Six Sigma Quality Assurance
Resume:
Robert Luther Raden
Tupelo, MS. 38801
**********@*****.***
SUMMARY
Experienced Quality Assurance and Process Improvement Specialist with special skills in analyzing, problem solving and management. A dependable, flexible team player with the ability to learn quickly, perform multiple tasks and develop new methods. Possess Six Sigma green and black belts.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
NORTH AMERICAN PIPE CORP., Calvert City, KY 2001 –2015
Manufacturer of PVC pipe.
Quality Assurance/Blending Supervisor (Calvert City, KY) 2011 –2015
Conducted weekly inventory control counts to maintain material levels to sustain production.
Reorganized plant QA and Blending Departments which improved manufacturing process
equipment performance.
Performed safety and environmental inspections to ensure OSHA and EPA compliance.
Assisted in the coordination of the production schedule to minimize downtime and maximize
production flow.
Ensured yearly “as needed”training was conducted to keep plant personnel fully informed of
policies and procedures.
Oversaw weekly/quarterly calibrations and records providing acceptable results for corporate
headquarters and 3rd party auditors.
Coordinated parts and equipment orders to ensure sufficient quantities were on hand.
Correlated information between QA and Production Departments to reduce quality issues.
Served as Six Sigma Black Belt project leader for scrap reduction projects.
Champion of 5S and 5Why analysis and projects.
Quality Technician (Booneville, MS) 2007 –2011
Conducted daily testing and line audits to ensure quality product was consistently produced.
Involved in Six Sigma process improvement projects to reduce machine downtime and scrap.
Supported management in ISO 9001 certification process.
Conducted practical application training of new employees to allow for their independent
operation and assisted in improving employee training methods.
Production Expeditor (Booneville, MS) 2005 –2007
Oversaw PVC unit production and quality to ensure product was shipped in a timely manner
with minimal returns.
Recycled defective and unusable piping to reduce scrape and maximize profit.
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Production Shift Leader (Booneville, MS) 2004 –2005
Led production team in the manufacture of PVC piping.
Assisted Maintenance Department in the repair of equipment.
Cross-trained to operate various production lines in operator absence.
Production Line Operator (Booneville, MS) 2001 –2004
Operated high-speed production equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
Consistently met or exceeded established production goals.
Conducted hourly line audits to ensure product was meeting required specifications.
EDUCATION
High School Diploma
Booneville High School, Booneville, MS
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
20 hour OSHA training course
Train-the-Trainer training
Apollo Root Cause Analysis training
COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft Windows XP, 2007, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Publisher
TECHNICAL SKILLS
SAP, Mini-tab, DMAIC 5S, 3R, 5Why, Data Pass
CERTIFICATIONS
Six Sigma Green and Black Belts
Lock out/tag out
Forklift (propane/electric), Manlift
First Responder
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Coach- Little League Baseball
Volunteer –food drive
Volunteer –convalescence and home bound visits
AWARDS/RECOGNITION
Excellent Performance Award (3)
Employee of the Month
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