Quality Control Management

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David E Lillard

Profile

Exceptional leader with proven ability to analyze operations, implement goals, initiate solutions and the changes

that will improve performance. Effective in leading projects from launch to completion.

• 10+ years of knowledge in Quality Assurance / Quality Control

• Experienced in Lean Manufacturing, Six Stigma and 5S

• 15+ years in a Supervisory role

• Diverse background

• Welcomes challenges

Experience

Phototype Engraving

March 2010 – Feb. 2015 Cincinnati, OH

Print Quality Technician: Aug. 2012 – Feb. 2015

Responsible for verifying digital production art and final prepress files for accuracy. This included but not

limited to graphics, images, UPC, type, trapping, color separations, printer marks and following Lean

Manufacturing / Six Stigma protocol.

• Data entry into Print Quality Management (PQM) system

• Testing new PQM updates and devices

• Reviewing past data to ensure accuracy of PQM

• Analyzing printer samples for defects

• Verifying Tone Scales for color accuracy

• Coordinating with Account Managers

• Inventorying of printer samples

Digital Proofing: March 2010 – Aug. 2012

In charge of creating Kodak and or Epson proof samples for clients.

• Communicate closely with Account Manages to ensure accuracy

• Work with Color Development Team to guarantee realism

• Calibrating Kodak proofing machines

• Maintenance of Kodak inventory

• Binding of Color Keys

Haney PRC

June 2007 – Feb. 2009 Cincinnati,

OH

Fulfillment Supervisor / Prototype Specialist

Main responsibility was to supervise and oversee the fulfillment department. Requirements included

but not limited to overseeing and training of part-time / full-time employees and following Lean

Manufacturing practices.

• Strategic planning of prototype runs

• QC and QA of orders

• Document control and creation of SOP’s

• Warehouse management

• Shipping / receiving of raw or finished product

Verst Group Logistics

Dec. 2004 – April 2007 Walton, KY

Operation Supervisor

Broad-based responsibilities included: Strategic planning, quality control, testing of new projects and insured

company followed Lean Manufacturing and 5S practices.

• Managed line leads and 40+ full / part-time employees

• Overseen payroll

• Annual Evaluations

• Interviewed new full time applicants

• Assisted in revamping Quality Control Standards

• Production Lines:

o Made recommendations to upper management for installation of automated production

lines. Decreased manpower and increased production by 15+%

o Implemented 24 hour productions

Other Work Experience

July 2003 – Sept. 2004 Higher Image Inc. St. Paul,

MN

Lead Representative

March 1997 – July 2003 GroundMasters Inc. Hebron,

KY

Field Supervisor

Education & Training

• Cincinnati Academy of Design: Cincinnati, OH

Degree in Commercial Design (2002)

• Northern Kentucky University: Alexandria, KY

Studied Engineering (1995-97)

• Gallatin Co High: Warsaw, KY

Diploma (1995)

• Leadership Development Training (2006)

HRC Consulting Services

• Yale Forklift Certification (2006)

• Basic Life Support and First Aid Certification (2006)

• Foundation for Leadership Seminars (2003 – 2004)

Granton Marketing

Application Experience, Skills & Tools

• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel & Outlook), FileMaker Pro, ESKO, Pantone Live, ArtiosCAD,

Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop

• Mac & PC fluent

• Problem solving, time management, strong work ethic, operating various office equipment, internet

efficient, excellent written and verbal skills

• Steam and Dry heat tunnels, Forklifts, high lifts, pallet jacks, front loaders, tractors and other

commercial equipment

• Spectrophotometers (939, SP64, 530, Exact and SpectroEye), barcode scanner, warehouse RF scanners,

heat sealing equipment and die cutting tools

References

References available upon request

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