Quality Assurance Manager
Resume:
To Whom It May Concern,
This letter is to express my interest in a Management/Supervisor position with your company. Based on my skills in Quality, Safety and Team Leadership, I am confident that I would be a great addition to your organization.
Enclosed is my resume that highlights my ability/knowledge/expertise in Leadership, Quality, and Safety. During my career, I have been able to work with confidence independently, or with a team, to achieve greater efficiency, build a professional-grade workforce and create a safer work environment. You will find me to be assertive but fair.
I am excited about the potential for a leadership position with your company and the ability to help you succeed. Thank you in advance for your time. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. I would appreciate the opportunity to review my qualifications in more detail should you decide to contact me, at your earliest convenience.
Sincerely,
Donald J. Pruitt
13704 Bellamy Rd
Collins, OH 44826
Home: 419-***-****
Mobile: 419-***-****
E-mail: acstt4@r.postjobfree.com
Objective
To acquire an upper level role that will utilize my years of leadership experience in production, quality, health and safety in a manufacturing environment.
Qualifications
Quality Assurance
Business Development
Plant Production Manager
5-year Team leader/Assistant Supervisor
Certified First Responder in CPR, First Aid and AED emergency response
10-Hour OSHA card holder
10-plus years Safety and OSHA compliance
15-plus years in Material Quality compliance
20-plus years as a licensed Powered Industrial Equipment Operator and Trainer
State-Tested Nursing Assistant certified by the State of Ohio
Work History
Crescent Manufacturing, Fremont, OH December, 2013 to July 2015
Quality Assurance Manager
Quality Assurance Manager Job Overview:
Assures consistent quality of production by developing and enforcing good manufacturing practice (GMP) systems; validating processes; providing documentation; managing staff.
Quality Assurance Manager Skills and Qualifications:
Process Improvement, Analyzing Information, Strategic Planning, Verbal Communication, Informing Others, Quality Support to Engineering, Emphasizing Excellence, Attention to Detail, Thoroughness, Dealing with Complexity
Quality Assurance Manager Job Duties:
Accomplished quality assurance human resource objectives by recruiting, selecting, orienting, training, assigning, scheduling, coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions; planning and reviewing compensation actions; enforcing policies and procedures.
Achieved quality assurance operational objectives by contributing information and analysis to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; identifying and resolving problems; completing audits; determining system improvements; implementing change.
Met quality assurance financial objectives by estimating requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions.
Developed quality assurance plans by conducting hazard analyses; identifying critical control points and preventive measures; establishing critical limits, monitoring procedures, corrective actions, and verification procedures; monitoring inventories.
Validated quality processes by establishing product specifications and quality attributes; measuring production; documenting evidence; determining operational and performance qualification; writing and updating quality assurance procedures.
Maintained and improved product quality by completing product, company, system, ISO 9001 compliance, and surveillance audits; investigating customer complaints; collaborating with other members of management to develop new product and engineering designs, and manufacturing and training methods.
Prepared quality documentation and reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing information and trends including failed processes, stability studies, recalls, corrective actions, and re-validations.
Updated job knowledge by studying trends in and developments in quality management; participated in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintained personal networks; and participated in professional organizations.
Enhances department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
Resource (Plant Production Manager)
Responsible for all plant functions on 2nd shift. In this role, I served as the lead supervisor fulfilling management directives in a union setting for Production, Quality Control, Human Resource and Occupational Health and Safety for all related departments including, but not limited to:
oTool and Die
oPress
oHeat-Treat
oSteel Grind Operations and Processes
oUtility Operations
oMaintenance
oEquipment Set-Up
Provided direct supervision to all personnel for matters regarding vacation schedules, absenteeism, tardiness, no-call no-show, insubordination, workplace violence, unprofessional conduct, work-related injuries and production deadlines. As a part of the management team, I also take part in short-term and long-term planning for capital improvement projects related to manufacturing such as:
oFacility improvements
oEquipment upgrades
oNew communication initiatives
oEmployee training
ProVia Door Inc., Sugarcreek, OH April, 1998 to December, 2013
Quality Assurance Technician (ProVia)
Serve as direct-contact for material compliance for production
Establish relationships and collaborate with vendors to resolve product specifications
Research and create Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for production positions to meet compliance with ISO initiatives under our Quality Management System (QMS)
Create Work Instructions (WI) and train employees on all aspects of the job description from position requirements to safety responsibilities
Conduct training on new and/or revised products and procedures with employees
Serve as liaison of information between Management and production. In this capacity I function as the conduit for information regarding Engineering Change Notifications (ECN) and Production Change Notifications (PCN)
OSHA Voluntary Protection Partner (VPP) (ProVia)
Served/ currently on First Aid Committee 10 years, chaired for 3 years
Served as OSHA Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) Compliance Committee officer
Investigated accidents and near misses
Established and trained employees on Job Safety Analyses and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Evaluated and resolved job-difficulties related to ergonomics
Trained new employees for powered industrial equipment operations
Head Receiver/Team Leader (ProVia)
Directly responsible for a crew (10-12) for the shipping and receiving of raw and finished goods. Managed daily assignments, special projects and worker accountability, health and safety
Performed inspections of incoming materials for compliance
Maintained a continuous flow of supply materials for the production of entry door systems
Managed and organized inventory throughout the plant
Evaluated safety measures, researched accidents/near-misses and conducted post-accident investigations for compliance with safety protocols
Provided daily cycle counts to meet compliance with purchasing standards
Cummins Interstate Power, Strasburg, OH March, 1994 to April 1998
Building Superintendent
Purchased chemicals, building supplies and office materials
Maintained interior mechanics such as electrical, plumbing, floors, and office equipment
Maintained exterior components of the 2.5 acre complex by facilitating outside lighting, parking lot repair and green space upkeep
Days’ Inn West, St. Clairsville, OH April, 1991 to March 1994
Sous-Chef
Ordered food and supplies for kitchen and banquet rooms
Maintained accurate inventory levels to insure adequate accessibility
Served as manager to subordinate chefs, cooks, dishwashers and banquet personnel
Kept all areas of restaurant in compliance with local health and safety ordinances
Education
Bowling Green University Firelands August 2015 to present
Currently working towards completion of a Bachelor's degree in Communications
Kent State University, Regional Ohio Campuses August 2002 to 2007
Associates Degree in College of Arts and Science with coursework in Psychology, Sociology and Criminal Justice.
Stark State College, Canton OH Regional Campus -June 2013
Quality Systems Audit Training-Completed 16-hour course work on process auditing
Union Local High School, Morristown, OH August, 1987 to May 1991
Received 4 year diploma with honors maintaining top 25% of graduating class
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