Manager Quality

Jeffrey M. DeVries

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New Baltimore. MI 48047

Cell 248-***-****

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US FARATHANE: 2014-2015

May 2014 – Sept 2915

Manufacturing Operations Manager

Auburn Hills, MI

Report to Director of Operations

Tier 1 Automotive Wheel Liners, Cowls, Radiator Covers, Under Sight Shields, Bed Rails, Rocker Panels

Develop, Monitor, and Achieve P&L Result

Guarantee of Plant conformity & compliance to ISO/TS 16949

Develop and Installation of Continuous Improvement Tools – 6 Sigma, Kaizen, SMED, 5S, Personnel Development

Pro-Active and Positive communication and engagement with Internal & External Customers

Manage Tooling/Machine assets to maximize utilization

Utilize 6 Sigma Tools/Methodologies to drive down Costs & Improve Quality / Roll Throughput Yield

Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control OEE Objectives

Manage, Implement, and Industrialize new projects within the organization

Responsible for effective management of Technical Activities & Improvements

Develop and Improve Reporting KPI’s to include Team Problem Solving Activities for Continuous Improvement

MOLLERTECH: 2012-2013

Division of Moeller Group, Germany

JAN 2012 – DEC 2013

General Manager

Shelby Township, MI

Report to C.E.O & COO

Tier 1 & Tier 2 Automotive Interiors, Under Hood Engine Components, and Lighting Assembly Housings

Develop, Monitor, and Achieve P&L Result

Manage North American Tech Center & Mollertech North Operations

Guarantee of Plant & Tech Center conformity & compliance to ISO/TS 16949

Develop and Installation of Continuous Improvement Tools – 6 Sigma, Kaizen, SMED, 5S, Personnel Development

Responsible for Quality, Engineering, Safety, and all Business Operating Systems

Pro-Active and Positive communication and engagement with Internal & External Customers

Manage Tooling/Machine assets to maximize utilization

Utilize 6 Sigma Tools/Methodologies to drive down Costs & Improve Quality / Roll Throughput Yield

Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control OEE Objectives

Manage, Implement, and Industrialize new projects within the organization

Responsible for effective management of Technical Activities & Improvements

Develop and Improve Reporting KPI’s to include Team Problem Solving Activities for Continuous Improvement

LETICA CORPORATION: 2001-2012

Mar 2005 – January 2012

Vice President of Operations

Rochester, MI

Report to C.E.O. / President

Combined (2) Divisions into: (1) Business Operating System / Mfg Operating System

Developed Program and Training for Plant Managers to Cascade World Class Practices

Integrated Cross Functional Departments to Support (3) Divisions including Trucking/Freight Division

Costs/Expenses Reduced on a Per LB Resin Basis Conversion Cost to Finished Goods

Develop Capital Plans/Strategies for Organizational Growth / Profitability

Responsible for P&L, Quality, Engineering, Safety, and all Business OPS Systems for 13 Mfg Plants

Developed an Arts/Graphics Division to bring all Operations In-House.

Manage Tooling/Machine assets to maximize utilization

Utilize 6 Sigma Tools/Methodologies to drive down Costs & Improve Quality / Roll Throughput Yield

ISO2001-2008 Certification : Champion for Corporate/ Technical Center & 13 Manufacturing Facilities

Utilizing Automotive Standards – Implemented Systems in Packaging Industry to Surpass Competitors in the Industry

Mar 2001 – Mar 2005 Director of Manufacturing Rochester, MI Reported to President

Implemented 5S / Kaizen Disciplines

Standardized Product Lines to Reduce SKU’s

Improved Inventory Turns

Implemented MFG/OPS Modules of ERP System

Developed Corporate QOS (Quality Operating System) – Monthly Plant Improvement Plans

Implemented QS9000 APQP “Product Launch” Process in Packaging Industry

Implemented Supplier Quality VAVE / Quality Improvement Programs

Implemented Improvement Program for On-Time/Fill Rate Shipping Requirements

Trained Maintenance Dept’s in SMED ( Quick Die Changes) JOHNSON CONTROLS, Inc.: 1997-2001

Jun 1999 – Mar 2001 Center of Excellence Mgr / 6 Sigma Champion Juarez, MX Reported to Vice President of Mfg / Quality

Developed a World Class Soft Trim Operation to Launch Processes for Tier 1 Plants

Trained and Developed 6 Sigma Black Belts for Canada, USA, and Mexico

Trained Engineering / QA / OPS Personnel in Launching Successful Products

Implemented JCI Business Operation System in US / Mexico / Canada

Managed 6 Sigma Projects for US / Mexico / Canada Apr 1998 – Jun 1999 Group Quality Manager Plymouth, MI / Juarez, Mexico Reported to Mfg VP / QA VP

