Julio Fernandez De Cordova

*** *. ******* **., *********, PA 18109

Phone: 484-***-****, Cell: 484-***-****

E-Mail: adbwag@r.postjobfree.com

Quality Assurance Manager

Accomplished, proactive & results-oriented Quality Assurance Manager bringing along over 14 years of experience in developing and organizing different means of evaluating product quality and then developing better ways to produce products. Adroit in facilitating the coordination of management teams to formulate new programs, company policies and operating procedures. Adept at introducing and helping guide implementation of industry QA best practices as well as standing up quality goals and metrics and ensuring maintenance and achievement of them. Competent in collaborating with Marketing, Sales, Customer Account teams, and Distribution Partners as necessary, to define Supply Chain objectives and execution strategies. Deft at analyzing and measuring the effectiveness of capacity planning and recommend practices and procedures that result in measurable improvement to support business initiatives. Demonstrated ability to follow through on all commitments with excellent communication skills along with the ability to converse effectively across all levels of the organization.

SKILL AREAS: Strategic Planning ● Manufacturing Management ● Production Engineering ● Quality Control & Assurance ● Process Improvement ● Safety Management ● Shipping ● Plant Management ● Cost Containment ● Compliance Issues ● Inventory Control ● Record Maintenance ● Project Coordination

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Palram Americas; Kutztown, PA (May’17 – Present)

Quality Assurance Manager

Ensure that Palram Americas products meet both external and internal requirements while being responsible to continually identify opportunities to improve the effectiveness of the QMS.

Manage quality system activities adding insights to the evaluation and mitigation of program risks and notification of potentially significant quality issues.

Collaborate with other managers and personnel in production, logistics, supply chain, purchasing, sales, customer support teams and parent and sister companies to achieve sales and services objectives.

Support investigations related to customer issues and complaints as well as guide manufacturing staff regarding quality measures to ensure standards are followed and adhered to presence on floor.

Ensure product compliance with international and national legislation and standards along with creating & maintaining SOP’s, TI’s & Specs for QA department and provide support to other departments as needed.

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas; Berea, KY (Nov’15 – Jan’17)

Planning Manager

Monitored and managed all team members all production schedules as well as managed inventory levels for all components and finished products and ensure compliance to all business requirements.

Improved all existing products and ensured optimal inventory level at all times as well as participated in all evaluation meetings on weekly and monthly basis.

Managed all work flow for projects and maintained control on same and managed an efficient inventory level of all safety stock and reviewed all volume requirements for all production materials.

Assisted obtaining and managing all orders and deliveries for all external processes, prepared reports to be presented to management.

Facilitated and provided data to prepare and implement all new products and phased out old product for the manufacturing plant; trained and evaluated all subordinates of all planning team.

Supervised all personnel for proper application of company policy, and procedures and job performances as well as coordinated with Production, Quality and Maintenance using GEMBA system.

Controlled reduction expedites for the plant at a rate of 50%.

ECOPAX; Easton, PA (Sep’14 – Sep’15)

Production Manager

Oversaw all shift operations including 6 thermoforming lines, 2 extrusion lines, and reclaim while being responsible for achieving plant production and quality standards.

Reinforced Safety and GMP’s in all aspects of manufacturing as well as ensured proper utilization of resources to meet manufacturing needs in a timely and cost effective manner.

Provided direct supervision, leadership and development to production work groups through effective communication, coaching, and training.

Trained employees on packing operations, material handling and safety as well as ensured development and assurance of adherence to Production Department Metrics.

Planned production schedule and work force requirements along with maintaining superior customer service and on-time delivery.

Provided performance appraisal, employee coaching, and counseling as well as resolved conflicts and initiates disciplinary action when needed.

Approved employee change status such as promotion, termination, etc. along with managing employee development and succession planning activities.

Collaborated closely with support functions such as maintenance and facilities to ensure our processes are properly maintained and monitored.

Knoll Group; East Greenville, PA (Dec’05 – Sep’14)

Production Manager/Supervisor

Coordinated all manufacturing processes of office furniture, assembly line seating and supervising as well as established, implemented and supported all manufacturing areas with improvements.

Ensured proper utilization of resources to meet manufacturing needs in timely, cost effective manner along with assisting in the development and assuring adherence to Production Department metrics.

Supervised personnel providing leadership and management direction in the areas of performance, process improvement, job assignments, employee development, discipline and overall employee relations.

Oversaw plant safety and implemented continuous improvement initiatives as well as participated in application of production-related company policy.

Scheduled production shifts and delegated jobs; oversaw entire plant production operations and ensured that it always maintained above 98% efficiency.

Utilized Lean Engineering Principles; established metrics for better productivity; created model Cells for Vision and Inspection to control productivity and accountability and safety issues using 5S.

Educated, assisted and identified required staff training; used JD Edwards, CIP, 5S, Lean Manufacturing and Kronos Systems; understood and led Lean Manufacturing principles throughout the areas of the plant.

Saved the company $150,000 in production costs each year by implementing continuous improvement practices.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & CREDENTIALS

Manufacturers Resource Center – Six Sigma Green Belt Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA

Associate Degree in Industrial Business Management Lehigh Carbon Community College, Schnecksville, PA

Bachelor Degree in Industrial Engineering Guayaquil University, Guayaquil, Ecuador

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