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Overview
Work History
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ANTHONY R. BELLITTO

ANTHONY R. BELLITTO

Wakeman

Summary

Dynamic professional with a strong focus on results and continuous improvement. Proven ability to apply analytical thinking and creativity to develop effective solutions in fast-paced settings. Committed to contributing to team success and driving organizational growth through innovative strategies.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sr. Quality Systems/Product Engineering Manager

Dan-Mar Co (Austin Powder)
Norwalk
01.2024 - Current
  • Complete re-structuring of the Quality Management System towards standardization and improved efficiency.

Quality Manager

Plasan US (Defense & Tier 1 Auto)
Walker
06.2018 - 01.2024
  • Led Plasan North America cross function team in the preparation of the Potential Supplier Assessment by AM General that resulted in the ~$500 million award over five years for the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle A2 (JLTV) program.
  • Significant QMS growth year to year, receiving the highest rating from the ISO Registrar of '5-Benchmark' status for Continuous Improvement.
  • Defined, implemented, and sustained full QMS Software strategy that replaced paper systems for Document Control, CAPA, Internal/External/Supplier Audit, Training, and Assets (including Calibration). This significantly reduced waste and improved efficiencies in these processes.
  • Led overhaul of data collection and Performance Reporting for largest Defense Customer product line. This resulted in overall Yield improvement of 21% for this product family, and full implementation of this process for all Customers/products.
  • Reduced Quality Engineering APQP PPAP documentation creation time by 94% through intuitive software implementation.

Director of Quality

Firstronic, LLC (Now Lacroix North America)
Grand Rapids
03.2013 - 06.2018
  • Defined and implemented new Corporate Quality Systems Auditor position and supporting processes to drive QMS standardization and cross-facility lessons learned sharing.
  • Launched corporate wide ISO strategy in 2014 that lead to multiple certifications across two facilities and was a driving factor in the partnership and eventual merger with Lacroix Electronics.
  • Defined and implemented Training Strategy that resulted in over $400,000 in STTF Training Grants for the company. This was accomplished by working closely with the Michigan Educational Development Council (MEDC).
  • Led re-structure effort of New Hire Training process that resulted in 90% reduction in employee turnover.

Quality Manager

Precision Automotive Plastics
Bellevue
01.2011 - 03.2013
  • Drove system improvements over a 12-month period, resulting in 80% reduction in PPM of General Motors and Ford Motor Company products supplied by Precision Automotive Plastics.

Manager of Quality-US Operations

EPIC Technologies (now NEOTech)
USA/Norwalk
11.1998 - 12.2010
  • Lead project to define New Product Introduction Process within EPIC. Efforts included identification, creation and standardization of process definitions, process owners, and tools used to launch new products through all life cycles of Electronic Manufacturing. This project resulted in a 30% reduction in the overall product launch time.
  • Member of 5S Implementation and Sustaining Steering Committee. Implemented plant wide 5S program in June 2009, improving overall Plant rating from 61% in Sort phase to a 96% in Sustain Phase.
  • Maintained Quality Management Systems for all United States EPIC locations, which included standardization of Quality Management System processes for new acquisition EPIC locations and developing a reporting format for all site QA Managers.
  • Developed new Company Wide Training Program designed to apply to all EPIC manufacturing facilities and cultures and meet requirements for competency of employees relative to electronic manufacturing.

Quality Assurance Manager

Epic Technologies
Norwalk
04.2005 - 06.2006
  • Created and Implemented Customer Focus Team Monitoring Tool to monitor and track each CFT with the goal of exceeding their internal and Customer goals.
  • Successfully implemented ISO-13485:2003 into EPIC Corporate Scheme. This included directing all preparation activities for the Norwalk facility, training for all EPIC employees on ISO-13485:2003 requirements and facilitating the certification and surveillance audits.
  • Team member in definition and implementation of Process/Product Qualification process (Validation). This process clearly defines activities and actions to guarantee existing and new processes are properly specified and implemented into manufacturing.

Team Leader

Owens-Illinois, Inc
Toledo
07.1996 - 11.1998
  • Responsible for numerous phases of building prototypes, verifying prototype quality through testing and data analysis, conducting preventive maintenance on equipment and training new personnel.

Sergeant

United States Marine Corps
Camp Lejeune
11.1990 - 10.1995
  • MOS 2841-Ground Radio Repairman-Honorable Discharge

Skills

  • IPC-A-610 Certified IPC Specialist
  • RAB/QSA Certified ISO-9001:2015 Internal Auditor
  • IATF16949:2016 Emphasis
  • ASQ Senior Member
  • Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
  • TPM Training
  • 5S Lead/Trainer
  • ISO-13485:2003 Quality System Course Training
  • EMS Internal Auditor Training
  • AAMI Process Validation Training
  • Total Quality Management Training Program
  • Minitab SPC Control Charting and Capability Studies Training
  • Formal Training on Communication Styles and Problem Solving
  • Supplier management
  • Quality management
  • Process improvement
  • Failure mode analysis
  • Root cause analysis
  • ISO standards
  • Vendor sourcing
  • Employee motivation training

Certification

(CIS) Serial No. A610SH-24112125436

Websites

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Sr. Quality Systems/Product Engineering Manager

Dan-Mar Co (Austin Powder)
01.2024 - Current

Quality Manager

Plasan US (Defense & Tier 1 Auto)
06.2018 - 01.2024

Director of Quality

Firstronic, LLC (Now Lacroix North America)
03.2013 - 06.2018

Quality Manager

Precision Automotive Plastics
01.2011 - 03.2013

Quality Assurance Manager

Epic Technologies
04.2005 - 06.2006

Manager of Quality-US Operations

EPIC Technologies (now NEOTech)
11.1998 - 12.2010

Team Leader

Owens-Illinois, Inc
07.1996 - 11.1998

Sergeant

United States Marine Corps
11.1990 - 10.1995

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