Continuous Improvement Manager

Alan C. Stelzer

Crestview Hills, Kentucky *****

www.linkedin.com/in/alan-stelzer-942bab68

************@***.*** Cell: 859-***-****

Senior Manager

Leader in Quality Assurance, manufacturing, problem solving using statistical analysis, lean six sigma methodology, team oriented management and training, improving operational performance and customer satisfaction. Expert identifying root cause of issues, translating complex processes into clear, understandable and sustainable improvement. Enthusiastic leader/trainer who consistently meets commitments with integrity and results.

Lean Technologies Six Sigma Master Black Belt ISO/TS-16949 Training & Development Process Improvement Kaizen 5S

Ergonomics Engineering Technologic Quality Improvements

Professional Experience

Meggitt, Erlanger, Ky 2016 – Current

Continuous Improvement Manager –

Implemented MPS from the ground up.

-Trained in 6S through implementation

-Problem solving (250K in savings)

-DLA (SQDIP)

-Mentoring, coaching, LPA, LSW, and CTP

Meritor, Florence, Ky 2013 – 2016

Global Six Sigma Master Black Belt –

Created updated training material for Green Belt training, trained and coached over 50 Green Belt candidates achieving certification.

- Coached projects executed by Green Belts generating an impact of 1.5M+.

- 24 projects averaging 62.5K per, savings in production and material handling.

- Led wrong part received by the customer project, creating savings of 380K per year.

Quality Manager - 2013 - 2016

Guided staff of 12 (Engineer and Techs) to be involved in all facets of the business, identifying quality issues, leading improvement projects, facility recording record PPM lows for supplier and customer PPMs.

- Customer PPM reduction from 75 to 20 by engaging the QA staff with production associates enabling change.

- Supplier PPM reduction from 124 to 50 by working with poor performing suppliers to strengthen problem solving.

- Trained QA staff and Management team on 8D Methodology, SPC, Fishbone Diagram, and 5 Why, creating a true

root cause mindset.

- Trained all TS-16949 internal auditors qualifying them to perform internal audits as mandate by the specification.

AQS Quality Control, Erlanger, Ky 2013 – 2013

President –

Effectively directed the company - sales to total revenue. Executing board presentations, sales calls, on-site customer meetings.

- Initiated new training and hiring practices, producing longer retention of hourly associates.

Nelson Global Products, Clinton, TN 2012 - 2013

Quality Manager –

Guided staff of 8 (Engineers and Techs), building sound quality structure and QMS leading improvements throughout the organization, improving relationships between NGP and customers, fostering partnership relationships.

- Released from new business hold and CS1 with 2 customers by communication and strong root corrective actions.

- Recertification of TS-16949 by correcting a flawed quality system.

- Introduced Lean Manufacturing to entire staff and management team getting away from small batch builds.

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Nelson Global Products, Clinton, TN 2012 - 2013

Quality Manager –

Guided staff of 8 (Engineers and Techs), building sound quality structure and QMS leading improvements throughout the organization, improving relationships between NGP and customers, fostering partnership relationships.

- Released from new business hold and CS1 with 2 customers by communication and strong root corrective actions.

- Recertification of TS-16949 by correcting a flawed quality system.

- Introduced Lean Manufacturing to entire staff and management team getting away from small batch builds.

ACS a Division of Xerox, Lexington, KY 2009 - 2011

QA Manager/Master Black Belt –

Provided leadership for LSS in 3 divisions covering 4 countries (US, India, Philippians, and Guatemala). Trained new Green Belts and Black Belts, mentoring 45 Green Belts and 4 Black Belts, defining best practices across all Divisions.

- Met customer requirements, monthly, at a rate of 99.9% - listening to the customer - incorporating changes needed.

- Financial benefits from projects increased from 50K per quarter to 3M, teaching how to maximize savings.

- Re-Wrote all Green Belt Training material making modules user friendly and easier to understand.

QA Manager, EnovaPremier, Paris, KY 2008 - 2009

Guided staff of 7 (Engineer and Techs) working with customer (Toyota) and suppliers improving quality, addressing deficiencies in product design or manufacturing.

- PPM reduction of 55% in nine months (the last 4 months were 0 PPM) – using A3’s and 8D’s to find and sustain

improvements.

- Reduced scrap by 50% - leading improvements in equipment and processes.

- Implemented Standardized Work increased team member retention from 10% loss to 1% - led to easier training and

comprehension by new associates.

- Created document control system compliant with TS-16949 – Customer didn’t require TS certification; however, it

stabilized all documentation and control.

- Led Six Sigma project generating an annualized savings of $395K.

- Initiated Safety Team, reducing lost time accidents from 1 per month to 1 per year – promoting safety awareness,

need for PPE, employee suggestions.

QA Manager, ZF Boge Elastmetall, Hebron, KY 2003 - 2008

Guided a staff of 15 (Engineers and Techs) to worked with all customers and suppliers improving quality. Led transition from QS-9000 to TS-16949. Acquired Q1 status with Ford.

- Reduced open customer concerns from 130 (some over 2 years old) to 1 by focusing on customer first.

- Reduced 12 month rolling PPM average from 360 to 3 by using 8D’s and strong and sustainable problem solving.

- Trained entire plant to perform SPC which reduced scrap by 42%.

- Trained all TS-16949 internal auditors as required by TS-16949.

- Coached Black Belt candidates to certification allowing for stronger problem resolution and customer satisfaction.

Additional Experience

International Truck, Springfield, OH

Quality Systems Manager

Ergonomics Engineer

Industrial Engineer

Six Sigma Master Black Belt

Beatty Capability - Annual Savings of $425K.

Stabilize Line Set - Annual Savings of $6.5M.

Eliminate Down Time - Annual Savings of $1.75M.

Education and Certifications

Bachelor of Science (BS), Engineering, from Ohio University TS-16949, Lead Internal Auditor/Supplier Auditor

Ergonomics, Ergonomics for the Workplace, University of Michigan Taguchi DOE, From Rochester Institute

Six Sigma Black Belt/Master Black Belt, from Six Sigma International

Lean Manufacturing (Lean Systems Design), from University of Tennessee

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