SEAN M. WARD
***** ***** **., ********** *****, MI. 48336 C: 313-***-**** *********@*******.***
Summary
Worked in Quality and Production Management for over 25 years building Quality systems and
successful production operations. Streamlined and organized operations to profitability. I have the ability
and skills to root out waste in an operation and introduce stability, organization and control.
Experience
Bayloff Stamped Products www.bayloff.com Quality Manager 1994 – 2014
Supplier of Metal Stampings and welded assemblies
Responsible for building entire Quality system for the company.
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In charge of all one on one contact with all the customers and suppliers on all Quality
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Issues.
Responsible for attaining QS 9000 and TS 16949 certification within allotted deadline.
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Responsible for mapping out all processes from purchasing raw materials, internal
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processing, outside processing to final audit and shipment.
Experienced with blueprint reading, interpretation and GD&T.
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Performed in-house audits for TS 16949 Certification reducing repeat problems 15%.
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Received recognition from Cooper, Flexible Products and Nissan for “0” PPM.
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Introduced CMM’s to the quality Lab for more accurate and timely part inspections.
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Worked with Purchasing, Engineering and Quality at all customers to resolve issues and
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insure successful project startups.
In charge of Gage design/ build with suppliers or in-house build.
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Responsible for submitting all PPAP paperwork to customers on time.
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In charge of preparation and submission of all corrective action to customers using team
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effort approach with 8D and 5 Why methodology.
Created calibration tracking process for all variable tools and gages.
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Conducted Problem-solving and continuous improvement meetings with team.
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Tracked all Quality metrics for Cost of Quality analysis and reviewed weekly with team.
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Worked with customers on product launches from APQP to PPAP submissions.
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Hired and trained all quality personnel.
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Knowledge of all suppliers and their capabilities including raw materials, plating, E-
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Coating, heat treatment and welding.
Worked with all suppliers on problem-solving activities.
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Tracked all Supplier quality metrics and presented them in weekly team meeting.
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Created and taught Quality and Production Procedures and Work Instructions.
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Customers included: Cooper Standard Automotive, Trelleborg Automotive, Eaton Corp.,
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Magna International, Eberspaecher NA, and Paulstra CRC.
Line Products, Inc. General Manager 1989 – 1993
Supplier of Molded Fiberglass Insulation (Co. is no longer in existence)
In Charge of a 2-shift operation supplying Ford Motor Company
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Instituted Cost saving changes to reduce waste 20%
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Reduced overall labor costs by 18% and increased efficiency 20%
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Customer: Ford Motor Company
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Aair-Flo Decorating General Manager 1986 – 1989
Painting supplier of metal and plastic automotive components (Co. is no longer in existence)
Ran a 3-shift operation spray painting metal and plastic components for the automotive
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industry
Upgraded to Class A paint on front end facias
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Increased profitability by 60% the first year
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Added 20% sales the first 2 years
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Customers: Signet Corp., Bose Corporation and Lionel trains.
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Press-Way Inc. Quality Manager 1973 – 1986
Supplier of Metal Stampings and welded assemblies
Shipping/Receiving Department clerk (Shipping Manager after 4 months)
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Worked in Quality Department as an inspector and layout technician
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Became Quality Manager in 2 years
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Instituted changes and received the Ford Q1 award
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Customers: Ford Motor Co. and Chrysler Corp.
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Education
Bachelor of Business Administration, Operational Management
Walsh College of Accountancy and Business Administration, Troy, MI.