Quality Manager

William Bret Bloompott

309-***-**** Peoria, IL **607 *************@*****.***

QUALITY MANAGER/QUALITY DIRECTOR

Quality professional specializing in quality management. Excel training employees on quality systems and process performance of manufacturing activities which increase quality awareness and cost savings. Excellent written and verbal communication skills; interacts easily with executives, clients, suppliers and staff. Committed to adding value and exceeding expectations through collaborative problem-solving, intuitive business judgment, and disciplined decision making. AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Quality Management Team Leadership Certified Six Sigma Green Belt

Certified Internal Auditor Certified Quality Auditor Certified Lead Auditor

Training Program Development & Implementation Certified Auditor Instructor/Trainer Project Management CAREER OVERVIEW

CATERPILLAR, INC., Peoria, IL March 1992–Present

SENIOR QUALITY ENGINEER 5, Caterpillar Enterprise System Group (August 2011–Present) Scope of responsibilities includes Enterprise Lead Auditor for Caterpillar Quality Management System (QMS), QMS quality manager, QMS facility coordinator for Advanced Components and Systems Division (ACSD), Diversified Products Division (DPD), and Large Power Systems & Growth Markets (LPSGM).

Collaborate with enterprise product and manufacturing organizations to drive continuous improvement to processes, systems, and training materials for 41 facilities.

Successfully led the adoption of a standardized quality system used in 85 facilities worldwide with more than 100,000 employees.

Recognized as Lead Auditor on certification process of 46 facilities.

Integral leader developing and deploying of ISO9001 compliant QMS for Caterpillar that leveraged existing best practices.

Authored and developed tracking model which monitors 185 Caterpillar facilities and quality certifications.

Developed training program for internal quality personnel and successfully trained more than 500 employees on Caterpillar Quality Management System and ISO 9001 with an ongoing organizational cost savings of $1M to date.

Consistency in training program delivered exceptional key quality goals achievements in: Customer Satisfaction, Continuous Improvement, Timeliness, Accuracy, Efficiency, Cost Savings, Vendor Certification, Internal Quality Certification, ISO 9000 Certification.

MANUFACTURING ENGINEER TEAM LEADER, Integrated Manufacturing Operations Division (October 2008–August 2011) Role responsibilities included Facility quality management representative, quality manager, facility Lead Auditor, and facility Quality System instructor and trainer.

Successfully developed an enterprise wide Caterpillar Quality Management System (CQMS).

Implemented and developed ISO 9001 Quality System which improved process capability and capacity.

Instrumental in implementing the initial CQMS Certification process at the East Peoria facility.

Fostered partnerships between quality departments and manufacturing illustrating a decrease in product defects over 12% and improving process confidence.

SENIOR CAPTAIN QUALITY/SECURITY MANAGER, Corporate Security Division (January 2005–October 2008) Developed and managed 3 quality engineers, 7 security and safety management personnel, 25 hourly inspectors, and 108 security officers in achieving safety excellence. Managed Quality program for Caterpillar Corporate Security, incorporating 38 facilities and in excess of 300 employees.

SECURITY CAPTAIN, Corporate Security (July 2002–January 2005) Oversaw 3 security management personnel and 36 security officers; developed security personnel for executive office transportation. SECURITY SERGEANT, Corporate Security and Safety (February 2002–July 2002) Project lead for transition of ISO 9001 Quality System for Caterpillar Security; standardized forms and documents saving $186,000; created specialized Confined Space and Rope Rescue team. FIRE INSPECTOR, Corporate Security and Safety Division (March 1992–February 2002) Managed facility’s safety and security for Peoria area (Mapleton). MILITARY EXPERIENCE

Platoon Sergeant, United States Army, Military (May 1985-February 2001) EDUCATION

Bachelor of Business Administration, University of Phoenix CERTIFICATIONS

IRCA Certified Global Lead Auditor – International Registration for Certificated Auditors (IRCA) Certified Auditor Instructor/Trainer – Georgia Tech University Certified Internal Auditor – Georgia Tech University Certified Quality Auditor, American Society for Quality (ASQ) Certified Lead Auditor – Det Norski Veritas (DNV) RABQSA Certification Certified Six-Sigma Green Belt

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