Connie Teutschmann
Shullsburg,WI
Summary
Accomplished Quality Manager with over 17 years of experience at John Deere, leading global teams and managing budgets exceeding $3M. Expert in Quality Management Systems and fostering a culture of excellence, demonstrated through significant process improvements and efficiency gains. Skilled in problem-solving and SOP development, achieving streamlined operations and compliance excellence.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Manager
John Deere
12.2006 - Current
- Held positions of increasing responsibility for over 17 years in supplier quality, new product development, and quality management system.
- Led a team diverse and global team of 24 Quality Engineers and a budget in excess of $3M.
- Updated quality control standards, methods, and procedures to meet compliance requirements.
- Provided training to employees on best practices in quality management, fostering a culture of excellence within the organization.
- Improved quality processes for increased efficiency and effectiveness.
- Drove process standardization by creating and implementing SOPs, resulting in increased efficiency and reduced deviations.
Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor
ZF Lemforder
05.2004 - 09.2006
- Assisted in facility layout planning with a focus on maximizing space utilization and workflow optimization.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop new products, ensuring timely launches and successful market integration.
- Facilitated root cause analysis of production issues to implement corrective actions effectively addressing underlying problems.
- Enhanced production efficiency by implementing lean manufacturing principles and process improvements.
Manufacturing Engineer
Pre-Polymer Products
01.1999 - 02.2003
- Identified problems and specific resolutions to fix defective, damaged, or malfunctioning parts, assemblies, equipment and systems.
- Performed concurrent design and manufacturing engineering and other functions to reduce time required to bring product to market.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions for complex engineering challenges.
- Conducted root cause analysis on defective products, leading to targeted improvements in manufacturing processes.
Education
Master of Science - Engineering
UW Platteville
Platteville, WI12.2009
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
UW Platteville
Platteville12.1998
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
UW Platteville
Platteville, WI05.1991
Skills
- Quality Management Systems
- Corrective Actions
- Advanced Product Quality Planning
- Quality Processes
- SOP Development
- Problem-solving abilities
Timeline
Quality Manager
John Deere
12.2006 - Current
Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor
ZF Lemforder
05.2004 - 09.2006
Manufacturing Engineer
Pre-Polymer Products
01.1999 - 02.2003
Master of Science - Engineering
UW Platteville
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
UW Platteville
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
UW Platteville
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