JANET J. HAAS
xu06wg@r.postjobfree.com **** Fifty-fifth Street, Apt. 6
Kenosha, Wisconsin 53144
PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE
A management position capitalizing on proven track record in production, quality, and supplier quality management.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Goal-focused manufacturing professional, willing to make tough decisions needed to boost profits. Well-rounded experience in large-scale production and quality assurance.
Confident troubleshooter respected by peers, engineering, management, and suppliers for identifying and addressing crux of problems before costs escalate. Actively contributes to cost reduction, process improvement, and cost recovery initiatives.
Up-to-date with current business and manufacturing concepts and technologies, such as MQAS/ISO 9001. Teamed in launching first LEAN line. Taught two LEAN manufacturing courses multiple times.
Highly valuable team player, team builder, and leader. Empowers union employees as accountable business partners and recognizes good work weekly, not just during annual evaluations.
Second BS degree in progress, Engineering; Completed BS and AS degrees. Proficient user of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Simplified Staffing/ARVATO DIGITAL SERVICES 8/09-12/09 Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin
ASSISTANT PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR-PACKAGING
Supervised a daily head count of 90-120 temporary employees. Established work priorities and carried out production process according to the goals set by company.
Prepared schedules utilizing SAP.
Trained employees on new jobs when necessary.
Counseled employees as needed on performance and attendance.
Utilized good judgment to correct production errors and resolve conflict while maintaining safety and quality.
1996 to 2008 CHRYSLER, LLC
Kenosha, Wisconsin Engine Plant
QUALITY SUPERVISOR – 3.5L Engine Line 2/08-11/08
Supported three client plants as problem-solver and quality expert. Shared plant safety, quality, delivery, costs, and morale goals with line supervisors on two shifts.
Directed daily activities of inspector and a torque specialist as well as performing hands-on role in maintaining high quality specifications on the 3.5 L engine line.
Worked closely with independent in-house auditors on daily, detailed inspections of random sample.
Quickly responded to all line calls regarding quality. Investigated; forms and leads teams of specialists, such as Engineering and Receiving Inspector, to solve problems quickly but thoroughly.
Tracked problems back to origin. Marked clean point, tags engines as “clean” or impacted, and accurately enters data into system to swiftly restore production levels.
Prepared and posted photo-illustrated quality alerts pinpointing station and solution for managers, supervisors, and workers.
Quarantined engines/stops shipments to client plants when necessary. Managed corrective process for defective engines returned to plant.
Submited timely reports detailing problems and corrective actions.
Principle role in start-up of first LEAN production line in Kenosha plant. Tested, identified and resolved barriers, and teamed in achieving desired machine rate.
Earned recognition from management for high commitment level, good judgment, diligence in cost-recovery, and leadership as a compliance coach.
In addition to daily responsibilities, tasked with new, short-term assignments and special projects.
SUPPLIER QUALITY SUPERVISOR 6/04-2/08
Supervised inspections of incoming components and managed non-conformance reporting system. Reported FTC data for 2-3 assembly lines and machining line to corporate.
Effectively functioned as plant liaison with supplier quality administrators and as substitute for absent Quality Supervisors.
Plant point person for all vendor/supplier-related issues.
Coordinated cost-recovery from defective goods.
Ensured MQAS/ISO 9001 processes and documentation were in place.
Developed Quality Indicator Package, which tracked status toward goals and warranty information.
PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR, 3.5L CS & LX Launch 2/01-6/04
PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR, 4.0L Assembly 7/98-2/01
PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR, 4.0L Machining 7/96-7/98
1994 to 1996 ALBERT TROSTEL PACKINGS, LTD Lake Geneva, Wisconsin
PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR 1996-1996
LEAD QUALITY CONTROL 1995
LEAD PRODUCTION PERSON 1994-1995
DECK INSPECTOR 1994
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
MILWAUKEE SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING Milwaukee, Wisconsin
GATEWAY TECHNICAL COLLEGE Kenosha & Racine, Wisconsin
Bachelor of Science in Engineering in progress
CERTIFICATE, Project Management Associate
CERTIFICATE, Project Management Lead
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN AT WHITEWATER
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, Psychology, December 2001
Minor in Business Administration
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN Rock County. Janesville, Wisconsin
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE
TRAINING: CHRYSLER-Sponsored: Completed 80 courses – Full list on request.
DALE CARNEGIE: Public Speaking & Leadership courses