Alberto Valladares
Kansas City,USA
Summary
Diligent Quality Manager with a strong background in quality management and a successful track record of implementing effective process improvements. Skilled in leading teams to improve product quality and ensure compliance with industry standards. Expertise in problem-solving and continuous improvement methodologies, including root cause analysis, auditing, and Quality Control.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Manager
D&D Manufacturing, Inc.
08.2024 - Current
- Managed root cause analysis investigations, determining underlying issues in product failures and implementing corrective actions as necessary.
- Managed the QMS and participated in internal and external quality audits per ISO 9001:2015 and IATF 16949:2016.
- Streamlined communication between departments to ensure seamless flow of quality information and data.
- Managed and archived quality documentation and participated in internal and external quality audits.
- Mentored and encouraged employees to strive for excellence while fostering professional growth.
Regional Quality Manager
UFP Packaging
10.2021 - 01.2024
- Managed the implementation of ISO 9001 certification in all regional facilities, demonstrating commitment to industry-leading quality practices on 17 facilities.
- Conducted thorough internal audits to assess compliance with established quality management systems, driving continuous improvement initiatives.
- Developed robust training programs for staff, increasing their understanding of quality standards and requirements.
- Specified quality requirements of raw materials with suppliers.
- Established and tracked quality department goals and objectives.
General Quality Manager
Metalstamp, Inc.
11.2020 - 06.2021
- Evaluated quality problems and performed assessments to identify and resolve issues.
- Mentored and encouraged employees to strive for excellence while fostering professional growth.
- 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.
- Improved quality processes for increased efficiency and effectiveness.
- Managed approximately 30 incoming calls and emails per day from customers.
Quality Manager
D&D Manufacturing, Inc.
12.2015 - 11.2020
- Managed root cause analysis investigations, determining underlying issues in product failures and implementing corrective actions as necessary.
- Managed and archived quality documentation and participated in internal and external quality audits.
- Mentored and encouraged employees to strive for excellence while fostering professional growth.
- Evaluated quality problems and performed assessments to identify and resolve issues.
- Wrote and implemented new rework procedures to standardize processes and streamline workflow.
- Managed approximately 30 incoming calls and emails per day from customers, as well updated in customers Portals.
SAQ / PPAP Coordinator.
KEY SAFETY SYSTMES
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Aided suppliers in raw material selection strategies to encourage superior supply chain outcomes.
- Conducted supplier audits to detect pre-production weaknesses in supply chain and human resource assets.
- Led root cause analyses to identify and address problems in industrial production.
- Developed robust quality metrics for monitoring supplier performance, leading to better decision-making and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Improved supplier performance ratings through regular feedback and ongoing collaboration on corrective action plans.
- Managed approximately 30 incoming calls and emails per day from internal customers and from customers.
Education
Bachelor in Computer System - Information And Computer Systems
Instituto De Computación Del Noreste
Valle Hermoso, Tamaulipas, Mexico01.2009
Skills
- Statistical analysis skills
- Failure mode and effects analysis
- Performance monitoring
- SOP review
- Management Consultation
- Supplier quality management
- External audit support
- Multitasking
- Team building
- Employee Training
- Quality Control
- Time management abilities
Certification
IATF Certified, 01/01/21
Personalhobbies
- Play and watch sports.
- Listening to music and concerts.
- Watch movies at home and at movie theaters.
- Cleaning my house.
- Traveling to enjoy with family.
References
- Michael Rawson, +1 (734) 404-4533
- Steve Capo, +1 (708) 370-5723
- John Martin, +1 (248) 914-4499
Training
- 11/01/23, QMS Foundation / Internal Auditor, Kansas City, MO
- 01/01/21, ISO 9001:2015 / IATF 16949:2016 Internal Auditor, Minooka, IL
- 12/01/15, APQP / PPAP, Sterling Heights, MI
- 01/01/11, APQP / PPAP, Valle Hermoso, Tamps, Mexico
- 01/01/08, KAIZEN TPS / ISO 9001:2008 / TS 16949, Valle Hermoso, Tamps, Mexico
Managementsummary
A dynamic and proven leader with solid experience in management, quality control, project production and customer service, packaging, engineering, process, manufacturing and supplier control and development who thinks on his feet and 'outside the box' and aims to respond to new challenges in creative ways to contribute to an effective and profitable operation.
Accomplishments
- Achieved to certify facilities in ISO 9001:2015 and IATF 16949:2015 by developing and implementing the QMS.
- Collaborated with the Core team on CI Projects.
- Supervised team of 12 Quality Coordinators in different facilities.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Quality Manager
D&D Manufacturing, Inc.
08.2024 - Current
Regional Quality Manager
UFP Packaging
10.2021 - 01.2024
General Quality Manager
Metalstamp, Inc.
11.2020 - 06.2021
Quality Manager
D&D Manufacturing, Inc.
12.2015 - 11.2020
SAQ / PPAP Coordinator.
KEY SAFETY SYSTMES
01.2011 - 01.2013
Bachelor in Computer System - Information And Computer Systems
Instituto De Computación Del Noreste