EDWIN AMOAH
Clinton,Maryland
Summary
CORPORATE QUALITY MANAGER Adaptable Quality Manager with a 20-year background in implementing and developing improvement processes through collaboration with cross-functional teams. First-rate computer, analysis, and research skills. Specialties include achieving targets, generating new strategies, and maintaining accurate records.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Systems Manager
PCA Corrugated & Display, LLC
02.2019 - Current
- Directly manage and coordinate all plant quality management system aspects, including internal and external regulatory compliance.
- Manage team quality analysts and auditors to fulfill compliance requirements.
- Oversee process improvement events, define and monitor performance metrics, foster culture, and mentor quality teams.
- Direct ISO9001:2015 and ISO22000/ TS 22002 certification audits to zero findings in four years.
- Analyzed data from various sources to identify areas for improvement within the organization's Quality Systems.
- Assisted in developing design control documents, including risk management plans, validation protocols, test methods, and work instructions.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop strategies that align with corporate objectives while maintaining regulatory compliance.
- Developed and implemented quality assurance processes to ensure product compliance with customer requirements.
- Archived quality audit reports and generated a searchable index to facilitate improved report access.
- Partnered with sales and marketing teams to ensure customer feedback was utilized for continuous organizational improvement initiatives.
Plant Quality Manager
Consolidated Container Company
01.2016 - 02.2019
- Directly manage and coordinate all plant quality management system aspects, including internal and external regulatory compliance.
- Manage team inspectors and auditors to fulfill compliance requirements.
- Manage plant internal and external regulatory compliance activities.
- Led ISO9001:2015 integration from ISO9001:2008 and maintained HACCP and GMP programs as part of the plant quality management system.
- Facilitate monthly plant quality training to ensure employees are updated on new and existing Quality, HACCP, and GMP practices and processes.
- Lead plant focus improvement / continuous Improvement activities.
- Increased efficiency of the QMS by regularly reviewing procedures and making updates based on changing business needs or industry advancements.
Plant Quality Manager
Simpson Strong, Tie
12.2013 - 01.2016
- Supervised the operations of two quality testing laboratories to ensure products aligned with existing specifications.
- Recruited and managed a team of chemists and quality specialists to enhance product quality.
- Closely coordinated with Engineering and Research and Development departments to identify and implement best testing practices for both plant and testing laboratories.
- Established standards metrics for risk management, and other key performance indicators for plant management.
- Formulated and implemented a branch quality management system that included all manufacturing and purchasing processes.
- Created repeatable, sustainable, and quantifiable manufacturing processes and quality assurance metrics for both plant and testing laboratories.
- Applied Six Sigma and Lean methodologies to spearhead ongoing process improvement projects in the plant.
- Improved testing methods for raw materials, in-process, and final product sampling by 90%.
- Improved final product testing lead time by 66%.
- Managed vendor quality management system to ensure regulatory requirements were achieved.
- Streamlined production processes by identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions.
- Promoted a proactive approach to risk management within the organization, mitigating potential concerns before they escalated into larger issues.
Senior Project Quality Engineer
Skybitz, Inc
04.2008 - 10.2013
- Primary resource in resolving technical issues impacting product performance or facility systems.
- Evaluated Contract Manufacture's weekly production data and submitted reports to the Operation and Engineering departments.
- Directed a $525K Dock-to-Stock Continuous Improvement Project from a contract manufacturer in Mexico to the warehouse in Virginia, with a projected savings of $3.5M over five years.
- Served as project lead to facilitate quality projects and coordinate with key stakeholders.
- Developed Lean transformation initiatives to enhance performance, quality, safety, delivery, cost, and CM production.
- Conducted root cause analysis for recurring non-conformances, leading to the implementation of corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Developed comprehensive quality control plans, resulting in increased product reliability and fewer defects.
- Championed the adoption of advanced statistical methods for data analysis and process control, increasing the overall effectiveness of quality monitoring efforts.
- Reduced production waste by optimizing materials usage and implementing lean manufacturing principles.
- Implemented rigorous supplier audits to ensure adherence to established quality standards, reducing instances of non-compliance and fostering strong relationships with key suppliers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Technical Management
DEVRY UNIVERSITY
Arlington12.2005
Associate of Applied Science - Industrial Engineering Technology
WAKE TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Raleigh, NC05.1994
Skills
- Technical Guidance
- Lead Auditor (ISO9001:2015)
- Risk Management Processes
- Mastery of Quality Processes
- Strategic Execution
- Continuous Improvement Process
- Lead Auditor (FSSC)
- Quality Risk Management Planning
- Process Improvement Initiatives
- Problem-Solving Ability
- GMP Knowledge
Accomplishments
- Achieved zero findings audits for 4 years through effectively deep diving into production and management systems processes.
Certification
- Lead Auditor ISO9001:2015
- Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)
- Statistical Process Control (SPC)
- HACCP
- GMP
- Certified Quality Auditor
- Six Sigma Green Belt
- FMEA
Timeline
Quality Systems Manager
PCA Corrugated & Display, LLC
02.2019 - Current
Plant Quality Manager
Consolidated Container Company
01.2016 - 02.2019
Plant Quality Manager
Simpson Strong, Tie
12.2013 - 01.2016
Senior Project Quality Engineer
Skybitz, Inc
04.2008 - 10.2013
Bachelor of Science - Technical Management
DEVRY UNIVERSITY
Associate of Applied Science - Industrial Engineering Technology
WAKE TECHNICAL COLLEGE
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