Obidon Abodji Wolou
Cedar Rapids,IA
Summary
Adept at enhancing quality control and safety protocols, my tenure at Whirlpool Corporation saw a significant upgrade in inspection processes and mentorship of junior inspectors. Leveraging skills in visual inspections and project management, I excel in driving compliance and fostering a culture of ethics and integrity.
Organized Purchasing Manager with diligence, resourcefulness and experience to expand and improve regional operations for multiple locations. Self-directed and proactive with strong program management abilities.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
First Class Inspector
Whirlpool Corporation
2019.02 - Current
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations through meticulous attention to detail during inspections.
- Upheld codes and regulations governing materials, processes, and procedures.
- Improved quality assurance procedures to minimize errors and increase effectiveness of inspections.
- Mentored junior inspectors, sharing industry expertise to enhance their skills and abilities in performing thorough inspections.
- Identified repair and upgrade requirements needed to meet safety and quality standards.
- Inspected and examined materials and finished parts and products for defects and wear to verify conformance with blueprints, diagrams, and template specifications.
Purchasing Manager
Helderbeg Group Togo
2017.06 - 2018.10
- Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices.
- Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability.
- Managed supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery of products and services.
- Achieved cost savings by negotiating contracts and pricing with suppliers.
- Used Software to authorize and monitor purchase orders and consumables.
- Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders.
- Implemented policies to reduce cost and eliminate waste.
- Evaluated supplier performance through regular audits and assessments, ensuring compliance with quality standards and contractual terms.
- Generated reports, documents and analysis in Software for senior management review and approval.
Education
Master - Management And Business Administration
ULCO ISCID
France08.2017
Bachelor - Management And Business Administration
Ulco ISCID
France08.2015
Skills
- Quality Control
- Visual inspections
- Inspection Reporting
- Training and mentoring
- Safety awareness
- Ethics and integrity
- Project Management
- Business Management
- Product Inspection
Languages
French
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
First Class Inspector
Whirlpool Corporation
2019.02 - Current
Purchasing Manager
Helderbeg Group Togo
2017.06 - 2018.10
Master - Management And Business Administration
ULCO ISCID
Bachelor - Management And Business Administration
Ulco ISCID
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