Manager Quality
Resume:
David J. DeKeyser
Ft. Myers Beach, FL 33931
239-***-**** **************@*****.***
Qualifications
Dynamic, results-driven, 21-year quality and production professional with in-depth knowledge of all aspects of quality and production systems. Offering a diverse background in production, quality, problem-solving, continuous-improvement, supply-chain, cost-reduction, and on-time delivery management. Strong leader able to train and mentor cross-functional teams in developing efficiencies, processing improvement, and identifying deficiencies. Analytical thinker, effective and articulate communicator with the ability to establish rapport with individuals at all levels. Certified lean six sigma blackbelt. Adept with:
*Production Operations *Quality Control *Toyota Production System
*Cost Control and Reduction *Profit and Loss/Budgeting *Six Sigma
*Health and Safety *ISO 9001/QS 9000 *Statistical Methods
*Operational Streamlining *Program Management *Error Proofing
Professional Experience
Vault Structures, Inc., Ft. Myers, FL 2013 – 2015
Quality Control Manager
In charge of supply chain incoming quality, in-process quality, and finished-product quality delivered to customers worldwide.
Developed, implemented, and trained all employees on quality procedures and inspections.
Facilitated continuous improvement meetings and submitted weekly quality status reports and briefings.
Maintained excellence in customer service by ensuring desired results.
Dave’s Vending Service, Ft. Myers Beach, FL 2001 – present
Owner
Process Development Corporation, Livonia, MI 1999 – 2001
Assistant Quality Director/Trainer
Oversaw five program managers and fifty supplier quality engineers, implementing quality improvement strategies at General Motors suppliers worldwide.
In charge of problem resolution and solutions for specific suppliers.
Reported findings and problem resolutions to General Motors senior management.
American Axle and Manufacturing, Inc., Detroit, MI 1994 – 1998
Quality Manager
In charge of 183 management and hourly employees performing all levels of quality assurance activities.
Coordinated ISO 9001 and QS 9000 successful certification efforts.
Handled all direct quality communication and problem resolution with suppliers and customers worldwide.
Developed and implemented all SPC, continuous improvement, and six sigma projects.
Plant Manager
Oversaw production operations for 1,100 management and hourly employees across 2-gear and rear-axle plants.
Managed quality, cost, and efficiency improvement processes.
Spearheaded rear-axle gear noise reduction efforts. Achieved quietest gear noise levels in General Motors history.
Led new product launch activities for $50 million General Motors program.
Chrysler Corporation, Auburn Hills, MI 1984 – 1994 and 2012
Supplier Quality Manager, Production Area Manager, SPC/Continuous Improvement Manager, SPC Coordinator, SPC/Quality Engineer
Education
Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI
B.S. Industrial Management May 1988
Certifications
Management & Strategy Institute: Certified Lean Six-Sigma Blackbelt, April 2016
Allied Signal Automotive: Taguchi Methods of Experimental Design
University of Tennessee: Productivity Through Quality Institute
Chrysler Corporation: Statistical Problem Solving; Basic, Intermediate, & Advanced SPC
Team Awards
U.S Senate Productivity Award 1991
University of Tennessee National Productivity Through Quality Institute Award 1988
Lee A. Iacocca Chairman’s Award 1987
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