William Joiner

Email: abqbzm@r.postjobfree.com

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

City: Prosperity

State: SC

Zip: 29127

Country: USA

Phone: 803-***-****

Skill Level: Management

Salary Range: $150,000

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WILLIAM D. JOINER

EDUCATION: Masters Business Administration August 2010

Southern Wesleyan University

Columbia, SC

B.S., Business Administration Dec. 2000

Newberry College

Newberry, SC

* Summa Cum Laude

* Overall GPA: 3.96

MILITARY SERVICE: United States Marine Corps 1978-1982

Camp LeJeune, NC

Operations Chief

MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE:

Apex Tool Group 1/11 - Present

Lexington, SC

Manager of Quality and Process Engineering

* Manages, plans, and coordinates activities to improve the Quality Management System and to facilitate continuous improvement within the manufacturing, assembly, process engineering and maintenance operations.

* Manages and develops programs and methods for the collection and analysis of statistical data to improve management visibility of areas of opportunity and to drive process performance to the desired level of capability and reliability.

* Formulates and maintains quality control objectives and coordinates objectives with production procedures in cooperation with other managers to maximize quality and reliability and to minimize costs.

* Develops and implements key process metrics, methods, and procedures to manage and improve supplier quality performance through direction of the supplier quality engineering staff.

* Develops and improves the current APQP process through cooperation with the R&D and procurement teams and through development of global test standards as well as through the application of advanced quality tools and methods.

* Manages, plans, and coordinates the activities of the process engineering department in the development of machining programs, operational prints, and fixtures required for manufacturing precision machined components.

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Draexlmaier Automotive of America 8/10 - 1/11

Duncan, SC

Manager Receiving Inspection and Complaint Management

* Manages Receiving Inspection and Complaint Management functions for both Interior and Electric operations for the North American Region

* Develops processes to ensure only defect-free externally purchased parts are received and utilized within production processes

* Drives complaint closure through involvement of Supplier Quality Engineers and suppliers to ensure that corrective actions are completed in an acceptable and timely manner and that appropriate actions are identified to eliminate the applicable failure mode

* Manages the escalation process to ensure that under performing suppliers approach corrective action and continuous improvement with a sense of urgency and with a focus on preventive action

* Identifies, develops, and leads inspection and supplier quality personnel to ensure that leading edge methods are applied to bring about world class results and to delight the customer

* Ensures that appropriate processes, quality tools and disciplined approaches are utilized in receiving inspection and complaint management activities and that product conformity is determined based upon the appropriate drawings, specifications, quality control cards, or applicable documents

* Participates with supplier quality in complaint management and initial sampling of purchased components and APQP activities

* Assembles the multidisciplinary team and moderates a disciplined and data driven approach to problem solving to ensure that the true root cause is identified and eradicated from the process

Komatsu Utility 6/07 - 8/10

Newberry, SC

Supplier Quality Engineer

* Developed supplier quality requirements manual and supporting documentation

* Led ISO9001:2008 Implementation and Certification

* Responsible for driving quality improvement throughout the supply base utilizing supplier score cards and other key metrics

* Developed and managed a structured program to improve overall supplier performance utilizing quality, six sigma, and lean manufacturing tools

* Responsible for review and approval of PPAP submission documentation

* Regularly led analysis of supplier performance data to identify action plans for improvement

* Drove supplier selection, evaluation, and on-going performance assessment

* Developed positive relationships with suppliers and work closely with sourcing management to implement supplier improvement plans to maximize supplier performance

Cooper Power Tools 3/05 - 6/07

Lexington, SC

Quality Engineer

* Responsible for development, training and supervision of Quality Technicians across all shifts

* Led and participated in problem solving activities for internal manufacturing issues and customer concerns

* Interpreted GD&T specifications and developed sampling plans and procedures for incoming inspection and in process audits.

* Audited products and processes to facilitate continual improvement

* Maintained supplier databases and utilized historical information to schedule supplier audits

* Conducted supplier audits and process reviews to improve overall supplier performance and purchased component quality

* Communicated defect information to suppliers and facilitated corrective actions to prevent recurrence

* Analyzed internal and externally produced components that have been found to be non-conforming to determine fitness for use

* Made recommendations to product engineering regarding tolerance and print revisions

* Developed and documented the Supplier Quality Requirements Manual to be utilized across all division facilities for communicating supplier quality requirements and guidelines

* Performed supplier development activities for foreign and domestic suppliers

* Participated in VA/VE activities to improve product cost while maintaining product quality

McKechnie Vehicle Components 6/02 - 3/05

Wheel Trim Division

Newberry, SC

Senior Quality Engineer

* Responsible for supervision of other Quality Engineers

* Responsible for preparation and submission of PPAP documentation compliant with AIAG and customers specific requirements

* Developed process flows, turtle diagrams and procedures for conversion to ISO/TS16949 Quality Management System

* Compiled and wrote training material and conduct plant wide training on quality initiatives

* Developed and initiated standards and methods for inspection, testing, and evaluation

* Developed sampling procedures, forms, and instructions for recording, evaluating, and reporting quality and reliability data

* Conducted supplier assessments and audits for the purpose of qualification and validation of existing and potential suppliers

* Maintained supplier scorecard data and performed supplier development activities to ensure continued process improvement as well as improved product quality and supplier performance

* Created, developed, and facilitated problem solving teams utilizing various problem solving processes and formats to promote systemic corrective actions for both internal and external concerns

* Conducted on site reviews and meetings at customer sites to analyze data for continuous improvements and to increase customer satisfaction

McKechnie Vehicle Components 6/99 - 4/02

Fluid Handling Division

Newberry, SC

Production Manager

* Management responsibility for two shift operation inclusive of manufacturing and shipping/receiving.

* Optimized plant operations to achieve performance targets while minimizing costs.

* Responsible for implementation of lean manufacturing techniques, root cause analysis, process flows, workload balancing, and continuous improvement activities.

* Created and maintained metrics for tracking production efficiency and effectiveness.

* Ensured all operations remain compliant with QS 9000 requirements.

* Created, developed, and facilitated problem solving teams utilizing the 8D problem solving process to promote systemic corrective actions for both internal and external concerns.

SBFI 1991-1999

Newberry, SC

Production Manager

* Produced manufacturing schedules for four separate manufacturing departments.

* Operationally, as well as administratively, managed and directed the Shipping & Receiving Departments.

* Managed the operations of woodshop, polyurethane injection molding, machining, assembly, finishing, and packaging departments through six direct reports.

* Quoted manufacturing lead times and capacities for sales and project management.

* Responsible for budget preparation, compliance, and overall P&L performance for all production operations.

* Coordinated flow of information between NY sales office and SC manufacturing facility.

SPECIAL TRAINING: ASQ Certified Quality Manager/Organizational Excellence,

Certified Lead Auditor ISO/TS16949,

TPS, Kaizen, 5S, Lean Manufacturing,

Team- Facilitating, Program Management,

MVP Specialist - Six Sigma Greenbelt

8D, 7 Step, 5 Phase, PDCA, DMAIC, Shainin DOE

REFERENCES: Available upon request.

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