Thomas W. Haney

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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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