RICK R. ROGERS

765-***-****

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Pendleton, IN 46064

acu348@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

I’m a seasoned professional, with Quality, Maintenance and Manufacturing experience, primarily in the Automotive and Plastic Molding Industries. With most recently being a Quality Engineer, Sr. Quality Engineer, Quality Training Instructor and developing operational procedures and instructions. Additionally provided leadership in Maintenance Management, Manufacturing Management, Tool Room Management, and Estimating. Strengths include analytical/statistical problem solving and an effective team player and listener. I have been considered a “go to person” for both quality and manufacturing issues and concerns due to my diverse background and an effective communicator with all levels of an organization.

Areas of Experience:

QS-9000 and ISO/TS-16949 Internal Auditor

Completed Six-Sigma Black Belt Training, passed test & working on project

Preventive maintenance programs (development, implementation, and scheduling)

Ordering and setting specifications for machinery and auxiliary equipment

APQP System (PCP, PFMEA & PFD), GD&T,

Shainin Red “X” Journeyman Certification (Statistical Problem Solving Methodologies)

Supervision in Manufacturing and Maintenance

Lean manufacturing, plant layout

Developed Training Programs

Developing Standard Work Practices and

Work Instructions

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Mursix Corporation, Yorktown, IN

Aug. 2014 to May.20116

Stamping Operation *(Restructuring the Quality Dept.)

Quality Engineer

Working to improve product quality to the customer through reducing scrap, standard work instructions and working within the quality systems.

CNH America - Distribution Center, Lebanon, IN

Oct. 2010 to Aug. 2014 *(Restructuring the Quality Dept.)

Distribution Center for CASE & New Holland AG & Constr. Parts

Quality Engineer

Working with ISIR's/PPAP audits, documentation of worst suppliers, issuing & working with suppliers on CAR’s for bad product, in-house audits of products received, continue working with inspectors and supervisors on floor issues concerning received material. Managing the duties of the Quality Technicians in the department.

Quality Technician on contract through Human Capital Solutions (Oct 2010 - May 2011)

REMY INTERNATIONAL, Pendleton, IN Oct. 2007 to Dec. 2008

*Company downsizing due to the Economy

Manufacturer of Alternators & Hybrid Motors for the Automotive and Trucking Industries.

Supplier Support / Quality Engineer

Working with new products in documentation, developing Standardized Work Practices and worked on corrective actions to problem encountered on the launch floor using Shainin & Six-Sigma practices.

Worked on developing a Run @ Rate Standardized Work Procedures.

Developed Operator Instruction Template (Company wide usage) and updated the procedures for assembly of the Hybrid Motors at the launch center

Updating the PPAP database on various product lines and linking them with the print system

Updating various Bill of Materials listings of New Product lines.

NORTH AMERICAN PACKAGING, Indianapolis, IN Apr. to Sept. 2007

*Contract Completed

Blow Molding manufacturer of Plastic Bottles and Containers.

SPC Consultant – Contract Position

Monitor machine capabilities and part weights to ensure that the process is capable of producing the desired product with the least amount of cost to the company regarding materials, time, and scrap.

Developed SPC Charts for each molding machine.

Developed SPC Charts for each container weight and neck diameters (T-Dimensions).

Developed a training program for SPC Charting for the Machine Attendants.

GUIDE CORPORATION, Anderson, IN May 1999-Dec. 2006

*Company Closed

Lighting manufacturer in both forward and rear lighting for GM vehicles.

Senior Quality Engineer (2001-Dec. 2006)

Improved product quality to the customer through reducing scrap, training of operators, working within the APQP quality systems and by performing internal audits on the process, manufacturing, and quality systems.

Developed first piece/last piece procedures for part quality.

Developed a training program for scanner/labeling operations for 1st and 2nd party labeling procedures, which reduced label errors.

Saved the company $3.5M in scrap reduction projects by using the Shainin Red “X” methodologies.

Wrote the first operator and inspection procedures for a new product line.

Created, improved and revised various product PCP’s, PFMEA’s, and PFD’s for QS-9000 and TS-16949 certifications.

Manufacturing Supervision (1999-2001)

Scheduled hourly personnel on a daily basis to produce the required number of parts to maintain the daily shipping schedule. Performed manufacturing audits to aid in the reduction of scrap within the department.

DELPHI CORPORATION, Anderson, IN July 1995- April 1999

*Company downsized and is now Closed

Maintenance and Gage Crib Supervisor

SYNDICATE SALES, Kokomo, IN 1990-1995

*Company Downsized

Maintenance Manager

ROSTONE CORPORATION, Lafayette, IN 1984-1990

*Company Closed

Tool Room Supervisor, Tooling Estimator, Facility Planner/Scheduler

PFIZER CORPORATION, Valparaiso, IN 1980-1984

*Company Closed

Manufacturing Supervisor/Plant Trainer

BEST LOCK CORPORATION, Indianapolis, IN 1979-1980

Tool Maker/Designer/Trainer

CROWN POINT SCHOOL CORPORATION, Crown Point, IN 1975-1979

Industrial Arts Teacher

EDUCATION

BS Degree in Industrial Education Technology, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Shainin Red “X” Journeyman’s Certification

(Advanced Statistical Problem Solving Methodologies in scrap reduction)

Shainin Red “X” Apprentice Certification

(Statistical Problem Solving Methodologies in scrap reduction)

Completed Six-Sigma Black-Belt Training & Testing

QS-9000 In-House Auditor Certification

TS-16949 In-House Auditor Certification

G8D Problem Solving for Visteon

PPAP Training

Layered Audit Training

KCDS Training

PFMEA Training

PCP Training

PFD Training

Lean Manufacturing Training

Guide’s Problem Solving Training

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

Madison County 4-H Fair – Rabbit Superintendent

Madison County 4-H Association Director

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