Quality Assurance Manager

C R A I G H E A D R I C K

***** **** **** ***** ******, CO 80007 303/423-2016 *************@***.***

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S K I L L S A N D E X P E R T I S E:

• Seasoned Professional Plant and Operations Manager for all phases of producing a variety of products (for a large international company, midsized companies, and start-up companies.)

• Instrumental in the growth of his present company from $3 million in annual sales to $15 million in annual sales during challenging economic times.

• Strongly believes that safety and quality assurance procedures he develops or updates for each workplace are vital for a successful operation. They provide workers with a safe place in which to work, and set standards that lead to worker pride and satisfaction. This brings efficiencies that reduce operating costs and increase productivity.

• Engineers and prototypes new designs, including necessary tooling, when customer needs indicate a market for products not yet offered by the company.

• Ability and knowledge to research and recommend new equipment when it is needed. Sets up all new equipment and works with vendors to coordinate start up and training. Accepts the responsibility for maintenance of the production facility and all of its equipment.

• Currently is responsible for all daily operations of a facility that manufactures custom wood doors, moldings, and wide plank flooring.

• Has the knowledge and expertise to manage a production and shipping staff of up to 80 employees, including five direct reporting production supervisors and a maintenance manager, and performs most Human Resources functions for the production staff.

• Maintains budgets for Operating Expenses, Waste Removal Expenses and Labor Costs. Monitors any significant changes in actual costs vs. budget projections and alerts upper management of budget overruns.

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P R O F E S S I O N A L E X P E R I E N C E:

SUN MOUNTAIN DOOR

(Manufactures Custom Wood Doors, Moldings, and Wide Plank Flooring)

Berthoud, CO Plant Manager 2001 to Present

PAXTON THE WOOD SOURCE

Denver Division, JELD-WEN, INC.

(Paxton is a wholesale distributor of hardwood lumber. It is owned by JELD-WEN, a manufacturer of custom built windows and doors. JELD-WEN was founded in 1960 and is based in Klamath Falls, Oregon with manufacturing and distribution locations in the United States and internationally.)

Denver, CO Operations Manager 1997 - 2001

HUNTER DOUGLAS

Windows Fashion Division

(The leading manufacturer of custom-made window fashions in North America)

Broomfield, CO Production Supervisor 1993 - 1997

INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANY

Oriented Strand Board (OSB) Facilities

(International Paper is the world’s largest paper and forest products company. Its Oriented Strand Board Facilities manufacture an engineered wood product similar to plywood in wide mats from cross-oriented layers of thin, rectangular wooden strips compressed and bonded together with wax and resin adhesives (95 % wood, 5% wax and resin). Most of the world’s OSB is made in the United States and Canada in large production facilities.)

Cordele, GA OSB Facility Primary Shift Supervisor 1990 – 1993

Nacogdoches, TX OSB Facility Production Supervisor 1989 - 1990

Nacogdoches, TX OSB Facility Quality Assurance Tech. 1986 – 1989

CONSOLIDATED HARDWOODS, INC.

(Millwork Retail and Hardwoods Specialist that provides goods/services for lumber retail and wholesale; moldings, plywood and veneers for wholesale and manufacturers.)

Broomfield, CO Team Labor and Sales 1979 - 1986

E D U C A T I O N:

COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY 1980 – 1984

Ft. Collins, Colorado

Bachelor of Science in Wood Science and Technology

with concentrations in Business and Engineering

T R A I N I N G C O U R S E S C O M P L E T E D:

• Safety and Industrial Hygiene Qualification

• Introduction into Quality Improvement Concepts

• Quality Improvement Teams Training

• Interaction Management Skills

• Leadership for Statistical Quality Control Implementation

• Managing Process Improvement

• Leadership Skills for Supervisors

• Quality Improvement Facilitator Training

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