M. Denise Keck

Highly experienced and passionate business manager with 26 years of delivering superior leadership and memorable experiences. Known for driving solutions using data, analytics, metrics, and creativity. A service-obsessed team player with a track record of purposefully collaborating with leadership, vendors, and team members to deliver best-in-class experiences. Proficient in Lean Manufacturing, production management, project management, and continuous improvement methodologies. Quality control professional experienced in developing organization's quality strategy, procedures and processes. Monitor quality performance from supply chain and throughout product development life cycle. Develop and sustain Quality Management System in accordance with ISO 9001 and other applicable standards and business requirements. Manage quality audit program to identify and resolve non-conformities and embed culture of continuous improvement.

• ISO Manager, Quality Control, Maxton Manufacturing, Minden, Nevada, 2019, Current, Created and implemented Lean Manufacturing processes for production., Developed quality program standards and updated all processes., Established and managed ISO management systems, including internal auditing., Ensured strict adherence to quality policies for ISO certification., Managed document control and updated plant-wide work instructions., Implemented procedures for Material Review Board (MRB) and managed corrective action requests (CARs) and vendor evaluations., Developed and implemented programs for managing vendor defects., Conducted leadership training for Lean Manufacturing and developed training matrices and programs., Coordinated Lean events on the production floor and programmed quality assurance processes for incoming inspections.
• Production Supervisor, Project Manager, Continuous Improvement Manager, XP Power, Minden, Nevada, 2017, 2019, Maintained material inventories to meet production schedules., Monitored manufacturing variances to achieve quality improvements., Coordinated Kaizen events and implemented Lean Manufacturing training., Managed payroll, benefits, HR functions, including onboarding, recruiting, interviews, promotions, and performance evaluations., Established and updated production schedules to meet changing demands., Ensured safe and efficient work environments., Provided input for performance reviews and identified areas for improvement.
• Manufacturing Specialist 3, GE, Minden, Nevada, 2011, 2017, Monitored manufacturing processes and implemented Lean improvements., Trained new employees on company and safety standards., Planned and laid out work to meet production requirements., Supported machine operations and maintained clean work areas., Set up and operated production equipment according to manufacturing practices., Led various 5S projects and suggested operational improvements., Supported production workers and participated in large Kaizen events., Responsible for Lean projects resulting in significant cost savings.

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• MRP
• ADP
• Kronos
• MRP
• Keyence

• CQM - Certified Quality Manager
• GE - Green Belt Training - 2013
• XP - Green Belt Training - 2019
• Maxton - Six Sigma Master Black Belt - 2020
• Maxton - ISO 9001 Quality - 2021
• Maxton - ISO 9001 Quality Management - 2021
• Maxton - ISO 9001 Auditor - 2021
• Maxton - ISO 9001 Lead Auditor - 2022
• Maxton - Leadership & Management skills for Business - 2022
• CQT - Certified Quality Technician
• CQM - Certified Quality Manager