Quality Assurance Project Manager
Resume:
JOHN E. NICHOLS
** **** *****, **. ******, Missouri 63376
************@*****.***
QUALIFICATIONS:
* Demonstrated team player; able to cooperate with others.
Willing to take the initiative and work aggressively toward solving problems.
Effective communicator, motivator, and decision-maker.
Thrive in a fast paced, high pressure environment.
EXPERIENCE:
1981-1984 FALCON PRODUCTS
9387 Dielman Industrial
St. Louis, Missouri 63132
Inventory Control and Quality Control Assistant.
1984-2003 SEILER INSTRUMENT & MANUFACTURING
170 East Kirkham
St. Louis, Missouri 63119
Director of Quality Assurance/ERLS Project Manager. I was an instrumental person in connection with the ERLS program. I have attended and participated in both national and international military shows in which I played a part in the sales aspect of the company. Background includes the design, manufacturing, and testing of military optical instruments. Experienced with interferometer, tri-optic lens bench, as well as environmental testing equipment.
* 2003-2005 KEMCO TOOL & MACHINE COMPANY
3616 Scarlet Oak Blvd.
St. Louis, Missouri 63122
Director of Research and Development. Marketed and designed a Lighting Kit for M1A2 Gunner’s Quadrant
* 2006-2008 MED-VAC INCORPORATION
211 Florida Street
St. Louis, Missouri 63102
Director of Quality Control.
* 2008-2015 TRINITY PRODUCTS INC.
1969 W. Terra Lane
O’Fallon, Missouri 63366
Key Skills and Competencies
Management
Experience of working within a Quality Management System in commercial manufacturing and government industries.
Fully conversant with all relevant Quality Assurance & Quality Control, Manuals, Processes, Procedures, SOPs and work instructions.
Understanding of receiving, in-process & final inspection and Test Driven Development in SPC,TQM, 5s, 4Ms and Calibration.
A proven track record in problem solving techniques and people management, accuracy, and attention to detail
Experience in the Research and development of new products and processes
Facilitator for Safety Training and Protective Coatings.
Work closely with manufacturing staff communicating job expectations. Planning monitoring and appraising job results.
Coaching, counseling and disciplining employees: initiating, coordinating and enforcing systems policies and procedures.
Maintain staff by recruiting selecting and training employees also developing personal growth apportunities.
Maintain work flow by monitoring steps of the process, setting processing variables observing control points.
Facilitating NCR corrections to malfunctions within the process control points: initiating and fostering a spirit of cooperation within and between departments.
Scheduling and assigning work.
Establishing priorities, monitoring progress, revising schedules, resolving problem reporting.
Ensures operation of equipment repairs and evaluating new equipment and techniques.
Provides quality & manufacturing information by compiling, sorting and analyzing performance records, data answering questions and responding to requests.
Experience in Budget expenses, Financial Planning, Dealing with Complexity and Strategic Planning,
Personal
Hard working and motivated
Positive “can do” attitude
Willing to go the extra mile for perfection
EDUCATION:
ST. LOUIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE, St. Louis, Missouri
Certification in Quality Assurance and Control (CQE)
References Available on Request
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