Philip S. Weagly

Henderson, Kentucky *****

904-***-**** ac8ikj@r.postjobfree.com

Director of Quality Operations

Delivering strategic initiatives that improve quality, safety, and environmental systems

Respected Quality Assurance Specialist with distinguished experience leading operations, initiating change, and building high-functioning teams that exceed expectations. Skilled in the analysis, design, and implementation of cutting edge solutions that harmonize operations and maximize profitability. Repeated success developing and implementing policies and procedures, and redesigning processes to increase productivity, while maintaining compliance with laws and regulations. Seeking to benefit a top-level organization by improving performance and delivering sustainable results.

Highlights of Expertise

Strategic Planning and Analysis

Full Cycle Project Management

Lean Performance Management

Regulatory Compliance / Internal Audits

System Implementations

Staff Development Programs

Communication (Written / Oral)

Team Building and Leadership

Process Optimization

Financial Administration / Budgeting

Quality Management

ISO 9001:2015 Quality Standards

Health, Safety & Environment Management

Contract Administration / Negotiations

Career Experience

Grief, Inc. – Steel Drum Plant, Florence, KY

QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST (2016 to 2018)

Collaborated with senior leadership to lead and support site-specific QMS oversight initiatives related to product, process, and facility (Document Control / Change Control). Ensured compliance with regulatory bodies, established and monitored internal processes to yield high quality products, managed supplier quality activities, determined root cause and implemented corrective actions for non-conformances, formally reported quality findings and statistics to internal and external customers.

Upgraded the plant to the new ISO9001:2015 standards; administered quality systems including calibrations, non-conformances, customer complaints, quality KPI’s, UN/DOT testing, and production line quality checks.

Lead plant personnel in hosting and preparing for external audits and customer visits including agenda, scheduling, and resolution of audit findings from external sources.

Analyzed work practices, utilizing qualitative and quantitative analysis, leading the development, maintenance, and improvement of the QMS.

Served as the Safety Officer, introducing initiatives that targeted safety objectives; facilitated daily meetings (CBS) and monitored safety compliance to improve overall operations.

Oversaw environmental compliance for air permits (Title V), Tier II and hazardous waste (LQG)

Launched innovative training programs and systems to improve quality performance; maintained training documents, keeping all personnel training records up-to-date.

Intertek Caleb Brett, Jacksonville, FL / Corpus Christi, TX

BRANCH MANAGER. (2007 to 2015)

Managed and maintained quality assurance and quality control across two branch locations; inspected, tested, and sampled materials, parts and products for defects and deviations from specifications. Evaluated operations, implementing process improvements and establishing best practices to ensure compliance with laws and regulations and monitor safety risks. Led periodic and critical quality updates to senior leadership and other stakeholders on all key performance indicators to drive adoption to standard processes.

Orchestrated the relocation of the offices and designed the build out for the laboratories; handled contract development and lease negotiations, working with various contractors and personnel.

Mentored 31 employees, providing constructive coaching and feedback to drive performance results; facilitated training programs that enhanced engagement and improved employee retention.

Increased revenue 400%, translating strategies into actionable plans that streamlined processes and accelerated the achievement of company objectives.

Additional Experience with SGS North America Inc. – Oil, Gas & Chemical Services Division

Branch Manager Dispatcher Lead Inspector Trainee

Education & Credentials

Bachelor of Arts in Geography

California University of Pennsylvania – California, PA

Gamma Theta Upsilon – Honorary Fraternity / Theta Xi – Social Fraternity

Professional Development / Certifications

OSHA 30-Hour General Industry Safety and Health Course

Forklift Certified

TWIC and U.S. Passport Holder

CPR/ AED / BBP / FA Card Holder

Professional Memberships / Affiliations

Propeller Club of the United States – Savannah, GA / Corpus Christi, TX / Jacksonville, FL

Technical Proficiencies include:

MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Oracle, LIMS, etc.

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