James Cooper
Wilmington,OH
Summary
Dynamic leader with extensive experience at TS Tech Americas, Inc., specializing in internal controls and quality/environmental management. Excelled in operational controls reporting and interdepartmental coordination, with zero major external nonconformances. Proven track record in regulatory compliance, project management, and driving continual improvement . Assistant Chief Administrator, providing leadership, project management and direction to achieve long-term strategic goals and objectives. Consistently achieves standardization in processes and audit service delivery. Directs and coordinates daily audit program operations and identifies opportunities to develop and implement new projects.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Chief Administrator - Internal Controls
TS Tech Americas, Inc.
03.2021 - Current
- Planned, directed, and controlled execution of Corporate Internal Controls (JSOX, IT Governance) Audit activities with 100% completion to target of audit schedule.
- Facilitated projects for risk analysis and implementation of Internal controls at manufacturing sites and successfully facilitated implementation of JSOX control for 2 news sites this business year.
- Worked with external vendors to complete Quality Assurance improvement program with 0 identified gaps.
- Implemented variety of process improvement initiatives by restructuring audit program, retraining, and establishing performance goals. Reduced process documentation development time from 2 weeks to 2 hours.
- Developed and maintained internal documents utilizing Advanced Microsoft techniques, Adobe, and IGRAFX programs
- Maintained record retention program for all Internal Controls documentation
Quality/Environmental Management Rep
TS Tech USA
05.2004 - 03.2021
- (Dec 2006 - July 2007) Production line Technical Specialist online with approximately 10 direct reports.
- (Jul 2007 - Nov 2009)Production line Team Leader with approximately 25 direct reports
- Developed and manage the Quality and Environmental Management System to include all external and internal compliance obligations (IATF 16949, ISO 14001, CCC, C-TPAT, J-SOX, VDA, etc) with 0 major external nonconformances during tenure
- Developed the 3-year Business Plans and budgets for the management systems while achieving all effectiveness and efficiency targets.
- Trained and managed the cross-functional internal audit team consisting of 30 members. Scheduled, monitored, and ensure completion of all internal audits.
- Responsible for completing, analyzing, and ensuring completion of the root-cause analysis of any nonconformances (internal and external).
- Developed and conducted QEMS training classes for all new associates.
- Facilitated and monitored the off-site and on-site record retention and storage. Document Control Coordinator responsible for development/maintenance of company documentation.
- Assisted in the Corporate Governance audits within company.
- Assisted in maintenance of environmental regulations.
- In charge of monitoring and helping implement sustainability program. Program reduced trash by 70% in first year implemented and a total of 80% to date. Met and surpassed company goals for energy reduction.
- Developed and managed the associate involvement and empowerment programs.
Education
No Degree - Business Administration
Columbus State Community College
Columbus, OHHigh School Diploma -
Hillsboro High School
Hillsboro, OHSkills
- Operational controls reporting
- Training development/coordination
- Interdepartmental/intercompany coordination
- Budget/business plan development
- Regulatory compliance
- Problem solving
- Project management
- Advanced Microsoft Office
- Meeting facilitation
- Audit team management
- Corporate communications
- Continual improvement
Certification
- IATF 16949:2016 Lead Auditor Certification
- ISO 14001:2015 Lead Auditor Certification
- VDA 6.3 process Auditor Certification (expired)
- Certified Internal Auditor (in process)
Timeline
Assistant Chief Administrator - Internal Controls
TS Tech Americas, Inc.
03.2021 - Current
Quality/Environmental Management Rep
TS Tech USA
05.2004 - 03.2021
No Degree - Business Administration
Columbus State Community College
High School Diploma -
Hillsboro High School
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