QA Tecnical Director

• Sep 2022 - Present

Senior Director QA and Regulatory

• Jun 2020 - Sep 2022

Corporate Senior Director for Production and Supply Chain QA, regulatory compliance, technical product development engineering, testing and validation, risk management, and sustainability

Technical Director

• Jan 2017 - Jun 2020

Technical Manager

• Oct 2015 - Jan 2017

Responsible for all technical product testing, product regulatory compliance, and product risk management and safety for all soft home product sold to major North American retailers and hospitality markets. Responsible for managing quality of component products thru the global supply chain.

Director of Total Quality

• Nov 2013 - Apr 2015

Global responsibility for Total Quality Management for Avgol Nonwovens with manufacturing sites in Israel, China, Russia, and the USA. Market for products primarily for consumer hygiene end uses. Standardized and validated global quality and waste measurements for KPIs, launched global CAPA process and global change control process for product transfers site to site. Collaborated with IT to upgrade knowledge management to SharePoint 2013 and to enhance use of SAP Quality Module… Show more Global responsibility for Total Quality Management for Avgol Nonwovens with manufacturing sites in Israel, China, Russia, and the USA. Market for products primarily for consumer hygiene end uses. Standardized and validated global quality and waste measurements for KPIs, launched global CAPA process and global change control process for product transfers site to site. Collaborated with IT to upgrade knowledge management to SharePoint 2013 and to enhance use of SAP Quality Module. Assisted IT in creating Data Master input workflow process to include validation of all new item data and reduce MMM errors. Coordinated implementation of Quality Windows tool for SPC and SQC. Show less Global responsibility for Total Quality Management for Avgol Nonwovens with manufacturing sites in Israel, China, Russia, and the USA. Market for products primarily for consumer hygiene end uses. Standardized and validated global quality and waste measurements for KPIs, launched global CAPA process and global change control process for product transfers site to site. Collaborated with IT to upgrade knowledge management to SharePoint 2013 and to enhance use of SAP Quality Module… Show more Global responsibility for Total Quality Management for Avgol Nonwovens with manufacturing sites in Israel, China, Russia, and the USA. Market for products primarily for consumer hygiene end uses. Standardized and validated global quality and waste measurements for KPIs, launched global CAPA process and global change control process for product transfers site to site. Collaborated with IT to upgrade knowledge management to SharePoint 2013 and to enhance use of SAP Quality Module. Assisted IT in creating Data Master input workflow process to include validation of all new item data and reduce MMM errors. Coordinated implementation of Quality Windows tool for SPC and SQC. Show less

Corporate Quality Assurance Manager

• Nov 2011 - Nov 2013

Corporate Quality Assurance Manager at HSP: responsible for directing quality control function for nine North American manufacturing locations, liaison to HSP China quality team, customer and consumer complaint resolution, management of supplier and internal quality issues, customer audits, legal labeling compliance, overall Quality System procedures, document control, and validation of new products. HSP manufactures bedding products (pillows, comforters, mattress pads, feather beds, mattress… Show more Corporate Quality Assurance Manager at HSP: responsible for directing quality control function for nine North American manufacturing locations, liaison to HSP China quality team, customer and consumer complaint resolution, management of supplier and internal quality issues, customer audits, legal labeling compliance, overall Quality System procedures, document control, and validation of new products. HSP manufactures bedding products (pillows, comforters, mattress pads, feather beds, mattress toppers) sold at major retailers throughout North America and on line, and for the hospitality industry. Show less Corporate Quality Assurance Manager at HSP: responsible for directing quality control function for nine North American manufacturing locations, liaison to HSP China quality team, customer and consumer complaint resolution, management of supplier and internal quality issues, customer audits, legal labeling compliance, overall Quality System procedures, document control, and validation of new products. HSP manufactures bedding products (pillows, comforters, mattress pads, feather beds, mattress… Show more Corporate Quality Assurance Manager at HSP: responsible for directing quality control function for nine North American manufacturing locations, liaison to HSP China quality team, customer and consumer complaint resolution, management of supplier and internal quality issues, customer audits, legal labeling compliance, overall Quality System procedures, document control, and validation of new products. HSP manufactures bedding products (pillows, comforters, mattress pads, feather beds, mattress toppers) sold at major retailers throughout North America and on line, and for the hospitality industry. Show less

Director of Quality

• Mar 2008 - Aug 2011

Corporate Director of Quality - TQM for all locations (NC, Maine, & Michigan) and outside supplier processes, ISO 9000, ISO 17025, and TS 16949 compliance, textile fabric, fiber & yarn mfg quality assurance, process improvement, supplier and supply chain quality, APQP, PPAP, product standards, color control. Emphasis on customer satisfaction, CI,lean and sustainability, and overall effectiveness of quality management systems, achievement of company cascade objectives to reduce total cost of… Show more Corporate Director of Quality - TQM for all locations (NC, Maine, & Michigan) and outside supplier processes, ISO 9000, ISO 17025, and TS 16949 compliance, textile fabric, fiber & yarn mfg quality assurance, process improvement, supplier and supply chain quality, APQP, PPAP, product standards, color control. Emphasis on customer satisfaction, CI,lean and sustainability, and overall effectiveness of quality management systems, achievement of company cascade objectives to reduce total cost of quality. True Textiles, Inc. (previously InterfaceFABRIC, Inc.) produces sustainable fabrics for office furniture (seating, panels, wallcoverings. fire barriers), commercial, hospitality, medical, and automotive markets. Show less Corporate Director of Quality - TQM for all locations (NC, Maine, & Michigan) and outside supplier processes, ISO 9000, ISO 17025, and TS 16949 compliance, textile fabric, fiber & yarn mfg quality assurance, process improvement, supplier and supply chain quality, APQP, PPAP, product standards, color control. Emphasis on customer satisfaction, CI,lean and sustainability, and overall effectiveness of quality management systems, achievement of company cascade objectives to reduce total cost of… Show more Corporate Director of Quality - TQM for all locations (NC, Maine, & Michigan) and outside supplier processes, ISO 9000, ISO 17025, and TS 16949 compliance, textile fabric, fiber & yarn mfg quality assurance, process improvement, supplier and supply chain quality, APQP, PPAP, product standards, color control. Emphasis on customer satisfaction, CI,lean and sustainability, and overall effectiveness of quality management systems, achievement of company cascade objectives to reduce total cost of quality. True Textiles, Inc. (previously InterfaceFABRIC, Inc.) produces sustainable fabrics for office furniture (seating, panels, wallcoverings. fire barriers), commercial, hospitality, medical, and automotive markets. Show less

