Project Management Data Analysis

Kody L. Fuqua

**** ********* *****, *****, **

Mobile: 580-***-****

Email: ****.*****@*****.***

Professional Summary

Experienced Quality Specialist with over 13 years of experience in the manufacturing industry, specifically with Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company. Expertise in data analysis, leading cross-functional teams to improve processes, reduce cost, and ensure product and process quality. Strong background in project management, problem-solving, and technical proficiency. Committed to maintaining a safe work environment and continuous improvement.

Professional Experience

Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company

April 2011 - Present

Supervisor: Phil Anderson

Quality Specialist-Plant Focused Improvement Team Leader

2023-Present

• Project Management:

- Lead cross-functional Focused Improvement teams to optimize processes and reduce waste/cost. Use data analysis to determine top losses and key performance indicators.

- Enhance technical solutions to meet and exceed product and process quality standards.

- Consult with leadership on appropriate technology applications and developed new technologies to improve existing processes.

- Present technical ideas effectively across teams and drove innovative product concepts, processes, and technologies.

- Improve project management tools and standards, executing projects from initiation to completion.

- Deliver project objectives through detailed planning and risk management.

- Utilize DMAIC problem-solving to assist in process improvement and resolving systemic issues.

- Teach he DMAIC problem solving methodology throughout the plant to process owners.

- Work with other manufacturing facilities to implement best practices for similar issues from other plants.

Quality Specialist-Component Calendaring/Cutting

2020 - 2023

• Technical Proficiency and Problem Solving

- Recognize and identified problems, enhancing problem-solving strategies.

- Collaborate with internal and external resources using data-driven analysis for effective decision-making.

- Perform and implement quality assurance audits to identify root problems.

- Skilled in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, and Word).

- Address unfamiliar problems creatively and effectively.

- Regularly analyzed daily waste costs and led process improvement and troubleshooting initiatives.

- Conduct cured tire analysis and inspection on non-conforming products.

- Provide performance reviews and maintained communication with leadership on quality issues.

- Quality presence and support for downstream stakeholders. Quality representation for quality related issues coming out of my business center.

- Managed pay and scheduling for business center quality technicians using AS400/Gold Colors.

Area Manager

2014 - 2020

- Managed safety, quality, and production in final finish testing and inspection, overseeing 50+ employees.

- Managed labor costs and ensured accurate daily payroll for associates.

- Conducted associate performance reviews and encouraged involvement in safety, quality, and production processes.

Balance Machine Setup Technician

2018 - 2020

- Maintained and set up balance machines for proper tire imbalance checks.

- Ensured the continuous operation of the conveyor process.

Cured Tire Classifier

2017 - 2020

- Dispositioned tires according to standards, ensuring customer requirements were met.

- Performed quality assurance checks and communicated issues with other departments.

Enhancer/Inspector/Reliever

2011 - 2020

- Enhanced and inspected tires for defects, meeting customer requirements.

- Reset balance machines and operated forklifts/powered vehicles.

Education

Upper Iowa University

Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management, GPA: 3.75

Certifications & Training

- Akron DMAIC Training - Gordon Brown

- JIT (Job Information Trainer) Certification

- EMT Basic Training - Great Plains Technology Center

- Area Manager Training

- On-the-Job Safety Training

Additional Skills

- OSHA Free for 13 Years

- Conflict Resolution

- Plant Optimization and Focused Improvement Initiatives

- Certified JIT Trainer

- Active Participant in F.I. (Focused Improvement) and C.I. (Continuous Improvement)

Prior Work History

Rosa’s Café & Tortilla Factory

Assistant Manager, November 2007 - October 2009

Supervisor: Dawna Austin

- Managed daily operations, customer service, and staff scheduling.

- Oversaw inventory management and ensured compliance with health and safety standards.

References

- Tyler Viani (Quality Engineer)

Phone Number: 405-***-****

Email: *****.*******@*****.***

- Mike Ritter (Quality Manager)

Phone Number: 731-***-****

Email: N/A

- Randy Murphy (Personal)

Phoner Number: 580-***-****

Email: ****************@*******.***

- Rodney Dirickson (American Electric Power)

Phone Number: 580-***-****

Email: ***********@*****.***

- Kinson Barton (ARMY Fire Fighter)

Phone Number: 580-***-****

Email: ******.*.******.***@****.***

Designing, planning, and implementing a risk management program for aircraft parts and/or structures.

Verifying accuracy of data and analyzing reports to track progress of projects.

Identifying areas of deficiency or non-compliance and recommending corrective action.

Utilizing SharePoint, accessing database/dashboards, excel spreadsheets and creating PowerPoint briefs with the ability to train other quality specialists.

Briefing Senior Management on data analysis and risk management concepts.

Analyzes performance data and provide actionable information enabling situational awareness and insight to management.

Creates, maintains, and reviews data analysis dashboards, metrics, and associated performance indicators and provides feedback to the Leadership team.

Utilizes various strategies to communicate Contract Management Office performance, engagement strategies, and customer information.

Supports data integrity strategies providing actionable information and corrective action leading to improvements in organizational performance.

Manages and implements the product quality deficiency program ensuring risks are addressed and mitigated in the Governments best interests.

Provides technical interpretation of new and revised regulations, policies, and other releases.

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