Michael P. Smith

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Fayetteville,NC.28312

Cell 434-***-****

adhty5@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Results oriented executive with a proven record of success. Expertise in streamlining processes in ways that support standardization and continuous quality improvement; building high performance manufacturing teams; create awareness of Quality/Lean principals and implementing approaches that improve efficiency / profits and incorporate teambuilding strategies that enhance the work experience for employees. Focus on quality markers and targets and implementing methods that create shared vision and shared successes throughout the organization.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Mann-Hummel Purolator MDC Quality & HSE Manager March 2018 - Present

Fayetteville, NC

Mann-Hummel Purolator is noted for Filtration applications for Automotive Fuel, Air & Oil, Industrial, and Heavy Duty filtration system applications. Customer base consist of OE/OES, IF, Heavy Duty and commercial Aftermarket (AA). Annual Sales of 600M.

Responsible for over $875,000K in cost of poor quality reductions up to this point.

Responsible for the auditing and approval of new and current suppliers.

Responsible for Supplier development and corrective actions.

Managed IATF 16949 & 6.3 VDA Quality System for multiple facilities.

Responsible maintaining and achieving “A” rating with the entire company customer base.

Supervise staff of 9 direct employees and another 25 indirect.

Thorough knowledge of Product Launch, APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, PCP, SPC, Six Sigma, 8D and A3 Problem Solving.

Responsible for Health, Safety and Environment program.

Experienced in preparing and presenting fact based presentations to Senior management and customers.

Thorough knowledge of plastic, rubber and metal stamping processes.

Benteler Automotive- Plant Quality Manager May 2016 – March 2018

Goshen, Indiana

Benteler Automotive is noted for Hot & Cold Stamping for automotive application. Sales in excess 250M

Responsible for over $185,000K in cost of poor quality reductions.

Responsible for the auditing and approval of new and current suppliers.

Responsible for Supplier development and corrective actions.

Managed TS 16949 & 6.3 VDA Quality System.

Responsible maintaining and achieving “A” rating with the entire company customer base.

Manage 4 Quality Engineers, 4 Lab Technicans, 3 Metrology Techs and 6 auditors.

Removed facility from quality revocation status with 2 major customers.

Thorough knowledge of Product Launch, APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, PCP, SPC, Six Sigma, A3, and 8D Problem Solving

ITW Deltar Fuel System– Plant Quality Manager September 2015 – May 2016

Mokena, Illinois

ITW Deltar is noted for Plastic & Rubber injection molding for automotive fuel system applications such a Fuel Housing, Capless Filler Necks and Door manufacturing. Sales in excess of 100M. I am responsible for 7 direct reports and 15 indirect reports.

Responsible for over $119,000K in cost of poor quality reductions up to this point.

Responsible for the auditing and approval of new and current suppliers.

Responsible for Supplier development and corrective actions.

Managed TS 16949 & 6.3 VDA Quality System for 2 facilities.

Responsible maintaining and achieving “A” rating with the entire company customer base.

Thorough knowledge of Product Launch, APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, PCP, SPC, Six Sigma, and 8D Problem Solving

Lead 4 Kaizen events across the corporation

Removed facility from quality revocation status with 2 major customers.

Parker Hannifin – Division Quality Manager 2008 to August 2015

Lynchburg, Virginia

Parker Hannifin (Integrated Seal System Division) with sales in excess of ($200 M)

This Parker division’s core competency is rubber and plastic injection molding for Automotive Industry application. I have 5 Plant Quality Manager direct reports in 5 Manufacturing facilities.

Established goals and strategic direction for the multi-facility operations in North America & Asia.

Responsible for working with Supply chain to develop and audit Suppliers.

Established action and corrective action plans to ensure accomplishment of organizational goals

Modeled behavior that demonstrated a “no excuses / no exceptions” philosophy regarding quality

Maintained effective communication between customers, team members and corporate teams

Incorporated process standardization and continuous improvement strategies throughout division

Responsible for helping division facilities maintaining ISO9001, TS16949 and customer specific certifications.

50% travel to develop division quality personnel, develop suppliers and interface with automotive customers.

Thorough knowledge of Product Launch, APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, PCP, SPC, Six Sigma, and 8D Problem Solving.

Customer base consisted of Automotive Tier 1 and OEM’S.

Stant Manufacturing – Plant Quality Manager 2004 to 2008

Connersville, Indiana

Stant Manufacturing is noted for automotive fuel system applications such as Fuel Caps, & Rollover Fuel Tank valve manufacturing. Sales in excess of 30M. I was responsible for 4 direct reports.

Responsible for over $300K in cost of poor quality reductions

Managed TS 16949 Quality System for 3 facilities.

Responsible maintaining and achieving “A” rating with the entire company customer base.

Shared responsibility with Director of Quality to develop policies & procedures.

Lead a minimum of 15 Kaizen events across the corporation

EDUCATION

Ohio University, BS, Business Administration 1980 Athens, Ohio

Certified Quality Engineer 1990

Certified TS/ISO Auditor 1998, 2011

Six Sigma Black Belt Certification 2002,2011

Lean Manufacturing Principles (Lean Boot Camp II & III) 2011, 2012

HPT Steering committee 2012

TCC 2015

Training for IATF 1649 & ISO14001 Certifications 2019

Trained to develop new PFMEA AIAG & VDA 2020

DEMONSTRATIO.N OF EXPERTISE

Reduced COPQ to 1.5% on 600 Million in Sales (FY17, FY18, FY19)

Reduced RPPM to <200 (FY19)

Thorough knowledge APQP Product Launch

Continuous Improvement project totaling 475K (FY18 & FY19)

Increased employee morale through empowerment and output in Five (5) domestic and foreign facilities

Facilitate and organized Kaizen events

PROFESSIONAL & SOCIAL ASSOCIATIONS

American Society of Quality CQE, CQM 2003 -2008 (Currently Inactive)

(Mansfield, Ohio)

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