Director of Quality Assurance

• 1996 - Mar 2008

key performance management, business process management, new process development, ISO-9000 and TS-16949 compliance, director of QMS systems, process auditing, corrective and preventive actions, supplier performance management, training. Intimate apparel, active wear, automotive, medical, and industrial fabrics, automotive assemblies,and garment manufacturing located in NC and in the Dominican Republic. Start up of MFI Products automotive assembly (2000) and apparel (2004)… Show more key performance management, business process management, new process development, ISO-9000 and TS-16949 compliance, director of QMS systems, process auditing, corrective and preventive actions, supplier performance management, training. Intimate apparel, active wear, automotive, medical, and industrial fabrics, automotive assemblies,and garment manufacturing located in NC and in the Dominican Republic. Start up of MFI Products automotive assembly (2000) and apparel (2004) operations in the Dominican republic. Managed QMS transition for spin off textile medical component manufacturing into ATEX, a separate affiliated company (2005). Set up initial ISO 9000 compliance, and initial medical customer audits and ISO 13485 compliance. Integration of two separate acquisitions of knitting, dyeing and finishing operations into company QMS systems (Liberty Fabrics {warp knit/dye/finish} 2003 and CCR {circular knits}2006). Show less key performance management, business process management, new process development, ISO-9000 and TS-16949 compliance, director of QMS systems, process auditing, corrective and preventive actions, supplier performance management, training. Intimate apparel, active wear, automotive, medical, and industrial fabrics, automotive assemblies,and garment manufacturing located in NC and in the Dominican Republic. Start up of MFI Products automotive assembly (2000) and apparel (2004)… Show more key performance management, business process management, new process development, ISO-9000 and TS-16949 compliance, director of QMS systems, process auditing, corrective and preventive actions, supplier performance management, training. Intimate apparel, active wear, automotive, medical, and industrial fabrics, automotive assemblies,and garment manufacturing located in NC and in the Dominican Republic. Start up of MFI Products automotive assembly (2000) and apparel (2004) operations in the Dominican republic. Managed QMS transition for spin off textile medical component manufacturing into ATEX, a separate affiliated company (2005). Set up initial ISO 9000 compliance, and initial medical customer audits and ISO 13485 compliance. Integration of two separate acquisitions of knitting, dyeing and finishing operations into company QMS systems (Liberty Fabrics {warp knit/dye/finish} 2003 and CCR {circular knits}2006). Show less

Corporate Quality Manager

• 1991 - 1996

startup of dyeing and finishing operation, set up of all quality processes and procedures, documentation of QMS, creation of databases to track product specs, change notices, corrective actions, document control. Application of SPC to mfg, management of automotive subcontractor quality and yarn supplier quality. Management of two product testing labs. First certified supplier for Sara Lee Intimates in 1996. startup of dyeing and finishing operation, set up of all quality processes and procedures, documentation of QMS, creation of databases to track product specs, change notices, corrective actions, document control. Application of SPC to mfg, management of automotive subcontractor quality and yarn supplier quality. Management of two product testing labs. First certified supplier for Sara Lee Intimates in 1996.

Director of Quality Improvement

• Jul 1985 - Jul 1991

multifunctional continuous improvement team facilitator for yarn mfg, tufting, dyeing, finishing, distribution, and admin teams. Also managed customer claims, disputes, and deductions.(89 - 91) process engineering (85-86), risk management and safety and security mgmt (86 -89). Managed workers compensation, security guards, fleet DOT compliance, OSHA compliance, EPA compliance, safety training programs multifunctional continuous improvement team facilitator for yarn mfg, tufting, dyeing, finishing, distribution, and admin teams. Also managed customer claims, disputes, and deductions.(89 - 91) process engineering (85-86), risk management and safety and security mgmt (86 -89). Managed workers compensation, security guards, fleet DOT compliance, OSHA compliance, EPA compliance, safety training programs

Corporate Research & Dev. Chemist

• Jan 1980 - Jul 1985

process and product development projects - FR applications, foam dyeing and finishing, carpet tile printing, spectrophotometers for shade control and shade matching, lab to production correlation, etc. Research Chairman, Technical committee of AATCC, Piedmont section process and product development projects - FR applications, foam dyeing and finishing, carpet tile printing, spectrophotometers for shade control and shade matching, lab to production correlation, etc. Research Chairman, Technical committee of AATCC, Piedmont section