Richard Keith Lowe, Jr.
Summary
Ambitious Quality analyst with track record of dependability & leadership. Knowledgeable in QA methodology with proven history of reducing errors to increase quality. Proficient in preparing test cases, plans, & scripts. Dedicated to executing manual & automated test cases. Highly proficient in tools, systems, & software. Organized & dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects eager to secure Mechanical Maintenance Position. Ready to help team to achieve company goals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
TIRE ROOM- DAYSHIFT QUALITY RESPONDER
Bridgestone Americas
03.2014 - Current
- Mentor shift quality coordinators
- Analyze quality & performance data to support operational decision making, collaborate with management to provide training on improved processes & assist with creation & maintenance of quality training
- Compile & distribute weekly feedback to team leaders, managers, & process engineers to improve service time & quality while increasing production
- Record findings of inspection process, collaborate with quality team to implement corrective actions
- Balancing schedule & technical projects of the quality team
- Determined immediate situations and developed plan of action.
MACHINE OPERATOR
Bridgestone Americas
03.2014 - Current
- Operated various production machines, achieving daily production targets and maintaining high quality standards
- Demonstrated expertise in machine setup, troubleshooting, and ensuring continuous production flow
- Maintained accurate records of machine performance, output, and maintenance activities
- Implemented a new wheel for the K1S machines for narrow bead filler
- Pressure regulator for crush cutters to verify meeting cooperate standards
- Inner liner vacuum alarm on K1S band drum
- Uniformity- Grind
- Inner liner folds
- Lightness
- Trapped Air
- N.O.T
- (2014-2017)
- Training Coordinator (2019-2020)
- Quality Coordinator (2021-2022)
Standard Develop Process
Bridgestone Americas
01.2024 - 09.2024
- Developed new standards & lessons for increased production capacity and improved product quality.
- Evaluated potential risks associated with proposed changes to existing processes, proposing mitigation strategies when necessary.
- Established standard operating procedures for consistent process execution and easy knowledge transfer among team members.
- Trained leadership personnel and employees on new tire building processes.
ASSISTANT MANAGER
Advance Auto Parts
02.2010 - 03.2014
Education
SOME COLLEGE -
Aiken Technical College
Graniteville, SC12.2024
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Midland Valley High School
Graniteville, SC01.2009
Skills
- Quality Assurance (QA) methodology
- Test case preparation
- Test planning
- Test scripting
- Manual testing
- Mechanically Inclined
- Automated testing
- Tools proficiency
- Systems proficiency
- Software proficiency
- Organizational skills
- Project management
- Leadership
- Dependability
- Positive attitude
- Team collaboration
- Responsibility management
Certification
- K1S Operator
- K1S Setup
- MTS Operator
- K1S Quality Coordinator
- Tire Room Quality Coordinator
Accomplishments
- Yellow belt project
- Kaizen Projects
- CFT Teams
Coordinatorroles
- Tire knowledge
- Quality control
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
- Communication skills
- Teamwork
- Time management
- Multi tasks
Timeline
Standard Develop Process
Bridgestone Americas
01.2024 - 09.2024
TIRE ROOM- DAYSHIFT QUALITY RESPONDER
Bridgestone Americas
03.2014 - Current
MACHINE OPERATOR
Bridgestone Americas
03.2014 - Current
ASSISTANT MANAGER
Advance Auto Parts
02.2010 - 03.2014
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Midland Valley High School
SOME COLLEGE -
Aiken Technical College
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