James Patrick Banks

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Decatur, Alabama 35603

256-***-**** email: aczqes@r.postjobfree.com

Qualifications

v Degreed professional with over 20 years of experience in various industrial chemical processing environments.

v Background includes quality management, materials management, project management, contractor management, production scheduling, procurement, production supervision, and production operations.

v Member of teams involved in the construction and successful start-up of three industrial manufacturing facilities.

v Experience includes budgeting, strategic planning, lean implementation, continual improvement, and direct customer interactions.

v Certified quality and safety auditor.

v Strong training and leadership capabilities.

Professional Experience

3M Materials Resource Division, Decatur, Alabama December 2015 – Current

Quality Manager

I currently manage a quality system that includes 4 laboratories servicing 4 distinct production processes. I am responsible for all QA/QC activities, certifications, customer complaints and problem resolutions, resource coordination, and the daily management of the quality department.

Essential Functions

w Promote and ensure a safe and efficient working environment for all employees.

w Maintain facility focus on continual improvement in order to meet or exceed customer requirements and expectations.

w Track and champion improvements of quality scorecard metrics (COPQ, DPPM, SPC, etc.)

w Manage and direct the quality engineering team and lab supervisor.

w Collaborate with other managers across the division to share insight and best practices.

w Direct customer interaction and problem resolution.

Toray Fluorofibers America, Inc., Decatur, Alabama 2008 – 2015

Quality Assurance Manager

Responsible for the development, implementation and management of all aspects of the Quality Management System. This includes the establishment of quality objectives and metrics while maximizing product reliability and reducing cost of poor quality.

Essential Functions

w Implement and administer the ISO9001 quality management system.

w Manage and promote continual improvement of processes and product quality.

w Manage corrective and preventative action investigations (CAPA), internal auditing, document control, and root cause investigations.

w Foster customer relationships and serve as the primary point of contact on technical and quality questions and/or concerns. Travel to customer locations as necessary.

w Direct and coordinate quality lab activities to ensure proper methods and procedures are followed and documented for in-process sampling, finished goods testing, and raw material receipts.

Toray Fluorofibers America, Inc., Decatur, Alabama 2003 – 2008

Sr. Production Planner / Materials Manager

w Develop and publish detailed schedules for machines, workstations, and operations personnel.

w Manage raw material and finished goods inventory at 3 warehouses.

w Formulate fiscal year budgets detailing plant operations and contractor production.

w Participated in the construction, start-up, and commissioning of the manufacturing process.

w Interviewed applicants and assisted in the selection of initial team of operations technicians.

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Professional Experience

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Toray Carbon Fibers America, Inc., Decatur, Alabama 1998 – 2003

Production Supervisor

w Traveled to Japan for five weeks to gain hands-on knowledge of the production process in order to develop and deliver process training to new employees.

w Interviewed applicants and assisted in the selection of initial team of operations technicians.

w Participated in the construction, start-up, and commissioning of the manufacturing process.

w Supervised and coordinated all production activities and personnel during my shift.

w Performed quality control testing on process samples.

w Completed and maintained employee records and critical process documents pertaining to quality and production for aerospace customers like Boeing and Airbus.

w Directly responsible for process troubleshooting and DCS operation and monitoring.

w Responsible for presenting and documenting the safety, environmental, and process training of employees under my supervision.

Daikin America, Inc., Decatur, Alabama 1995 – 1998

Production Team Leader

w Participated in the construction, start-up, and commissioning of the manufacturing process.

w Responsible for maintaining production schedules, troubleshooting process problems, performing maintenance on the equipment, and supervising employees.

w Attended rigorous equipment, process, and hazardous chemical training classes.

w Responsible for a team that operated 6 chemical reactors, 4 gas monomer distillation towers, and various processing tanks, pumps, compressors, and equipment.

w Performed quality control testing on process samples.

w Worked with and supervised contract maintenance personnel on all process mechanical, I&E, and PM operations.

w Composed and delivered production summaries and briefings to management.

w Lead operator responsible for monitoring the DCS for the process.

Education

Faulkner University - Montgomery, Alabama ( 2001 )

Bachelor of Business Administration

Graduated with Honors ( 3.9 GPA )

Calhoun Community College – Decatur, Alabama ( 1993 )

Freshman and Sophomore Course Work – Strong Science Background - No Degree Received

Special Training, Experience, and Strengths

~ RABQSA Lead Auditor – Certified for ISO 9001 and ISO 14001

~ Six Sigma – Green Belt ( 2008 - Current )

~ TapRooT® - Root Cause Analysis

~ OSHA SGE (Special Government Employee) – Auditor for OSHA (2011- 2015)

~ APICS – Supply Chain Management ( 2004 )

~ APICS – Execution and Control of Operations ( 2004 )

~ United Way of Morgan County – Loaned Executive, Allocations Committee, Campaign Co-Chair

~ Above average computer skills ( MS Office products and ERP software )

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