Technical Manager

Todd Basgen, CQE

**** ******* *** ***** ***** Richland Hills, TX 76182 T: 817-***-**** Email: ****.******@***.***

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Technical Operations Manager

Highly motivated and experienced candidate with expertise in managing all aspects of maintenance and repair processes for complex systems, with specific plastic packaging industry experience. Comprehensive understanding of the skills needed to eliminate the risk of errors in a time-critical environment. Skilled in the ability to perform detailed inspection of in-process and finished jobs to ensure that all standards of quality and safety are met.

Professional Experience

SEALED AIR CORPORATION, Fort Worth, TX (1999-Present)

Regional Technical Manager, Quality Control Manager

Fulfills a critical role overseeing engineering, quality, and maintenance functions across two facilities of this $7.7B packaging corporation, with accountability for an annual budget in excess of $1M. Served in a dual role as Regional Technical Manager and Quality Control Manager.

As Regional Technical Manager, pioneered the launch of a preventative maintenance program that maximized the uptime of all production lines, while introducing a program that substantially reduced the set-up time for extrusion and bag line operations. Maintains accountability for the hire, training, and management of a team of 12 maintenance and quality professionals.

Designated as the Product Line Quality Manager for PriorityPak in 2007, and for Jiffylite Mailers in 2010; assumed a lead role issuing a new quality specification manual for Jiffylite Mailers nationwide, and for securing SFI certification for all facilities producing Jiffylite Mailers.

Responsible for building and submitting requests for capital to fund the procurement of machinery and equipment; maintains updated command of advancements in product manufacturing to recommend improvements in systems and infrastructure.

Administers all plant environmental programs, including RCRA, SPCC, SW3P, DOT, TIER II, as well as covering PSM.

Contributes additional service and expertise supporting all computer systems throughout the facility.

Recognized for leading a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt project that garnered $3M in savings.

As Quality Control Manager, ensures compliance by all production processes with quality standards, documenting all deviations and building recommendations for corrective action to management. Enforces compliance with all policies, procedures, and safety regulations.

Coordinates and lead quality assurance training for employees, while building programs to motivate the integration of QA processes into all facets of operations.

Developed and deployed procedures to govern all departments to maintain ISO 9001:2000 compliance.

Early Career

Project Engineer, JAMES HARDIE BUILDING PRODUCTS INC., Cleburne, TX

Education and Professional Certifications

MBA in Information Security and Digital Assurance Management - TRIDENT UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Science Degree in Industrial Technology - IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY

Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Certified Six Sigma Green Belt

Certified Quality Engineer

Senior Member, American Society for Quality

Technical Skills

Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Fix, Labelview, MiniTAB, Step 7, SAP, Intellex

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