Continuous Improvement Quality Manager

CHARLES E. WALTON

**** * ****** **. ******, WI **405 262-***-**** *************@*****.***

Qualifications for Management

Highly motivated and accomplished quality manager equipped with an extensive background in the Tier 1 automotive industry and sheet metal fabrication. Adept in applying Six Sigma methodologies, DMAIC, Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, SMED, TPM, 5s, and systems to reduce external PPM’s, internal scrap, process improvements, and optimizing new product development. Has effectively implemented ISO9000 and ISO14001. Dynamic leader who promotes a team approach and open communications to engage personnel in driving goal attainment. Additional areas of expertise include:

Problem Solving Continuous Improvement Training Pareto Analysis Customer Satisfaction Statistical Techniques Workplace Safety Auditing Expense Control APQP Mistake-Proofing Predictive/Preventive Maintenance

— KEY CONTRIBUTIONS —

Within 6 months, ES Plastics achieved ISO9001:2015 certifications at both locations.

Shiloh Pleasant Prairie, achieved 59 PPM through continuous improvement projects, working with the operations, process control and the customer. Maintained 0 PPM for two consecutive years at BMW.

Improved external PPM’s at Albany Chicago’s from 2,283PPM in 2010 to 102 PPM in 2012. Lead continuous improvement teams in reducing internal scrap. achieving savings of $150,000 within the first 6 months (2008). Reduced customer complaints by 50% (2006-32, 2007-16), and improved external PPM’s by 60% (2006-1475PPM, 2007-596PPM)

Achieved ISO 14001 certification within 6 months at Viasystems. Reduced RMA dollars by 40% (2007 $120,000, 2008 - $72,000). Lead continuous improvement teams in reducing internal scrap achieving savings of $150,000 within the first 6 months (2008). Reduced customer complaints by 50% (2006-32, 2007-16), and improved external PPM’s by 60% (2006-1475PPM, 2007-596PPM)

Achieved GM’s Quality System Basis (QSB) certification at ADC. Lead continuous improvement teams in reducing internal scrap achieving saving of $75,000 within the first 6 months. Achieved 100% on-time PPAP submissions.

Achieved QS9000 certification within 6 months, and Ford’s Q1 certification at AMT.

Lead continuous improvement teams at Ganton Technologies/Intermet, which reduced Ford - Visteon PPM’s from 144,000 PPM to 4 PPM within 12 months. Worked with American Society of Quality (ASQ), and the local technical college along with the local UAW union to develop a “Journeymen’s” certification program for quality. Achieved New Venture Gear Suppler Award in 1996 and 1997.

— CAREER TRACK —

Case New Holland CNHI Racine, WI November 2022 - April 2023 (Contract Employee) Quality Engineer

Responsible for ensuring the quality of parts that are being made for the valve manufacturing and assembly product lines.

Review and improve current processes by using statistical methods.

Provide quality guidance and support to the manufacturing and assembly processes by working with the ME to reduce internal scrap and escapes.

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Charles W. Walton

262-***-**** (*************@*****.***)

American Metal Technologies, LLC Sturtevant, WI August 2018- April 2019 (Annual Sales 35 Million) SUPPLIER QUALITY MANAGER

Responsible for ensuring that suppliers continue to develop and implement best practice that emphasize defect prevention, reduction in variation and waste and provide for continuous improvements and continue to meet quality standard requirements to minimize quality cost and maximize customer satisfaction while achieving on-time delivery.

Manage five commodities; Aluminum Sand, High Pressure Die Casting, Permanent Mod, Grey Iron and component suppliers.

The supply base consists of twelve suppliers across five states.

Provide quality guidance and support to our sister company, which is one of the main suppliers. ES PLASTIC PRODUCTS, LLC Waterford, WI August 2016 – August 2018 (Annual Sales 24 Million) QUALITY MANAGER

Responsible for maintaining and improving the quality system and metrics. Voice of the customer. Provide leadership and direction as it pertains to quality throughout the organization.

Direct and manage a team of four quality inspectors and one quality engineer.

Responsible for continual quality improvements within the facility, supply chain and the customers.

Achieve ISO 9000:2015 within six months for both facilities.

Support the goals and the objectives of the company.

Provide leadership and direction for Quality, Project Management, Operation’s, and Supply Chain. R&B GRINDING Racine, WI November 2015 – August 2016 (Annual Sales 23 Million) QUALITY MANAGER

Responsible for maintaining and improving the quality system and metrics. Voice of the customer. Provide leadership and direction as it pertains to quality throughout the organization.

Direct and manage a team of four quality inspectors and two quality engineers.

Responsible for continual quality improvements within the facility, supply chain and the customers.

Maintain the ISO9001 quality assessment system.

Support the goals and the objective of the company.

Provide leadership and direction for Quality, Project Management and Operation’s. CAST PRODUCTS, INC NORRIDGE, IL JANUARY 2015 – November 2015 (Annual Sales 25 Million) QUALITY MANAGER

Responsible for maintaining and improving the quality system and metrics. Voice of the customer. Provide leadership and direction as it pertains to quality throughout the organization.

Direct and manage a team of four quality inspectors and one quality engineer.

Responsible for continual quality improvements within the facility, supply chain and the customers.

Maintain the ISO9001 quality assessment system.

Support the goals and the objective of the company.

