Albert Childers
Signal Mountain,TN
Summary
Dedicated professional with proven performance in management, leadership and communication. Detail-oriented in problem-solving and planning. Ready to make an immediate contribution to your organization.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Manager
Sandvik Mining And Construction
01.2022 - 06.2023
- Designed, structured and implemented a QMS by using PM based approaches with all departments. Each tasked with implementing the new processes in a structured manner.
- Developed and trained management staff Quality Assurance oversight and management of the opportunities by understanding risks with realistic mitigation strategies.
- Lean Operations development and management. Provided heavy support to Suppliers to prevent quality issues with fabrication components. Requiring 70% travel. The ROI resulted in a +$320,000.
- Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt
- Structure and write Corporate/Plant Quality Management Manual along with a robust Supplier Management manual.
- Improve employee and company performance by eliminating the waste of resources and process/ product defects while striving for 0 PPM
- APQP, PFMEA, DFMEA and PPAP
- Development and monitoring of KPI and Metrics. Both Plant and Corporate level.
- Robust SPC (Statistical Process Control), data management and analysis. Translation to departments for engagement and understand the data.
- Contract Negotiations, Cost Management, Supplier Risk Assessment and Audits
- Wrote and implemented new rework procedures to standardize processes and streamline workflow.
- Mentored and encouraged employees to strive for excellence while fostering professional growth.
- Improved quality processes for increased efficiency and effectiveness.
- Liaised with HR manager to organize and perform quality standard training for new and existing staff.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Increased customer satisfaction through adherence to quality standards and customer requirements.
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
- Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
- Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets.
- Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
- Planned, created, tested and deployed system life cycle methodology to produce high quality systems to meet and exceed customer expectations.
Plant Quality Manager
Grupo Antolin
03.2021 - 01.2022
- Quality system development
- APQP, PFMEA, DFMEA and PPAP
- Coordinated and oversaw periodic audits to evaluate product quality and safety and address non-conformances.
- Updated quality control standards, methods, and procedures to meet compliance requirements.
- Increased customer satisfaction through adherence to quality standards and customer requirements.
- Wrote and implemented new rework procedures to standardize processes and streamline workflow.
- Mentored and encouraged employees to strive for excellence while fostering professional growth.
- Developed and deployed production control plans and created work instructions and procedures.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Evaluated quality problems and performed assessments to identify and resolve issues.
- Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
- Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams.
Quality Manager
AAM
01.2018 - 03.2021
- Quality system development
- Lean DMAIC project management
- Improve employee and company performance by eliminating the waste of resources and process/ product defects
- Ford Tier 1 Q1
- Development and monitoring of KPI and Metrics
- OEM visits and project meetings
- Prototype development for autonomous vehicles
- Supplier Quality development
- Go - No Go Gage design
- GOM Mesh Scanning
- CMM Dimensional Engineering
- Metrology/Metallurgy
- 15 direct reports
- Increased customer satisfaction through adherence to quality standards and customer requirements.
- Coordinated and oversaw periodic audits to evaluate product quality and safety and address non-conformances.
- Wrote and implemented new rework procedures to standardize processes and streamline workflow.
- Mentored and encouraged employees to strive for excellence while fostering professional growth.
- Devised specifications for processes.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
Supplier Quality/Plant Quality Manager
Decatur Plastics
08.2016 - 01.2018
- Supplier Quality Development/Quality Management/Plant Direction
- Tier 1 to 5 OEM’s
- Lean DMAIC project management
- Improve employee and company performance by eliminating the waste of resources and process/ product defects
- GMP requirements
- Contract Negotiations, Cost Management, Supplier Risk Assessment
- Visit and Setup Suppliers Nationwide and Europe, China
- Assure Suppliers meet or exceed TS16949, IATF and ISO 9001/9002
- Developed Cross-Functional Teams for Tactical Supplier Sourcing
- SPC and Managed TS 16949 / IATF
- Lead auditing activities and provide leadership to for continual improvements Lean and product quality
- Develop and monitor KPI and metrics/Cost of Quality
- Employee training and on-boarding Quality
- Hiring and review of performance/coaching
- Promote a team environment with creative motivational techniques
- Established and tracked quality department goals and objectives.
- Determined quality department standards, practices, and procedures.
- Scheduled and chaired quality review meetings to review effectiveness of performance mitigating risk, improving throughput and achieving customer satisfaction.
- Tracked quality issues with external customers, suppliers, and internal plant operations.
- Applied coaching techniques and tools to support managers and team members in improving performance.
- Recorded, analyzed, and distributed statistical information.
- Collaborated with audit clients and action owners to apply root cause analysis guidance and establish effective corrective action plans.
- Specified quality requirements of raw materials with suppliers.
