John E. Schmitz

Phone: 847-***-**** ac2hr0@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

I am a hands-on, interactive, team style-coaching, technical manager with multiple strengths and competencies in the engineering and chemical sciences. Seeking employment in the Chicago and South-Central Wisconsin areas, willing to do 50% travel, and whatever it takes to help the company succeed.

KEY COMPETENCIES

LEADERSHIP TECHNICAL INTERNATIONAL

Small to Large Group Management Solvent and Lubricant Chemistry International Team Coordination

Quality and Technical Leadership Electronic/Electrical Technology Chinese Manufacturing (on-site)

Marketing, Sales, and Customer Support Surfactant and Cleaning Chemistry Mexico Equipment Refurbishing (on-site)

Trainer, Technical Writer, and Speaker Chemical Recycling Intl Product Support; Japan, Korea, & Australia

Supplier and Purchasing Management Plastics Technology United Kingdom Technical Support

QUALITY DEVELOPMENT LABORATORY

AS9100/ISO 9001 QMS Implementation Process-Product Improvement Analytical/Development Lab Management

Root Cause Analysis/Corrective Action R&D/Engineering Development A2LA and NELAC Certifications

QC Inspection, Auditing, and Testing Trainer and Technical Writer Calibration/Instrument Maintenance

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Statistical Analyst Computerization-LIMS

Continuous/Manufacturing Improvement Project Management Significant Reduction in Costs/TAT

IAPMO/CSA/UL Standards and Certification New Product Development Method Validation

Development of Mfg. Product Line

PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE

Globe Union Woodridge, IL 2015-June 2017

Globe Union is an International Company, based in Taiwan, a manufacturer of faucets (bath, kitchen, tub & shower, accessories) and vitreous china (toilets, lavs, urinals, bidets). The North America headquarters are based in Woodridge, IL with offices, distribution and manufacturing throughout North America. Faucet and vitreous china manufacturing is located in China.

Sr. Quality Manager Woodridge, IL 2015-June 2017

Oversee and direct the management of the North America and China Asia quality-engineering programs and teams.

Accomplishments:

Established and directed the factory “Double Check” programs and the “Global Quality Council” that provided direct insight where product quality improvement was needed. Multiple product lines experienced 2-10% overall improvement before being shipped.

Used RTV (return to vendor), Incoming quality control, and customer call data to identify and focus on resolving top product issues. 10-20% improvement seen in product lines.

Improved customer product issue response time from 30+ days down to 2 days...which greatly increased customer satisfaction and confidence. Customer support included on-site product support, troubleshooting, rework, and replacement at Customer sites.

Identified leading product issues and validated improved technology for detection using pressure-decay and micro-flow technologies.

Reduced product support costs by 30% by providing laboratory testing and warehouse inspection-rework.

Reduced certification costs by 50% by merging and managing IAPMO, CSA, CEC, and other product certifications.

Sentral Aerospace 2014 – 2015

Sentral Aerospace in Itasca, IL specializes in Military and Aerospace wiring and cable assemblies, along with Medical tubing assemblies… with high reliability requirements. The highly skilled engineering and manufacturing teams combine to manage the most critical cables and control products. The facility follows AS9100 and ISO9001:2008 standards …completed these two certifications in 2015.

Quality Engineer Itasca, IL (2014 –2015)

Accomplishments:

Established the total quality system and achieved AS9100C and ISO 9001:2008 certification within 1 year. The company can continue to produce aerospace, military, and medical products with this certification.

The last 4 months of my employment, I was able to guide the manufacturing teams to zero defects for all product lines.

Developed and oversaw product quality, calibration, auditing, safety, measurement, training, preventive maintenance, and manufacturing inspection for wiring/cable assemblies and medical tubing assemblies.

Serve as back-up to the Plant Manager.

Safety-Kleen Systems 1984 –2014

Safety-Kleen is a premier provider of parts cleaning, used oil collection, re-refining, and other environmental services with a respected and recognized brand. Through the combination of Safety-Kleen and Clean Harbors, $4 billion in annual sales, customers benefit from a broad range of environmental and industrial services.

Director of Quality Elgin, IL (2004-2014)

Accomplishments:

From scratch, established the entire product Quality effort for the North America Company with routine annual product quality savings of $2 million+ annually.

With a small team, able to Implement and maintain Non-Conformance, Root Cause, Corrective and Preventive Action for all products (parts washing equipment, chemical, packaging, containers, and components).

Use of Six Sigma techniques (DMAIC and Kaizen) to improve products being re-manufactured saving 25% in manufacturing costs and 60% of equipment and service cost by extending product lifecycle and on-site diagnosis and repair.

Improved Supplier performance, by 25% savings, through evaluations based on product quality, responsiveness, audits, and effectiveness of corrective & preventive actions.

Created Quality Plans and provided full Quality support for multiple New Product Introductions (NPIs).

Created, organized, and facilitated training programs to Technical, Sales, and Service groups that reduced repair and maintenance costs by 30%. Published product, policy, and process procedures and updates corporate-wide.

Interacted with 160 Sales and Service Branches, Distribution Centers, Manufacturing, Recycle Centers and Internationally (China, Sweden, Canada, Korea, Japan, Australia, Mexico, England, etc.) to reduce product support costs.

Director of R&D, Product, and Process Development Elgin, IL (1999-2004)

Accomplishments:

Managed the rescue of solvent-aqueous cleaning and equipment technology after a severe manpower down-sizing.

Managed the development of new solvent related products (parts washers, recycling, and chemistry).

Managed and implemented ETL, UL, CSA, FM Standards and Certifications. Reduced certification costs by 50%.

Served as back-up to the VP of Business and Technical Services.

Corporate Laboratory Manager Elk Grove Village, IL (1987-1999)

Recycle Center Laboratory Manager Hebron, OH (1984-1987)

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Science, The Ohio State University

Six Sigma Green Belt, OPEX

oMajors: Chemistry and Mathematics

IPC/WHMA-A-620 Certified

Completed coursework (ABT); Master of Science, Northern Illinois University

Certified Lead Internal Auditor

oMajor: Analytical Chemistry

COMPUTER PROFICIENCIES

MS Word, Project, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, SharePoint, SAP, and Preventive Maintenance Manager Plus Software.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

American Society for Quality (ASQ) American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM International)

American Chemical Society (ACS) American Supply Association (ASA)

Plumbing Manufacturers International (PMI) Eagle Scout – Boy Scouts of America

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