Continuous Improvement Quality Assurance
Resume:
Audie Medina
Olathe, KS *****
*************@*******.***
Summary
Lead Auditor of Quality Systems certified by Perry Johnson. Lead and manage the development, implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of quality management systems based on the ISO 9001 standard.
Demonstrated quality systems supervisory experience in manufacturers of parts and equipment for the oil industry. Experienced Quality Manager who is adept at bringing optimism to all team efforts. Proven success in coordinating with all levels of management, departments, vendors and employees. Executes tasks in a time-efficient manner using effective management tools and open communication with all team members involved in projects.
Drive Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement processes in quality functions, using different methodologies, such a process mapping, cause analysis tools, PDCA Cycle, standard operating procedures, statistical process control, and 5S.
Solid background in manufacturing management with emphasis in safety, quality, continuous improvement and on-time delivery. Strong understanding of oil equipment manufacturing processes such as precision machining (CNC), welding, testing, and assembly.
Skills
-Knowledge in English and Spanish (first language).
-Certified as an International Lead Quality Auditor by Perry Johnson.
IRCA certificate number 29611983.
-Experienced as a Consultant in the installation of quality systems.
-Specialist in Coatings and Lining.
-Proficiency of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Microsoft Word.
Experience
CLAY & BAILEY MFG. CO - Kansas City, Mo
Quality Assurance Manager. 12/2014 to 05/2016
In charge of the Quality Assurance department and responsible for the design, development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the quality management system.
Leader of the process control from the raw material reception, the manufacturing process, assembly and testing until final delivery to the customer.
Monitoring indicators and optimized material recovery, identified process issues and initiated corrective actions through effective facilitation of the Material Review Board.
TIERRA ALTA – Zulia State, Venezuela
Quality Assurance Manager. 08/2008 - 02/2014
Lead of the Quality Assurance department in progressive cavity pumps factory. Managed a team of fourteen employees responsible for the documentation, implementation and continuous improvement of the management systems, based on ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 standards.
Revised company Quality Manual, improved the ISO 9001 Quality System and obtained ISO 9001 certification.
Improve manufacturing processes using LEAN tools, like 5S and Continuous Improvement, PDCA (Plan, Do, Check, Act), and Root Cause Analysis.
Deploy, monitor and control Key Performance Indicators (PKI).
LEAN achievements: Reduction of Cost of Poor Quality 25%, Customer satisfaction improved in 20%.
SIRCA - Zulia State, Venezuela
Quality Assurance Manager. 05/2005 – 08/2008
In charge of the Quality Assurance Department in a petroleum equipment factory.
Responsible for coordinating the documentation, implementation and continuous improvement of the management system, based on ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 standards. Additionally, I was responsible for all the Technical Projects developed by the company.
Lead the company in improving quality, throughput, efficiency, scrap, and costs.
Continuously create, manage, and train personnel on Standard Work and Standard Operating Procedures.
Implement and refine manufacturing processes by applying continuous improvement and lean manufacturing principles to all areas of production.
Utilize statistical process control to manage quality and ensure consistency.
PDVSA - Zulia State, Venezuela
Quality Auditor. 01/1998 – 05/2005
Leader of the project development and implementation of the quality management system at PDVSA (Venezuelan Oil Company).
Manage Manufacturing/Suppliers relationship with the objective to improve the manufacturing processes and productivity in the supply chain.
Serve as quality liaison to support key personnel and supplier, coordinating all phases of order management, production and ensuring quality standards were consistently met.
Designed and implemented process level audit program, reducing internal identification and traceability quality issues.
Certified Lead Auditor of quality systems managed over 100 audits.
LAGOVEN - Zulia State, Venezuela
Supervisor of Non-Metallic Materials Department. 01/1989 – 12/1997
Leader of a Corrosion Engineers team in charge of the evaluation of new technologies, failure analysis, and preparation of technical specifications to protect equipment and industrial installations against corrosion, using industrial paints, coatings and lining.
Specialist in charge of preparing technical specifications including surface preparation and coating systems against industrial corrosion.
Responsible for supervising and inspecting the proper application of coatings systems.
Supervisor of projects in maintenance and protection against corrosion using industrial paints and coatings systems in off-shore structures and sub-aquatic pipelines.
Education
B.S. Chemical Engineering
1985 Zulia University – Venezuela
Certification in Integrated Management of Quality, Health, Safety and Environment
2010 Rafael Belloso Chacín University - Venezuela
Additional Training
Facilitators Training 40 hours Jun 2011
ISO 9001:2008 08 hours Oct 2010
Safety Based on Values 08 hours Sep 2010
Health and Safety 08 hours Feb 2010
Human Relations 16 hours Apr 2009
Basic Principles of installation of Progressive Cavity Pumps 08 hours Jan 2009
Basic Principles of operations of Progressive Cavity Pumps 08 hours Jan 2009
Planning and programming of Plants Shutdown 40 hours Nov 2002
Lead Auditor ISO 9000:2000 16 hours Jun 2002
ISO 14000 40 hours Oct 2001
Environment Quality Management 24 hours Mar 2001
ISO 900:2000 08 hours Jun 1999
Lead Auditor of Quality Systems 40 hours Mar 1999
Process Control 40 hours Oct 1998
Additional Training and Coursework available upon request.
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