Plant Manager Launch

Kevin D. Derrick

*** ******* ****** **** ********** Alabama 35769

Primary Cell 256-***-****

************@*****.***

Objective

To obtain employment with a company that will utilize my experience and education to foster an environment of continuous improvement while striving to improve on a daily basis with a cross functional team.

Work Experience

Quality Manager-Kotobukiya Treves North America Tier 1 Supplier

3/9/2020-Present

●Manage a staff of 13 in quality

●Manage a staff of 4 Quality Engineers

●Assistant to Plant Manager during absence

●Working knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO14001,IATF 16949(Plant Re-Certification), and VDA

●Managed SQE and all supplier activities related

●PPAP accountable and responsible

●Implemented the LPA (Layered Process Audit System)

●Lean Manufacturing lead for Operations improving efficiency of 35%

●Implemented the QRQC System (Quick Response Quality Control)

●Working knowledge of SAP-ERP,TPS and proficient in Microsoft Programs

●Root Cause Analysis & Problem Solving (Fishbone, 5 Why, 8D)

●Multiple New Model Launch Launches (Program Management)

●Create and update all procedures as needed and review for implementation

●APQP Representative and all ISO Audit Managing representative

●Ability to manage and communicate with in the Quality department as well as cohesively convey concerns and plans to other departments and senior management by conducting daily meetings.

●As the Quality Systems Manager I am responsible for the implementation and execution of the Management System at the plant level, including distribution and project lead and new model development. I control all products and processes in the plant, through strict adherence to policies, specifications, and standards. I utilize methods, tools, and procedures to deliver zero defects from incoming raw materials to outgoing finished goods. The position ensures that facility personnel are properly resourced and trained to efficiently and effectively execute their quality responsibilities. I lead Continuous Improvement of conformance quality and best in class cost of quality by utilizing L6S tools. The position has significant managerial responsibilities, including hiring and developing talent as well as budget management

●Acting as an advisor or consultant to senior management

●Ensure that the operations, processes and procedures that affect products quality and/or integrity comply with ISO and TS Certification customer complaints, quality metrics, approval and release of finished products, incoming inspection of raw materials, management reviews, internal audit program, host external regulatory, corporate, and customer audits, quality holds, customer notifications, market corrections or withdrawals, non-conformances and CAPA system, quality support for Design Control and New Product Introduction, QA Validation and equipment lifecycle support, Change Control, Customer requests and interactions (8D’s, Quality Surveys, Quality Agreements)

●Liaising and regularly meeting with customers and suppliers; assisting in periodically updating quality procedures and policies

●Manage and drive bottom line improvements in Quality performance in line with business objectives. - Cost of Poor Quality (% COGS), CAPX, Warranty (ICQ and Standard Warranties for new completes and parts), Internal Failures (scrap, reworks), Supplier Failures, (rework, return to Vendor and back charge).

Quality Manager-NHK Seating-Tier 1 and Tier 2 supplier of Automotive seating

11/5/2018 – 3/9/2020

Manage a staff of 23 in quality and a production staff of 296 employees

●Working knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO14001,ISO 16949, and VDA

●PPAP accountable and responsible

●Lean Manufacturing lead for Production and Quality

●Working knowledge of SAP-ERP

●Root Cause Analysis & Problem Solving (Fishbone, 5 Why, 8D)

●New Model Launch Manager

●Create and update all procedures as needed and review for implementation

●APQP Representative and all ISO Audit Managing representative

●Ability to manage and communicate with in the Quality department as well as cohesively convey concerns and plans to other departments and senior management by conducting daily meetings.

●Acting as an advisor or consultant to senior management

●Project manager of all new model development through implementation and launch

●Ensure that the operations, processes and procedures that affect products quality and/or integrity comply with ISO and TS Certification customer complaints, quality metrics, approval and release of finished products, incoming inspection of raw materials, management reviews, internal audit program, host external regulatory, corporate, and customer audits, quality holds, customer notifications, market corrections or withdrawals, non-conformances and CAPA system, quality support for Design Control and New Product Introduction, QA Validation and equipment lifecycle support, Change Control, Customer requests and interactions (8D’s, Quality Surveys, Quality Agreements)

●Liaising and regularly meeting with customers and suppliers; assisting in periodically updating quality procedures and policies

●Manage and drive bottom line improvements in Quality performance in line with business objectives. - Cost of Poor Quality (% COGS), Warranty (ICQ and Standard Warranties for new completes and parts), Internal Failures (scrap, reworks), Supplier Failures, (rework, return to Vendor and back charge).

Senior Quality Engineer- Kobay South, - Tier 2 and Tier 3 supplier of automotive seating components.

August 2016 to August 2018

● Green Field Development of a Quality Control Department from the ground including all files and documentation.

●Lean manufacturing Lead

●Managed cross-functional team to investigate trouble reports (internal and external) and diagnose root cause / preventive counter measure implementation.

●Ensured all applicable documents are updated to reflect counter measure activities.

●Created strategic action plans and departmental plans to support the company business plan.

●APQP activity (Process flow, PFMEA, Control Plans).

●Distributed PPC and TTR’s to suppliers.

●Developed PPAP, IPPAAR, IPP, and complete all supporting documentation.

●Responsible for managing all sorting activities (supplier, internal, customer).

●Responsible for receiving inspection activities and monthly supplier scorecards.

●Responsible for analyzing monthly data, make improvement suggestions prior to monthly submission to customer

●Responsible for coordinating appropriate documentation with cross-functional team for any process modifications.

●Managed CMM operator, Macro-technician and process auditors / inspectors.

Senior Quality Control Tech/Weld/Macro- TS Tech, Boaz, AL,

October 2014 to August 2016

●Communicated with suppliers and customers on a daily basis.

●Diagnosed and develop issues and counter measures.

●Created action plans, business plans, PFMEA, Control Plans and other supporting documents through APQP.

●Distributed PPC and TTR’s to suppliers as well as acting SQM.

●Developed PPAP, IPPAAR, IPP, and complete all supporting documentation.

Shipping Coordinator- Valmont Coating, Steele, AL, February2013-October 2014

●Coordinated and scheduled shipments inbound as well as outbound with department leadership on a daily basis.

●Used Microsoft Excel to update the company spreadsheets with the current jobs.

●Quality control manager who performed final quality check prior to shipment ensuring customer requirements are met before shipment.

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Sanitation Operator/ Director - City of Albertville, AL, 1998–2012

●Daily job responsibilities include

oLead a team of 16 people

oManaged all aspects of the City Landfill.

oCoordinated the removal of all city debris. (residential and commercial). This included coordinating any additional removal due to special community events.

oManaged a budget of up to $1.6 million annually, while controlling operating costs without compromising quality standards.

●Additional special projects or responsibilities

oResearched, proposed and successfully coordinated implementation of the Recycling program as well as the Debris Management Program for Albertville, Alabama

oCoordinated multiple waste removal projects, disposing of over 2 million tons of debris from Albertville, Alabama after natural disasters that occurred in the city. This includes serving as a liaison between local, state and federal officials such as FEMA, AEMA, and ADEM

Education

College

●Snead State Community College Boaz, AL May 2016

●Associate Degree in Science and Business with a GPA of 3.61.

References gladly furnished upon request.

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