Francis Kortekaas
Henderson,NV
Summary
Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings. Exceptional Operations Manager focused on successful team building, cost-cutting and operational improvements. Determined to cut costs without impacting quality of products and services. Reliable team player committed to building high-performing teams.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Quality Control Engineer
Amcal
California And Texas
06.2014 - Current
- Proposed development and testing improvements to positively impact usability, function and performance.
- Educated employees on specific QA standards and confirmed maintenance of standards.
- Provided regular updates to team leadership on quality metrics by communicating consistency problems or production deficiencies.
- Completed deviation forms and recorded findings of inspection process, collaborating with quality team members and department managers to implement procedural remedies.
- Completed inspections under tight deadlines to meet demands and project timelines.
- Validated inspections to meet strict OSHA standards and ADA Compliances.
- Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
- Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate.
- Evaluated components and final products against quality standards and manufacturing specifications.
Facilities and Plant Operations Director
Linda Vista Community Hospital
Los Angeles
11.1988 - 06.2014
- Performed daily control procedures to ensure safety of patients, visitors, and staff.
- Established procedures for corrective and preventive maintenance.
- Optimized performance of facility machinery through calibration and repairs.
- Managed and scheduled equipment and system preventive maintenance programs to verify contractual compliance.
- Determined necessary steps to bring systems and facilities into JCAHO compliance.
- Performed quality control procedures on equipment and materials.
- Administered safety plans to train Housekeeping, Security, Plant Operations, and Landscaping employees on meeting and exceeding OSHA safety standards, Fire Safety.
- Completed annual capital budgeting, invoice review and approval, and weekly work schedules.
- Demonstrated high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
Owner/Operator
Kortekaas Construction
Alta Loma California
01.2002 - 03.2014
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs.
- Recruited, hired and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
- Fostered strong professional network and partnership building skills to connect with quality leads
Education
High School Diploma -
Valle Lindo High School
El Monte, CAL.A 500 HP Steam Engineer License -
Los Angeles Department of Building And Safety
Los Angeles, CA02.1995
Boiler Technician Fireman Apprentice Certification -
U.S Naval Propulsion Engineering School
Great Lakes, IL04.1981
Skills
- Mentorship and Training
- Troubleshooting
- Quality Assurance Controls
- Maintaining Clean Work Areas
- Product Quality Assurance
- Fire Safety
- OSHA standards
- Safety Procedures
- Quality Assurance Training
- Plant Operations
- Process Improvements
- Tactical Planning
Timeline
Senior Quality Control Engineer
Amcal
06.2014 - Current
Owner/Operator
Kortekaas Construction
01.2002 - 03.2014
Facilities and Plant Operations Director
Linda Vista Community Hospital
11.1988 - 06.2014
High School Diploma -
Valle Lindo High School
L.A 500 HP Steam Engineer License -
Los Angeles Department of Building And Safety
Boiler Technician Fireman Apprentice Certification -
U.S Naval Propulsion Engineering School