Sara L Baker

Work History

Global Quality Special Projects Manager

Harsco Rail

West Columbia, SC

09.2009 - 04.2023

Bid for Contract (BFC) risk analysis, collaborate with Sales team to reduce or mitigate risk for standard conformance.
Costing analysis for labor time, equipment, and possible 3rd party requirements to meet standard.
Developed project manager's project quality plan (PQP) detailing how Harsco Rail will comply with contractual obligations and deliver quality assured product.
Customer communications dealing with customer concerns, PQP, test and inspection state, and post shipment analysis, warranty issues.
Collaborate with engineering DFMEA process, testing cost and effectiveness assessment.
Collaborate with production teams PFMEA’s, in process inspection and test, defect avoidance.
Maintain quality management system (QMS) through work instructions and standard operating procedures.
Quality teams test plans, test result analysis, defect analysis, warranty claims and early life failure analysis.
Developed, mentored, and trained product technicians in electrical, electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, precision manufacture skills.
Lead quality engineers to develop key point indicators (KPI), statistical process control SPC, defect analysis, early life failure analysis.
Organized and prioritized workload to delegate responsibilities among colleagues.
Implemented various business practices to include complex principles.
Prepared and presented multiple written reports and PowerPoint presentations to leadership, auditors, legal and customers.
Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.

Final Inspection and Test Manager

Harsco Rail

09.2009 - 03.2017

Developed Final inspection and test department.
Introduced pre-delivery inspection (PDI) concepts.
Restructured quality control inputs to deliver traceability and quality control processes.
Developed in production defect inspection to mitigated production defects before machines went into test phase.
Developed defect records, allowing for data analysis to find continuous improvement opportunities.
Example: hydraulic leaks, this repetitive issue allowed me to bring JIC37 torque control and SAE installation practices to mechanical teams saving $10,000’s per machine in rework and parts failure
Developed traceability with Vehicle Compliance Record Manual.
Monitored resolution of defects, tested fixes and helped production tackle ongoing problems by providing QA perspective.

Electrical Production Manager

Harsco Rail

04.2003 - 09.2009

Hiring objective: Complete 5x 20 stone switch rail grinders and convert any noncompliant electrical systems to meet BS7671 developed electrical test plan.
Train current production employees and engineers the differences between NEC and BS7671.
Evaluated employee performance and provided feedback and training as needed in all electrical assembly areas.
Introduced IPC and C&G2360 electrical assembly techniques and practices to standardize assembly teams.
Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
Created and oversaw production schedules and adjusted as needed to meet deadlines.
Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.
Estimated labor requirements to support anticipated workload.
Analyzed production data and prepared reports for senior management.
Wrote and conducted formal performance reviews for production personnel.

Facilities manager

Walter P. Rawl. & Sons, Inc

09.2001 - 04.2003

Objective to improve throughput of fresh greens production line
Re-engineered unsupported food dryer systems with customizable drying times increasing through put by 38%
Streamlined production line from wash tanks to packaging machine adding another 6% improvement.
Responded to building emergencies and managed repairs.
Investigated problems and determined appropriate remedies.
Drove continuous improvement of processes and systems operation, coached and mentored associate.

Operations manager

Confalinierei North America

11.2000 - 06.2001

Distressed business turnaround analysis.
Quality concern with color consistency, resolved with implementation of spectrophotometry color matching equipment and training.
Quality concern, ink had metamerism issue, controlled with environmental control changes and training.
Production capability improvement, optimized printing presses with aggressive maintenance plan and re-leveling.
Cost reduction in waste materials for disposal (Ink), ink was predominantly water employed evaporation and incineration system to turn 716 tons of ink into almost one ton of solids reducing disposal cost by 98%
Repurposed scrap, 64% from scrap to limited-edition, from sales of limited-edition prints making $2m profit.
Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics

Summary

Overview

Work History

Global Quality Special Projects Manager

Final Inspection and Test Manager

Electrical Production Manager

Facilities manager

Operations manager

Education

Professional PMP Training - Project Managment Professional

Green Belt - Lean Six Sigma

Ph.D. - Engineer,

C&G 2360 Parts 1, 2, and 3 - Electrical, Electronic Installation And Testing

ONC - Mechanical Engineering

C&G 4353 - CAD Drafting

C&G 2303 - CNC Programing

A” level - Mathematics and Photography

CSE (similar To GED US) - English, Math, History, Geography, Biology

Skills

Websites

Timeline

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