John Evans
Ogden
Summary
Dynamic Quality Supervisor with extensive experience at Jd Machine, adept at implementing corrective actions and enhancing product quality. Proven track record in mentoring teams and fostering collaboration, resulting in reduced defect rates. Skilled in data interpretation and committed to excellence, ensuring compliance with quality assurance controls and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Supervisor /Manufacturing Quality Engineer
Jd Machine
10.2001 - Current
- Oversaw department of 6 Inspectors by supervising daily operations, providing technical support and coordinating personnel.
- Supervised and directed quality control personnel through effective mentoring, coaching and work delegation.
- Promoted a safety-first mindset among team members through regular training sessions on safe work methods and equipment usage protocols.
- Led regular team meetings to review performance metrics, identify areas of improvement, and develop action plans for progress.
- Mentored junior staff in quality management best practices, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability.
- Established inspection equipment to meet quality control standards.
- Determined quality department standards, practices, and procedures.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve manufacturing issues and ensure consistent product quality.
- Managed corrective action plans, effectively addressing identified issues within the manufacturing process.
- Served as technical liaison between customer, manufacturing, quality assurance and vendor and supplier personnel to resolve technical and quality issues.
- Provided recommendations for approval and delivered technical assistance for resolution.
- Mitigated supplier risk through investigation and sourcing of qualified suppliers and on-site evaluations of processes and capacities.
- Resolved technical and quality issues by collaborating with customer, manufacturing, quality assurance, vendors and supplier personnel.
- Identified problems and specific resolutions to fix defective, damaged, or malfunctioning parts, assemblies, equipment and systems.
Quality Control Inspector /Manufacturing Quality Engineer
Parker Hannifin Corp.
10.1984 - 09.1998
- Inspected quality of products, taking note of functionality, appearance and other specifications.
- Inspected incoming and outgoing materials for accuracy and quality.
- Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate.
- Improved product quality by conducting thorough inspections and identifying defects in a timely manner.
- Evaluated components and final products against quality standards and manufacturing specifications.
- Completed precise measurements using special tools.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss progress and results, providing ideas and suggestions for improvement.
- Identified and documented quality discrepancies for management to develop resolutions.
- Reduced product rejection rates by collaborating with production teams to address quality issues proactively.
- Trained and mentored junior inspection staff and interns to apply best practices and comply with quality control guidelines and regulations.
- Supported continuous improvement initiatives by analyzing inspection data and recommending process adjustments for optimal quality control.
- Performed root cause analysis to identify and resolve defects, improving quality standards.
- Resolved technical and quality issues by collaborating with customer, manufacturing, quality assurance, vendors and supplier personnel.
- Identified problems and specific resolutions to fix defective, damaged, or malfunctioning parts, assemblies, equipment and systems.
- Led training initiatives for new team members, ensuring a strong understanding of quality assurance best practices.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ben Lomond
Ogden, UT05-1978
No Degree - Manufacturing Engineering
Weber State University
Ogden, UT05-1996
Skills
- Corrective actions
- Product inspection
- Auditing techniques
- Quality auditor
- Quality assurance controls
- Data interpretation
- QC inspections
- Inspection reports
- Strong work ethic
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Defect identification
- Customer service
- Product sampling
- Product Inspections
- Employee training
- Teamwork
- Multitasking
- Problem-solving abilities
- Time management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Dedication to product quality
- Quality training
- Quality tools
Timeline
Quality Supervisor /Manufacturing Quality Engineer
Jd Machine
10.2001 - Current
Quality Control Inspector /Manufacturing Quality Engineer
Parker Hannifin Corp.
10.1984 - 09.1998
High School Diploma -
Ben Lomond
No Degree - Manufacturing Engineering
Weber State University
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