Supply Chain Quality Engineering

John Janeczko

Amherst, New York

(C) 716-***-**** (H) 716-***-**** ************@*****.***

Summary

Proven record with years of experience working for a multi-national organization

Possess a high level of character

Consistent and acts in line with a clear and visible set of values and beliefs

Creative, organized and dedicated employee with a strong focus on customer satisfaction

Core Competencies

Quality, Health, Safety & Environmental professional

Certified Lead Auditor ISO – 9001,

14001, 45001

Lead QS-9000 QMS implementation

Implemented ISO-9001 certifications for 6 new sites while at Praxair Inc.

Supply Chain development

Certified Six Sigma Black Belt

Statistical Process Control

Extensive Automotive experience

Facilities management, construction and maintenance experience

Organized labor background

Education

Master of Engineering – Engineering Management, State University of New York at Buffalo

Bachelor of Science – Industrial Technology, Buffalo State College

Experience

11/2004 – 4/28/2025 Linde Inc. (formerly Praxair) Tonawanda, N.Y.

Quality Manager Industrial Gas Division

•Created new Quality Engineering organization dedicated to continuous improvement of the global supply chain

•Established Global Quality Engineering Community of Practice

•Development of Root Cause Analysis training courses

•Created technically qualified supplier process globally

•Established supplier scorecard process for critical equipment

•Lead numerous Root Cause Analysis projects “Expert Level”

•Lead internal safety/quality audit programs

•Manage over 100 Global Engineering Standards/Guidelines

•Manage 10 sites globally under ISO 9001-2008/2015

Achievements

Created a new global quality engineering organization

Developed new safety/quality compliance program

Established 4 new sites certified under ISO 9001-2008

Created global supply chain performance program

Developed and implemented global employee suggestion program

5/2003 - 11/2004 Ford Motor Company Hamburg, N.Y.

Superintendent of Quality Engineering and Six Sigma/Automotive OEM

•Established and lead new Quality Engineering department utilizing statistical process control to improve dimensional control of end products

•Responsible for $2,000,000 cost savings through Six Sigma methodologies

Achievements

Over achieved Six Sigma cost savings target by 147%

Improved Cp/Cpk by 100% year over year

Achieved level 5/6 Quality Operating Systems certifications

4/2001 - 4/2003 Taber Industries Tonawanda, N.Y.

Engineering and Quality Assurance - Manager OEM of test equipment, crimping presses and transducers for Aerospace

•Lead all construction activities for new manufacturing cell

•Reorganized engineering and quality assurance departments to develop new products and improve coordination of aerospace accounts

•Introduced program management, solid modeling and FEA Achievements

Released 12 new products – revenue increase of 30%

Reduced material costs by 50%

Reduced quality spills by 80%

1/1989 -3/2001 General Motors Corporation / Delphi Lockport, N.Y.

Product Engineering Manager / Product Development Team Leader /Automotive OEM

•Lead the QS-9000 Quality Management System implementation across the Corporate Headquarters

•Established and managed a new engineering department focused on noise and vibration improvements of systems and components

•Lead layout and construction of new 15,000 square foot test facility

•Launch of various Cadillac and Buick HVAC new product development programs

Achievements

JDE award for first right hand Cadillac launch success

Reduced quality spills by 60%

Improved first time part approval submissions (PPAP) by 50%

Reliability Engineer

•Managed warranty reduction activities for the BOC platforms

•Lead Supply Chain Quality Development program

Achievements

Reduced warranty returns (IPTV) by 30%

Maintenance / Tool Room Supervisor

• Managed 30 skilled tradesmen in the maintenance and tool room departments responsible for all production operations and preventive maintenance programs for all heat exchangers manufacturing operations

Achievements

Designed and fabricated new molten solder pots providing an annual cost savings of $600,000

Designed and implemented first of a kind air quench system for vacuum brazed heat exchangers

Affiliations

Guest speaker at the University of Buffalo – two semesters

Ride for Roswell volunteer

Habitat for Humanity volunteer

Volunteer at St. Christopher’s school/parish

Eastern Niagara United Way special events coordinator

Awards

Praxair special recognition award 2005, 2006, 2007, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013

NASA Space Shuttle program excellence award 2003

General Motors – outstanding employee achievements (1990, 1994, 1996, 1998)

Intellectual property rights awarded 1995 (Cadillac Motor Division)

United Way – special events recognition awards (1995, 1996)

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