Quality Years Experience
Resume:
Thomas W. Haney
Ringgold, GA 30736
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Summary
Degreed chemist with 17 years experience performing QA/QC work in laboratory and process environments, 8 years experience performing internal quality audits, 12 years experience supervising lab and production personnel. SPC, Gage R&R, verification of instruments related to laboratory and process equipment.
Education
Brescia University, Owensboro, KY (2009-2010) Master of Business Administration degree. 3.9 grade point average. Degree completed May, 2010.
University of Louisville, Louisville, KY. (1986-1993) Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry/Business. 3.0 grade point average. Degree completed December, 1993.
Experience
Puma Polymers, LLC, Dalton, GA – manufacturer of polymers and specialty chemicals, employing 20+ people.
Responsibilities and accomplishments as QC Chemist (2011-2012):
QC testing of all products
Reporting QC test results
Writing QC procedures for test methods
Calculating and communicating batch adjustments
Writing hazard communication program for the company
Providing certificates of analysis to customers
Georgia Biomass, LLC., Waycross, GA – manufacturer of wood pellets for generation of electricity, employing 80+ people.
Responsibilities and accomplishments as Quality Manager (2010-2011):
All aspects of quality for plant and laboratory
Built quality program from the ground up
Mallinckrodt Baker, Inc., Paris, KY – manufacturer of chemicals for laboratory, pharmaceutical, and micro-electronics use, employing 250+ people.
Responsibilities and accomplishments as Production Superintendent (2010):
Meeting key performance indicators for Acids and Solvents departments
Improving safety culture
Managing the use of all resources to maintain cGMP, USP, FDA compliance
Overseeing 5S and continuous improvement efforts
Participating in kaizen events
Responding to customer complaints
Preparing budgets and forecasts
Developing and implementing new production strategy
Improving company relations with 25+ production associates
Century Aluminum of Kentucky, Hawesville, KY – manufacturer of primary aluminum, employing 800+ people.
Responsibilities and accomplishments as Laboratory Supervisor (2005-2010):
Supervising 4 spectrochemical operators
Performing employee appraisals
Conducting monthly department safety meetings
Creating safe work environment
Improving working relationship with SCKP (customer)
Chemical testing of in-process and finished metal
Calibrating and verifying laboratory equipment
Maintaining and repairing laboratory equipment
Purchasing laboratory equipment, parts, and consumables
Improving efficiency of Spec Lab using lean methods/tools
Reducing costs associated with testing using lean methods/tools
Optimizing methods of sample preparation and testing
Assuring reliability of laboratory data
Leading plant to ISO 9001 registration in 2.5 months
Stellite Coatings, Goshen, IN – manufacturer of metal powders, employing 55+ people.
Responsibilities and accomplishments as Chemist (2004-2005):
Preparing samples for all phases of testing
Chemical testing of in-process and finished product
Testing of raw materials and process materials
Developing and implementing new test methods
Writing ISO 9000/A2LA compliant procedures for laboratory analyses
Calibrating and verifying all laboratory equipment
Maintaining and repairing laboratory equipment
Purchasing laboratory equipment, parts, and consumables
ORMET Primary Aluminum Corporation, Hannibal, OH – manufacturer of primary aluminum and cast aluminum billet, employing 800+ people.
Responsibilities and accomplishments as Laboratory Services Supervisor (2002-2004):
Supervising 14 laboratory technicians, 1 chemist
Developing employees to facilitate growth
Conducting laboratory safety meetings
Promoting awareness, training, and enforcement of EHS requirements
Maintaining laboratory ISO 9000/QS 9000 procedures and documents
Preparing samples for all phases of testing
Chemical testing of in-process and finished product
Testing of raw materials and process materials
Testing and reporting of all parameters related to water quality and air quality
Developing and implementing new test methods
Preparing budget and forecast information
Analyzing costs associated with testing
Reducing costs associated with testing by over $100,000 in one yearReducing costs/increasing efficiency using lean methods/tools
Calibrating and verifying all laboratory equipment
Performing Gage R&R studies on laboratory equipment
Maintaining and repairing all laboratory equipment
Purchasing all laboratory equipment, parts, and consumables
Assuring reliability of laboratory data
Attending Quality System Steering Team meetings
Conducting ISO 9000/QS 9000 internal quality audits
North American Stainless, Ghent, KY – manufacturer of stainless steel sheet, plate, and coil, employing 500+ people.
Responsibilities and accomplishments as Laboratory Supervisor (1997-2002):
Supervising 12 laboratory technicians
Performing employee appraisals
Developing employees to facilitate growth
Managing conflict to provide resolution
Creating safe work environment
Conducting ISO 9000 internal quality audits
Maintaining ISO 9000 quality system
Analyzing and reducing costs associated with testing using lean methods/tools
Developing and implementing new test methods
Training technicians on use of new test methods and new equipment
Developing and implementing laboratory safety practices
Testing of all parameters related to water quality and air quality
Preparing plans for capital purchases of laboratory equipment
Installing, maintaining, repairing, calibrating, and verifying all laboratory equipment
Preparing samples for all phases of testing
Mechanical and chemical testing of raw materials, in-process, and finished product
Optimizing methods of sample preparation and testing
Assuring reliability of laboratory data
Reynolds Metals Company – Plant #3, Louisville, KY – manufacturer of aluminum powders and pigments, employing 125 people
Responsibilities and accomplishments as Laboratory Technician (1994-1997):
Using paint application systems with solvent and water-based coatings
Serving on Safety Committee
Assisting in developing new aluminum pigments
Quality assurance laboratory testing of aluminum powders and pigments
Consolidating billet from metal powders for extrusion
Performing SPC and Gage R&R studies
Maintaining ISO 9000 quality system
Conducting ISO 9000 internal quality audits
Continuing Education
Introduction to Lean
Internal Auditor Course, British Standards Institution – quality system registrar
Quality System Documentation Course, British Standards Institution
Introduction to Coatings Technology short course – Kent State University
ISO 9001:2000 Course, Consultant w/SRI-quality system registrar
ISO 9001:2000 Internal Auditor Course, BVQI – quality system registrar
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