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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Applied Knowledge:

● High Volume

● Production Toyota Production System (TPS)

● Six Sigma

● Process Audits Quality Systems

● Road Mapping

● Measurement Systems and Gage R&R

● ISO/TS 16949

● Statistical Process Controls (SPC)

● Lean Manufacturing Operations &

Concepts

● PC-DMIS CMM Software

● Agile Collaboration

● Product Quality Planning

● Negotiations

● Programmable Logic Controllers

● Lean Quality Tools (FMEA, Pareto Charts,

Fishbone Diagrams, Six Sigma 5S, 8D

Methodology)

● Process Flow Diagrams, Control Plans

● Robotics Automation

● IATF Certified Lead QMS Auditor

● OSHA 360 Certified

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EXPERIENCE

Teijin

North Baltimore, OH 2021 - 2022

OPERATIONS MANAGER

● Facilitated problem solving and/or improvement meetings to generate cost saving ideas

● Developed and implemented improvement ideas and lead projects

● Coordinate training of individuals within to develop basic improvement strategies

● Approved and maintained up to date continuous improvement projects SANOH AMERICA

Findlay and Archbold, OH 2020 - 2021

QUALITY SUPERVISOR

● Working knowledge of IATF requirements.

● Quantitative, Qualitative Analysis, Problem Solving Techniques, Root Cause

● Lead, coach develop effective team.

● Training associates in inspection, testing and measuring tools.

● Strong oral, written communication, and presentation skills.

● Driven by accountability, respect, exemplarity, and energy value. AUTOSYSTEMS AMERICA, DIVISION OF MAGNA INTERNATIONAL 2019 - 2020 Plymouth, MI

QUALITY MANAGER

● Finalizing documentation for IATF TS 16949 and ISO 14001 certification.

● Transition and plant restructuring.

● Strategic planning / Deployment management.

● CAR / PAR internal audit tracking.

● Scrap reduction tracking 29 % by 8D problem solving.

● Build new relationships with automotive partners.

● Effective collaboration leadership with Warranty Analysis, Root Cause/Corrective Action resolution.

ARGUS CORPORATION 2017 - 2019

Toledo, OH

VEHICLE SERVICES QUALITY MANAGER

● Works directly with customers to support quality requirements.

● Develops policies and procedures to ensure quality product.

● Sets quality compliance objectives and ensures that targets are achieved.

● Directs and coordinates quality inspection, analysis and training.

● Responsible for surveillance audits and investigating customer complaints.

● Assists in development of new product designs, manufacturing & training methods. GARY S. MILLER

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FCA NORTH AMERICA 2013 - 2017

FCA Sterling Stamping Plant, Sterling Heights, MI

CUSTOMER / MANUFACTURING QUALITY ASSURANCE SYSTEM MANAGER 2016 - 2017

● Point of contact on current vehicle programs and new model launches.

● Lead on daily quality report-out KPIs for internal and external issues to all levels in plant.

● Voice of the customer tier one supplier to seven assembly plants.

● Experience in leading engineers for multiple facets of quality in adhesives, welding, inspection, and metal finish.

● MQAS Initiatives Lead to reach ISO Requirements. BIW—PROCESS RELIABILITY MANAGER

FCA Toledo Assembly Complex, Toledo OH

2013 - 2016

● Directed quality conformance of processes in BIW, Paint, and TCF.

● Managed engineering, tooling, and quality changes involving body shell geometry and panel fits as well as coordinating safety, cost, and morale initiatives.

● Coach (PD Pillar Lead Afternoon Shift) and mentor to both hourly and supervisory (24 Week WCM Immersion Program) regarding WCM techniques of problem solving and corrective action implementation to achieving Silver.

Webasto Roof Systems Inc., Livonia, Ml 2001 - 2013 PRODUCTION MANAGER 2007 - 2013

[Automotive Roof Systems - Supplier to Ford, GM, Chrysler, Nissan, Honda, Isuzu]

● Managed overall three shift operation $53.6M in sales. Managed budgeted account spending.

● Directed two Group Leaders. Indirectly responsible for 139 hourly and 6 Team Leaders.

● Championed reduction of recordable injuries utilizing 5S and daily audits by 27%.

● Championed Top Focus Teams reducing direct labor as a % of sales.

● Championed reduction of scrap utilizing 8-D methodology by 0.12%. QUALITY / MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING MANAGER 2005 - 2007 QUALITY MANAGER 2001 - 2005

● Directed product development including feasibility studies and prototypes acquiring new quality certifications. Ensure compliance with existing certifications and industry standards.

● Significantly reduced customer's PPMs by 50% using 8D/Team approach to 23 locations.

● Ford Taurus program cited for distinguished achievement in "Providing a Quality Product".

● Developed effective cost recovery system and work instructions resulting in 17.5% reduction in premium cost /customer charge-backs using lean manufacturing and Six-Sigma principals.

● Managed product transfers, concept designs, introduction of new inspection fixtures & tooling.

● Directed all phases of successful transition from QS-9000 to TS16949 registration.

● Instrumental/co-developed ISO-14001registration. GARY S. MILLER

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Ford Motor Company, Nashville, TN 1999 - 2001

MANUFACTURING ENGINEER

● Advanced Technology and Engineering (Staff) Visteon Automotive Glass Systems

● Developed/implemented projects for the Explorer and Excursion/Heavy Truck programs.

● Implemented process improvements that yielded a 37% cycle rate increase. This included the

● incorporation of ergonomic benefits.

● Developed terminal soldering/priming process for Thunderbird windshield heated wiper rest

● Project leader for Friction Solder development program.

● Project leader for Chamfer Hole Drilling operation that became a benchmark process.

● Directed ES Testing for Stone Impact Simulation, Electric Backlite Defrost Performance, and Accelerated/Real-Time Weathering

● Allen Bradley training on Fanuc Robots

Excel Components, Toledo, OH 1994 - 1999

MANUFACTURING MANAGER

● High Volume, J.I.T. Tier 1 Supplier of Automotive and Sport Utility Vehicle glass

● Responsible for overall two shift operation having $77M in sales; managed 1.2M budget

● Responsible for all second shift support functions including engineering and quality

● Instrumental in cross-functional implementation of machine uptime, scrap reduction, and reduction of indirect vs. direct labor

EDUCATION: BACHELOR DEGREE, University of Toledo

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