Manager Quality

**** *. ******* *** - #**, Portland, OR

97203503-***-****(**************@*****.***

John J. Maher

Experience

**** - ******* ********** ***. ********, Oregon

Director of Quality, Safety, and Environment

Total Quality responsibility for two organizations: Bushwacker Inc.

and Stampede Automotive Accessories (Camanche, IA).

Developed and implemented a Quality Management System (QMS) that will

facilitate efforts to obtain Corporate Scheme Certification to ISO TS

16949:2009 (Original Equipment) and ISO 9001:2008 (Aftermarket).

Revitalized organizational utilization of Automotive Core Tools.

Improved performance on Customer Key Indicators (Scorecards) inclusive

of Subaru of America and Multiple Toyota Accessory Customers.

Lead efforts that culminated in obtaining the Mitsubishi Motors - 2014

Diamond Quality Supplier Award (Accessories).

Implemented a formal Supplier Audit Program.

Authored and executed training program for first stage compliance

requirements for Globally Harmonized Systems (GHS) Hazard

Communication requirements.

Attended first Subaru of America - Supplier Quality Conference.

Advanced Training on IMDS and organizational introduction to this

critical requirement.

Successfully completed Subaru of America - New Accessory Development

Process Training Program.

2004 - 2013 Comprehensive Logistics Youngstown, Ohio

Corporate Quality Manager (2006 - 2013)

Discipline Owner reporting directly to the Senior Vice President /

General Manager.

Achieved Certification to ISO / TS 16949:2009 and ISO 9001:2008 at

multiple facilities in the United States and Canada.

Responsible for Quality Launch (including PPAP) for the organization's

transition from sequencing / light sub-assembly to the role of a Value

Added Assembly (VAA) partner to General Motors (Condenser Radiator Fan

Modules, Front Horizontal Modules, Front Vertical Modules, Headliners,

and Rear Suspensions).

Worked with representatives of both General Motors (GM) and Ford Motor

Company to form relationships that were conducive to the constructive

resolution of quality challenges.

Designed, implemented, and manage an online training environment to

accomplish training and monitor efficacy / competence achievement.

Designed the organization's Metric Package and reporting system.

AIAG / Plexus Certificates in Quality Core Tools (APQP, FMEA, MSA,

PPAP, and SPC).

Plexus Certified T3 Trainer / Coach for Auditing and the

aforementioned Core Tools.

RABQSA Certified ISO / TS 16949 Lead and Third Party Auditor.

Implement and administrate the Gael QPulse 5 Module for the

organization's insured dedication to Corrective Action, Preventive

Action, and Continual Improvement.

Successfully completed the Occupational Safety and Health Training

Course in General Industry Safety and Health

Designed, authored and presented an original program for utilization

of Potential Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) for Safety Risk

Assessment at the Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation's Ohio Safety

Congress 2013.

Quality Manager (2004 - 2006)

Responsible for transforming a Troubled Supplier (400 DPPM) into a

World Class Quality performer (10 DPPM Annual Average).

Lead the team in working toward external / internal corrective

actions, in a multidisciplinary environment, that allowed the

aforementioned transformation.

Initiated the utilization of proven Quality Methodologies (Core Tools)

to allow the organization to become proactive in the pursuit of

Customer Satisfaction.

Facilitated an Organizational Culture Shift to create a disciplined

workforce that lead to the reduction of scrap costs. Upon joining the

organization, monthly scrap averaged $24,000 per month. Current

monthly scrap average is $200.

2000 - 2004 Android Industries Vienna, Ohio

Quality / Quality Solutions Group Manager (2000 - 2004)

Launch Team Member for a World Class Leader in complex sub-assembly /

sequencing (Anti-Lock Breaking Systems, Condenser Radiator Fan

Modules, Engine Dress / Marriage, Front Suspensions, Rear

Suspensions).

Built positive relationships with General Motors to maintain a DPPM of

0 over the life of the facility.

Designed, staffed, and executed rework / sort projects to insure the

quality reputations of both suppliers to Android Industries and

external customers. These efforts allowed the facility to achieve

above budget revenue (average 3 million dollars per year).

Material Manager (2003 - 2004)

Managed critical Material Functions through facility closure while

maintaining the responsibilities of Quality / Quality Solutions Group

Manager.

Reduced Level 5 Purchased Inventory to minimize waste.

Managed the process of recording facility assets and final

distribution through facility closure.

Beat the facilities obsolescence closure budget.

Remained a team member through the closing of the facility in October

2004.

1994 - 2000 Delphi Automotive Systems Warren, OH

(Contract)

Material / Operations Manager

Ultimate responsibility for a sequencing operation (100+ Team Members)

despite contract status.

Managed the flow of material between Delphi - Mexico East Operations

and the GM Lordstown Assembly Plant.

Arranged and justified the utilization of Premium Transportation as

necessary.

Implemented a Scrap Reduction / Control Process that allowed the

facility to reduce costs by 38%.

Established a weekly cycle count / inventory process that saved the

organization an average of $5,000 per week.

Partnered with Delphi Internal Control to resolve discrepancies with

outside warehousing partners.

Education

1990 - 1993 Rockland Community College Suffern, NY

Associate Degree in Liberal Arts (Honors)

2013 - 2016 Pace University New York, NY

Pursuing Bachelor of Business Administration - Internal Auditing and

Accounting Concentration

Special Skills

Advanced Level Microsoft Office User

Advanced Level User of Adobe ELearning Suite (including Captivate and

Presenter)

Administrator of the Gael QPulse 5 System

Certified VDA (Verband Der Automobilindustrie) 6.3 Process Auditor

Pursuing Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification -

Expected Completion in 2016

References

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