attendance, and shift goals.

* Carried out responsibilities in accordance with the organization`s policies and applicable laws.

Responsibilities included; interviewing, hiring, and training employees, planning, assigning and directing.

Appraised performance (performance reviews), and career development, coaching and counseling.

Responsible for enforcing safety policies, providing safeguards to ensure a safe working environment.

* Ensured customer satisfaction via on time delivery and problem resolution of critical issues.

* Familiar with several modern manufacturing concepts and practices; IE- Lean Manufacturing, JIT, KANBAN,5S, Zero Defects, SPC. Experienced in driving continuous improvement (yield, cycle time, costs).

Proficient in computer software applications, including, Microsoft word, Excel and PowerPoint, Kronos.

Ability to recruit, train, and retain employees; ability to create and maintain a productive working environment.

HEADWAY TECHNOLOGIES, Milpitas, CA

Photo Manufacturing Technician, (Temp 2010-2011) 2010 - 2011

N.E.C. ELECTRONICS AMERICA, Roseville, CA 2004 - 2009

Thin Films/Dry Etch/Final Manufacturing Supervisor (2007 - 2009)

Managed a team of 24 operators, five process technicians and two production technicians.

* Oversaw Zone B shift performance, as well as the entire -A- shift performance to insure alignment with other shifts.

* Ran EH & S meetings on a weekly basis and completed and supervised Safety audits.

* Ensured training goals were met and continued to grow. Motivated low performers by using on going plus/minus delta system.

* Monitored safety procedures ensuring that a shift was following and adhering to all safety procedures.

Process Technician CVD/Diffusion and Operator CVD/Diffusion (2004 - 2007)

Ensured that all CVD equipment was performing within or above the required spec limits and that production was flowing smoothly throughout the CVD area.

* Ensured production was flowing smoothly and tools were producing high quality material. Disposition DMR`S in a timely fashion.

* Adjusted all tools in the CVD area to insure high quality.

* Completed all engineering requests in a timely, error free fashion.

* Maintained ECO`S in the CVD area and insured operators were aware of all changes to the processes.

TEXAS INSTRUMMENTS, Richardson, TX 1995 - 2003

Probe Manufacturing Supervisor (2001 - 2003)

Supervised a team of 20 probe manufacturing specialists. Managed the 20,000 square foot floor on a daily basis and multi-tasked to testing of 1 million die per day.

* Managed 10 Fusion testers, 119 V.L.C.T.`s, 10 Polaris and 4 V-series testers, Backgrind, including tape and detape areas, while maintaining 85% equipment utilization.

* Facilitated 2 Quality Improvement teams, 1 scrap and 1 cycle tine, decreased scrap by 1% and costs by 150k per quarter.

* Ran EH & S meetings on a weekly basis and completed and supervised Safety audits.

Probe Manufacturing Supervisor (continued)

* Trained new supervisors on company policies and procedures, as well employee time and record keeping.

* Managed and approved time, corrective action, reviews and interviewed prospective employees.

* Performed coaching sessions, written and final warnings as well as terminations.

* Increased production by using a plus/minus delta system, which would directly reflect operator performance on their reviews on a bi-yearly basis.

TEXAS INSTRUMENTS, Santa Cruz, CA 1995 - 2001

Thin Films Manufacturing Supervisor (2000 - 2001)

Ran and managed the thin films area on a daily basis to insure movement of 9000 wafers per shift, while always focusing on the bottom line.

* Supervised team of 15 wafer fab technicians to ensure production goals were met on a daily basis.

* Communicated the passdown to the oncoming shift, ensuring a smooth transition.

* Ran EH & S meetings on a weekly basis and completed and supervised Safety audits

* Promoted teamwork and maintained high morale during a difficult transition. I.E.-Silicon Systems being purchased by Texas Instruments. Increased lines of communication and continued to meet production goals.

* Increased production and morale through the use of the plus/minus delta system.

Diffusion Team Lead (1995 - 2000)

Communicated with supervisor and direct reports to insure movement of 9000 wafers per day, while focusing on maintaining production quotas throughout the work area.

* Conducted morning fab meeting, itemized, set priorities and managed the W.I.P.

* Coordinated workflow between Diffusion, Implant, Photo, Etch and Thin films.

WESTERN DIGITAL, Irvine, CA 1991 - 1994

Diffusion and Implant Team Lead

Set 12 hour goals for production and priorities for Line Maintenance.

* Conducted daily meetings between operators, technicians, engineers and line maintenance.

* Ensured that W.I.P. continued to flow smoothly through bottleneck areas.

* Forecasted 12 and 24 hour goals for Diffusion and Implant for management.

* Served on the Implant steering committee.

* Acted as supervisor of Diffusion/Implant for an 18 month period while supervisor was on L.O.A.

* Empowered operators to take ownership of their tool sets by posting results in the smock room on a daily basis.

ROCKWELL INTERNATIONAL, Newport Beach, CA 1983 - 1989

Quality Assurance Auditor/Technician (1986 - 1989)

Wafer Fab Operator (1983 - 1986)

Wafer Fab Operator, Diffusion Implant, Photo (1983 - 1986)

E D U C A T I O N

Masters of Business Information Systems, Keller School of Business Management, Sacramento, CA

Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, University of La Verne, Brea, California

Associates Degree, Emphasis on Electronics, Orange Coast College, Costa Mesa, California

P R O F E S S I O N A L T R A I N I N G

Process Engineering SPC Seminar

Continuous Process Improvement Seminar

Microsoft Excel and Power Point Seminar

Lean Manufacturing

Dry Etch Process training at NEC

Thin films/CVD/Wet Etch/Photolithography Process training at NEC

Total Preventive Maintenance

Implant, Diffusion, Wet/Dry Etch, Photo, Thin films, Map and Test

Key Words: Operations supervisor, technician. Operations, Quality Assurance Auditor, Implant, operations, Diffusion, Thin film, CVD, Diffusion Process Technician, Probe, Sort, Map operator, Diffusion, Wafer Fab Specialist, Test /Sort area specialist, Safety Auditor, 5S, Kronos Time Management, Corrective Action, Performance Reviews, Coach

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