Chris Avins
Quality Manager
Mentor,OH
Summary
Quality management professional with history of driving process improvements and ensuring compliance with stringent quality standards. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and achieve significant results. Known for reliability and adaptability in dynamic environments, with strong skills in process optimization and quality assurance.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Manager
AT&F Steel Solutions
02.2023 - Current
- Managed root cause analysis investigations, determining underlying issues in product failures and implementing corrective actions as necessary.
- Managed and archived quality documentation, inspection reports and participated in internal and external quality audits.
- Updated quality control standards, methods, and procedures to meet compliance requirements.
- Trained team members on new CMM technology.
- Established internal NDT program within AT&F to eliminate 3rd party inspection services cutting costs by approximately 50%.
Operations Manager
AT&F Steel Solutions
03.2021 - 02.2023
- Managed metal processing operations consisting of 85 team members for a $50M manufacturing facility.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by establishing clear communication channels and addressing concerns promptly.
- Analyzed and reported on key performance metrics to senior management.
- Developed and implemented strategies to maximize customer satisfaction.
Director of Continuous Improvement
AT&F Steel Solutions
01.2018 - 03.2021
- Enhanced operational efficiency by implementing Lean Six Sigma methodologies and leading cross-functional teams.
- Reduced waste and improved overall performance with data-driven insights and a focus on sustainable growth strategies.
- Facilitated Kaizen events focused on problem-solving and streamlining techniques to empower team members at all levels to contribute ideas for process improvements.
- Certified Six Sigma Yellow and Green Belts across multiple departments.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to identify opportunities for innovation and efficiency, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Established key performance indicators to measure progress toward goals, driving accountability and results across departments.
- Championed the integration of technology and automation solutions to increase operational efficiency and reduce manual processes, ultimately driving cost savings.
Manager Of New Projects
AT&F Steel Solutions
04.2015 - 01.2018
- Closely collaborate with project team members to identify and quickly address problems
- Use Autocad Inventor to draft assemblies, models, verify customer drawings, and other technical drawings
- Produce delivery schedule using Microsoft Project to update customers and upper management on progress and roadblocks
- Create job routers using Epicor ERP system
- Develop long-term business strategy by using customer feedback to identify necessary process improvements
- Manage new project coordination, including material resources and staff scheduling to ensure timely project completion
- Collaborate with customers engineering department to suggest and work on design changes as needed to ensure the project is successful and meets customer expectations
- Completed Level 4 PPAP's using Metrology equipment to ensure each project exceeded customer expectations
- Started sister company in Manitowoc Wisconsin and Massillon Ohio to strategically meet customer demand of new projects. Trained Operations Managers, Engineering, and Team Managers on production processes
Plant Manager
FEMC
06.2011 - 04.2015
- Redesigned operational workflow processes to maximize efficiency using 5s methodology
- Worked with Engineering to change drawings from 2D Microstation to 3D using Solidworks
- Developed welding procedure specification using AWS D18.1 and some D1.1 welding codes
- Created stockroom for service parts using Kanban system based on customer demand, material lead time, and production lead time
- Managed direction and planning for plant with focus on optimization of daily functions, exceeding customer expectations and achieving KPIs
- Reduced costs by eliminating materials waste and unnecessary labor hours by implementing lights out runs on CNC machines, standardizing parts, adding software for posting programs directly to the CNC machines (GibbsCam), optimizing tooling per application, and decreasing blank size of parts
- Evaluated suppliers to assess quality, timeliness and compliance of deliveries, maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational efficiency
- Enforced quality assurance protocols to deliver ideal customer experiences
- Completed talent acquisition and management for 20+ internal/external placements
R&D Team Lead
Lincoln Electric Co
02.2003 - 08.2010
- Worked with engineering team and project management to create new welding equipment.
- Interpreted blueprints to fit, weld, and test new products.
- Led efforts in analysis and design of more cost-effective processing technology to improve current welding manufacturing systems.
- Managed development and implementation of lean and continuous improvement manufacturing initiatives across production environment.
- Worked directly with production team to streamline piece work process of new welding machines.
- Created new work stations for new products.
- Worked with inventory control team to create Kanban system for new products.
Education
No Degree - Mechanical Engineering
Cuyahoga Community College
Cleveland, OHHigh School Diploma -
Manning High School
Manning, SCSkills
- Proven Six Sigma Black Belt implementing process improvements in 12 projects
- Level II certified Per SNT-TC-1A(2020), ANSI/ASNT CP-189-2020, and ANSI/ASNT CP-105-2020 Visual testing, Magnetic Particle testing, Computed Radiography, and Liquid Penetrant testing
- Blueprint reading and design using Autodesk Inventor and SolidWorks
- Proficient in Sigmanest cutting software
- Certified Metrology using Spatial Analyzer, Cam2Measure10, and Polyworks
- Highly experienced with Portable Laser Trackers and Articulated Arms
- ISO documentation/procedure writing
- Proficient with Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
- Proficient in Microsoft Office programs
- Familiar with AWS codes and NDE procedures
Education
Some College (No Degree)
Timeline
Quality Manager
AT&F Steel Solutions
02.2023 - Current
Operations Manager
AT&F Steel Solutions
03.2021 - 02.2023
Director of Continuous Improvement
AT&F Steel Solutions
01.2018 - 03.2021
Manager Of New Projects
AT&F Steel Solutions
04.2015 - 01.2018
Plant Manager
FEMC
06.2011 - 04.2015
R&D Team Lead
Lincoln Electric Co
02.2003 - 08.2010
No Degree - Mechanical Engineering
Cuyahoga Community College
High School Diploma -
Manning High School
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