Quality Manager Apr-5-2016

Professional Summary

Skills & Training

Work History

ESEME ELANGO

**** ********* ****, ***********, ******* L5N 4L8 (C) 647-***-**** ***********@*******.*** Focused Quality Professional and decision maker with demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams in achieving effective corrective / preventive actions through a structured problem solving approach. I would like to build on my education and previous work experience to effectively lead a team and achieve solid results.

Root cause analysis

Quality assurance training

Working knowledge of engineering

Strong leadership abilities

Effective communicator

Data driven decision-making

Statistical Process Control training

Lean Manufacturing knowledge

Structured problem solving

Cross functional teamwork

Continuous improvement

AIAG Automotive tools training (SPC, PPAP,

MSA, PFMEA etc)

Knowledge of extrusion and injection moulding

processes

ISO 14001 & 9001 internal audit training

Certified member of Joint Health & Safety

committee (Mgmt Co-chair)

Quality Process Manager 03/2010 to 02/2016

Royal Pipe Systems – Woodbridge, L4L 8P3, ON

Reduced end of line QC inspection by up to 33% by building quality into the process Improved quality on the floor by implementing key elements of ISO 9001 Managed the quality department (personnel, testing, equipment, calibrations, 3rd party audits, customer visits etc.)

Implemented introductory training program for Production and new hires. Resolved customer issues and quality problems through cross functional structured problem solving approach and six sigma problem solving methods

Championed ongoing department cost and plantwide Cost Of Poor Quality improvement initiatives Supported new product introduction and R&D validation projects. Facilitated scrap reduction initiatives that improved scrap rate by 4% Active member and Management co-chair of Joint Health and Safety Committee Mentorship of 9 Quality auditors at 3 manufacturing locations. Created and revised all department standard operating procedures Successfully implemented solution to continuous improvement project yielded $20-30K/yr in cost recovery

Supplier Quality Engineer 04/2003 to 03/2010

Denso Manufacturing Canada Inc – Guelph, N1L 1K1, ON Developed inspection standards and sampling plans for receiving inspection Followed up on supplier corrective actions following non-conformances Supplier validation and development through scorecard and monitoring of key performance metrics Onsite Quality Assurance Visit of suppliers

Change management (process changes, engineering changes, deviation requests) Utilize engineering principles and statistical tools to resolve production and assembly issues New Product / Vendor Introduction and PPAP (Production Part and Approval Process) review and approval

Education

Affiliations

Quality Assurance audits of key suppliers to ISO 9001/ ISO TS 16949 Recovered losses ($2-10K monthly) due to cost of poor supplier quality with implemented supplier chargeback system

Mentoring of 3 quality auditors

3x "Quality Circles" (six sigma) project leader

Industrial Engineering Specialist 02/2001 to 03/2003 Denso Manufacturing Canada Inc – Guelph, N1L 1K1, ON Drove continuous improvement activities and implementation of lean manufacturing principles

(Toyota Production Standards)

Performed time studies, cycle time, line balance and conveyance systems improvements Performed cell layout improvements and ergonomic assessments Supported plant-wide training sessions on motion economy, kanban and reduction of waste. Various: Industrial Engineering, Quality Assurance, Lean Mfg 2001 - 2005 Conestoga College - City of Kitchener, ON

Work Measurement and Analysis 1 - Scored an A

Introduction to Six Sigma - Scored an A+

Six Sigma Methodology - Scored an A+

Lean Manufacturing - Scored an A+

Work Measurement and Analysis 2 - Scored an A+

Engineering Drawing and Blueprint Reading - Scored an A Principles of Quality Assurance - Scored an A

Bachelor of Engineering: Chemical Engineering Sept 1995 - June 2000 McMaster University - Hamilton, Ontario

Project leader for senior class thesis project which earned an A. 16-month co-op placement as a Chemical Technician at LaFarge Lime Canada Inc. Professional Engineers of Ontario designation (P. Eng) May 2010

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