- Developed quality planning for multiple new product launches by verifying customer requirements and implementing in design and production.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Supplier Quality Control Manager /Modifications Quality Manager
Toyota Industrial MFG
10.2004 - 08.2016
- Planning and directing activities related to development, application and maintenance of quality standards for the highest quality products in the industry
- Develop and oversee engine test cell/build and tolerance inspections and measurement
- Quality Control with Tacoma Plant automotive standards
- Improve employee and company performance by eliminating the waste of resources and process/ product defects
- Off Road Heavy Equipment design and new electrification
- Managing the responsibilities of implementing and monitoring APQP, PPAP, PFMEA and Control Plans
- Develop and monitor KPI's for strategical supplier sourcing's
- Developing programs to evaluate accuracy and precision of production equipment and testing
- Gathering information and conducting training sessions on strategic purchasing and partnership activities
- Performing research for Supplier Development, Contract Negotiation, Risk Assessment and Audits
- Harvard PON Certified
- Master Negotiator
- Documentation Control, IATF, TS16949 and ISO 9001/9002 Certified Auditor
- Extensive knowledge in JIT and Lean MFG
- Six Sigma Black Belt
- Established and tracked quality department goals and objectives.
- Monitored staff organization and suggested improvements to daily functionality.
- Tracked quality issues with external customers, suppliers, and internal plant operations.
- Scheduled and chaired quality review meetings to review effectiveness of performance mitigating risk, improving throughput and achieving customer satisfaction.
- Applied coaching techniques and tools to support managers and team members in improving performance.
- Recorded, analyzed, and distributed statistical information.
- Collaborated with audit clients and action owners to apply root cause analysis guidance and establish effective corrective action plans.
- Developed quality planning for multiple new product launches by verifying customer requirements and implementing in design and production.
- Assured consistent quality of production by implementing and enforcing automated practice systems.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Electrical Engineer Director
Rightway Engineering
02.2003 - 10.2004
- Complete company management from seed startup
- Strategically planed and implemented plans for fundraising and investor attraction to gain capital for employment and customer growth
- Planned all sales and marketing strategies to organically grow the business
- Negotiated real estate contracts for company structures and headquarters
- Monitored P&L and developed planning for budget strategies
- Arranged company meetings to effectively communicate the needs and solutions for company profit and growth
- Regularly met with new and existing clients to assure customer service and promote loyalty
- Developed organization policies for staff and upper management
- Advise engineering staff of upcoming contracts and assist in time management for deadlines
- Developed websites and mobile applications for company information and access for future and existing customers
- Planned and implemented Quality Control Standards.
Certified
Microsoft, Expert, United States Army
01.1994 - 01.1998
- The beginning of my military career was in the Electrical Engineering field
- Charged with the design and implementation of structural electrical systems and producing wiring schematics for troubleshooting and repair
- Charged with writing new software programs for weapons systems with C++ language
- Furthered schooling into chemistry sciences and biology
- Charged with research and development teams to produce new useful chemicals for combating chemical warfare
- In charge of 210 soldiers and trained combat personal in 1313th infantry and special operations
- Earned a degree in Electrical Engineering and a minor in Chemistry from course work within the military
Education
Master's - Mechanical Engineering
Purdue University
Lafayette, INBachelor Of Applied Science - Electrical Engineering
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN05.1997
Skills
- Constructive Feedback
- Communication
- Accounting Techniques
- Operational Improvements
- Corporate Presentations
- Contract Law
- Cost Management
- Chemistry
- Quality Standards
- Project Management
Certification
Auto CAD
Continuous Improvement
PPAP
APQP
IATF 16949:2016
Six Sigma
Lean
Plant Management
Leadership
SAP
ERP Systems
Production Management
CAD
Agile
Kaizen (10+ years)
GD&T
Machining
Six Sigma Certification (10+ years)
SolidWorks
Calibration
Microsoft Project
Minitab
Power BI
Operations management
MATLAB
Certifications and Licenses
Journeyman Electrician
ASQC Certification
Six Sigma Green Belt
Journeyman License
LEED Certification
Professional Engineer
Six Sigma Master Black Belt
Six Sigma Certification
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
Certified Quality Engineer
Timeline
Quality Manager
Sandvik Mining And Construction
01.2022 - 06.2023
Plant Quality Manager
Grupo Antolin
03.2021 - 01.2022
Quality Manager
AAM
01.2018 - 03.2021
Supplier Quality/Plant Quality Manager
Decatur Plastics
08.2016 - 01.2018
Supplier Quality Control Manager /Modifications Quality Manager
Toyota Industrial MFG
10.2004 - 08.2016
Electrical Engineer Director
Rightway Engineering
02.2003 - 10.2004
Certified
Microsoft, Expert, United States Army
01.1994 - 01.1998
Master's - Mechanical Engineering
Purdue University
Bachelor Of Applied Science - Electrical Engineering
Purdue University