Project Manager Quality Assurance
Resume:
Ken Matthews
Objective Seeking a challenging position as Continuous Improvement/Quality Assurance
Manager, with a successful manufacturing organization.
Work experience 1983- 2012 International Paper – Retail Display and POP Packaging
Quality Assurance Manager
Successful implementation of ISO 9001 quality standard.
Managed, directed and implemented GMP system.
Achieved Superior AIB rating 6 consecutive years.
Six Sigma tools applied to eliminate customer issues and improve process
capability. 8D Root Cause analysis, DOE, FMEA’s, CAPA, Fish Bone’s, Control
Plans, Capability Studies and SPC.
Leader of weekly Quality Focus team meetings for machine operators and
facilitators.
Managed supplier certification process, which achieved improved raw material
quality.
Performed several internal 3rd party quality audits within the International Paper
organization.
Continuous improvement team leader for process and machine capabilities.
Supervised one direct report, Quality Technician.
Safety, worked directly with Safety Manager to implement safety methods and
assist with accident investigation/corrective action.
Travel to major customers to solve issues. Examples include, troubleshooting
automatic carton erectors and final pack out requirements.
Achieved supplier certification from MillerCoors, Kitchen Aid Whirlpool, United
Technologies Carrier, Roche, Bacardi and Anheuser Bush.
Project Manager – 1984 - 1987
Developed and implemented tooling purchasing / inspection system.
Wrote factory job specifications, coordinated production machine routing.
Factory Utility Help – 1983 - 1984
Performed various production functions.
Summer Intern – 1981 - 1983
Performed various maintenance activities.
Education 1979 – 1983 Indiana State University
Bachelor of Science
Packaging Design Technology
Studies included, Packaging materials, plastics, corrugated and folding carton.
Interests
Other
Sailing, running, biking, out door sports.
Big Brother mentor.
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