Palm Coast Project Management

Timothy E. Ford

704-***-**** **********@*****.*** Palm Coast, FL

Dedicated United States Veteran and Program Management professional with a diverse skill set in product management, quality systems integration, employee management, and customer relationship building. A champion of change and a leader of transformation. Progressive, decisive, and innovative professional with a strong background and proven record of success in driving key initiatives from planning through implementation, achieving positive and measurable organizational and financial impacts. Core Competencies:

ERP Systems Management

Industrial Manufacturing

Quality Systems Integration

Continuous Improvement Processes

Supply Chain Planning

Supplier Audit Expert

Data Analysis / Optimization

Compliance/ Regulatory Knowledge

Project Management

Six Sigma Green Belt & Kaizen

Professional Experience

Systems Compliance Auditor / Lean Champion / Quality Engineer, Pioneer Motor Bearing, Kings Mountain, NC 01/2012 -04/2024

• Oversaw compliance and production related to developing Original Equipment Manufacturers

(OEMs).

• Conducted internal and external supplier audits of Quality Management Systems (QMS).

• Managed calibration software for all gages; ensured real-time information accuracy.

• Orchestrated improvement initiatives within the department, maintaining budget adherence.

• Implemented lean initiatives, performed root cause analysis, and provided value stream mapping to reduce costs and eliminate waste.

• Verified compliance to QMS and controlled accuracy on non-conformance reports. Production Manager / Director of Quality, Farris Fab, Cherryville, NC 2006 – 2012

• Planned and organized production schedules for the plant.

• Estimated, negotiated, and agreed upon budgets and timelines with the Management Team.

• Directed and controlled production processes.

• Ensured product met internal and external quality standards.

• Served as Project Manager; established QMS, achieving the first ISO 9001 certification.

• Monitored Compliance Management Systems (CMS) and performed internal and external audits.

• Implemented Kaizen and Lean standard processes.

Additional Work History

Quality and Production Management Roles, Wix Filters, Gastonia, NC Manufacturing of Automotive, Racing, Agricultural, and Industrial Filtration Products. EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Blueprint Reading Fundamentals 1 5S Kaizen Event Practical Project Management Introduction to Advanced Product Quality Planning QS 9000 Internal Quality Auditor ISO 9001: 2000 ISO 14001:1996 Internal Quality Auditor – Standards ISO 9001:2000 Lead Auditor ISO 9001:2008 Non-destructive Examination SNT-TC-IA and PMB Certified Level II

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