DAVID A. DANNER
Sherman,Tx
Summary
To obtain a position with an organization that will provide both challenge and growth for a highly motivated, dedicated professional who produces results.
A goal oriented, decisive manager with over 20 years of experience in all facets of management. Exceptionally creative with organizational abilities, strong planning, coordinating and delegating capacities. A solid problem solver with the ability to meet deadlines on time and within budget.
Professional with significant expertise in team leadership and operational management. Proven track record in driving team collaboration and delivering impactful results. Skilled in conflict resolution, process optimization, and strategic planning, with flexible approach to evolving business needs. Known for reliability, strong communication, and fostering productive work environment.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Customer Quality Engineer
Denison Industries
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Attend weekly tag up meetings calls to discuss FAI, PPAP, Inspection and any Quality concerns
- Communicate effectively to all levels of staff & management, both Internal and external
- Work with customers, Engineering and Operations to deliver Aerospace print conforming parts, ensuring castings adhere to customer and Industry Quality standards
- Communicate with vendors on ETA of all special process parts, Including any specific customer needs
- Work with customers, Engineering and Operations to deliver print conforming parts with confidence by Identifying acceptable error
- Ensures product adheres to company and customer Industry standards
- Send and receive quotes to potential vendors after verifying they are on customer specific APSL for special processing
- Give customer status updates on parts in WIP and timelines of completion
- Prepare reports by analyzing and summarizing data for specific data packages with final Quality stamp approval
- Review and submit AS9102 forms for FAI to customers through various secure Aerospace supplier portals
- Maintained and Improved product Quality by completing part specific layered audits
- Investigated customer complaints while Initiating Quality alerts along with performing RCCA using Ishikawa charts to determine root cause
- Review any customer SCAR’s, perform Investigation using RCCA analysis and 5Y methodology
- Work with customer on any non-conformances until closed
- Scheduled source Inspection for customers and ensured all CofC and CofA documents and parts met customer and Industry standards
- Bubbled customer drawings, parts lists and PO’s for FAI submittal
- Performed customer review of PO’s, customer, and Industry specifications before product launch
- Issue all quality stamps, order and Inventory and complete annual audit
- Perform IMI, FMI and in process Inspection on parts, Ultrasound, borescope, micrometer checks, pin gauge, depth micrometers, C-9 comparators for surface roughness and overall quality of parts
- Perform employee training using WI and Inspection forms to complete physical and visual Inspection of parts
Quality Supervisor
Fresenius Medical Care
01.2016 - 01.2021
- Assign all activities for Inspectors to carry out the procedures detailed in SOP’s, FMI’s, IPI’s and Corporate directives
- Ensure that specifications for quality, safety and purity are met and material s received are suitable for FDA manufacturing operations
- Supervised the daily operations of the Quality team, including but not limited to directing all workflow and priorities for the team’s goals and execution
- Represented the Quality Department to drive process and quality improvements
- Monitored inspection work areas and plant to immediately correct housekeeping issues and safety deficiencies
- Ensured the needs of the plant production and distribution center were met
- Administered disciplinary actions for work and labor issues while enforcing company’s attendance policy including performance reviews and terminations
- Worked with employees within the assigned teams to make sure they understood and complied with the Code of Business Conduct and all applicable company policies and procedures
- Ensured all local, state and federal laws and regulations established are being maintained for internal system controls to Promote compliance
- Responsible for Inspection Certification program
- Trained inspectors to improve inspection capabilities and streamline processes
- Responsible for retains associated with Incoming & Solution finished materials
- Maintained equipment and records that support the daily inspection activities
- Responsible for all personnel issues and staff morale
- Review and approve all inspection reports and initiate CAPA’s and NC’s when appropriate
- Kept all inspection procedures and forms current and accurate to current practices using approved Change Control system
- Evaluated supplier performance through product inspection
Production Manager
Amtech Electro circuits
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Oversaw Production, workflow processes and facilitated changes in production schedules
- Instrumental in erasing a 3-month production deficit to on time delivery for the 1st time
- Ensured all employees were up to date with online training courses while cross training all employees
- Responsible for hiring all new employees for increased production while reducing defects and improving QMS
- Liaising with purchasing and engineering department to increase communication which led to faster job turnaround time
- Implementing 5’s workplace organizational methods for a cleaner more efficient facility
- Administered disciplinary actions for work and labor issues while enforcing company’s attendance policy
- Started a rewards system for employees for 100% production to improve morale and productivity
- Maintained and improved lean manufacturing processes using khan ban and TPS methods
General Manager/Partner
PRG-SD, Inc. Sonic Drive-In
01.2009 - 01.2013
- Hired and trained over 175 people including 11 Assistant Managers
- Wrote new store opening guidelines manual
- Oversaw new store opening from groundbreaking to opening
- Became the first training store in Michigan for corporate mandated training of other General Managers and Assistants
- Store remained in the top twenty percent in all categories and restaurant keys
- Helped other Franchisees with 5 different store openings
General Manager
Uncle Ed’s Oil Shoppe
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Managed day to day operations of multiple oil change locations including the flagship store
- Hired and trained all employees and GM’s for multiple locations
- Received both Manager of the Year and Rookie of the Year Awards in 2008
- Turned around two locations in profit verses last year and customer service
- Responsible for store inventory, ordering and P&L’s
Sales and Service Manager
Nextel Communications
01.2003 - 01.2007
- Managed multi-site sales and service departments
- Set up mobile service vehicles with wireless web to track service appointments and download daily activities
- Handled customer service issues in and out of office in a fair and timely manner
- Turned around service department from last in service to first in one year’s time nationally
- Streamlined organizational processes while reducing costs in store
- Increased customer base 50% while increasing CSI rating to 91%, which was first nationally
- Assisted in developing access database and POS system for multiple stores
Production Supervisor
Sea Ray Boats Inc.