Responsible for Advance Product Quality Planning

QS9000 Implementation / Quality Operation Systems

Developed Quality Roadmaps for Continuous Improvement Programs

Improved Warranty Reduction Programs / Root Cause Defect Identification for OEM’s Sep 1997 – Apr 1998 Operations Mgr Battle Creek, MI (Becker Mfg) Reported to U.S. CEO / European President

Relocated to Battle Creek from Roseville, MI to implement a Plant Turn Around Project per U.S. CEO

Regained U.S. OEM Automotive Manufacturers Confidence in Plant Product Lines (VW, GM, Mercedes)

Settled Labor issues between 2 Unions and Management within the plant Jun 1997 – Sep 1997 Asst. Plant Manager Roseville, MI (Becker Mfg) Reported to Mfg Director and Plant Manager

Launch new Door Panel Programs for OEM’s

Plastic Injection Molding / Glass Resin Urethane Door Mfg

Kaizen Implementation / Problem Solving Team Development

Developed Plant Budgeting / HR Policies / Customer Satisfaction Procedures

Developed Plant Measurement Matrices to match Corporate Goals / Objectives LEAR CORPORATION: 1995-1997

Nov 1995 – Jun 1997 Quality Mgr / QS9000 Mgr Detroit, MI Reported to Plant Manager

Plan, Direct, and Control QA Assurance Program for Tier 1 Supplier

Responsible for QS9000 / SPC / SQA / DOE / PPAP 6 Sigma / FMEA

Developed 8D Implementation / Quality Operating System LIBBEY OWENS FORD CORPORATION: 1995

Jun 1995 - Nov 1995 Quality / Engineering Manager Sterling Heights, MI Reported to Plant Manager

Developed Quality Programs to launch ISO9000 / QS9000

Trained and Implemented a SPC program to Improve Cycle Times / Reduce Scrap CHRYSLER CORPORATION (Jeep): 1977-1995

Mar 1994 – Jun 1995

SPC / Torque Control Manager Toledo, OH

Responsible for All Plant Nut Runners / Torque Control – SPC

Developed Policies / Procedures to Reduce Warranty Issues

Implemented Electronic Data Collection (Datamyte) and SPC Controls

Apr 1991 – Mar 1994 Product Quality Improvement Coordinator Toledo, OH Jan 1986 – Apr 1991 Assembly Line Technician (Electrical Systems) Toledo, OH Aug 1985 – Jan 1986 Assembly Line Product Operator / Team Leader Toledo, OH Aug 1977 – Aug 1981 Assembly Line Operations (various dept’s) Toledo, OH U.S. ARMY / U.S. CAVALRY: 1981-1985 (active) 1985-1994

(reserves)

Ft. Benning, GA 1981

Infantry School

Aug 1981 – Aug 1985

Infantry Platoon Sergeant

U.S. Cavalry “Iron Curtain Border Patrol” (1981-1983) Federal Republic of Germany – West Germany / East Germany / Czech Borders

Security Clearance: Secret

Fort Hood, TX - 2nd Armored Division (1983-1985)

Napolean, OH - Ohio Army “Infantry” National Guard 1985– 1994 EDUCATION / TRAINING

BBA - Detroit College of Business / University of Toledo Six Sigma Certification – Johnson Controls, Inc.

Business Operating Systems – Johnson Controls, Inc. Leadership Development – Johnson Controls, Inc.

Executive Spanish Camp “ Language Plus” – Juarez, Mexico MRP / ERP Oliver Wight - Boston, MA.

Supervisory Skills – Chrysler Corporation

Dale Carnegie Effective Speaking & Human Relations – Chrysler Corporation RET’s Institute of Technology – Studied Industrial Automation / Robotics Technology U.S. Army – Primary Leadership Development Course Ft. Hood, TX U.S. Army – German Language Program Bamberg, Germany U.S. Army – Advance Non-Commission Officer Training Course Wright Patterson Airbase, Dayton Ohio Developed “ Letica Leadership Course” and trained over 150 personnel in leadership positions in 14 facilities

RJG Executive Injection Molding Course

Lean Manufacturing 6 Sigma - Omnex Certification

ISO 9001-2008 Auditor / Champion / Deployment Champion Plante Moran Business Operating Systems for Manufacturing Logistics Improvements EXPERIENCE

P & L Responsibility

APQP (Advance Product Quality Planning)

5S – Standardization

Development of Global Business Operating Systems

Product Launch Matrix / Tracking

Purchasing Operating Systems

ERP – Enterprise Resource Planning

Leadership Operating Systems

Manufacturing Operating Systems

Operations in Mexico - International Experience

Six Sigma Launch – Champion

Supplier Quality Development

QS 9000 Certification / Compliance

ISO 9001 Certification / Compliance

Mfg Plant Turnarounds

SMED / Kaizen

6 Sigma Champion (responsible for Green Belts/Black Belts/Master Black Belts) Canada, U.S. and Mexico

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