NELSON LAMAR
Pepper Pike,Ohio
Summary
Focused Quality Control Supervisor offering strengths in team training, management and monitoring. Dedicated to improving system procedures and controls to maximize quality and minimize errors. Observant and detail-oriented in monitoring and improving production activities. Data-driven Quality supervisor with strong background in manufacturing production environments. Devoted to catching and preventing errors to keep costs low and quality high. Tracks team testing, inspection and documentation activities to create detailed and informative reports. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Quality Control Technician, Senior
Kennametal
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Read blueprints and instructions to comprehend the quality expectations for the product supplies
- Approve or reject raw materials with respect to quality standards and record supplier performance
- Select output samples and check them using appropriate methods (measuring dimensions, testing functionality comparing to blueprints and/or drawings)
- Use of correct measuring instruments to ensure precise specifications, (micrometers, calipers, CMM, MAHR, etc
- Monitor the use of equipment to ensure it is safe and well-maintained and discard any that doesn't meet requirements
- Prepare and submit reports to the quality manager and ready for shipment to the customer.
Water Jet Programmer/Operator
United States Fittings
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Design and program 2D and 5 axis water jet cutting functions
- Proficient in WardCam, DFX, and other water jet file systems
- Recognized programmer/operator and trainer of safe and productive operation(s) of rolling mills, lathe, vertical milling machine, and grinders.
Quality Control Supervisor/Machinist
A.O.B. Construction and Technologies
01.2010 - 01.2019
- Recognized for training new employees on company policies and procedures, including but not limited to, safety measures, PPE, and Ethics policies
- Determining Quality technicians work assignments and supervising those projects to ensure customer specifications and deadlines
- Monitoring employee attendance and performance and doling out reward and/or disciplinary action when necessary
- Coordinating with team members to review and establish continuous improvement in the Quality department and throughout the plant
- Evaluating and recommending alterative procedures for auditing and inspections to decrease waste
- Leading by example to motivate and guide the quality team members in the pursuit of excellence
- Effectively communicating what the company and customer requires
- Solving problems that effect efficiency and productivity using root cause analysis
- Programming and/or operating a 5 axis water jet.
Machinist/Programmer
American Spring Wire Corporation
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Consistently recognized and rewarded for exceeding production and quality expectations and OSHA compliance requirements
- Recognized operator and trainer of safe and productive operation of wire rolling mills and surface grinders
- Selected, built and installed tooling according to specifications and operations
- Uploaded specification programs to rolling mills and surface grinders
- Extensive use of blueprints, process plans, program sheets, holding fixture location diagrams, etc
- To setup machines for operation
- Verified all parts produced are to the drawing specifications.
Education
Business Administration, Marketing -
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OhioSkills
- Calibration standards
- Safety Procedures
- Attention to detail
- ISO Standards 9001:2015
- Six Sigma Methodologies, green belt pending
- Specification Conformance
- Continuous Improvement
- Lean Manufacturing
- Problem-Solving
- Excellent Communication
- Equipment Calibration
- Quality Tools (calipers, micrometers, OD/ID Gage, comparators, etc
- Process Improvement
- Quality Metrics
- Quality Control Planning
- Critical Thinking
- Quality KPIs
- Kaizen (Continuous improvement)
- Root cause analysis
- Team player
- Cost reduction and containment
- Training and mentoring
Timeline
Quality Control Technician, Senior
Kennametal
01.2021 - 01.2023
Water Jet Programmer/Operator
United States Fittings
01.2019 - 01.2020
Quality Control Supervisor/Machinist
A.O.B. Construction and Technologies
01.2010 - 01.2019
Machinist/Programmer
American Spring Wire Corporation
01.2006 - 01.2008
Business Administration, Marketing -
The Ohio State University
Certification
- Certified Wardjet water jet Programmer/Operator 2018
- Certified MAHR Programmer 2021
- GD&T Fundamentals, Thors Academy 2022
- Six Sigma Greenbelt, pending
- Continuous Improvement certification, pending
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