Manager Employee Relations

KENNETH E. WOGOMON JR.

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El Segundo, CA 90245 Email: **************@*****.***

Manufacturing Operations

Highly analytical professional with expertise leading production crews in safety compliance measures, product design and delivery, equipment diagnostics and repairs, warehouse inventory control, and lean manufacturing operations. Recognized for delivering efficient, high quality work with a focus on minimizing down time, reducing operational costs, and implementing process improvements. Proven leader with a history of directing, supervising, and training teams to perform according to standards, regulations, and expectations. Dependable professional committed to ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. Back ground experience in construction and Drywall. Seek a leadership position in a company that values a results-oriented, innovative manager with a talent for delivering business results.

Areas of Expertise

P&L Accountability

Blueprint Reading

Strategic Planning/Analysis

Organizational Effectiveness

Lean & Six Sigma

Quality Assurance

Process Improvements

Safety & Risk Management

Conflict Resolution

Risk Assessment

Project management

Construction background

Professional Experience

RBC Bearings/Sonic Industries April 2019 – June 2020

Quality Assurance Supervisor

Improved the quality and compliance of regulator standards in the inspection monitoring Key Performance Indicators.

Works with the quality management department identifying any gaps to ensure there are no gaps in maintaining compliance and implementing lean product flow throughout all departments

Supervises and coordinates activities in NDT, passivation, lab destructive, stress, micro and Tensile inspecting and testing.

Improved the MRB process log to track non-conforming product for easier product tracking.

Improved the flow process though the NDT department, from being the bottle neck to having an even flow of product

With the increased produce flow as able to reduce the head count.

WOODWARD INC. Duarte, CA Sept. 2018 to April 2019

Supplier Quality Engineer (contract)

Support facility supplier performance reviews and undertake actions to resolve issues. Drive supplier performance to required levels.

Ensure completed analysis of supplier’s quality defects, reoccurring problems and leads corrective/preventive action, including 8D’s and audits.

Initiate and follow up on SCARs in partnership with Manufacturing Engineering, Purchasing, and other departments to ensure complete and effective root cause analysis, corrective & preventive actions, and effectiveness evidences

Writes and manages NCR’s (QN’s) issued as part of the audit process, from initial through Corrective Actions and effectiveness

Worked with suppliers and reduced the company’s back log of 21 SCAR’s down to 5 in four months.

Perform audits for quality and compliance (desk and on-site at vendor) and manage audit closure.

Drives a culture of continuous improvement within the supply base. Actively engaged in regional Scorecard processes challenging facility and regional resources to drive lasting root cause solutions to identify and leads them through to implementation.

Work closely with operations and other departments for effective integration of quality goals and overall business goals.

Review supplier PPAPs for engineering changes or new products. Communicate discrepancies to suppliers, and ensure timely resolution for full PPAP approval.

BOEING, Spares warehouse Garden Grove, CA (contract) march 2017 – Sept 2018

Supplier Quality Specialist 3

Inspects products for compliance with requirements and documents findings. Ensures supplier notifications of quality escapes are processed.

Plans, organizes and conducts audits and assessments of supplier's systems, processes and products. Performs follow-up on audit and assessment findings.

Provides supplier education and coaching on quality systems, regulatory compliance issues and company initiatives. Provides technical expertise on specific manufacturing processes to suppliers.

Monitors and analyzes supplier performance. Investigates and resolves concerns to ensure contractual compliance.

Monitors quality, delivery, work in process, systemic issues and program impacts to determine needed actions on supplier performance. Interprets routine requirements and resolves supplier issues and concerns.

Working within the TIPQA and SAP systems

TRIUMPH GROUP INC., Hawthorne, CA 2007 – 2017

Production Supervisor/Manufacturing Engineer/Quality special assignment to reduce quality defects/auditing preparation

Manage facility operations including directing and supervising 25 direct reports across four cost centers in product design and lean manufacturing of complex doors, frames, and small parts for the Boeing 747-8 program.

Develop high quality products that meet customer needs while ensuring delivery in a timely, effective manner.

Interpret blueprints and conduct drawing measurements to ensure that parts meet design requirements.

Draft reports on progress and delays to present to senior management officials.

Collaborate across other departments to expedite parts and meet client expectations.

Conduct defect root cause investigations to analyze issues and implement corrective action plans.

Introduced process improvements that reduced defects and increased operational efficiency and productivity.

Reduced overall operating costs and increased product flow as a leader of a lean manufacturing project.

Increased under-performing team’s efficiency by 30 percent within six months.

Reduced the late schedule by 85 percent and reduced overtime needs down to less than 2 percent.

Decreased defects and scrap that averaged $3,000 to $4,000 a month to less than $400 a month.

Quality Defect reduction to increase quality and reduce defects within the site. Reduced oversized holes through best practices by 75%

Audit preparation, corrective action and risk assessment

Lean/Six Sigma increasing productivity by reducing perceived lost time, reducing the walking distances for needed supplies as well as designing tools to simplify process’.

Operations Excellence organizational functions team.

Working with MES and SAP systems.

Operations of Excellence Continuous Improvement Lean six Sigma.

KING HARBOR REALTORS, Redondo Beach, CA 2003 – 2007

Real Estate Salesperson

Delivered quality and customized services to facilitate and expedite real estate transactions.

Effectively communicated with buyers, sellers, escrow companies, lenders, real estate agents, and brokers.

ALBERTSON’S, Redondo Beach, CA 2003 – 2004

Night Manager

Administered operations for the store that included communicating with the store director to implement strategic plans, supervising team members, and promoting the highest standard of customer service.

Ensured appropriate inventory control and innovate display merchandising operations.

Minimized staff issues and internal theft by enhancing employee relations and loss prevention measures.

ARROWHEAD WATER CO., Gardena & Los Angeles, CA 1988 – 2003

Operations Process Manager, Facility Manager & Safety Manager

Served as the operations manager with P&L responsibility as well as safety and facility administration. Handled all industrial, general liability, and vehicular accident claims for the Los Angeles and Gardena area.

Slashed operating costs by $500,000 in the first two years thanks to implementation of efficient processes.

worked with HR, interview process, hiring as well as disciplinary actions up to and including dismissal

Implemented a card reader, security system and program, which included hiring and monitoring security guards.

Ensured facilities met OSHA and Safety standards as well as annual inspections by conducting periodic audits.

Trained new hires and staff on all aspects of safety procedures, including drug and alcohol abuse, hazardous materials, driving habits and awareness, and safe ergonomic lifting procedures to reduce work-related injuries.

Reduced the frequency rate and severity of industrial injuries by approximately 70 percent, by implementing and incorporating safety techniques.

Analyzed Department of Transportation files with a focus on ensuring fleet was well maintained.

Education & Training

Bachelor of Science in Business Management and public relations, University of Phoenix

Associate of Arts in Business, Western International University

Training:

Auditor & Lead Auditor Training for AS9100, Lean Manufacturing Training

Management & Supervisory Skills and Problem Solving, Six Sigma Training,

Computer Training – Windows, Interaction Management, Harassment Policies,

Training in the use of the SAP system

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