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Manager Quality

Location:
Farmington, MI
Posted:
July 15, 2014

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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.



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