Colbey Hoyt

• Leveraging my accomplishments as a highly successful Plant Quality Manager at Aquatic Bath, where I demonstrated outstanding leadership and achieved remarkable results within just six months
• My proven track record in driving quality improvements and my rapid promotion to this esteemed position within Aquatic Bath underscore my capability to effectively implement quality management strategies across multiple plants.

• Identified, analyzed, and provided solutions to maintain and improve quality standards, ensuring compliance with specifications.
• Conducted training sessions for operators, emphasizing timely updates and VSWI implementation to meet quality standards.
• Led internal audits to monitor and enforce quality standards for current and finished products, processes, and work procedures.
• Checked raw material specifications and promptly reported non-compliance issues to management.
• Reviewed returns of non-conforming products via the RGA return process, initiating corrective actions in collaboration with relevant departments.
• Monitored scrap and defects, promptly reporting issues to the production team.
• Recorded, analyzed, and distributed statistical defect information, facilitating action plans on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
• Conducted non-conformance meetings, documenting corrective actions and assigning accountability for task completion.
• Ensured the reliability of measuring instruments (gages and tools) and took necessary actions to maintain measurement controls when instruments were not reliable.
• Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams across the organization when needed.
• Worked collaboratively with the production department, mold manufacturing, and maintenance teams.
• Actively participated in continuous improvement activities and led Quality Clinics (training programs).
• Engaged in the Engineering Change Request (ECR) process, initiating changes and addressing non-compliance issues to prevent recurring non-conformities.
• Assumed primary responsibility for maintaining, distributing, and organizing all Quality-related documentation within the Plant.
• Effectively addressed customer service and technical service requests, finding collaborative solutions.
• Conducted mold condition audits and communicated issues requiring immediate attention to the mold maintenance supervisor.
• Engaged in customer visits as necessary, fostering strong customer relationships.

• Orchestrated the development and rigorous maintenance of the company's exacting Quality Standards, ensuring seamless alignment with industry benchmarks and exceeding customer expectations.
• Demonstrated a pivotal role in conceiving, executing, and overseeing comprehensive quality documentation, including Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and comprehensive Quality Reports.
• Cultivated a pervasive culture of quality awareness spanning across diverse departments, instilling an unwavering commitment to excellence.
• Spearheaded continuous improvement initiatives by providing advanced training and crafting meticulous work instructions, resulting in elevated product quality and operational efficiency.
• Collaborated seamlessly with cross-functional teams to strategize and execute Manufacturing Test Plans, underpinning the delivery of impeccable automotive components.
• Imposed meticulous inspections to guarantee strict adherence to customer prerequisites and industry statutes, utilizing advanced metrology tools such as FARO Laser Arm, CMM/Vision systems (MicroVu), Optical Comparator, and precision handheld gauges.
• Ensured rigorous data capture processes, facilitating comprehensive quality data analysis and comprehensive reporting.
• Conducted methodical audits, systematically compiling exhaustive audit findings reports, and skillfully executing corrective and preventive actions.
• Proficiently applied root cause analysis methodologies and flawlessly oversaw the execution of corrective actions to address process and component concerns.
• Drove continuous enhancement of Quality procedures, relentlessly optimizing operations.
• Prepared exhaustive Quality Assurance (QA) reports, empowering stakeholders with incisive data-driven insights.
• Demonstrated versatility by adeptly handling diverse responsibilities while consistently delivering outstanding results.

• Oversaw department leads and operators across various plant activities, including Quality, Production, Waste Water Treatment, and the Chemistry Lab.
• Expertly managed all aspects related to the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System.
• Oversaw department leads and operators across various plant activities, including Quality, Production, Waste Water Treatment, and the Chemistry Lab.
• Expertly managed all aspects related to the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System.
• Led champion teams for Internal and External Nonconforming product reviews, leveraging CAR/PAR methodologies, including 8D-5Why and Cause/Effect analysis.
• Drove cross-functional teams in the reduction of Muda (waste) through continuous improvement projects.
• Acted as the initial point of contact for all customer concerns and discrepancies in materials.
• Conducted weekly training sessions for internal departments and operations.
• Tracked and reported Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to gauge company progress and growth.
• Prepared Requests for Quotations (RFQs) for new products based on capacity.
• Masterfully coordinated project management efforts and facilitated communication between internal departments and external vendors through Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) meetings for project launches, both in the automotive and non-automotive sectors.
• Ensured compliance with waste water treatment and city reporting, managed chemical lab operations for daily product and process analysis, and maintained a safe working environment.

• Supercharger Housings & Components OEM & Aftermarket
• Ford - Engine Intake
• GM - Class A Decorative Engine Components
• Acted as a liaison between customers and suppliers, championing CAR/PAR methodologies such as 5Y, 8D, Fishbone, and investigations to address concerns or complaints.
• Established, organized, and supervised product sorts to establish and maintain thorough containment.
• Collaborated with customers and suppliers on the Nonconforming Material Review process, reaching final decisions on parts and authorizing return material.
• Managed document control, overseeing the creation and revision of documents to maintain IATF 16949 - Quality Management System (QMS) Certification.
• Proficiently utilized Microsoft Office applications.
• Conducted Internal Layered Process Audits and Attribute & GRR testing.
• Led project management efforts, taking full responsibility through all phases of APQP and sole ownership upon Full Production Approval.
• Created PPAP documentation following Core Tools per AIAG Manuals.
• Planned and documented PFMEA (Process Failure Modes and Effects Analysis).
• Implemented process improvements through 6S Implementation and Kaizen Ideology.
• Continued education in 2017-2019, earning 4.0 CEUs in APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC, CAR-8D approach, IMDS Concept & Application, FMEA Analysis, 6S, and 8D Problem Solving.

As a Lead Quality Assurance Technician at Accu Die and Mold Inc., my role was pivotal in ensuring the quality and precision of manufactured parts. My responsibilities included:

• Operating a Zeiss Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) running Calypso Software to perform highly accurate dimensional inspections.
• Calibrating shop instruments to maintain measurement accuracy.
• Conducting manual part inspections, evaluating results, and authorizing part completion.
• Managing and organizing the flow of parts to meet deadlines and production schedules.
• Serving as an instructor for MIOSHA Forklift and Overhead Crane operations.
• Acting as a liaison of communication between the company and local/international customers regarding company policies and operations.

In this role, I consistently maintained precision and accuracy with measuring instruments, managed time effectively to meet deadlines, and demonstrated skills in trigonometry, geometry, organization, and management.

• Managed roofing operations with a team of 4-10 crew members, emphasizing quality and efficiency.
• Acted as the primary onsite contact for Property Owners, Project Managers, and Suppliers, ensuring effective communication and project coordination.
• Oversaw daily operations, maintained site cleanliness, and managed tool and material inventory.
• Conducted machinery maintenance, repairs, and ensured optimal functionality.
• Upheld high craftsmanship standards and warranty compliance.
• Analyzed material usage and optimized production processes.
• Proficiently read blueprints and engineer specifications.