Aleisha Hardison
Spring Lake,MI
Summary
Results-driven Six Sigma Leader with a proven track record in cross-functional collaboration and process improvement. Achieved over $27 million in savings through effective project management and complex problem-solving. Skilled in quality assurance controls and change management, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Six Sigma Leader - Corporate Administration
Shaw Industries
01.2003 - 05.2007
- Identified, prioritized and managed the execution of all lean six sigma projects for Corporate HR, Financial Services, Information Services, Shaw Living, Customer Service and Accounting
- Facilitated cross functional teams both internal and external to Shaw industries
- Managed a team of four, six sigma black belts and 2 indirect black belts
- Responsible for statistical techinical advisement of for corporate admin staff, green belts
- Realized savings in excess of 27 million dollars over the course of my employment
- Advised and further developed black belts in project management and advanced problem solving techniques.
Quality Manager
Wheland Automotive Industries
02.2000 - 02.2002
- Interfaced between customers and manufacturing personnel to communicate, concerns, resolutions, new developments and improvement activities.
- Participated with customers in new product development, problem solving, negotiations and conflict management
- Managed and archived quality documentation and participated in internal and external quality audits.
- Managed a staff of 11 engineers and techinical employees.
- Developed training materials and conducted classes in customer specific requirements, QS 9000 requirements and statistical requirements
Quality Engineer
Mallory Controls, Excel Systems,
03.1997 - 02.2000
- Developed curriculum and trained employees, hourly and salary, on application software for statistical data collection and statistics.
- Developed, controlled and maintained, PFMEA, Control Plans, Process Flow Diagrams and PPAP submissions.
- Served as liaison between customers including, but not limited to (Ford, Chrysler, Lear, Johnson Controls and General Motors) to determine quality specifications and controls for products.
- Managed a staff of 4
Process Control Manager
Steward, Inc.
12.1992 - 03.1997
- Developed curriculum and conducted technical training of employees.
- Developed and implemented a documented quality systems for achieving both ISO9000 and QS9000 certifications.
- Conducted regular process audits to ensure compliance with quality standards.
- Lead dust control team which resulted in a 75% reduction on raw materials waste.
- Designed and coordinated the conversion from a functional to a cellular plant layout.
Education
Associate of Science - Engineering Management
University of Tennesee At Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN05-1998
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN12-1991
Skills
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Project management
- Six Sigma Black Belt
- Complex Problem-solving
- Change management
- Process improvement
- Quality assurance controls
Accomplishments
Co-Authored and published "A Conversion from a Functional to a Cellular Manufacturing Layout at Steward, Inc." fourth quarter, 1995, Production and Inventory Management Journal
Timeline
Six Sigma Leader - Corporate Administration
Shaw Industries
01.2003 - 05.2007
Quality Manager
Wheland Automotive Industries
02.2000 - 02.2002
Quality Engineer
Mallory Controls, Excel Systems,
03.1997 - 02.2000
Process Control Manager
Steward, Inc.
12.1992 - 03.1997
Associate of Science - Engineering Management
University of Tennesee At Chattanooga
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Tennessee Technological University
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