Leo Clarady
Pelzer, SC ****9
Phone: 864-***-****
E-Mail: ***.*******@*****.***
Objective
To obtain a position that will better utilize my current skills.
Education
ITT Technical Institute, Associate Degree
Wren High School, Diploma
Skills/Training
Computer Aided Drafting/ Technical drawings (Electrical, Mechanical, Architectural, Plumbing, HVAC)
Problem Solving and DMAIC training
IPSQ
RTMS
EJSI
SAP
ZMD
BVIS
Excel
Power Point
Outlook
Mini Tab
OSPA/SL training
Qualifications
I am a highly motivated leader with outstanding work ethic.
Work Experience
BMW Manufacturing
Section Leader (Supervisor), Current
Manage Assembly Process areas in very efficient but productive area.
Coach and instruct 60+ associates
Perform payroll activities
Maintain uptime for Cost Center
Monitor and control scrap for Cost Center
Continuous improvement activities
Constantly maintain 6S standards
Perform Problem solve activities to eliminate quality issues
Maintain a safe work environment for associates
Perform daily process audits to ensure efficiencies are me
Perform duties as Liaison for department manager
Create process changes and assist with the launch of new vehicle models
Quality Support Associate, 2011-2015
Liaison for assembly, (wire harness and tilt), managing quality issues on a daily basis.
Collect and monitor defect data.
Conduct daily process audits to monitor defect countermeasures.
Maintain backup procedures and edit BVIS clients in zone.
Perform root cause analysis on department defects and propose solutions.
Generate and Monitor zone indicator reports, graphs, and charts.
Create Problem Solving Sheets, (PSS), to resolve defects.
Track RMU, DPU, QI index, and rework accuracy.
Monitor scrap/reject tables and assist QMT in analyzing and rejecting parts.
Perform containments on processes as needed.
Serve as Proxy for QE as needed.
Electrical Connections PLT
Communicate with A-test associate to eliminate electrical test failures.
Assist with line side sorts to eliminate defective parts.
Investigate QZ, and Section audit issues.
Train production associates on the implementation of new parts/processes.
Work with QE to initiate process deviations.
Rework issues found inline i.e.; broken connectors, incorrect harness routing, damaged threads, rolling objects, wrong modules, etc.
Rolling objects PLT team
Maintain and create inspection plans for DSC Gates.
Assist in editing process sheets for the Zone.
Create IIP’s for DSC gate inspections.
Initiate quality blocks as needed.
Create Visual and Training aids for process issues.
Work with CMM team on part fitment issues.
Create and maintain defect board to track assembly, supplier, and warranty defects based on line location, BI ratings, and frequency.
Production Associate, 2000 - 2011
Dedicated pod leader and certified trainer.
Continuously support quality improvements and help identify root causes.
Assist the New Model team in T-car production and the development of new processes.
Communicate issues with fixtures, parts, and tooling with Planners and Engineers.
Assist In the elimination of defects for the cost center.
Assist the Change and Launch team, obsoleting old parts, and initiating new parts and processes.
Square D
Engineering Technician, 1998 - 2000
Coordinated directly with engineers creating, obsoleting, and revising assembly tree/CAD drawings. Drawings consisted mostly of schematics, cabinets, and BUS bar layout.
Created and revised Bill of materials (BOMs), spreadsheets, flow charts, process charts and datasheets.
Consulted with production associates, assembled, and disassembled newly launched switchboards to solve design issues.
Lead switchboard 6s label project, planned and performed diversified duties to ensure labels were within specifications.
Ensured that the time was properly managed to meet the project deadline.
Milliken and Company
Maintenance Technician/ Supervisor/Team Leader 1993-1999
Supervisor/Team leader for Open End spinning department, some duties included scheduling, first response team and payroll distribution.
Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical/electronic equipment-programmable controls, power supplies, drives, etc.
Ensure all safety guards are in place and lock-out tag out procedure is adhered to.
Assist other associates with machine changeovers.
Perform necessary work to keep production machinery and auxiliary equipment in working order.
Systems
Familiar with the following:
Operating Systems: Windows, DOS
Software: Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Cadds 5, Catia, Medusa