Project Manager Quality Assurance

Garret Vallade

Ellabell, GA • *****

843-***-**** • *****************@*****.***

Professional Summary

As a Project Manager specializing in automated robotic fulfillment systems, I bring a proven track record of delivering complex projects on time and within budget while driving system optimization and client satisfaction. Leveraging hands-on experience in engineering and advanced technical troubleshooting, I excel in bridging the gap between technical execution and strategic planning. My expertise spans managing cross-functional teams, coordinating system integrations, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Core competencies include:

● Project Planning and

Execution: Skilled in defining

project scopes, timelines, and

deliverables to align with

client objectives and

organizational goals.

● Data-Driven Decision

Making: Skilled in leveraging

data and trend analysis for

defect tracking, root cause

identification, and

performance improvement.

● Risk Mitigation and Safety:

Expertise in identifying risks,

conducting hazard analyses,

and evaluating safety

protocols.

● Process Optimization:

Experienced in analyzing and

improving QA/QC processes

to reduce defects and

enhance system

performance.

● Regulatory Compliance:

Knowledgeable in

implementing and ensuring

adherence to ASME, ASTM,

and other regulatory

standards.

● Technical System

Oversight: Proficient in

managing and coordinating

repairs, programming, and

testing for VFDs, HMIs,

CPUs, robotic systems, and

automation equipment.

Experience

Deli Project Manager, Weber Inc., 2024 - CURRENT

● Acting as the primary customer liaison for all equipment projects, managing cross-functional coordination from project initiation to post-installation support to ensure timely and budget-compliant delivery.

● Leading multiple capital equipment projects simultaneously, overseeing the complete project lifecycle, including planning, execution, monitoring, and closeout, while maintaining effective communication with internal departments and clients.

● Conducting detailed project evaluations and acceptance testing, organizing installation and commissioning plans, and managing action registers to ensure project objectives were consistently met.

● Delivering strategic project updates through clear, concise technical and progress reports, tailored to the needs of diverse stakeholders, including management, factory teams, and customers.

● Providing technical sales support and consulting, including equipment selection, configuration, feasibility analysis, and risk assessment, ensuring optimal solutions aligned with customer requirements and project goals.

Garret Vallade

Pharmaceutical Field Service Project Engineer, Innovation Associates, 2024 - 2024

● Designed and implemented robotic automation solutions tailored to pharmaceutical manufacturing environments, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards such as FDA cGMP guidelines and ISO 13485.

● Led cross-functional teams in the installation, validation, and maintenance of robotic systems, collaborating closely with pharmaceutical engineers, quality assurance specialists, and regulatory affairs experts to ensure seamless integration and operation.

● Provided hands-on training and technical support to pharmaceutical technicians and operators, empowering them to effectively utilize robotic equipment and troubleshoot common issues to minimize downtime and maximize productivity.

● Spearheaded continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the performance and reliability of robotic systems, leveraging data analytics and predictive maintenance techniques to proactively identify opportunities for optimization and efficiency gains.

● Managed service contracts and SLAs with pharmaceutical clients, overseeing scheduled maintenance activities and responding promptly to emergency service requests to minimize disruptions to production schedules and ensure high system uptime.

Advanced System Reliability Engineer, Symbotic, 2023 - 2024

● Developed and executed comprehensive quality assurance plans for multiple projects, ensuring adherence to industry standards and client requirements.

● Conducted thorough reviews of engineering designs, identifying potential quality issues and collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement necessary improvements.

● Established and maintained a robust documentation system, including inspection reports, test procedures, and quality records, ensuring traceability and accountability.

● Led quality control efforts throughout the project lifecycle, conducting inspections and tests on materials, components, and finished products to verify compliance with specifications.

● Implemented statistical process control techniques to monitor production processes, resulting in a 49% reduction in defects and improved overall product delivery acceptance rates.

