Donald L. Sharp
*** **** ****, **** ******, La **291
***********@*******.***
Objective
Obtain a quality position utilizing my knowledge, skills, and abilities in a promotable environment for the betterment of the organization and myself.
Qualifications
• Paper Science and Technology Certification
• Specialist in quality and technical service
• Experienced in documenting business and manufacturing operations
• Excel in operations management, especially compliance and quality
• Experienced in training needs analysis; course development
Experience
Director of Manufacturing, Ronpak, Inc. January 2012 – May 2012
• Develop Shreveport startup facility by enhancing efficiency and reducing waste
• Standardize and implement best practices throughout the organization
• Develop a Lean Manufacturing culture, and "Ronpak University" training, e.g., Core Skills, Job Specific, and Comprehensive Problem Solving Methodologies
Project Manager, Louisiana FastStart October 2011 – January 2012
• Manage multiple LED FastStart workforce training projects for manufacturing and logistics client companies across the state of Louisiana
• Management and execution of industry job analysis, and the development of training plans and overall design of custom performance based training
• Collaborate with internal specialist to develop and deliver other training material
Training Specialist, Louisiana FastStart January 2010 – October 2011
• Supervise Contract Trainer/Instructional Designers
• Developed and delivered the training materials required to train clients' workforce in business and manufacturing environments
• Experienced in training needs analysis; course development incorporating ISD/Adult Learning Methodologies, classroom instruction and use of MS Office Suite
• Manufacturing experience includes: OSHA safety, computer numerical controlled
• (CNC) equipment, automated manufacturing processes, electrical and mechanical fundamentals, troubleshooting operations and quality systems
Contract Trainer/Instructional Designer, Louisiana FastStart May 2009 – January 2010
• Experienced in documenting business and manufacturing operations
Lab Supervisor and Safety Director, Shield Pack LLC 2007 – 2009
• Staff and train Lab Technicians to be proficient in the use of lab equipment
• Developed and implemented the safety program
• Hiring coordinator for hourly personnel
Quality and Technical Service Specialist, Graphic Packaging International 1998 – November 2006
• Successful qualification of beverage business in Fort Smith, AR startup facility
• Responsible for integrity testing for quality issues, new designs, sales ideas and marketing ideas
• Provide quality training support to all Graphic Packaging facilities producing beverage carriers
• Manage the quality system process within the outsourced beverage business
• Provide onsite reviews and audit the quality systems of outsourced beverage plants
• Timely management of customer complaints and implementation of resolutions
SOP/ISO Facilitator, Graphic Packaging International 1995 – 1998
• Supervise Department Leadman in departmental SOP development
• Ensured that Beverage Operations complied with the requirements and guidelines of Select Status with Anheuser Busch Supplier Certifications
• Assured that West Monroe Beverage Operations operated under the guidelines of ISO certification requirements
• Coordinated the writing of all facility, process, and quality SOPs
• Created a “Controlled Document” routing structure for approval and changes, including re-training frequency
• Trained SOP auditors, scheduled SOP audits, and maintained results
QA Technician, Graphic Packaging International 1989 – 1995
• Performed critical carton characteristics test, determined malfunctions and coordinated with process owners to resolve issues.
Printing Department, Graphic Packaging International 1983 – 1989
• Served as a Grabber, Roll stand Operator, and Assistant Pressman
Printing Department, International Paper, Single Service 1978 – 1983
• Served as a Grabber, Roll stand Operator, and Assistant Pressman
Extrusion Department, Adams Industries 1974 – 1978
• Served as Assistant in Extrusion Department
Bull Gang/Maintenance Department, Georgia Pacific Particleboard Plant 1973 – 1974
• Assisted Maintenance Department with daily maintenance task
Education
University of Louisiana at Monroe, Paper Science and Technology Certification 1988 – 1993
Delta-Ouachita Regional Technical Institute Machine Shop