Supplier Development Supply Chain

Objective:

Dedicated and results-driven professional with extensive experience in supplier development, quality engineering, and team leadership. Seeking a challenging Manager position where I can leverage my technical skills, innovative ideas, and proven ability to drive process improvements to achieve organizational goals.

Experience:

Mancor Supplier Development

Supplier Development Lead

2023 - Present

Spearheaded the development and implementation of a Vendor-Managed Inventory (VMI) system, enhancing supply chain efficiency.

Successfully identified and developed new paint suppliers, ensuring high-quality standards.

Streamlined internal systems, resulting in improved operational effectiveness.

Honda North America, Inc. EGA EC QC

PEBU – Production Engineering Business Unit

2018 - 2023

Led the maturation of molds and die to mass production level, ensuring adherence to quality standards.

Designed and implemented fixtures for production processes, contributing to increased efficiency.

Developed comprehensive documents for mass production and specification standards.

Gramag, London, OH

Supplier Quality Engineer

2014 - 2018

Achieved a 50% increase in productivity through strategic process improvements.

Effectively reduced non-conformance parts (NCPs), enhancing overall product quality.

Proposed innovative ideas for new products and changes in product design.

Thirty-One Gifts, Springfield, OH

Quality Auditor

2012 - 2012

Conducted thorough inspections of materials before and after processing, ensuring defect-free products.

Oversaw production flow, upholding and improving quality standards.

Implemented training courses for new recruits, significantly contributing to team proficiency.

Stanley Electric, London, OH

Quality Auditor/Asst. Lead

2002 - 2012

Managed and trained 7-25 personnel in the production process, ensuring high-quality standards.

Executed and documented all 1st piece approvals using gauges and calibration.

Maintained optimal inventory balance through systematic processes.

Y-Not LLC., South Solon, OH

Manager

1998 - 2002

Coordinated departments for optimal flow management and inventory control.

Maintained accurate logs and documentation for vaccinations and medications.

Ensured sufficient stock levels in all departments.

Summary:

Dynamic leader with a proven track record of guiding engineering teams, implementing quality assurance measures, and driving process improvements. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams to establish and achieve economic and quality goals. Skilled in gauging conformity to product standards, initiating engineering changes, and providing comprehensive quality engineering support.

Skills:

Team Leadership

Quality Assurance

Vendor-Managed Inventory (VMI)

Process Optimization

Statistical Data Analysis

Training and Development

Inventory Management

References:

Available upon request