Manager Quality
Resume:
Christopher A. Fecher
ASQ: CMI, CQE & CQA
Cell: 812-***-****
E-mail: ********@*********.*** / ********@*****.*** *
PROFILE
An experienced Professional who has been actively involved in quality related work for twenty five plus years. Capable of designing, implementing, maintaining and improving Quality Management Systems per ISO/TS standards. Apt at providing working solutions and utilizing existing resources with a cost focus. Able to work well with all types of personnel and have routinely interfaced with subcontracted, production, management and customer personnel as a part of daily activities.
PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT
Hitachi Cable America Inc.
New Albany, IN
Brake Hose Assemblies
Title: General Manager Divisional Quality
May, 2011 to July, 2015
Currently responsible for Divisional Quality Systems at 3 sites. ( IN, FL & MX)
Responsible for all aspects regarding Quality Systems Administration at Divisional level. Responsible for reporting of Divisional Quality System Performance to Executive management. Responsibilities include assessing and implementing Continuous Improvement Activities, Development of QA resources at each site, Development of China & India Certification processes. Some typical customers: GM, Ford, Chrysler, Nissan, Harley Davison, etc…
KDMK
Mt. Sterling, KY
Fuel Module Assemblies
Title: Asst. Quality Manager / Quality Manager / IT Manager
February, 2004 to May, 2011
Currently responsible for Management of IT Dept. & ISO/TS Management Representative
Responsible for all aspects regarding Quality Systems Administration. Responsible for reporting of overall Quality System Performance to upper management. Responsibilities include assessing and implementing Continuous Improvement Activities, Keeping Budget, Administration of Quality Review Board activities & Cost Down activities. Some typical customers: GM, Ford, Chrysler, Toyota, Honda.
GUARDIAN INDUSTRIES
Morehead, KY Operations
Title: Sr. Quality Engineer/QS9K Administrator
February, 2001 to 2004
Quality System Performance to upper management. Supervision and training of QE’s, Tech’s and Auditors. Additional, responsibilities include assessing and implementing Continuous Improvement Activities. Administration of Quality Review Board activities. Some typical customers GM, Ford, Chrysler. (dept. size of 24+)
Major accomplishment(s) – Facilitated PPM reduction from avg. of 500 to under 40
-Completed TS 16949 Lead Auditor Course (RAB approved)
-Reduced Head Count within Dept. by four (other Dept. by 3)
-Reduced RMA Costs from 250K/m to 90K/m
-Improved overall Departmental resources and skills base
-Successful “Push Down” of Inspection Activity to Operator level
-Facilitated Paint Line efficiency increase from 40% to 80%
GUARDIAN INDUSTRIES
Morehead, KY Operations
Title: Sr. Quality Engineer/QS9K Administrator
February, 2001 to 2004
Quality System Performance to upper management. Supervision and training of QE’s, Tech’s and Auditors. Additional, responsibilities include assessing and implementing Continuous Improvement Activities. Administration of Quality Review Board activities. Some typical customers GM, Ford, Chrysler. (dept. size of 24+)
Major accomplishment(s) – Facilitated PPM reduction from avg. of 500 to under 40
-Completed TS 16949 Lead Auditor Course (RAB approved)
-Reduced Head Count within Dept. by four (other Dept. by 3)
DECO’PLATE A Division of DOTT INDUSTRIES, INC.
Lapeer, MI Operations
Injection Molding, Painting, Assembly and Plating of Decorative Trim
Title: Quality Assurance Manager
April, 1999 to February, 2001 (New management)
Responsible for all aspects regarding Quality Systems Improvement and maintenance. Responsible for management and reporting of overall Quality System Performance to upper management. Additional, responsibilities include assessing and implementing Continuous Improvement Activities. Some typical customers and suppliers worked with: GM, Delbar, DDM, NAL, AMP, Red Spot, GE, and Entec.
(dept. size of 14)
Major accomplishment(s) – $30K Quality Cost Avoidance
-Successful “Push Down” of Inspection Activity to Operator level
-Reduced Head Count within Dept. by three
-Successful “Material Change Over” for $150K+ Cost Avoidance
-Improved overall Departmental resources and skills base
IMC PLASTICS, INC.
Pendergrass, GA Operations
Custom Injection Molding, Paint on Plastic Systems and Component Assembly
Title: Quality Assurance Manager
June, 1998 to April, 1999 (Went out of business)
Responsible for all aspects regarding Quality Systems development and maintenance. Responsible for management of Internal Audit functions and reporting overall Quality System Performance to upper management. Additional, responsibilities include assessing and implementing Quality Training needs. Some typical customers and suppliers worked with Canon, NEC, Makita, SAI, AYP, Amdeck, etc.
(dept. size of 7)
Major accomplishment(s) – Successful startup/launch of Canon program.
