Tony Lenoir
West Point,MS
Summary
Experienced Production and Quality Assurance Manager with a strong background in implementing Quality management systems(ISO 9001& IATF 16949 standards), leading problem-solving initiatives, and driving significant cost savings and improvements. Adept at managing cross-functional teams, training staff, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. With over 30 years of experience and high skill levels in SQL, Lean Manufacturing Principles, and Statistical Process Control (SPC).
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Manager
Yokohama Tire Mfg. Mississippi
01.2020 - Current
- Helped up, lead and supported the implementation new organization of structure of YTMM from the Production side areas of the business., those enhancing operational efficiency and leadership
- Led cross-functional teams in problem-solving initiatives, achieving $2M in savings over 10 years
- Restructured manufacturing daily planning, resulting in $900K savings
- Developed and integrated quality system applications, optimizing data management and process controls.
Quality Assurance/Quality Control Manager
Yokohama Tire Mfg Mississippi
01.2013 - 01.2020
- Spearheaded the implementation of ISO 9000 and IATF 16949 certifications
- Developed and integrated quality system applications, optimizing data management and process controls
- Analyze and investigate product complaints or reported quality issues to ensure resolution in accordance with company guidelines and external regulatory requirements
- Developed and updated Factory and Corp procedures and standards to ensure that the organization understand how processes are control, run with the role and responsibilities clearly defined
- Monitor risk-management procedures, and maintain nonconformance and defects logs for identifying and reporting issues to management and product development
- Provide training and support to quality assurance, quality control and newly hired team members that includes systems, policies, procedures, and core processes
- Planned, execute, and oversaw inspection and testing of product to confirm quality and conformance to specifications and deliverables for both aftermarket and OEE customers.
Quality Assurance Manger
True Temper
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Managed inspection and quality control processes, ensuring product excellence
- Implemented SPC checks, reducing process non-conformances by 65%
- Led continuous improvement projects, enhancing yield and process efficiency
- Worked plant management to plan long-range continuous improvement principles and lean methodologies at both staffing and shop floor levels
- Responsible for acquisition, installation, preventive maintenance, configuration, programming, coordination, integration, and support of the quality systems
Materials and Logistics Manager
Friction Holdings, LLC
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Improved on-time delivery rates by optimizing transportation routes and scheduling by 25% within the first year.
- Optimized inventory management, achieving 97% accuracy
- Coordinated logistics and material transfers, enhancing productivity
- Generated performance reports, driving strategic decision-making
- Responsible for planning, scheduling, and purchasing; performed sales order tracking and generated Materials Status reports regularly.
Operations Manager
Home Decor Innovations
01.2005 - 2008
- Directed implementation and development of MOS (Manufacturing Operation System)
- Restructured manufacturing daily planning, resulting in a savings of $900K
- Implemented new and innovative planning system, which increased production schedule accuracy by 50%
- Scheduled, motivated, and lead a team of 6 core managers and 150 laborers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Sciences and Business
05.1993
Skills
- Microsoft Soft Office (Word,Excel,Access, &PowerPoint)
- SAP
- AS4oo (JDE Edwards & BPCS)
- Networking
- JIT
- HACCP
- FMEA
- PPAP
- Metal Standards (ASTM, SAE)
Certification
- Black Belt Certified
- Certified ISO 9001 auditor
- SPC System Development (Infinity QS)
- Measurement Tool Short Course – ASQ
- Software Development & Design –Execute
- Management & Leadership Training
- Statistical Process Control Training – MSU
- Food Safety – Sara Lee
- HAACP Certified Training
- Metal Standards ASTM, SAE
Timeline
Production Manager - Yokohama Tire Mfg. Mississippi
01.2020 - Current
Quality Assurance/Quality Control Manager - Yokohama Tire Mfg Mississippi
01.2013 - 01.2020
Quality Assurance Manger - True Temper
01.2011 - 01.2013
Materials and Logistics Manager - Friction Holdings, LLC
01.2008 - 01.2009
Operations Manager - Home Decor Innovations
01.2005 - 2008
Mississippi State University - Bachelor of Science, Computer Sciences and Business
- Black Belt Certified
- Certified ISO 9001 auditor
- SPC System Development (Infinity QS)
- Measurement Tool Short Course – ASQ
- Software Development & Design –Execute
- Management & Leadership Training
- Statistical Process Control Training – MSU
- Food Safety – Sara Lee
- HAACP Certified Training
- Metal Standards ASTM, SAE
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