Quality Manager
Resume:
James Melton
Cherokee, AL, ****6
adfbdb@r.postjobfree.com
CAREER OBJECTIVE
Quality-oriented professional with 20+ years of experience and a proven knowledge of cell manufacturing, quality assurance / control, and industrial coatings. Aiming to leverage my skills to successfully fill the Quality Manager role at your company.
WORK EXPERIENCE
FREIGHTCAR AMERICA, Cherokee, AL
Supplier Quality Manager, Apr 2013 – Jul 2018
Lead plant start-up of quality control/assurance.
Lead SQA department through training, mentoring, guidance and discipline, as required.
Instructed vendors or contractors on quality guidelines, testing procedures, or ways to eliminate deficiencies.
Inspected / audited subcontractor facilities including external laboratories.
Reviewed and approved quality plans submitted by contractors.
Reviewed non-conformances and worked with purchasing and suppliers to resolve.
Managed incoming material inspection.
Issued and reviewed supplier PPAP documentation.
Issued and reviewed supplier corrective action documentation.
Worked with suppliers on root cause analysis using 5 why, 8D, 3D and other root cause analysis techniques.
Tracked and reported supplier PPM to both suppliers and internally using scorecards.
Assisted with internal quality audits to assure quality management system was in compliance with regulatory and customer requirements.
Recorded and reported KPI information for quarterly QMS management review meetings.
FREIGHTCAR AMERICA, Danville, IL
Quality Assurance Manager, Jun 2008 – Apr 2013
Directed product testing activities throughout production cycles.
Lead QA department through training, mentoring, guidance and discipline, as required.
Monitored performance of quality control systems to ensure effectiveness and efficiency.
Analyzed quality control test results and provide feedback and interpretation to production management or staff.
Created and implemented inspection and testing criteria or procedures.
Assured records were kept, well organized, and easily accessible for required length of time.
Directed the tracking of defects, test results, or other regularly reported quality control data.
Identified critical points in the manufacturing process and specified sampling procedures to be used at these points.
Lead material review board to review and disposition non-conforming material.
Determined and reviewed SPC initiatives.
Lead internal quality audits to assure quality management system was in compliance with regulatory and customer requirements.
Recorded and reported KPI information for quarterly QMS management review meetings.
Supported / lead plant APQP activities for each product line.
Assisted with FMEA activities.
Assisted with plant 5S (Kaizen) projects.
FREIGHTCAR AMERICA, Roanoke, VA
Quality Assurance Manager, July 2005 – Jun 2008
Lead plant start-up of quality control/assurance.
Lead QA department through training, mentoring, guidance and discipline, as required.
Monitored performance of quality control systems to ensure effectiveness and efficiency.
Analyzed quality control test results and provide feedback and interpretation to production management or staff.
Created and implemented inspection and testing criteria or procedures.
Assured records were kept, well organized, and easily accessible for required length of time.
Directed the tracking of defects, test results, or other regularly reported quality control data.
Identified critical points in the manufacturing process and specify sampling procedures to be used at these points.
Reviewed statistical studies, technological advances, or regulatory standards and trends to stay abreast of issues in the field of quality control.
Lead material review board to review and disposition non-conforming material.
Recorded and reported KPI information for quarterly QMS management review meetings.
Determined and reviewed SPC initiatives.
Moved SPC paper only to computer driven charting.
Lead internal quality audits to assure quality management system was in compliance with regulatory and customer requirements.
Supported / lead plant APQP activities for each product line.
FREIGHTCAR AMERICA, Danville, IL
Quality Assurance Supervisor, July 2000 – July 2005
Monitored performance of quality control systems to ensure effectiveness and efficiency.
Oversaw workers including inspectors, or laboratory workers engaged in testing activities.
Communicated quality control information to all relevant organizational departments, outside vendors, or contractors.
Created and implemented inspection and testing criteria or procedures.
Directed the tracking of defects, test results, or other regularly reported quality control data.
Coordinated the selection and implementation of quality control equipment such as inspection gauges.
Assisted with internal quality audits to assure quality management system was in compliance with regulatory and customer requirements.
Assured non-conforming material was identified, labeled and segregated to prevent use.
Performed welder training, certification testing and welder updates/ recertifications.
FREIGHTCAR AMERICA, Danville, IL
Production Supervisor, Jun 1999 – July 2000
Directed daily activities of hourly production employees.
Streamlined production in my area of responsibility to reduce man hours.
Tracked and recorded employee time and forwarded to management for approval.
Reviewed quality feedback and worked to eliminate repeat defects and minimize defects overall.
FREIGHTCAR AMERICA, Danville, IL
Production / Repair Leader, Jan 1998 – Jun 1999
Directed repairs of railcars.
Managed repair parts and supplies.
Performed air brake testing as needed.
Performed hourly employee duties as needed to cover absentees.
FREIGHTCAR AMERICA, Danville, IL
Laborer/ Welder, July 1996 – Jan 1998
Production welding and assembly.
Performed a variety of repairs on railcars.
Performed air brake testing of new and repair cars.
EDUCATION
Southern Illinois University
Carbondale, IL
Administration of Justice (May 1996)
Minor: Political Science
Extracurricular Activity: Golden Key National Honor Society
Danville Area Community College
Danville, IL
Criminal Justice (May 1994)
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Proficient in blue print reading.
Experienced in AutoCad
Experienced with ADP and Oracle
OSHA 40 Hour Hazwoper
OSHA 30 Hour General Industrial Safety and Health
OSHA 10 Hour General Industrial Safety and Health
NACE level 1
Welding Trainer Training - Hobart
NDT UT levels 1 and 2 - GE Panametrics
AAR Rules of Interchange - Railway Education Bureau
AAR Basic Auditor
Certified Welding Inspector - expired
REFERENCES
References available upon request
Contact this candidate