FRAMATOME CONNECTORS USA, INC
FCI Electronics
Injection Moldings, Stamping, Plating and Component Assembly, for the Connector Industry
Title: Quality Supervisor
December, 1997 to June, 1998
Responsible for all aspects regarding Supplier Quality Management Systems development and maintenance. Including Subcontractor on-site surveys, Subcontractor performance rating system maintenance, Subcontractor Quality System development and Subcontractor Continuous Improvement Programs. Additional, responsibilities include supervising and maintaining the Receiving Inspection Department. Some typical customers and suppliers worked with Boeing, Compact, Nortel, Dynacast, Chas. Snyder & Sons, Bryant Rubber, etc. (dept. size of 3)
Major accomplishment(s) – Participation in Successful ISO 9000 registration.
- Participation in Successful Boeing D1-9000 registration.
FLORIDA PRODUCTION ENGINEERING, INC.
New Madison & Ormond Operations
Injection Moldings, Paint on Plastic Systems and Component Assembly, for the Automotive Industry
Title: QS Management Representative
January, 1994 to December, 1997
Responsible for all aspects regarding Quality Systems development and maintenance. Responsible for management of Internal Audit functions and reporting overall Quality System Performance to upper management. Additional, responsibilities include assessing and implementing Quality Training needs. Some typical customers and suppliers worked with Honda of America, GM, Nissan, Chrysler, Saturn, Neaton Auto Parts, Toyota, etc. (dept. size of 9)
Major accomplishment(s) – Successful startup of the new ‘95 C/K Bezel program.
- Successful registration to QS9000 requirements.
AHRESTY WILMINGTON CORPORATION
Aluminum Die Casting and Machining for the Automotive Industry
Title: Assistant Q.C. Manager
April, 1993 to January, 1994
Responsible for all aspects regarding Quality Assurance of products. Responsible for the supervision of three persons directly and eight lab personnel indirectly. Also accountable for direct interfacing with customers such as: Ford, Saturn, Honda of America, Aisin, etc. (dept. size of 12)
Major accomplishment(s) – Successful production approval of First ‘Ford’ product.
CREATIVE EXTRUDED PRODUCTS, INC.
Plastic Extrusions for the Automotive Industry
Title: Q.A. Engineer
May, 1990 to April, 1993
Responsible for problem identification and corrective action processes. Q.A. Systems design, development and implementation. Q.A. Training programs. Cost of Quality analysis. GP-3 and GP-8 processes. DOE, FMEA, and Data collection systems development. Computerized print control and gauge control systems. Also accountable for direct interfacing with customers such as: GM, Ford and Diamond Star Motors.
Major accomplishment(s) – Successful implementation of computerized data collection system.
- 98% 1st time approval rate for GP-3 (PPAP) submissions.
TRI DAYTON INC.
Manufacturers of PTFE Products for the Automotive Industry
Title: Q.A. Technician
June, 1988 to May, 1990
Responsible for Gauge Control, SPC functions, Sample submissions, and Physical analysis of raw materials and receiving inspection. Preparation for customer surveys. Also accountable for direct interfacing with the customers such as: Monroe, Delco, etc.
Major accomplishment(s) – Awarded the highest ‘Small Supplier Rating’ score from Monroe.
- Achieved GP-8 approval for product supplied to Delco.
CONCERT CORPORATION
Designers and Manufacturers of SPC Data Collection Hardware and Software Products
Title: Q.A. Manager
February, 1986 to June, 1988
Responsible for receiving inspection, procedure development, warranty analysis, problem identification and corrective action. Repair or rework of defective product. Customer relations.
Major accomplishment(s) – Participated in major design break through that resulted in 50% reduction in warranty costs.
CERTIFICATIONS
CQA certification, 1996
ASQC
ISO Auditor/Lead Auditor Training
Alan A. Griffin Associates Cert# Q962043
Preparing QS-9000 Documentation
Edison Community College
QS-9000 Implementation Training
Indiana State University
QS-9000 Internal Auditing, 1995
ASQC
Implementing the QS-9000 Automotive Standard, 1995
ASQC
Improving Paint Line Quality, 1994
University of Wisconsin-Madison College of Engineering
Liquid Penetrant Testing, 1993
ASNT-NDT (Sinclair)
CQE certification, 1992
ASQC
CMI certification, 1990
ASQC
Synchronous Manufacturing Concepts, 1990
Data Processing, 1987
Dbase III+, 1987
SPC, 1987
Q.E. Systems Seminar
MCJVS
MCJVS
MCJVS
EDUCATION
Forty-Six Credit Hours Completed.
Sinclair Community College
Quality Engineering Technology
1980
Montgomery County Joint Vocational School
Aviation Maintenance
1980
New Lebanon 'Dixie' High School
General Studies and Sports
Personal references are available upon request.
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