Edward Trone

**** *. ****** ** ***, Warsaw, IL **379 Ph: 309-***-**** Email: adgzb4@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

A results driven and team focused change agent with more than 20 years’ experience in OE automotive, Military and food service electronics manufacturing with leadership roles in Quality, Operations, Lean and Engineering. Strong problem-solving aptitude and team building ability with a positive can-do attitude. Well-rounded skillset that crosses over many industries and very adaptable in most manufacturing environments. Enjoys the challenges of new opportunities with the hope of making positive and sustainable changes.

HIGHLIGHTS

-Quality Systems (ISO 9001, TS/IATF 16949) -Maquiladora Experience

-Structured Problem Solving (8D, 5why, Fishbone) -Customer PPM Reduction

-Effective Customer Communication -Multi Cultural Work Teams

-Operations Management -6 Sigma Champion (DMAIC)

-Budget/CapEx planning and execution -Talent Development

-Cross Functional Team Leadership -Strategic Thinker

-Lean Manufacturing Implementation -Engineering Management

-KPI Development/Ownership -Safety Program Development

EXPERIENCE

July 2019 – September 2020

GEOTEK LLC, Stewartville, MN

Fiberglass pultrusion processing company of about 300 employees that manufactures composite products for utility companies.

Vice President of Quality & Safety

Lead corrective and preventive action process. (internal, supplier and customer)

Expand quality team from 1 to 6 members: lead, coach and mentor

Manage plant wide Quality Management System (transition to QS9001:2015)

Establish Quality and Safety KPI’s

Develop and implement layered process audits to drive quality improvements

Establish Pareto analysis process for measuring and monitoring top quality issues

Lead scrap reduction projects (reduced from 2% COGS in January to .85% in July)

Establish, implement and execute COVID response plan

Define and ensure proper handling and storage of hazardous chemicals

Define acceptance criteria and establish necessary quality training for operations

Reduce Safety Incident Rate (reduced from 10.8 to 6.2 in 12 months)

Develop and execute departmental budget

Develop short- and long-term strategic plans for Quality and Safety

June 2014- July 2019

Federal Mogul Corporation (Champion Spark Plug), Burlington, IA

OE automotive manufacturer of ignition products with a focus on spark plugs with about 500 employees. Key production processes included cold forming, machining, resistance welding, roll threading, zinc and nickel plating, laser welding, metal stamping, metal bending, high speed automated assembly and functional electrical testing.

June 2017-July 2019

Quality Assurance Manager - 7 Engineers and 6 technician direct reports

Lead Production Quality improvements (using lean Sigma tools and methodology)

Manage and sustain Quality Management System and gauge calibration system

Led successful transition from TS 16949 to IATF 16949 (became IATF certified in April 2018)

Develop department/Team goals

Initiate and approve customer corrective actions for global customers (Mexico, China, India & Korea)

Create/Manage departmental budget

Reduce customer PPM (reduced OE customer ppm from 243 to 2.5 in less than 3 years)

Improve Customer relations (reduced CC by 25% from ’17-’18)

Develop and implement operator training programs (developed final inspection training curriculum and testing method)

Manage Quality related P&L accounts and drive improvement where needed

Lead scrap reduction teams (Reduced Scrap from a high of 13.2% in July ’17 to 6.4% of COGM in Dec ’18)

June 2016-June 2017

Engineering Manager (New position to Plant) - 25 Engineer direct reports

Develop Engineering department structure, coverage support and goals.

Supervise and support Manufacturing Engineers, Industrial Engineers, Packaging Engineer, and Interns/Co-ops.

Lead Continuous Improvement projects (TPM, Standard work, SMED, 5S, Kan Ban, PFEP)

Lead scrap reduction projects

Develop and maintain Engineering best practices

Work with Advanced Engineering on process improvements and development

Support customer corrective action implementation (defect prevention vs. detection)

Support APQP and PPAP requirements including PFMEA’s and Process Flow charts

Develop and execute Capital Expenditure plan ($7.5 million 2016/2017)

June 2014-June 2016

Operations Manager- 24/7 operation, up to 25 direct and 400 indirect reports, Automotive OEM and Aftermarket supply, high mix/high volume production.

Manage day to day shop floor operations (scheduling, staffing, machine PM’s, quality issues, customer shipments, manage production KPI’s)

Coordinate/manage staffing requirements

Manage, direct and support Manufacturing and Quality Engineers (up to 25)

Manage, direct and support Production Supervisors (up to 15)

Lead scrap reduction initiatives (reduced scrap on 2 new products from 40% to 12% over a 4-month period for a savings of $1 million)

Drive Lean manufacturing/Continuous improvement initiatives

Assist in operator training program

Manage operations P&L accounts

Lead new product and process launches

January 2006-May 2014

AMETEK VIS (Vehicular Instrument System) and NCC (National Controls Company) divisions, Reynosa, MX.

VIS - Manufacturer of instrumentation and specialty controls for QE Automotive and Military applications, located in Reynosa Mexico with approximately 400 employees. Key production processes include surface mount printed circuit board manufacturing, wave solder machines, PCB in circuit testing, automated optical, resistance welding, final assembly automated functional electrical testing.

NCC – Manufacturer of Electronic controllers or the food service industry.

Quality Assurance/OPEX Manager (Incoming Inspection, Document Control Supplier Quality, Quality Systems and, Lean Manufacturing implementation)

Lead successful transition from QS 9000 to ISO 9001:2000 Quality System

Lead team to obtaining SQEP certification with key customer Caterpillar

Support Supplier Development activities

Customer corrective actions and all customer visits

Create/Manage department budgets

Lead plant wide Lean Manufacturing training and implementation

Reduce Scrap Cost

Develop operator training programs

Perform/Coordinate quality system audits

Reduction of incoming inspection

New product launches and product transfers

1999-2005

Methode Electronics

An OE automotive manufacturer of various electronic assemblies from safety sensors to steering column mounted switches with over 800 employees. Key production processes included metal stamping, injection molding, resistance and ultrasonic welding, wiring harness manufacturing, semi and fully automated assembly and electrical testing.

2003-2005

Reynosa, MX.

Quality Assurance Manager (2 plants, 3 divisions) (Includes Incoming inspection and document control)

2002-2003

Carthage, IL.

Quality Engineer/Senior Quality Engineer

1999-2002

Carthage, IL.

Manufacturing Engineer

Education:

Fall 1996-Spring 2000 Western Illinois University Macomb, IL

BS, Manufacturing Engineering Technology

Minor, Business Management

Specialized Training

How to write an effective FMEA

PFMEA Plus

Kepner Tregoe: Problem Solving and Decision Making

5 Why training

8D training

Value Stream Map training

Handling Difficult and Demanding Customers

Developing Management & Leadership Skills

ASQ Introduction to Quality Assurance Management

PPAP

Lean Manufacturing (LEI)

APQP

DMAIC Six Sigma Champion (Caterpillar)

Process Experiences

Sonic welding

Injection Molding

Insert Molding

Metal stamping

Wire processing

Wire Harness Assembly

Vision Systems

Roll Threading

High Speed Automation

Cold forming

Resistance welding

CNC Machining

SMT/Wave Solder Printed circuit board manufacturing

Fiberglass Pultrusion

Interests:

Restoring/Customizing cars and trucks

Home renovation/repair

Working out

Spending time with family

**References available upon request.

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