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Brenda Clements

Burlington,IA

Summary

Diligent Quality Manager with solid background in quality management and history of implementing effective process improvements. Successfully led teams to enhance product quality and ensure compliance with industry standards. Demonstrated expertise in problem-solving and continuous improvement methodologies.

Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.

Collaborative leader partners with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Quality Manager

American Ordnance
01.2024 - Current
  • 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.
  • Facilitated cross-functional team collaboration, ensuring seamless communication between departments regarding quality matters.
  • Conducted thorough audits to ensure adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements, maintaining compliance consistently.
  • Standardize configuration management activities.
  • Manage the Receiving Inspection/Surveillance team, Supplier Quality Engineers, Document Locator Specialist and Training Specialist fostering a professional work environment focused on accurate observation and reporting skills.

Quality Engineer

American Ordnance
02.2022 - 01.2024
  • Developed inspection plans based on design specifications, ensuring all critical dimensions and performance criteria were verified throughout the manufacturing process.
  • Improved customer satisfaction levels with timely resolution of non-conformance issues and effective corrective actions.
  • Performed quality inspections and created reports to detail non-conforming material issues for government submittal.
  • Contributed to root cause analysis to determine core reason for failures and errors.

Supplier Quality Engineer

American Ordnance
01.2020 - 02.2022
  • Manage supply chain with suppliers thru building relationships
  • Travel to suppliers to conduct supplier audits, reviewed technical requirement, assess quality, ensure compliance with government requirements
  • Monitored supplier performance through routine communication
  • Communicate issues in timely mater to management
  • Monitor team activities required for successful project execution
  • Managed relationships with key suppliers, fostering long-term partnerships that benefited both parties involved.

Material Planning Supervisor

American Ordnance
02.2017 - 12.2019
  • Hired an Expediter team which achieved high performance and coached with anticipated future growth at AO
  • Generated production plan and collaborated with management team to achieve plan
  • Presented precise inventory information to both management and customers
  • Coordinated material delivery requirements with Purchasing
  • Collaborated with IT on conceptualized enhancements to SAP inventory tracking system
  • Mentored and supported 3 Material department employees to create strong workplace culture.

Education

Bachelor of Liberal Studies -

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA
12.2022

Associates of Arts -

Southeastern Community College
West Burlington, IA
05.1997

Skills

  • Organizational communication
  • System development expertise
  • Extensive inventory management experience
  • Supplier quality management experience
  • SAP subject matter expert
  • Demonstrated leadership abilities
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Strategic team guidance

Certification

  • APICS - CPIM Certification
  • Lean Systems Certificate - University of Kentucky
  • Burlington Chamber of Commence Leadership Class Graduate

Accomplishments

  • American Ordnance Betterment Bucks Recipient - SAP implementation
  • American Ordnance Betterment Bucks Recipient - Barcode system

Timeline

Quality Manager

American Ordnance
01.2024 - Current

Quality Engineer

American Ordnance
02.2022 - 01.2024

Supplier Quality Engineer

American Ordnance
01.2020 - 02.2022

Material Planning Supervisor

American Ordnance
02.2017 - 12.2019

Bachelor of Liberal Studies -

University of Iowa

Associates of Arts -

Southeastern Community College

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