Michael Briggs
Murphy, NC *****
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Objective
Application of my Technical and Business Management skills with an
Innovative and Progressive Company. Bringing to the Company, my Experiences
and Ideas to assist in the Continuous Improvement of the respective Company
goals.
Qualifications
Progressive Technical and Management level positions in the Plastics
Injection Molding and Manufacturing Industries. Key responsibilities
focused on Receiving Inspection, Production Quality Planning, document
control, In process inspections, Non Conforming Material control, Finished
goods containment, and Returned Material dispositions. Utilized Internal
and External Auditing to maintain and achieve ISO 9001-2008 certification.
Familiar with and have utilized CMM Optical Measurement system, Color
spectrophotometer, gages, precision measurement tools. Maintained Gage
calibration programs. Utilized SPC and Process capability studies in Pre
Production, and In Process monitoring of critical to function dimensions,
and cosmetic attributes. Conducted staff training programs in all areas of
Quality Assurance, FMEA, and HACCP. People manager and motivator is a
strong trait.`
Professional History
Jan 2014 to May 2014
Quality Assurance manager
Denver Plastics colorado /Denver, Colorado
Manage ISO 9001-2008 QMS system for Custom Plastic Injection Molding
operation. Company representative for GMP, and HACCP programs.Total
responsibility for Quality planning, Receiving, In process inspection
activities, Metrology, Materials testing and training. Certified Lead
Auditor ISO 9001-2008. Management Representative in recent ISO
recertification process for company. Manage a QA staff of one Quality
Engineer and 3 floor inspectors. Main interface with new and existing
customers for quality planning and nonconformance. Developed corrective and
preventive actions using the 8D approach.
1994 to 2013
President
Cool Ways Promotional Products, Inc./ Orlando, FL.
Owned & Operated company that marketed Promotional Products to Corporate,
Institutional, Event, and Non-Profit organizations. Sales, Service, &
Graphic Design responsibilities. Specializing in Screenprinted and
Embroidered Garments. Manage independent sales force.. I have gained
extensive and valuable Business experience in the role of a business owner.
1993 to 1994
Customer Satisfaction Director
Plastics Engineered Components/Poplar Bluff, MO. Total responsibility for
all aspects of Order Processing and Delivery & Service of Engineered
Plastic components for OEM Customers such as Briggs & Straton, and Porter
Cable Tools. Managed staff of 12 Professional and Hourly personnel.
1992 to 1993
Process Engineering Laboratory Manager
Tupperware Worldwide, Inc./ Orlando, FL
Managed Research and Development laboratory for new mold construction, and
resin analysis. Developed reporting methods for results. Interfaced with
Manufacturing Facilities around the world. Managed Staff of 4 Process
engineers and Maintenance personnel.
1991 to 1992
Director of Quality Assurance
Planterra Corporation/Kissimmee, FL
Developed & Managed Quality Programs for Three (3) Divisions of Company.
Manufacturing, Assembly, and Service. Manufactured Engineered Injection
Molded Lawn & Garden supplies. Managed staff of 25 Personnel.
1982 to 1992
Quality Assurance Manager
FAME Plastics/ Daytona Beach, FL
Direct Report to President of company, and Responsibility of Quality
Programs for OEM Customers such as IBM, Apple, Motorola, NEC, & Canon.
Manufacturer of Engineered Plastic Housing Assemblies. Injection Molding,
EMI/RFI Plating, Painting, and Assembly. Managed staff of 40 Professional
and Hourly Personnel.
Education / Service/Certifications:
U.S. Navy; 5 years Active Duty; Rank E-5 Aircrew Survival Specialist
Western Carolina University/ NC Studies in Business Administration
HACCP Certified Manager
ISO 9001-2008 Lead Auditor Certification