Steven L. Lewis
Heath
Summary
Quality Systems Professional with over 30 years of experience in leading Quality Management Systems administration and achieving QMS registrations, including ISO 9001 and AS 9001. Proven track record in managing and training teams of Quality engineers and auditors, fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Expertise in conducting audits, implementing corrective actions, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations. Strong analytical skills with a focus on identifying root causes and enhancing production processes for optimal quality and efficiency.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Coordinator III
Actalent Services
New Albany
10.2023 - Current
- Developed and maintained quality documentation and compliance records.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance product quality initiatives.
- Implemented corrective action plans for process improvement initiatives based on audit findings.
- Conducted internal audits to verify that processes comply with ISO 9001, and internal requirements.
Quality Manager
Advint LLC
Reynoldsburg
04.2022 - 06.2023
- Administer ISO 9001 QMS and Lead Auditor Internal audit program
- Managed metrology/calibration and inspection processes/personnel
- Develop, Implement, Train and Administer FOD Control Program
- Automatic Test Systems
Quality Manager
Sky Climber Inc.
Delaware
02.2019 - 03.2022
- Develop ISO 9001 Compliant QMS & Cost of Quality program
- Managed metrology/calibration and inspection processes/personnel
- Developed and managed internal audit program & Corrective Action process
- Work Platforms
Consultant
Opti-Vize Consulting
Columbus
08.2018 - 01.2019
- Lean Manufacturing, Std Work., Kaizen leadership
- QMS Development and Internal Auditing
- Team building and goals/planning development of KPI’s
- Industrial Consultant
Quality
CAPSA Healthcare
Columbus
07.2017 - 07.2018
- Responsible for leading facility through ISO 9001 Registration (Contract Complete)
- Develop QMS documentation, delivered training in ISO 9001, Internal Auditing, ESD
- Lead Internal Auditor for ISO 9001 & 27001
- Medical Equipment Manufacturer
Quality Manager
Ridge Corporation
Etna
02.2016 - 05.2017
- Charged with hiring and development of Quality Dept. and ISO 9001 compliant QMS for two plant locations
- Developed and Managed Corrective Action process, Risk Management and Lean Manufacturing initiative
- Managed and trained inspection auditors
- Composites Manufacturer
Quality Manager
Buckeye Shapeform
Columbus
04.2012 - 02.2016
- Managed Quality Department comprised of technicians and Quality Engineer.
- Lead Internal Audit for AS9100 and ISO 9001 & Mgmt. Representative of QMS.
- Supervises inspection lab and calibration system for quality assurance.
- Lead corrective action process and Customer FAI
- Deepdraw Products Manufacturer
Senior Director
OVCS
Columbus
01.2011 - 04.2012
- Was promoted from Quality Director to Senior Director Supply Chain in 6 months.
- Supervised Directors and Managers of Operations, Purchasing, Warehouse/Logistics, and Training departments.
- Led development of ISO 9001 QMS Registration, Lean Manufacturing and ESD program.
- Electronics Repair/Refurbish
- Business Closed
President/Owner
Dark Star LLC
Gallipolis
01.2009 - 11.2010
- Strategic planning, administration, contracts, accounting, licensing.
- Website design and management
- Sourcing and supplier management.
- ECommerce Co.
- Business Closed
President/Owner
River Valley Excavating LLC
Gallipolis
04.2008 - 11.2010
- Sales & advertising, planning, administration, contracts, accounting, licensing.
- Website design and management
- Sourcing and supplier management
- Excavating Services
- Business Closed
Quality Manager
GKN Sinter Metals
Gallipolis
02.2005 - 11.2009
- Supervised Quality Engineering, Metallurgy & Metrology labs, and inspection functions.
- Management Representative for TS-16949 Quality System and Lead Internal Auditor.
- Implemented systems for document control, statistical data analysis, and process capability improvement for cost reduction.
- Monitored and analyzed key metrics and led cost reduction projects.
- Management representative for QMS
- Powder Metal Manufacturer
Education
B.S. Degree - Technical Administration
Franklin University
Columbus, OHA.A.S. Degree - Manufacturing Engineering
Central Ohio Technical College
Newark, OHSkills
- ISO standards compliance
- Internal auditing
- Corrective action planning
- Process improvement
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Training and development
- Quality metrics
- Quality management systems
- Documentation management
Professional Development And Certifications
- Lean Expert Certification, Pyzdek Institute, 05/15
- Internal Auditing AS9100, Ryan Group, 06/13
- Six Sigma Black Belt, Expert Rating, 01/08
- Lean Management, Expert Rating, 01/08
- Total Quality Management, Expert Rating, 01/08
- TS 16949 Lead Auditor, Automotive Ind. Action Group, 01/06
- Layered Process Audit, Luminous Group, 01/04
- Lean Manufacturing, 01/04
- Auditing Core Tools for TS 16949, 01/04
- Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, Eastern Michigan University, 01/04
- Certified TS16949 Internal Auditor, Automotive Ind. Action Group, 01/04
Timeline
Quality Coordinator III
Actalent Services
10.2023 - Current
Quality Manager
Advint LLC
04.2022 - 06.2023
Quality Manager
Sky Climber Inc.
02.2019 - 03.2022
Consultant
Opti-Vize Consulting
08.2018 - 01.2019
Quality
CAPSA Healthcare
07.2017 - 07.2018
Quality Manager
Ridge Corporation
02.2016 - 05.2017
Quality Manager
Buckeye Shapeform
04.2012 - 02.2016
Senior Director
OVCS
01.2011 - 04.2012
President/Owner
Dark Star LLC
01.2009 - 11.2010
President/Owner
River Valley Excavating LLC
04.2008 - 11.2010
Quality Manager
GKN Sinter Metals
02.2005 - 11.2009
B.S. Degree - Technical Administration
Franklin University
A.A.S. Degree - Manufacturing Engineering
Central Ohio Technical College