Bill Hembree
Newalla,OK
Summary
Adaptable Quality Manager with a 10+ years background in implementing and developing improvement processes through collaboration with cross-functional teams. First-rate computer, analysis and research skills. Specialties include achieving set targets, generating new strategies and maintaining accurate records.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Manager
Berry Global Plastics
04.2022 - Current
- Managed and archived quality documentation and participated in internal and external quality audits.
- Coordinated and oversaw periodic audits to evaluate product quality and safety and address non-conformances.
- Evaluated quality problems and performed assessments to identify and resolve issues.
- Updated quality control standards, methods, and procedures to meet compliance requirements. Resulting in the inaugural ISO 9001 certification.
- Wrote and implemented new rework procedures to standardize processes and streamline workflow.
- Mentored and encouraged employees to strive for excellence while fostering professional growth.
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
- Streamlined and monitored quality programs to alleviate overdue compliance activities.
- Tracked Quality issues with external customers, suppliers, and internal Plant operations.
- Performed and documented Quality Control checks to maintain compliance with company initiatives.
Quality Manager
Enviro Systems Inc.
06.2018 - 03.2022
- Managed and archived quality documentation and participated in internal and external quality audits.
- Coordinated and oversaw periodic audits to evaluate product quality and safety and address non-conformances.
- Evaluated quality problems and performed assessments to identify and resolve issues.
- Updated quality control standards, methods, and procedures to meet compliance requirements.
- Followed quality standards and procedures to minimize errors and maximize customer satisfaction.
- Wrote and implemented new rework procedures to standardize processes and streamline workflow.
- 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.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
- Scheduled and chaired Quality review meetings to review effectiveness of performance mitigating risk, improving throughput and achieving customer satisfaction.
Maintenance Control Supervisor
United States Navy
04.2015 - 05.2018
- Managed maintenance team of 220 Sailors and coordinated repair schedule according to priority level.
- Provided management oversight for service and repair maintenance, records management and preventative services for 8 E6-B aircraft ensuring operational readiness of 86%.
- Application of good knowledge of computer hardware and data software pertinent to record keeping, maintenance and repair record's, inventory control and related facility maintenance and operations.
- Used clerical skills to analyze and create weekly, quarterly, and annual automated and manual logistics data reports for decision-making of priority of work and for reporting purposes to higher echelons.
- Extensive experience leading and developing safety programs, accomplished measurable results while leading teams in a dynamic, fast-paced environment in support of eight E6-B aircrafts.
- Possess a comprehensive background in strategic planning, naval aviation and operations management derived from conducting domestic and global operations.
- Managed risk upon multiple lines to protect assets, property, and equipment valued over $8M+ while meeting the expectations of senior leadership.
Quality Assurance Supervisor
United States Navy
03.2014 - 04.2015
- Oversaw onboarding and training of new employees to promote qualified and well-coordinated quality assurance team.
- Evaluated interactions between associates and customers to assess personnel performance.
- Assessed investigation reports of subordinate quality assurance personnel and addressed any procedural deviations.
- Directed QA process improvement initiatives for 41 Naval Aviation Maintenance Programs resulting in 41 of 41 programs receiving a passing grade, and 50 of 50 satisfactory drills/practical's, leading to an overall grade of 100% on the 2014 Commander Naval Air Forces inspection.
- Managed the release of technical directives and publication updates to insure survival gear, tools, and aircraft's were safe to operate.
- Developed and controlled quality programs, ensuring strict compliance to all programs and policies, leading to a 75% reduction in documentation errors and zero occurrences of recall of calibrated items and rework required.
- Manager 14 Quality Assurance specialists and inspectors who conducted 480 Quality verification reports.
Maintenance Control Manager
United States Navy, USN
06.2012 - 03.2014
- Supervised employee performance, preventive maintenance, and safety.
- Tracked aircraft deferrals through closure. This included the highlighting of zonal or system wide problems to ensure timely resolutions. Worked closely with permanent remove detachments to schedule corrective actions and ensure detachments are informed of any incoming defect. In addition, maintained continuous contact with detachments to provide daily updates of aircraft status and future plans.
- Assisted in the Continuing Airworthiness Manager with the overview of the maintenance program, maintenance planning, and techinical records.
- Coordinate, monitor, and report all technical directives are incorporated and tracked in a report from to be distributed to various departments to include Command Officer.
- Generate work order requests in CMMS system
Education
Bachelor of Science - Orginzational Management
Ashford University
San Diego, CA11.2024
Skills
- Administration and Reporting
- Team Training
- Inspection Processes
- Manufacturing Processes
- Problem-Solving Ability
- Defect Identification
- Train Employees
- Inspection Readiness
- Cost Management
- Mastery of Quality Processes
- Data Collection Processes
- Communication
- Project Management
- Customer Service
- Quality Standards
- Set Organizational Policies
- Managing Operations and Efficiency
- Strategic Planning
- Organizational Policies
Timeline
Quality Manager
Berry Global Plastics
04.2022 - Current
Quality Manager
Enviro Systems Inc.
06.2018 - 03.2022
Maintenance Control Supervisor
United States Navy
04.2015 - 05.2018
Quality Assurance Supervisor
United States Navy
03.2014 - 04.2015
Maintenance Control Manager
United States Navy, USN
06.2012 - 03.2014
Bachelor of Science - Orginzational Management
Ashford University
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