DAVID L. MILLER

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Charlotte, N.C. 28277

704-***-****

acx1fc@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Experience consists of eight years in the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry and sixteen years in the consumer portable power industry. Positions held in Quality Systems, Operations Management, Process Engineering, Quality Engineering, Facilities Engineering and Manufacturing Supervision. Possess excellent team leadership, motivational and communication skills.

PROCTER & GAMBLE Duracell, Lancaster SC 1999 - Present

Quality Systems Manager/ISO Manager/SPC leader/Quality Engineer

Successfully managed plant ISO audits through 2 re-certifications and 10 bi-annual audits without certification lapses. Coordinated all ISO efforts from training entire site, ensuring all standard operating procedures/documentation met ISO standards, developing and executing plant internal/external audits and developing corrective actions to address any audit findings. As the site SPC Leader managed the Infinity SPC software for all quality checks and inspections. Developed and wrote programs to meet the specific SPC/quality needs for all departments in operations. SPC trend charts, graphs and alarm limits were programmed into projects to aid in the SPC decision making process. Evaluated SPC data and reported out on what processes were capable.

Led a team of lab technicians that performed failure analysis of non-conforming batteries. Put together a defect analysis flowchart and manual to improve technician accuracy of analysis by 50%. Responsible for completing monthly reports analyzing and tracking the plants quality performance through trend charts, graphs and other statistical tools. Summarized and distributed data to plant and company leaders for review. Perform process capability studies to improve the quality and variability of the final product. Established visual standards and troubleshooting guides for mechanics and operators, which reduced defects by 71%. Developed written procedures, best practices and trained associates to sustain improvements. Lead and participated in Lean manufacturing projects in an effort to support and accomplish plant cost reduction goals and standard work improvements.

Operations Department Manager

Current role is Operations Department Manager for a batch making process. Ensure the safe processing of blended powder and anode while meeting all quality standards and release criteria. Department quality capability building leader which ensures batch making process adheres to all quality specifications and standards. Execute strategy to identify and address departmental top safety hazards through project planning and weekly status meetings. Develop and execute work systems to meet/exceed the plants compelling business need and departmental goals. Manage departmental savings projects to deliver committed net structural savings to the plants bottom line. Worked as the Supervisor for the plastics department, pellet assembly and final battery assembly departments. Successfully met safety goal of zero recordable accidents and increased behavioral safety participation by 37% through heightening the importance of safe work practices and the adherence to OSHA regulations. Effectively utilized resources which improved shift efficiency by 5%. Improved standard work, efficiency and cost reductions through the implementation of 6 sigma, Lean manufacturing and work cells. Ensured associates compliance to ISO guidelines.

ABBOTT LABORATORIES, Abbott Park IL 1991 - 1999

(MPDP Graduate)

Manufacturing Supervisor

Managed the SVP solutions operation, plastic extrusion and the Pedialyte filling/finishing operation. Audited work order documents to prevent deviations and product disposition due to work order errors. Lead a cost reduction team in plastic extrusion, blown film and blow molding to meet the plants goal of $736M in cost reductions through delegation and accountability. Performed edits to work orders to reduce the amount of solution pulled for lab assay by 50% yielding a cost savings of $50,000 annually. Trained associates to perform quality assurance line auditing functions to eliminate QA line auditors.

Quality Engineer

Performed validations of labs and manufacturing utility systems for FDA regulated operations through the use of various validation test methods, tools and equipment. Wrote and executed validation protocols for Installation, Operation and Performance Qualifications for Tissue Culture manufacturing facilities and Diagnostic facilities. Performed statistical analysis and summarized collected data from validation projects for QA/Regulatory review. Conducted routine quality audits of labs and manufacturing facilities to ensure compliance to ISO regulations, FDA regulations and Good Manufacturing Practices.

Facilities Engineer

Scheduled, coordinated and supervised multiple renovation projects of up to 1.33MM in costs in multiple facilities throughout company headquarters. Scheduled and coordinated construction activities of all contractors working on job sites. Performed daily audits of project site to make sure contractors complied with engineering specifications. Communicated closely with customers during and after projects to ensure that there needs and expectations have been met. Completed project with a low percentage of field orders and ensured contractors compliance to OSHA regulations. Construction projects were completed on time within budget and without accidents.

EDUCATION

BS, Industrial Technology (Manufacturing) North Carolina A & T State University, 1991

Skilled in Excel, SAP, ISO, Power Point, Infinity, Microsoft Word, Access, Cimplicity, ADP

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