Quality System Assurance
Resume:
Richard Vanelli
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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Over 20 years experience in all aspects of Quality Control/Quality Assurance
Capable of initiating and implementing an ISO 9000 Quality System from scratch
Able to interact with customers/vendors to solve quality related issues
Rapidly analyze problems and recognize cost-effective solutions
EDUCATION
BS Manufacturing Engineering Technology, University of Memphis, 1993
AS Industrial Engineering Technology, State Technical Institute Memphis, 1985
LEADERSHIP and MANPOWER DEVELOPMENT SKILLS
Total quality system documentation and training for ISO/TS certification
Develop procedures, specifications, PPAP, Control Plans, and FMEA’s
Implementation, training and support of plant personnel in SPC, APQP, 8D Corrective Actions
Coach, lead, counsel personnel toward company orientated goals
Function as liaison between Company and Customers to achieve resolution to quality concerns
Initiated team approach to completing corrective actions to resolve customer complaints
OTHER MANUFACTURING SKILLS
Proficient with all inspection and measuring devices
Machine shop, metal forming/fabrication, drop forge experience
Electro-mechanical experience
Equipment justification
Raw material procurement
COMPUTER LITERACY
Coordinate Measuring Machine, CNC programming, Robotics
Proficient in Windows, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
GM Supply Power, Delphi Problem Solver
QUALITY TRAINING
ISO 900:2008 Certified Internal Auditor, 2010
GM’s Drill Deep and Wide, 2004
ISO 9000:2000 Lead Assessor Certification, 2001
ISO 9000:2000 Transformation from Compliance to Continuous Improvement, 2001
KAIZEN Process Improvement, 1999
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WORK HISTORY
COMP Cams, Memphis, TN, 2007-Present
Quality Manager – Manufacturer of high performance automotive products
Manage daily Quality Department activities (2 labs – 8 employees)
Development and implemented certified ISO 9000:2008 QMS from scratch
Conduct supplier Quality Audits
Chair weekly quality conference call with top supplier
Jacobson Warehouse Company, Southaven, MS 2006-2007
QA Supervisor – Third Party Logistics
Oversee Receiving Inspection of automotive aftermarket products
Maintain product quality integrity
Process customer returns
Jabil Circuit, Inc., Memphis, TN 2005-2006
Quality Engineer – Contract Manufacturer of Electronics
Manage daily Quality Department activities
Report daily/weekly/monthly Quality Metrics
Develop and manage Internal Audit Program
Developed and conducted 8D training program
Casco Products, Marks, MS 2003-2004
Quality Manager – Tier I Automotive Electronics Supplier
Guided company out of CS II containment
TS 16949 certification
Initiated QRQC for Supplier Quality
Responsible for PR & R for GM
SFI of TENNESSEE, Memphis, TN 2002-2003
Quality Assurance Manager – Sheet Metal Fabricators
Redesigned quality system for ISO certification which included rewriting quality manual,
establishing operating procedures and rewriting work instructions.
ISO 9002 certification in 5 months.
Brought gage calibration in house resulting in a $15,000 annual savings.
Found new source for CMM calibration resulting in $6,500 annual savings.
Instituted documented in-process inspection to benchmark improvement
INGRAM MICRO, Millington, TN 2001-02
Quality Manager - Distributors of Technology Products
Reduced quality system documentation resulting in annual savings of $35,000
Drastically reduced number of hardcopy manuals by placing Quality System online
Conducted extensive corrective action process training for 30 managers
Revamped internal audit process
Served on corporate Quality System Steering Committee
HALEY MARINE GEARS, Greenville, MS 1999-01 (Concurrent with Pirelli and Ingram Micro)
Quality Consultant - Manufacturers of Marine Transmission Systems
Developed and implemented ISO 9001 Quality System from scratch
Initiated and conducted quality training program for all employees
Achieved ISO 9001 certification in November, 2000
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