Timothy M. “Tim” Killen

**** ********* ****

Tuscaloosa, AL 35404

Cell: 205-***-****

acu2g6@r.postjobfree.com

www.linkedin.com/pub/tim-killen/21/702/668/

CAREER OBJECTIVE:

I am seeking to join an organization where I can contribute to the team the full measure of my experience and skills in developing a standard of quality that is respected industry wide.

SKILLS SUMMARY / QUALIFICATIONS:

14 years of combined educational and industrial experience in Quality Training, Quality Management; Quality Engineering and Manufacturing production.

Certified Lean Practitioner specializing in utilizing Lean manufacturing methodology to drive cost reduction initiatives throughout the value stream.

Cross functional expertise in Manufacturing and Production Operations

Extensive experience in implementation and instruction of ISO 9002, TS 16949

Fluent in application and instruction of Quality methodologies such as: Lean, TPS, Six Sigma, TQM, APQP

Excellent analytical skills, proven leadership, dedicated involvement, well-organized approach, proficiency in problem solving, excellent planning, monitoring and teaching skills.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Quality Assurance Manager

CVG FinishTek (April 2015 - )

Dalton, GA

-Responsible for internal and external product Quality and processes

-Liaison to the customer for quality issues and initiatives

-Responsible for planning and implementing TS-16949 certification process

Quality Engineer (TMK Consulting – Project Contract)

TI Automotive,

(January 2015 – April 2015)

Cartersville, GA

PPAP Submission and Approval to FORD and GM

Part Testing and Certification

FMEA and Control Plan Development

Group Production Leader

Laminate Division (July 2014-Feb 2015)

The Hon Company

Cedartown, Georgia

Quality Engineer

Special Projects (March 24, 2014 – July 30, 2014)

The Hon Company

Cedartown, Georgia

Responsible for implementation of new welding process

Installation, training and monitoring of Welding Interconnect software

Scrap reduction initiatives

Promoted to Group Production Leader

Lead Quality Engineer (Special Projects Contract)

(October, 2013 – January, 2014)

Gestamp

McCalla, Alabama

Assist in streamlining the internal PPAP Approval process

Revise and improve the internal escalation / reaction plan

Assist with communication and planning with the customer in order to achieve efficient future state production and quality goals.

Area Manager

(Alabama and Georgia) (October 1, 2012 – October, 2013)

Bluegrass Supply Chain Services

Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Alabama Area Manager for a successful supply chain service support company dealing directly with quality and logistic support for OEMs and Tier1-3 suppliers.

Quality Assurance Manager

(August 15, 2011- October, 2012)

U.S. Pipe & Foundry

Bessemer, AL

Quality Manager for the largest manufacturer of ductile iron pipe in the United States.

Advance Quality Engineer (Short term Contract)

(January 2011- August 2011)

Faurecia Automotive Interiors

Cottondale, Alabama

Assisted in launch of new seating program with MBUSI (Mercedes Benz U.S. International)

(This contract was to assist with APQP for the launch of this new facility. At the end of the contract, I declined the offer of a full time position in order to accept a management opportunity with U.S. Pipe.)

Asset Management Professional (Project Contract)

(January 2010-January 2011)

Rockwell Automation

Vance, AL (Within MBUSI)

Responsible for implementation and the overall management of RAAMP program within MBUSI

Interface with engineering, maintenance and stockroom team on a daily basis

Quality Control and PM, Process Management; Data management and reporting; Order Management; Data Analysis/Recommendations

Supplier Quality Assurance Manager

(April 2008- July 2008)

Bushhog L.L.C.

Selma, AL

Responsible for supplier quality for two Bushhog manufacturing plants in the United States

Responsible for supplier quality for corporate partner in Bangalore, India.

o(The Bush Hog Plant closed at the end of July 2008)

Advance Quality Engineer (Short Term Contract)

(August 2007-Feb 2008)

JCI (Johnson Control International)

Cottondale, Alabama

Developed the control plan for the consolidated seating manufacturing line.

Served as a consultant on PFEMA and Operator Instructions development for the new line.

o(I successfully contributed to writing the control plan and overseeing installation of the new seating process. I left at the end of the contract for a management position with Bush Hog in Selma, Alabama.)

Lead Quality Engineer (Short Term Contract)

(March 2007-July 2007)

Recticel NA

Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Quality Engineer over Door production for tier two suppliers to JCI and MBUSI.

(The Contract was to immediately drop PPM due to customer complaints. I succeeded in reducing PPM from 16,500 to 2,300 in 28 days and left the apparatus in place for sustained performance. I turned down an offer of a full time position.)

Program Manager South East

(Nov. 2005-March 2007)

QIS (Quality Industrial Systems Inc.)

Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Responsible for the overall program for QIS in the southeast

Responsible for initiating contact with new business opportunities and customer liaison duties.

Utilized knowledge of Lean methodology to assist clients in continuous improvement and in developing strategies for overall reduction of waste.

(QIS moved operations from Tuscaloosa, Alabama to Jackson, Mississippi in 2007.)

Supplier Quality Engineer

(June 2003-June 2005)

Delphi Thermals and Interiors

Cottondale, Alabama

Lead SQE for launch of Delphi’s 164 and 251 MBUSI M-Class program (57 suppliers)

Created, implemented and maintained the SDRS (Supplier Defect Report System)

Responsible for PPAP, FMEA with suppliers to the M-Class program

o(I left Delphi after they declared bankruptcy.)

EDUCATIONIONAL BACKGROUND:

BA; Communication & Information Science

o1994

oThe University of Alabama

oTuscaloosa, AL

JD; Law Studies

o1997

oSamford University; Cumberland School of Law

oHoover, AL

Industry Certifications for:

FMEA

MSA

PPAP

TS16949

ISO 9002

Certified Lean Practitioner

ASQ, Member

SPE, Member

MILITARY SERVICE

United States Marine Corps

Service: 1990-1997 (8 years)

Discharge: Honorable Discharge

Rank: Sergeant (E-5), Non-Commissioned Officer

MOS: EOD, Light Infantry, Field Artillery, EOD

OWNER:

TMK Solutions & Initiatives

oJune 2013 to Present

oQuality Consulting and training

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