Treacy Yarborough
Asheville,NC
Summary
Thorough Quality Engineer adept at performing quality inspections and identifying root causes for non-conforming material issues. Hardworking and meticulous with a passion for continuous improvement. Driven Quality Engineer with great knowledge of process change documentation and root cause analysis. Ambitious and driven individual with extensive training in manufacturing protocols. Dedicated to best-in-class work. Cautious Quality Engineer thoroughly predicts and eliminates any unnecessary risks during project planning and production phases. Meticulously investigates and tracks defects' root causes. Dogged eliminator of faults and liabilities resulting in negative financial impacts. Dedicated manufacturing professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Engineer
Conmet
Canton, NC
04.2018 - Current
- Contributed to root cause analysis to determine core reason for failures and errors.
- Escalated concerns about project and process quality, referring discovered issues to engineering manager for correction.
- Utilized knowledge of ISO 9000 standards to develop action plan for company certification.
- Built strong rapport with team members, management and clients to facilitate efficiency and productivity.
- Performed quality inspections and drafted reports to detail non-conforming material issues.
- Demonstrated product and quality expertise in product inspections.
- Produced reports on diagnostic outcomes, non-compliance issues and other negative factors discovered during production.
- Supported quality team members during corrective action updates.
- Participated in multi-disciplinary defect reviews to discern and address root causes.
- Developed and implemented process flow improvement and standardization projects.
- Collaborated with on-site directors, operations managers and supervisors on engineering projects.
- Work closely with customer to maintain the level of quality expected.
- Submitted corrective actions, performed 8D investigation with a team, compiled all information and submitted to the customer for final approval.
- Responsible for creating, compiling, and submitting PPAP requirements to customers for new business.
- Managing controlled documents
- creating PFMEA, control plans, and process flow for each department and customer product.
Finishing Manager
Conmet
Canton, NC
01.2016 - Current
- Fostered collaboration by overseeing assembly, paint, and hydrographics departments.
- Verified finishing met established standards for color, textures, metallic, exotic woods films in Hydrographics and paint departments
- Interacted with customers to deliver satisfaction and communicate project progress.
- Set production goals and motivated team to achieve such goals.
- Monitored production for quality in workmanship and color matching.
- Reported injuries and incidents and submitted supporting documentation to facilitate company investigation.
- Informed leadership of problems and situations that affected department performance and drove accountability by formulating solutions to resolve issues.
- Monitored spending plans, obtained materials and supplies and distributed staff resources.
- Supervised and supported employees by overseeing production, submitting work hours, processing time off requests and performing evaluations to maximize department productivity and efficiency.
- Sharpened quality inspection and quality assurance processes to align with customer goals and expectations.
- Applied leadership and technical skills to facilitate safe and effective department operations.
- Established work schedules and managed employee activities.
- Provided guidance, assistance, and training to employees when needed.
- Supported department policies, procedures and standards to advocate for organization and maintain compliance.
- Effectively supervised production to confirm high levels of workmanship quality.
Night Superintendent
Conmet
Canton, NC
05.2015 - Current
- Managed 120 workers when performing duties while managing the plant overnight.
- Oversaw operations at district schools with proactive oversight.
- Established and implemented department-wide policies followed by staff.
- Managed business overnight including all departments in manufacturing operations, shipping, maintenance, tooling, assembly departments.
- Worked closely with Shipping to maintain on time shipping requirements for all customers.
- worked with maintenance and tooling to keep molding operational and minimize downtime during breakdowns in molding.
- Worked with maintenance nightly to maintain Fanuc robots and injection molding presses.
- Kept all departments on track with their production schedules.
Molding Supervisor
Conmet
Canton, NC
06.2014 - Current
- Collaborated with other leaders and executives to direct workflow and support operations.
- Managed staff hiring, training, and supervision.
- Oversaw, coached and evaluated 80 Molding employees.
- Cultivated professional working relationships with peers and supervisors.
- Planned, organized and monitored resources to deliver efficient use of labor, equipment and materials.
- Created and implemented strategies for improving operational efficiency and accuracy.
- Conducted performance reviews each quarter, offering praise and recommendations for improvement.
- Reviewed and assessed ongoing operations, developing initiatives for continuous process improvement.
- Located and resolved problems with team production and performance to maintain consistent quality levels.
- Oversaw inventory and product stock to develop and maintain inventory controls resulting in cost savings and reduced overages.
Site Manager
Strategic Insource Solutions
Asheville, NC
10.2006 - 06.2014
- Supervised contractor work processes and adherence to project schedule.
- Complied with safe operating practices and assessed operational procedures against best practices.
- Verified completed projects met approved time, quality and cost estimates.
- Coordinated site investigations, documented issues and escalated to executive teams.
- Maintained records and logs of work performed and materials and equipment used.
- Maintained zero site accidents and lost work days for 8 years.
- Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
- Established employee work schedules to properly staff Kitting departments for each shift.
- Oversaw all daily office operations and equipment maintenance.
- Oversaw employee attendance record, handled payroll for 80 employees.
- Monitored, coached and supervised team of 80 employees in 8 years.
- Assumed responsibility for personnel deployed to work site.
- Delegated assignments based on plans, project needs and knowledge of individual team members.
General Manager of Operations
Antony's Caribbean Restaurant
Asheville, NC
06.2001 - 09.2006
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision and long-range planning.
- Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
- Established and administered annual budget with controls to prevent overages, minimize burn rate and support sustainability objectives.
- Led company to successful product launch and growth by developing initial product roadmap and go-to-market strategy.
- Designed modern employee recognition program which boosted productivity and improved morale.
- Trained, coached and mentored staff to support smooth adoption of new Restaurant.
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe or ineffective practices.
- Advanced productivity KPIs by leading trainings on procedures and safety practices.
- Partnered with vendors and suppliers to effectively manage and budget.
Designer Owner
Contours, Inc
Charlotte, NC
03.1990 - 06.2001
- Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Conducted target market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends.
- Maintained up-to-date administrative records to monitor operational conditions.
- Generated revenues yearly and effectively capitalized on industry growth.
- Trained and developed team members to build human capital.
- Recruited, hired and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
- Established and administered annual budget with controls to prevent overages, minimize burn rate and support sustainability objectives.
Education
No Degree - Education
Winthrop University
Rock Hill, SCBachelor of Arts - Furniture Design And Manufacturing
Savannah College of Art And Design
Savannah, GA06.1989
Skills
- Process change documentation
- ISO 9000 standards
- Non-conforming material reports
- Job requirement analysis
- Quality improvement plans
- Non-conforming materials process
- Quality assurance
- Root cause analysis
Timeline
Quality Engineer
Conmet
04.2018 - Current
Finishing Manager
Conmet
01.2016 - Current
Night Superintendent
Conmet
05.2015 - Current
Molding Supervisor
Conmet
06.2014 - Current
Site Manager
Strategic Insource Solutions
10.2006 - 06.2014
General Manager of Operations
Antony's Caribbean Restaurant
06.2001 - 09.2006
Designer Owner
Contours, Inc
03.1990 - 06.2001
No Degree - Education
Winthrop University
Bachelor of Arts - Furniture Design And Manufacturing
Savannah College of Art And Design