David DeRoos
Beloit,WI
Summary
Enterprising, hard-working and technically skilled professional in a variety of heat treating processes, management, and quality control. Known for accuracy, attention to detail and timeliness in managing all aspects of production and inspection. Career spans over 21 years of manufacturing experience. Backed by solid credentials and proficiencies in industry standards as well as MS Office Suite.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Plant Manager
Thermtech of Waukesha
03.2021 - 10.2024
- Oversaw a total of 35 employees. .
- Provided direction and leadership to all levels of employees and managers.
- Maintained quality of product with robust inspections and internal auditing.
- Identified and resolved process and equipment issues to minimize production downtime.
- Created plant policies and procedures for safe and productive operations.
- Led, trained and coached plant staff to facilitate high levels of productivity and quality.
- Evaluated employee performance through monthly one on ones to provide feedback and address concerns.
- Managed payroll and vacation for all employees in building.
- Promoted collaborative work environment to motivate and engage staff to achieve company objectives.
- Monitored and evaluated plant performance to identify areas for improvement and take corrective measures.
- Managed personnel by implementing company policies, procedures, work rules, and disciplinary action.
- Oversaw daily operations of 60k sq. ft. manufacturing plant.
- Created and oversaw production schedules and adjusted as needed to meet deadlines.
- Scrutinized production output and identified areas for improvement.
- Held daily shift change meetings to discuss current shop activity including promise dates, unique jobs, general company announcements.
- Received a Black Belt in 6 Sigma(2022).
- Attended weekly leadership classes by certified trainer
- Managed and enforced governmental, customer specific, and regulatory compliances: CQI-9, AS9100, ITAR, CMMC.
Quality Manager
Diamond Heat Treat
09.2019 - 03.2021
- My duties encompass the following: Plans and administer internal audit program for driving improvement in the Quality Management system
- Administers internal blueprint control and authorizes change control
- Responsible for quality of all end products
- Trains and supervises training inspectors
- Develops and writes training curriculums
- Oversaw ISO:2009 and CQI-9 standards are met
- Wrote and implemented new rework procedures to standardize processes and streamline workflow.
- Ensures in-process quality through operator contact and layered process audits
- Evaluates and administers supplier approval process and maintains an approved supplier listing
- Communicate and maintain customer relationships.
- Calibrated instruments and scales in production area and quality lab.
Quality Systems Manager
Willman Industries
03.2019 - 09.2019
- Tracked corrective action reports and confirmed closure of corrective action requests to demonstrate adherence to quality standards.
- Maintained quality system documentation and updated specific documents to reflect new audit or test results.
- Collaborated with internal subject matter experts to perform data reconciliations and produce credible results.
- Advised management of quality audit non-compliance issues to facilitate improved audit compliance rates.
- Held weekly Quality Improvement Meetings to reduce overall scrap rates.
Quality Manager
Hudapack Metal Treating
12.2012 - 03.2019
- Promoted to Quality Manager after seven years
- My duties encompass the following: Plans and administer internal audit program for driving improvement in the Quality Management system
- Administers internal blueprint control and authorizes change control
- Responsible for quality of all end products
- Trains and supervises training inspectors
- Develops and writes training curriculums
- Oversaw ISO:2009 and CQI-9 standards are met
- Wrote and implemented new rework procedures to standardize processes and streamline workflow.
- Ensures in-process quality through operator contact and layered process audits
- Evaluates and administers supplier approval process and maintains an approved supplier listing
- Communicate and maintain customer relationships.
- Calibrated instruments and scales in production area and quality lab.
Quality Inspector
Hudapack Metal Treating
12.2005 - 12.2012
- After 18 months, I was promoted to Quality Inspector
- Duties included general inspections of parts, analysis of microstructures, surface and microhardness
- I interpreted blueprints as required to perform duties
- Assisted in the creation of inspection files, inspection criteria, and reported any deviation from standards to appropriate management personnel
- Ensured proper and accurate records, files and databases were maintained.
Furnace Operator
Hudapack Metal Treating
07.2004 - 12.2005
- Duties as a Furnace Operator included: measuring ingredients, adjusting furnace controls, detecting deviations from standards, recording gauge readings, interpreting work orders and collecting samples for tests
- I was responsible for running heat furnaces and building and packaging loads
- I am a certified forklift operator.
Education
High School Diploma -
Beloit Memorial High School
Beloit, WISkills
- 6S Lean Workplace expertise
- Production Scheduling
- Compliance understanding
- Training programs
- Performance Improvements
- Schedule Management
- Quality Management Systems
Technologysummary
- Excel
- Word
- Outlook
- Visual Shop
- Bluestreak
- Intro into Minitab
Timeline
Plant Manager
Thermtech of Waukesha
03.2021 - 10.2024
Quality Manager
Diamond Heat Treat
09.2019 - 03.2021
Quality Systems Manager
Willman Industries
03.2019 - 09.2019
Quality Manager
Hudapack Metal Treating
12.2012 - 03.2019
Quality Inspector
Hudapack Metal Treating
12.2005 - 12.2012
Furnace Operator
Hudapack Metal Treating
07.2004 - 12.2005
High School Diploma -
Beloit Memorial High School
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