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Sheree Poulos

Illinois

Summary

With over 20 years of experience as a highly accomplished Director, my primary objective has consistently been to drive effective quality management programs that fuel organizational success. I possess expertise in Six Sigma, 6S, problem management, LINC leadership, Lean manufacturing, and ISO, along with numerous other valuable skills. My unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional results and fostering continuous improvement within organizations is the cornerstone of my work. I am currently seeking a part-time, fully remote position to continue leveraging my expertise and drive success for a new organization.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr. Quality Director

VGT / Aristocrat Industries
05.2012 - 01.2023
  • Managed QC/QA for facilities in Oklahoma, Tennessee,and Nevada.
  • Developed, documented, and implemented Quality standards, quality attributes for all facilities which resulted in an increase of 40% first pass in under 30 days.
  • Designed new inspection layout/process, field audit process and audits.
  • Developed and implemented cross training metrics for all facilities.
  • Formed Quality Task force teams for all facilities to drive continuous improvement
  • Designed/ created/implemented light boxes for quality, final inspection, and incoming inspection. Results 23% reduction rate in defects.
  • Maintained regular communication with VP of Manufacturing to obtain feedback on quality initiatives and address issues.
  • Led Senior leadership and other staff through implementation process to achieve goals and meet regulatory standards.
  • Oversaw and implemented comprehensive quality management plan.
  • Tracked quality improvement implementation process and measured results using balanced, scorecard, KPIs, monthly reviews.
  • Owner of UL file / audits of Oklahoma and Nevada.
  • Developed and roll out plan of ISO 9000 & ISO 2015.

Quality/Safety Director

Republic Industries
01.2010 - 05.2012
  • Liaised with emergency services, police and fire to resolve issues and maintain security and service.
  • Inspected premises and work of personnel to identify issues or non-conformity.
  • Investigated, resolved and reported on occurrences documented on employee incident and accident reports.
  • Trained and mentored all employees in safety practices and evaluation procedures.
  • Monitored electronic surveillance systems, fire control systems and closed circuit security systems to keep eye on employee activities and behavior.
  • design, develop, and implement training programs for various safety related initiatives in compliance with OSHA. Implement hazard control assessments and accident investigation, procedures. Manage safety program by creating workplace safety through the system. Input of employee training.
  • Train employees on Ergonomics Month, PPE equipment, EHS regulations, lockout/tag out, MSDS program, hazardous ,.
  • Develop SOP, documentation of quality standards, checks, audits. defective material, corrective action process/ implementation, finished good process/implementation

Director of Quality Management

Huntwood Custom Cabinets industries
05.2006 - 11.2009
  • Oversaw and implemented comprehensive quality management plan
  • Kept records of quality reports and statistical reviews.
  • Orchestrated data collection, report generation and review of quality issues.

Review current, can you see process staffing staffing levels

Reduced effects by 32% by using quality at the source mindset driving defects out at the earliest upstream process area.

reduce staffing level of QC department. Reduce labor, increased efficiency by 50% therefore affecting material usage and saved $395,000 annually total savings of $659,160.

Director of Quality Management

Cardell Industris
02.2003 - 03.2006
  • Designed and administered focused quality for the four Cardell manufacturing plants.
  • Analyzed quality control test results and provided feedback and interpretation to production management
  • Orchestrated data collection, report generation and review of quality issues.
  • Investigated customer complaints/second pass defects to conduct root cause analysis and preventative/ corrective action.
  • Kept records of quality reports and statistical reviews.
  • Determined optimum points to sample products and created protocols to obtain reliable data.
  • Oversaw various financial and quality audits for different departments.
  • Devised impactful policy and procedure changes based on research and report findings.

QC Analyst/Manager of Operations

MasterBrand
04.1997 - 01.2003
  • Analyzed and controlled materials, supplies and equipment operational expenses.
  • Created corrective actions based on adverse KPI trends.
  • Recruited, hired and trained crew members on application of projects, customer relations and customer service.
  • Planned delivery routing, team workflows and promotional initiatives.
  • Collaborated with manufacturing Managers on quality audits.
  • trained and certified all Management on 5S, and Lean manufacturing.

Oversaw the activities of 2nd/3rd shifts plant activities of 400 employees including maintenance, shipping, quality, and paint kitchen .

  • Created and revised procedures, checklists and job aids to reduce errors.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business

Fort Lewis College
Durango, CO
1982

Skills

  • verbal and written
  • Complex Problem Solving
  • Lean Manufacturing Methodologies
  • Complex Computation
  • Strategic planning
  • Decisin-making
  • Manufacturing Processes
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Active Listening
  • Team Building
  • Organizational Skills

Education and Training

other

Timeline

Sr. Quality Director

VGT / Aristocrat Industries
05.2012 - 01.2023

Quality/Safety Director

Republic Industries
01.2010 - 05.2012

Director of Quality Management

Huntwood Custom Cabinets industries
05.2006 - 11.2009

Director of Quality Management

Cardell Industris
02.2003 - 03.2006

QC Analyst/Manager of Operations

MasterBrand
04.1997 - 01.2003

Bachelor of Arts - Business

Fort Lewis College
Sheree Poulos