Quality Engineer /Manager

ROBERT A HALL

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Machesney Park, IL 61115

765-***-****

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SUMMARY:

Established leader with 14 plus years experience managing top manufacturing operation, while maintaining a perfect attendance record. Proven record for success in streamlining manufacturing processes and monitoring quality to improve production and quality levels while cutting costs and increasing distribution. Seeking a position as a Supervisor.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

Project Management, Process Reengineering, Change Management,

QS 9000/ISO 14001 Standards, Strategic Planning & Development, Performance Optimization, Manufacturing Operations, Production Processes & Standards, Quality Assurance Planning, Product & Cost Analysis, SPC (Statistical Process Charts) SWI (Standardized Work Instructions) JES (Job Element Sheets) SQDCM (Safety Quality Delivery Cost & Morale

AWARDS: Kiowa Technology Inc. Team Certificate of Appreciation for 4th Quarter Goal

Chrysler Group PQI (Product Quality Improvement) Award

Chrysler Group PQI (Product Quality Improvement) Award

EXPERIENCE:

Kiowa Technology Inc. McLean, VA

Project Specialist for Consumer Product Safety Commission 2009 to Present

 Review and document requirements for the development of the Consumer Product Safety Commission Customer Service Portal.

 Work as a team player while independently working from a remote site to meet the objectives of the project.

 Work as part of an integrated product team (IPT) to help coordinate the development and implementation of all supporting technology.

 Coordinate actual burn rates with projections to ensure the project stays on time and within budget.

 Manage day to day staffing schedules and time-sheet submission.

 Manage the weekly activity reporting for the customers and reported all status and deliverable activity.

Chrysler Group LLC Belvidere, IL

Team leader/Set-up for Production and Quality Control 1999 to 2009

 Led 8 set up personnel in support of machine, forge, and assembly plant environments.

 Assisted in the highly visible, high cost launch of three new vehicle models into the assembly plant production line.

 Managed a team in machining, and assembly that developed processes and procedures to increase productivity while providing quality assurance at a more cost-efficient rate eliminating costly product rework.

 Assisted with a project that eliminated patches on lift gate seams that resulted in a $2.8 million dollar annual savings ($7.00 per vehicle).

 Enforced proper time accounting through a Chrysler approved CATS (corporate automated time system).

 Managed and implemented fast, reliable, Quality Assurance standards and practices that were able to react to the changing business needs, thereby reducing time and spending across the company.

 Reduced employee transition time by developing JES (job element sheets) and SWI's (standard work instructions).

 Improved underperforming operations by implementing change management and team development methods and techniques.

 Led cross-functional teams to establish, implement, and manage work efforts.

 Supervised department activities related to weekly maintenance release and projects.

 Established processes and procedures using SPC (Statistical Process Charts), to implement standardized quality testing processes by introducing metrics, test documentation, and reassigning responsibilities.

 Conferred with project personnel to provide technical advice, leadership guidance, and problem resolution.

 Assisted with the development and implementation of techniques to lengthen tool life resulting in significant corporate savings.

EDUCATION:

Indiana Wesleyan University Marion, IN

BS Business Management 2007

Ivy Tech State College Anderson, IN

AS Electronics and Computer Technology 2004

MILITARY:

United States Army (Active and Reserve)

Airborne infantryman

 Supervised, led, and served as a member of an infantry activity in support of offensive and defensive combat operations.

TRAINING:

Chrysler Group, LLC- SMART Manufacturing Training-2006

Chrysler Group, LLC- SMART Manufacturing Team Leadership Training-2006

Chrysler Group, LLC- S.D.R.L. (Station Direct Run-Loss) Training-2006

Chrysler Group, LLC-MOA (Modern Operating Agreement) Training-2000

Chrysler Group, LLC-Ethics Training-Yearly

Chrysler Group, LLC-Proper Time Accounting/Labor Charging Training-Yearly

Chrysler Group, LLC-Sexual Harassment Training-Yearly

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