Scott W. Bottoms
Bardstown,KY
Summary
Seasoned leader and strategic planner with more than 20 years of experience impacting the overall performance of production environments through skillful procedural restructuring, implementation of lean manufacturing plans, new system introduction, and team building. Skillful in identifying and operational areas in need of improvements and aligning resources with corporate objectives.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Manager
Blue Oval SK
07.2023 - Current
- Managed root cause analysis investigations, determining underlying issues in product failures and implementing corrective actions as necessary.
- Managed and archived quality documentation and participated in internal and external quality audits.
- Facilitated cross-functional team collaboration, ensuring seamless communication between departments regarding quality matters.
- Evaluated quality problems and performed assessments to identify and resolve issues.
- Conducted thorough audits to ensure adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements, maintaining compliance consistently.
- Mentored and encouraged employees to strive for excellence while fostering professional growth.
Product Standardization Manager
Faurecia
11.2022 - 07.2023
- Responsible for the management of the Engineering standards/specifications for the company in all areas of Faurecia. Defining the standards to be used design, testing, quality, and manufacturing functions. Release and manage all global standards that applies to this company. Communicate the status of engineering standards and promote/adopt them to all affecting global teams.
Global Product Quality Leader
Faurecia
01.2018 - 11.2022
- Define the involvement of Quality and Technology departments in improvement projects
- Identify performance improvement potential for process capability
- Work with shift based teams and liaise with relevant support functions to ensure delivery of these plans are in place
- Identification and analysis of key losses based on process variation and proposing improvement solutions.
- Leading root cause analysis on longer-term problems with the main area of focus on product and process related projects.
- Reduce inspection and rework processes by optimizing material, process, and equipment interaction.
- Ensure correct data collection and reporting for the MDT performance analysis on Quality, process capability, and OEE performance.
- Support all aspects of Quality globally by sharing ideas as well as performing audits on standards and equipment on all new projects before launch.
Senior Quality Engineer, Cummins New Program Launch
Cummins
03.2015 - 01.2018
- Facilitate Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) with Engineering in conjunction with advanced quality-planning activities and monitor the status throughout production life
- Develop, implement and maintain Statistical Process Control techniques
- Assure compliance of the documented quality system (QS 9000/TS16949) and promote consistency throughout the organization
- Conduct investigations to determine causes of defects, make recommendations for corrective action
- Maintain customer complaint log and facilitate and participated in the corrective action process
- Instruct and train personnel in techniques and use of audit and testing devices
- Monitor and revise quality documentation as required
- Visit customers and suppliers when necessary. Acts as a liaison to internal and external customers
- Review all production methods for compliance to quality standards and for improvement of product and quality standards
Quality Engineer
Cummins
08.2012 - 01.2015
- Facilitate Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) with Engineering in conjunction with advanced quality-planning activities and monitor the status throughout production life
- Develop, implement and maintain Statistical Process Control techniques
- Assure compliance of the documented quality system (QS 9000/TS16949) and promote consistency throughout the organization
- Conduct investigations to determine causes of defects, make recommendations for corrective action
- Maintain customer complaint log and facilitate and participated in the corrective action process
- Instruct and train personnel in techniques and use of audit and testing devices
- Monitor and revise quality documentation as required
- Visit customers and suppliers when necessary. Acts as a liaison to internal and external customers
- Review all production methods for compliance to quality standards and for improvement of product and quality standards
- Perform all responsibilities with QS9000/TS16949 system requirements
Supervisor
11.2010 - 08.2012
- Lead the Quality Cost & Delivery (QCD) Performance for designated groups:
- Direct QCD initiatives: set targets, implement plans, track daily results, made appropriate adjustments in resource planning in order to attain desired results.
- Drive actions for improvement: communicate with the Autonomous Production Unit Manager, Production Supervisors of other shifts, and support functions to ensure a transparent information flow, collaborate to define improvement areas and precise action plans.
- Manage team performance: know team problems, define areas for performance improvements with team members, drive teamwork, lead problem solving groups, lead workshops on quality improvement methods (5S, TPM, 6M…).
- Manage the personnel issues of the assigned team:
- Ensure daily team management: assure appropriate headcount, ensure the respect of standardized work methods, and assure presence on the floor to answer questions or address problems.
- Develop the team: ensure proper staffing, integrate new team members, foster individual development plans, advise and arrange for appropriate training, assure punctual job evaluations, etc.
- Ensure that working conditions are fully compliant with Group HSE standards: interfere in production line in case of safety risks and drive improvement of working conditions and ergonomics
Skills
- Internal auditing
- Quality management systems
- Compliance monitoring
- Corrective actions
- Document management
- Quality processes
Timeline
Quality Manager
Blue Oval SK
07.2023 - Current
Product Standardization Manager
Faurecia
11.2022 - 07.2023
Global Product Quality Leader
Faurecia
01.2018 - 11.2022
Senior Quality Engineer, Cummins New Program Launch
Cummins
03.2015 - 01.2018
Quality Engineer
Cummins
08.2012 - 01.2015
Supervisor
11.2010 - 08.2012
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