Mario Winston
Chattanooga,TN
Summary
Knowledgeable professional offering several years of experience in quality control. Focused, detail-oriented and dedicated to continuous improvement and helping team produce top results. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Supplier Quality Technician
ATCO Industries / FormelD
Chattanooga, TN
10.2018 - Current
- Ensures supplier parts are of proper quality for Volkswagen's Manufacturing process
- Acts as a liaison between VW and the various Suppliers
- Proficient in KPM, SAP, Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint.
- Developed plans for process improvement initiatives with suppliers.
- Documented test results obtained during inspections or audits of suppliers' facilities.
- Interfaced with cross-functional teams, including Procurement, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance and Control, and Logistics, to ensure effective communication and collaboration between departments.
- Ensured that corrective action plans are implemented effectively by evaluating their effectiveness periodically.
- Performed root cause analysis on non-conforming parts and materials.
- Conducted periodic audits of suppliers to ensure compliance with established standards.
- Reviewed drawings and specifications provided by customers for accuracy prior to releasing them to the supplier base.
- Participated in problem solving sessions with other departments to identify solutions for complex problems related to supplier quality issues.
- Monitored progress of projects related to supplier quality assurance activities and reported status updates as needed.
- Analyzed issues and recommended corrective actions to improve final results.
Quality Assurance Supervisor
Beaulieu of America
Dalton, Ga.
04.2007 - 11.2017
- Motivated efficient and reliable Quality Manager with 10 plus years of experience supporting executives, research and development, sales and multiple yarn mills
- Strived to improve internal yarn quality from internal and external vendors
- Managed external vendors products as well as any potential vendor related chargebacks
- Created and implemented various standard operating procedures within the Quality department
- Proficient in IBM AS400 operating systems, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint.
- Analyzed data from Quality Control tests to identify areas of improvement.
- Ensured that corrective actions were taken when necessary.
- Created reports on quality assurance results and presented them to management teams.
- Collaborated with other departments to resolve issues related to product quality.
- Investigated customer complaints regarding product quality.
- Reviewed product specifications for conformance to customer requirements.
- Participated in internal and external audits as needed.
- Collaborated with management to discuss effective plans for resolving major quality problems.
Education
United States Air Force / Tennessee Air National Guard
12.1998
Mass Communications
Chattanooga St Tech Community Collage
Chattanooga, TN12.1997
Ooltewah High School
Ooltewah, TNSkills
- Customer Service
- Lean manufacturing principles
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Quality Issue Identification
- Quality Manager with 10 plus years of experience
- Proficient in IBM AS400 operating systems
- Finished Goods Inspection
- Interpersonal Communication
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Excellent Communication
Timeline
Supplier Quality Technician
ATCO Industries / FormelD
10.2018 - Current
Quality Assurance Supervisor
Beaulieu of America
04.2007 - 11.2017
United States Air Force / Tennessee Air National Guard
Mass Communications
Chattanooga St Tech Community Collage
Ooltewah High School
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