Hanna Lough

Oversee Quality Management Systems at Vermeer, enhancing processes such as Non-Conformance, Process Verification Audits, Corrective Actions, Guided Inspections, Product Audits, and the Ship Hold Process.

Championing the consistent application and enhancement of quality tools, streamlining their usability and value for end-users.

Directing a dedicated team of engineers and a quality system coordinator, bolstering quality across both Pella and Des Moines campuses.

Spearheading complex root cause analyses, driving projects to successful completion and positively impacting multiple facilities.

Serve as the Corrective Action liaison for Vermeer, orchestrating Quality Improvement Teams and advancing key customer projects by navigating and eliminating obstacles.

Managed the administration of the UAW Labor Agreement, ensuring compliance with contractual terms.

Coordinated workforce movement in alignment with both master and local labor agreements.

Facilitated the grievance procedure, addressing employee concerns effectively.

Developed and executed the wage workforce hiring plan, optimizing staffing levels.

Oversaw the hiring process, ensuring seamless onboarding for new employees.

Served as the local representative for medical leave inquiries, providing guidance and support to employees.

Conducted disciplinary hearings when necessary, maintaining a fair and consistent approach.

Actively contributed to employee development initiatives, fostering growth and skill enhancement.

Engaged in community outreach programs, strengthening organizational ties and social impact.

Led 21 direct reports that include 3 CMM operators, 1 CMM Programming NTA, and 17 U1 Inspectors. My department supports the entire Ottumwa factory for their inspection needs including line support, new product programs, and CMM inspections.

Responsible for bringing in advanced technology into our Metrology lab including a $4M CMM investment, Optical Comparator, and multiple smart-wrenches.

Facilitated renovation of inspection lab to optimize space, create an engaging workspace for operators, ensuring 5S.

Led initiative to get all FPY and PDI Audits into JDAAT (Tablet Inspection Software) to improve consistency and reduce amount of training required for new inspectors.

Facilitate hold ship meetings where I present to Factory Leadership on the details of quality issues, the potential impact to customers, and optional re-work methods

Conduct q-note analysis each week and communicate manufacturing and employee opportunities to Module Leaders

Advanced user of Excel and Tableau, I have created Tableau Dashboards for MLs and BUMs that utilize SAP HANA. The application of SAP HANA reduces the amount of time to compile data and allows for data to be real time for end users.

Make and communicate unpopular quality decisions concerning scrapping and re-working material

Support my departments to achieve their quality goals by being actively involved in the CI Process and consistently communicating quality data on CI Boards and in NWG Meetings

Develop and maintain JDAAT Inspection Audits for Inspectors to streamline audits and allow for easier transition for new inspectors and fill ins

Influenced without authority on the shop floor by getting buy in from wage employees and supervisors on improvements and being able to complete projects that consist of a wide variety of stakeholders

Led and managed Quality Improvement Team for Sprayers and 9R, the QIT required me to manage a relationship with our customer, Des Moines Works, and hold co-workers accountable to their project dates

Tracked and analyzed trends of q-notes which generated small projects that I completed through mistake proofing, inspection, design changes, or conversations with wage employees

Support the assembly line by containing and investigating any quality issues that arise on a day to day basis

Use statistical analysis to provide and monitor control charts and limits for critical joints

Confirmed the use of new hardware to reduce engine failure risk

Perform process audits for the assembly line and manage task items generated from audits to reduce product quality risks