Provide leadership and direction for Quality, Project Management and Operation’s. 2 of 4

Charles W. Walton

262-***-**** (*************@*****.***

SHILOH INDUSTRIES (ALBANY-CHICAGO) PLEASANT PRAIRIE, WI JANUARY 2012 – December 2014 (Annual Sales 1.2 Billion) GROUP QUALITY MANAGER

Responsible for planning and directing the die cast and machining facilities on quality assurance policies, programs, and initiatives. Establish, monitor, and maintain quality control.

Direct 5 Die Cast and Machining facilities towards achieving the corporate quality objectives.

Direct, lead and sustain continuous improvement projects.

Ensure that products and services meet the customer needs and expectations.

Maintain the TS16949 quality assessment system.

Provide leadership and direction for Quality, Project Management and Operation’s. ALBANY CHICAGO COMPANY PLEASANT PRAIRIE August 2010 – December 2011 (Annual Sales 70 Million) QUALITY MANAGER

ACC is a Tier I supplier for cast, machine, and assembler of automotive components. Manage Quality programs to ensure compliance to the standards. Developed and administered the strategic plans, policies, and procedures at all levels to ensure quality improvement efforts meet or exceed internal and external customer needs and expectations. Coordinate continuous improvements effort to reduce internal scrap and external escapes.

Reorganized the department to become flexible, efficient, and meet the needs of production.

Implemented Recycling program that saved $12,000 in 2007.

Implemented Advance Product Quality Planning (APQP) for new product introduction.

Developed matrix for supply base that identified top performing suppliers and improved underachieving suppliers

Installed a Laser Fabrivision, and Coordinate Measuring Machine which improved inspection time by 95%.

Implemented Six Sigma methodologies for Caterpillar process (2008). BOTHE ASSOCIATES INC. Kenosha, WI April 2009- July 2010 (Annual Sales 10 Million) QUALITY MANAGER

Managed the quality management system and lead continuous improvement teams to reduce internal scrap and external escapes. Developed and administered the procedures at all levels to ensure quality improvement efforts meet or exceed the customer’s needs and expectations.

Instituted Pareto analysis matrix for defects that resulted in improvements in internal scrap.

Instituted continuous improvement program.

Implemented Advance Product Quality Planning (APQP) for new product introduction.

Developed matrix for supply base that identified top performing suppliers and improved underachieving suppliers

Achieved ISO9001:2008 certification.

VIASYSTEMS OAK CREEK, WI JANUARY 2005- April 2009 (Annual Sales 55 Million) QUALITY MANAGER

Manage Quality and Environmental programs to ensure compliance to the standards. Developed and administered the strategic plans, policies, and procedures at all levels to ensure quality improvement efforts meet or exceed internal and external customer needs and expectations.

Instituted pareto analysis matrix for defects that resulted in improvements in internal scrap, and first pass yield.

Implemented Recycling program that saved $12,000 in 2007.

Implemented Advance Product Quality Planning (APQP) for new product introduction.

Developed matrix for supply base that identified top performing suppliers and improved underachieving suppliers

Installed a Laser Fabrivision, and Coordinate Measuring Machine which improved inspection time by 95%.

Implemented Six Sigma methodologies for Caterpillar process (2008). 3 of 4

CHARLES W. WALTON

262-***-**** (*************@*****.***

ANDERSON DIE CAST LP ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL 2002 – 2004 (Annual Sales 30 Million) DIRECTOR OF QUALITY

ADC is a leading cast, machine, and assembler of automotive and non-automotive components. Direct Quality operations of two plants, overseeing the quality management system to ensure compliance to the standard, and to facilitate the voice of the customer within the organization. Coordinate continuous improvement efforts to reduce internal scrap and external escapes.

Achieved GM’s Quality System Basis (QSB) certification within 6 months.

Reduced internal scrap by 5% within the first three months saving over $75,000.

Improved PPAP process and achieved 100% on-time submissions.

Provided leadership and direction for Quality Engineers and Project Engineers.

Developed matrix for supply base that identified top performing suppliers and improved underachieving suppliers. AMERICAN METAL TECHNOLOGIES RACINE WI 2000-2002 (Annual Sales 10 Million) QUALITY / SALES MANAGER

AMT is a cast, machine, and assembler of both automotive and non-automotive components. Developed Quality Management System and implemented Advance Product Quality Planning (APQP) for new product introduction.

Achieved QS9000 certification within 6 months

Achieved Ford’s Q1 certification in January 2002.

Managed 5 assigned accounts.

Increased sales by 25% in respective accounts

GANTON TECHNOLOGIES/INTERMET RACINE, WI 1987-2000 (Annual Sales 120 Million) Quality Manager / Engineer / Supervisor

Ganton/Intermet is a producer of automotive powertrain components for the big three automotive companies for aluminum die castings, machining, and assemblies. Managed the quality management system and lead continuous improvement teams to reduce internal scrap and external escapes.

Led continuous improvement teams to drive down internal scrap

Customer service – prepare and delivered presentation to such customers as Ford, GM, Chrysler, New Venture Gear and John Deere

Career path and performance appraisals for 16 employees.

Coordinate and delegate the activities for the quality department.

— CREDENTIALS —

Associate Degree in Quality Assurance: Gateway Technical College Training: Kaizen, SMED, Lean Manufacturing, QSB, Dale Carnegie, TPM, Train-The-Trainer, 5S, Six Sigma Green Belt, ISO9001:2015 Auditor training.

Software Skills: Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint Reference: Furnished upon request

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