01.1994 - 01.2003
- Oversaw quality program, job done right the first time
- Provided employees with any equipment necessary to complete job, while achieving reputation for getting the job done
- Created bi-monthly improvement action plans for new model integration
- Maintained production schedules and facilitated changes in schedules
- Oversaw training of the ISO-9000 and 5-S programs to ensure the highest level of quality and production possible
- Created and maintained employee job descriptions, work instructions and ensured employee knowledge of work instructions
- Administered disciplinary actions along with HR for work and labor issues while enforcing company’s attendance policy
- Conducted employee quarterly and yearly performance evaluations
- Responsible for training records, timecards, and changes of status
- Earned employee of the month for working well under pressure in high stress situations
Corporal E-4
United States Marine Corps
01.1990 - 01.1994
- Served in a Level 3 echelon facility as an electrical engineer
- Supplied mobile electrical power to base camp on missions around the world
- Participated in cold weather training – Norway, Sweden, Urban Terrorist training – North Carolina and Mountain warfare training in Los Angeles, California
- Awarded three meritorious promotions: 1)1990 for thinking outside the box, by taking prisoners during an ambush on a reconnaissance mission outnumbered 3:1
- 2)1991 Out of 150 Marines I received the only promotion for exceptional appearance on a company inspection
- 3)1993 for knowledge of Marine Corps policy, weapons and maintaining rifle and pistol expertise 4 years in a row
Education
Fundamentals of Leadership, Personal Finance, English Composition, Principles of Accounting, Solid State Devices, Electrical Repair, Electrical Schematic Drawing and Hazardous Material Certified
United States Marine Corps
Certificate of Supervision - Business Management, Basic Supervision, Human Resources, Lotus Notes, Excel, Word, Windows 10, PowerPoint, Team Building, Principles of Marketing, Public Speaking, Quality Improvement, Project Management, Team Practicum, Team Leadership, Information Systems
Pellissippi State College
01.2001
Skills
- Project Management
- Coaching/Mentoring
- Problem Solving
- Team building and leadership
- Customer Service
- PO & P&L’s
- Staff management
- Product and Design Research
- Operations management
- Inventory Management
- Process improvement
- Continuous Improvement
- Lean Manufacturing Processes
- 5’s Systems
- Root Cause Analysis
- Serve Safe Certified
- Scheduling
- Performance Evaluations
- Time Studies
- Work Instructions
- Quality Management Systems
- GMP Practices
- Clean Rooms and Gowning
- SOP’s
- TM’s
- Train the Trainer Certified
- FDA Layered Audits
- Data Analysis
- Aerospace Engineering
- Training and mentoring
Computerprogramsused
- Microsoft Office 2010
- Lotus Notes
- Excel
- Windows 2000
- PowerPoint
Training
- Seven Habits of Daily Planning
- Effective Negotiating Strategies
- Certified Train the Trainer
- Sonic Management Seminar
Timeline
Customer Quality Engineer
Denison Industries
01.2021 - 01.2024
Quality Supervisor
Fresenius Medical Care
01.2016 - 01.2021
Production Manager
Amtech Electro circuits
01.2014 - 01.2016
General Manager/Partner
PRG-SD, Inc. Sonic Drive-In
01.2009 - 01.2013
General Manager
Uncle Ed’s Oil Shoppe
01.2007 - 01.2009
Sales and Service Manager
Nextel Communications
01.2003 - 01.2007
Production Supervisor
Sea Ray Boats Inc.
01.1994 - 01.2003
Corporal E-4
United States Marine Corps
01.1990 - 01.1994
Certificate of Supervision - Business Management, Basic Supervision, Human Resources, Lotus Notes, Excel, Word, Windows 10, PowerPoint, Team Building, Principles of Marketing, Public Speaking, Quality Improvement, Project Management, Team Practicum, Team Leadership, Information Systems
Pellissippi State College
Fundamentals of Leadership, Personal Finance, English Composition, Principles of Accounting, Solid State Devices, Electrical Repair, Electrical Schematic Drawing and Hazardous Material Certified
United States Marine Corps
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