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Click here or scroll down to respond to this candidateCandidate's Name , CQE, CQM/OE
Street Address E. Larkspur Lane
Onalaska, WI Street Address
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Objective Work with organizations/clients to improve their Quality Systems and operational efficiencies.
Summary of qualifications  I have been involved with various high volume manufacturing and service operations serving government contracting, automotive OEM, commercial and retail customers for ~30 years. Have served in both Qualify and Manufacturing functions. Managed/supervised technical, clerical and hourly personnel. Strong project leadership experience and customer relations.
Professional experience
Current
Trueline Inc. 124 Division St. La Crosse, WI 54601
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Manager Quality Assurance
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Responsible for creation, implementation and maintenance of all quality assurance systems for this ISO 9001:2008 certified Tool & Die plus high volume stamping and injection molding manufacturing facility. System Administrator for Epicor IQS platform. Supervising 1 Quality Engineer, 1 Quality Specialist/programmer and 2 inspectors. Second tier supplier to automotive OEM.
Created extensive contract and design review process that has avoided more than $100K in new product development costs. Created CAPA system that has improved customer satisfaction measurements 15% each year for current KPI s. Developed document control system that is now ISO compliant
2008 - 2013
LHI Logistics Health Inc. 328 Front St. North La Crosse, WI 54601
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Director Quality Assurance
Responsible for creation, implementation and maintenance of all quality assurance systems for three locations for this Federal Government contractor who had no QA systems or plans when hired in 2008.
Supervised one Quality Engineer and three QA Specialists. Developed all contract proposal Quality deliverables including QASP (Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan).
Architect of Quality Management systems utilizing customized Share Point 2010, RSA Archer GRC modules for Auditing, Document Control, CAPA, Customer resolution systems. Initiated the ISO 9001:2008 certification effort for a September completion date.
1995-2008 Trane Co. 3600 Pammel Creek Rd. La Crosse, WI 54601
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Quality Systems Manager
 Manage all inspection activities, production training programs, and select operations systems. Quality representative to Operations Staff planning functions and Central Safety committee. 6 Sigma Process Champion and Manufacturing Green Belt. Responsible for Operations Manpower planning assignments, training record retention and execution of same. Quality Systems Administrator and lead auditor.
2000 2006
Operations Planning and Support Manager
 Responsible for 36 person staff with 10 direct reports. Manage all inspection activities, production training programs and manufacturing ready to serve engineering activities. Operations representative to Quality Systems team, Security Team and Audit Functions. Ergonomics Business Process Leader. 6 Sigma Champion. Work closely with Product Quality to assure compliance to Engineering and ISO requirements. During my tenure I served as Interim Safety and interim Maintenance Manager for approximately 6 months each. Strategic initiatives reduced this department from 52 to 36 employees. Drove Ergonomic MSIR to zero for 8 consecutive months from a high of 9.0.
1995 2000
Process Quality Engineer
Hired to develop Quality Measurement Systems and Improvement activities. Operations representative to Quality Systems team to maintain ISO 9001 compliance. Part of 6-person department to develop Quality Improvement systems and documentation control that I turned into 1 person to maintain (me) and reduce internal failure costs. Reduced Internal failure costs by more than 75%.
1992 1995 Composite Products Inc. 1700 Wilkie Drive Winona, MN 55987
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Manager of Quality Systems
Joined this start up operation with patented technology of long fiber glass reinforced compression molding process. Facility expanded from 7 to 43 employees in two years. Responsible for all the start-up documentation and quality systems implementation from a blank sheet of paper.
Second tier supplier to both Chrysler and GM-Cadillac. Instituted quality-planning team that reduced Dodge Ram cab back panel from 16,000 PPM to less than 800 PPM defectives in less than 4 months. Led customer/supplier development team that created moldable backing for propylene fiber carpet panels that resulted in over 25% per piece savings to Prince Corporation.
1991 1992 Diversified Products 309 Williamson Ave. Opelika, AL 36801
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Manager of Quality Assurance
Responsible for creation, implementation and maintenance of all quality assurance systems for two locations with over 1 million square feet of manufacturing space and 2500+ employees.
Supervised one Senior and three Quality Engineers, One Co-op Engineer, one clerk and 22 inspectors.
Directed Customer returns reduction team that reduced returned goods from $11MM too less than $4MM for same time period.
Installed 5 Quality Planning teams trained all managers in Team Problem Solving and Statistical Problem Solving. Processes include welding, fabrication, injection molding, assembly and finishing.
1987 1991 PMI (Dana Corp. Bankrupt) Prattville, AL
Division Quality Assurance Manager
Helped build the building. Started quality systems from a blank sheet of paper. Responsibilities were same as above.
Supervised two Quality Engineers, one Lab Supervisor, gage technician, 17 inspectors (from 64 initially).
Through proficient use of Design and Process FMEA s as well as control plans and process flow charts, teams established prevention techniques to reduce scrap rate from 19% to 3% in less than one year. Chaired Quality Steering Team that reduced Cost of Quality from 23% to 5%.
Averaged over $100K annually in cost reductions through quality improvement alone while reducing department from 31 to 17.
PMI manufactures high volume thermoset friction products for OEM and aftermarket brake systems. Customers include Ford, Dayton Walther, Rockwell Int l., Kelsey Hayes and Dana Corp.
1978 1987 Parker Hannifin 1300 N. Freedom Street Ravenna, Ohio, 44266
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Quality Engineer (1984 -1987)
Responsible for all Quality functions for thermoplastic hose assembly and high volume injection molding facilities that supplied Ford, GM, Navistar, Freightliner and other Park Divisions. Implemented SPC and achieved Ford Q1 award. Team leader of 2 Quality Circle groups.
Interim Production Manager (1981 -1984)
Managed two plants named above. Responsible for all plant functions including Quality Assurance. Scrap reduced to less than 1%. ROA increase to 12%. Improved Direct to Indirect ratio from 3:1 to 6:1.
Master Scheduler (1978 - 1981)
Responsible for all purchasing, production and inventory control systems. Customer liaison to OEM accounts.
1976-1978 Various
Unrelated jobs at 1st National Bank (teller), Cortez Ent. (Inv. Control clerk), Stark County Title (abstractor).
Education Heidelberg College Tiffin, OH
B. A. Economics
 Cum Laude, 3.5 GPA
CQE ,CQMOE
till CQE 16212 renewed till 06/17.
CQM/OE received Dec 2012 renewed 06/17.
Kent State University Kent, OH
MBA
Completed 75% of curriculum prior to relocation to Alabama.
Continuous training and development activities too numerous to mention.
Professional memberships ASQ member in good standing since 1984. Certification Chairman and Board Member for section 1216 since 2003.
Community activities Church volunteer/ Council vice chairman,
References Available upon request.
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