● Identified process inefficiencies and collaborated with production teams to implement corrective actions, resulting in a 15% increase in production efficiency and a 30% decrease in rework rates.

● Collaborated with project managers to integrate risk mitigation plans into project schedules, ensuring proactive management of potential quality-related issues. 2

Garret Vallade

Field Engineer, TOMRA, 2021 – 2023

● Successfully managed local and international field teams, coordinating direct and indirect resources to deliver complex electrical and mechanical solutions/services to customers across the United States and South America.

● Facilitated remote communication and assistance by utilizing Single Mode Fiber Optics cable, RF links, PSDS2 communication equipment, and establishing WAN/LAN networks.

● Specialized in managing small-fruit field service operations, overseeing over 30 customers with machinery valued at over 18 million dollars, optimizing equipment to exceed sorting task expectations.

● Recognized as Field Service Technician of the Quarter/Year for the East Coast service team, achieving this honor within the first year of employment.

● Re-established and strengthened relationships with customers who had previously abandoned service, working closely with them and maintenance teams to restore confidence and ensure smooth operations.

● Demonstrated the ability to make real-time modifications to customer machinery, customizing equipment performance, layouts, and system configurations to provide specialized service during peak seasons.

● Ensured minimal downtime for customers during peak seasons by working various overnight and special shifts, facilitating maintenance with crews to maintain production schedules.

● Excelled in utilizing PLCs, ladder logic, system inputs and outputs, and HMI interfacing to enhance the performance and sorting capacity of customer machinery.

● Gained in-depth experience with the installation and maintenance of 3-phase motor systems, industrial bearings, shafts, sprockets, and chain/belt-driven systems, ensuring optimal operation of equipment. Phase Leader, Dyncorp Intl., 2020 – 2021

● Led and excelled in the OJT program for newer airframe training, completing mandatory tasks ahead of schedule while maintaining up-to-date maintenance skills on current airframes; supervised complex maintenance tasks on CH-47 Chinooks and performed maintenance on UH-60 Blackhawks and AH-64 Apaches.

● Established phase-flow and execution guidelines for phase teams, ensuring efficient and timely completion of projects for customers.

● Embraced new tasks and training on various equipment, demonstrating a willingness to learn and adapt while consistently achieving company objectives at every level.

● Managed in-depth depot-level maintenance tasks, from contact maintenance to annual intervals on multiple aircraft, adhering to designated timelines with minimal supervision. 3

Garret Vallade

Aircraft Maintainer, U.S. Army, 2015 – 2020

● Oversaw the maintenance of over 80 aircraft, achieving a readiness rate of over 90% for launch-ready aircraft at any time.

● Managed and completed 100% of all maintenance tasks on aircraft, including phase maintenance, scheduled contact maintenance, and unscheduled overhaul procedures on large components.

● Initiated and led maintainer tutoring programs, providing one-on-one training to 17 personnel in advanced maintenance practices, reducing maintenance mishap rates from 17% to 11% over nine months.

● Organized and maintained a stock of maintainer parts valued at over $4.3 million, eliminating unnecessary part orders and saving the organization over $400,000 in eight months.

● Played a key role in the Downed Aircraft Recovery Team, organizing and participating in over 20 simulated missions and four real-world actions, successfully recovering or scuttling 100% of aircraft and sensitive items to ensure organizational security and recovery of essential assets. Education

Graduate of University of California, Irvine Initiating and Planning Projects Course

Completion of Google Project Management Certification

Completion of Coursera Introduction to Project Management Certification

University System of Georgia Graduate in Lean Six Sigma Green, Yellow, and Black Belts

Savannah Technical College Graduate with Honors, Advanced Airframe Certificate

Completed and obtained Federal Communications Commission General Radiotelephone Operator License with Ship and Radar Endorsements; FRN 002*******

Completed Advanced Skills Course in Aviation Maintenance, U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command, Ft. Eustis, VA

References

References are available upon request.

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