Larry Arantz
Orlando,FL
Summary
Quality Manager with 15 years of documented quality control success. Develops specific and measurable goals, improvements and standards to continuously and consistently improve quality and reduce and eliminate errors. Successfully audits and maintains product accuracy and timely delivery resulting in customer satisfaction. Initiates quality-related SOP training and enforces procedural adherence.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Manager
Wrico Stamping Of Florida
Orlando, FL
03.2012 - Current
- Updated quality control standards, methods and procedures to meet compliance requirements.
- Followed quality standards and procedures to minimize errors and maximize customer satisfaction.
- Calibrated instruments and scales in production area and quality lab.
- Provided observations, took measurements and performed tests at various stages according to quality control plan.
- Managed and archived quality documentation and participated in internal and external quality audits.
- Improved quality processes for increased efficiency and effectiveness.
- Evaluated quality problems and performed assessments to identify and resolve issues.
- Devised specifications for processes.
- Developed and deployed production control plans and created work instructions and procedures.
- Increased customer satisfaction through adherence to quality standards and customer requirements.
- Wrote and implemented new rework procedures to standardize processes and streamline workflow.
Quality Manager
KTek Carolina
Charlotte, NC
01.2008 - 03.2012
- Followed quality standards and procedures to minimize errors and maximize customer satisfaction.
- Updated quality control standards, methods and procedures to meet compliance requirements.
- Calibrated instruments and scales in production area and quality lab.
- Increased customer satisfaction through adherence to quality standards and customer requirements.
- Developed and deployed production control plans and created work instructions and procedures.
- Managed and archived quality documentation and participated in internal and external quality audits.
- Improved quality processes for increased efficiency and effectiveness.
- Wrote and implemented new rework procedures to standardize processes and streamline workflow.
- Devised specifications for processes.
- Evaluated quality problems and performed assessments to identify and resolve issues.
Quality Technician
Lexington Medical
Rock Hill, SC
08.2006 - 01.2008
- Sampled materials and products to conduct in-depth measurements and tests.
- Made recommendations on ways to improve testing procedures, production processes and training.
- Determined root cause of deviations and non-conforming results and implemented appropriate corrective and preventive actions throughout product development process.
- Documented and executed detailed test plans and test cases and summarized and logged audit findings for reporting purposes.
- Evaluated results against design standards and compliance requirements.
- Reviewed and validated quality requirements for manufacturing planning, supplier purchase orders and engineering specifications to meet contract compliance regulations.
- Inspected raw materials and finished products to verify quality and disposed items that did not meet safety requirements.
- Generated detailed reports outlining results and recommendations.
Education
Associate of Arts - Quality Engineering
Sinclair Community College
Dayton, OHMechanical Inspector Certification
Sinclair Community College
Dayton, OHSkills
- Operational improvements
- Quality processes
- Familiarity with quality standards
- Employee training
- Problem-solving abilities
- Statistical analysis skills
- Employee supervision
- Knowledge of quality systems
- PPAP Preperation
- AS9100 with AS9102 preperation
- ISO 9001-2015 Auditor
Timeline
Quality Manager
Wrico Stamping Of Florida
03.2012 - Current
Quality Manager
KTek Carolina
01.2008 - 03.2012
Quality Technician
Lexington Medical
08.2006 - 01.2008
Associate of Arts - Quality Engineering
Sinclair Community College
Mechanical Inspector Certification
Sinclair Community College