Experience

Copper and Brass Sales | thyssenkrupp Materials NA

• United States
• Mining
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Regional Quality Manager/ Plant Manager

  • Feb 2015 - Present

  East Central Region My plant manager responsibilities include evaluation of operational metrics for plant performance derived from profit and loss packages to assure alignment with corporate, district, and site goals including on hand inventory, processing throughput, and sales margin achievement. In addition to this, I coordinate safety and workplace organization initiatives, supervise employees, provide necessary resources for process functioning, engage in the development of action/recovery plans to enhance… Show more My plant manager responsibilities include evaluation of operational metrics for plant performance derived from profit and loss packages to assure alignment with corporate, district, and site goals including on hand inventory, processing throughput, and sales margin achievement. In addition to this, I coordinate safety and workplace organization initiatives, supervise employees, provide necessary resources for process functioning, engage in the development of action/recovery plans to enhance operations, etc. In my regional quality role I am responsible for fielding customer complaints, assisting with continuous improvement, performing risk assessments, gage R & R, capability studies, process auditing, maintaining alignment with the corporate quality manual, ISO/AS adherence, achieving quality goals, special projects, employing six sigma methodologies for the development/revision of new/existing procedures to strengthen key processes, and working with the buy>sell>fulfill teams to augment the customer's satisfaction in obtaining deliverable items,etc. Show less



Norwood Medical

• United States
• Medical Equipment Manufacturing
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Quality Assurance Supervisor

  • Apr 2013 - Feb 2015

  Dayton, Ohio Area ISO Compliance Creating and designing inspections to maintain trace-ability and quality for medical materials and devices in association with the outlined rules and regulations imposed from the industry, as well as, the narrowed parameters requested by the customers. Directing and coordinating employee activities relative to inspection and contributing to the effective flow of production materials. Working with suppliers to verify that the appropriate documentation and… Show more ISO Compliance Creating and designing inspections to maintain trace-ability and quality for medical materials and devices in association with the outlined rules and regulations imposed from the industry, as well as, the narrowed parameters requested by the customers. Directing and coordinating employee activities relative to inspection and contributing to the effective flow of production materials. Working with suppliers to verify that the appropriate documentation and materials, or outside services, are provided according to purchasing requirements, industry standards, and customer specifications. Assisting with 5S and six sigma improvement processes to optimize the efficiency of operations and contribute to better work/process flow. Show less



Kennametal

• United States
• Machinery Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Lead Production Technician/ Supervisor

  • Jun 2011 - Apr 2013

  Chilhowie, VA Quality control to include Rockwell testing prior to and after quenching and heat treatment. Inspection of chain driven brazing and de-brazing machines and tooling. Overseeing production in the roof bit area and coordination of production to assure timely delivery of customer product. Safety compliance to include EHS and VPP initiatives, emergency first responder,and participation in Lean Manufacturing teams. Employee training and cross shift communications… Show more Quality control to include Rockwell testing prior to and after quenching and heat treatment. Inspection of chain driven brazing and de-brazing machines and tooling. Overseeing production in the roof bit area and coordination of production to assure timely delivery of customer product. Safety compliance to include EHS and VPP initiatives, emergency first responder,and participation in Lean Manufacturing teams. Employee training and cross shift communications, operation of various equipment, etc. Show less



Reline America, LLC

• United States
• Utility System Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Saturation Plant Supervisor/ Quality Assurance

  • Mar 2008 - Jun 2011

  Saltville, VA Quality assurance through analysis of polyester resins while overseeing the production of saturated composite materials in the saturation plant to assure compliance with quality specifications, Development of initial documents/processes needed for ISO registration and to ascertain traceability of product and verify consistency throughout the manufacturing process from raw materials to packaged shipments. Assisted with the QMS and performed various laboratory functions for… Show more Quality assurance through analysis of polyester resins while overseeing the production of saturated composite materials in the saturation plant to assure compliance with quality specifications, Development of initial documents/processes needed for ISO registration and to ascertain traceability of product and verify consistency throughout the manufacturing process from raw materials to packaged shipments. Assisted with the QMS and performed various laboratory functions for material testing including tensile, elongation, ring stiffness, and porosity. Other Responsibilities: Scrap reduction, continuous improvement, employee training, production coordination, operation of various composite manufacturing machines, shipping receiving, inventory, etc. Show less