Dan Cooper
Commerce,MI
Summary
Results-driven Quality Manager known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Specialize in process improvement, quality assurance protocols, and coaching direct reports to optimize their performance. Excel in leadership, communication, and problem-solving to achieve continuous improvement objectives. Committed to maintaining safety standards and enhancing product quality across operations.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Quality Manager
Ford Motor Company
Sterling Heights, Michigan
04.2012 - 04.2026
- Managed 12 quality engineers ensuring quality operating system adherence for ICE, Hybrid, and full electric transmissions at Ford Motor Companies Van Dyke Electrical Powertrain Center.
- Trained all quality engineers on the Ford quality operating system.
- Led Collaboration of cross-functional teams consisting of manufacturing production leads, process engineers, test engineers, product development, and incoming suppliers to identify, contain, and permanently resolve quality opportunities.
- Certified six Sigma black belt since 2007. Top performing black belt at Ford VEPC last five years.
Manufacturing General Foreman
Ford Motor Company
Sterling Heights, MI
08.2003 - 04.2012
- Supervised 14 production supervisors.
- Supervised daily operations of machining and assembly line teams at Ford Motor Company.
- Ensured adherence to safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives in manufacturing areas.
Production Supervisor
Ford Motor Company
Livonia, MI
10.2000 - 08.2003
- Supervised daily production operations to ensure adherence to safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
- Coordinated team schedules to optimize workflow and resource allocation.
- Monitored equipment performance to identify maintenance needs and reduce downtime.
Education
MBA - Organizational Training And Development.
Oakland University
Rochester, MI 09.2004 - 05.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI 08.1994 - 05.1998
Skills
- Quality assurance
- Six Sigma methodology
- Process optimization
- Root cause analysis
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Quality Manager
Ford Motor Company
04.2012 - 04.2026
MBA - Organizational Training And Development.
Oakland University
09.2004 - 05.2007
Manufacturing General Foreman
Ford Motor Company
08.2003 - 04.2012
Production Supervisor
Ford Motor Company
10.2000 - 08.2003
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Michigan State University
08.1994 - 05.1998