Will Kyser
Quality manager
Upton,KY
Summary
Seasoned Manager with 15+ years’ experience in the manufacturing & industrial construction industry, seeks position within a similar capacity. Organized, analytical and data driven individual with a strong desire to make a positive impact within the company.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Plant Quality Manager
ABC Technologies
2022 - Current
- Maintained complete QMS including problem solving, document creation and control, supplier performance, product validation, Engineer changes, and tracking of key performance indicators
- Oversee and participate in program launches, working directly with the customer to meet all required pre-production and production standards
- Conducted thorough audits to ensure adherence to customer standards and regulatory requirements, maintaining compliance consistently.
- Updated and created quality control standards, methods, and procedures to achieve customer compliance
- Oversee quality lab and audit completion of calibration schedule for check fixtures, tools, and equipment
- Led cross-functional teams in root cause analysis, identifying and rectifying sources of failures.
- Oversaw completion of IATF audit with no major non-conformance issued.
- Established rewards program to recognize hourly employees for outstanding contributions in identifying and stopping quality spills before they reached the customer
- Directed APQP activities for all new model launches, engineer changes, transfers, and mass production product.
Quality Manager
Metalsa
2021 - 2022
- Managed hourly and salary employees in a union environment
- Responsible for Forming Quality operations at 2 separate locations
- Developed and executed quality improvement initiatives for reduced scrap rates
- Lead weekly Gemba walk to identify areas of opportunity for safety and quality improvement's
- Directed problem solving activities for internal and external quality concerns, utilizing a cross-functional team
- Streamlined production processes by identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions
- Responsible for plant wide calibration program, including tools, equipment, gauges, check fixtures, master parts, and challenge parts.
- Managed external sorts at customer locations and responsible for CAR's for all forming quality issues
- Data collection and analysis for CMM reports and 3D scan reports to support data driven decisions
- Liaised with HR for all union issues within Quality department
- Performed process and document audits in preparation for IATF and ISO audits
- Conducted training for employees on 3D scan system and quality tools, bolstering overall quality performance and awareness
Plant Quality Manager
Tower Automotive
2019 - 2021
- Responsible for QMS including but not limited to document control, engineer changes, and new product launches
- Created and developed process for weld audit of mig welds
- Led Management Review for compliance to customer and regulatory requirements
- Responsible for destructive and non-destructive testing on welded assemblies
- Developed and responsible for LPA process including schedule, findings, and compliance
- Oversaw completion of IATF audit with zero major non-conformance issued
- Managed department budget planning and expenses
- Improved quality processes for increased efficiency and effectiveness.
- Developed and deployed production control plans and created work instructions and procedures.
- Responsible for data collection and analysis utilizing CMM and multiple other types of lab equipment
- Reviewed and approved all problem solving for internal and external flowouts
- Led daily review of Quality alerts and necessary actions to resolve open quality issues
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
Forming Quality Manager
Metalsa
2017 - 2019
- Managed hourly and salary employees in a union environment
- Responsible for Forming Quality operations at 2 separate locations
- Developed and executed quality improvement initiatives for reduced scrap rates
- Created and managed multi-million dollar budget
- Streamlined production processes by identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions
- Responsible for plant wide calibration program, including tools, equipment, gauges, check fixtures, master parts, and challenge parts.
- Facilitated cross-functional team collaboration, ensuring seamless communication between departments regarding quality matters.
- Managed external sorts at customer locations and responsible for CAR's for all forming quality issues
- Data collection and analysis for CMM reports and FARO scan reports
- Procured robotic 3D scan cell for faster and more accurate data collection
- Liaised with HR for all union issues within Quality department
- Performed process and document audits in preparation for IATF and ISO audits
- Mentored and encouraged employees within professional growth
Plant Quality Manager
Mid-Park
2016 - 2017
- Created Quality Management System for 3 separate divisions of the company
- Developed KPI's and tracking system of critical data points within operations
- Managed supplier quality alerts and CAR's
- Performed weld inspection for structural design products
- Review and approve design drawings for all projects, working with engineering and sales to ensure customer satisfaction
- Responsible for interactions with state DOT's for compliance and audit facilitation
- Conducted thorough audits to ensure adherence to state and federal standards and regulatory requirements, maintaining compliance and certification
Lead Technician/ Project Mngr
Furmanite America
2014 - 2016
- Perform mechanical integrity inspections on piping, pressure vessels, and storage tanks
- Manage existing customer accounts ensuring proper invoicing and new work quotes
- Create quotes and invoicing for both new and existing customers
- Design drawings and high level inspection reports for all projects
- Managed inventory of consumable goods
- Performed non-destructive testing on various mediums within chemical plants, power plants, and for the oil & gas industry
- Planned, scheduled, and delegated daily work to team of employees.
- Monitored and enforced safety measures to mitigate hazards
- Performed hardness testing and positive material identification for various projects within the oil & gas industry
- Trained new employees on operation standards and proper reporting
Electrician
IBEW, LU 369
2006 - 2014
- Conduct weekly safety briefing to promote safety culture and mindset
- Installed wiring and fixtures to ensure safe and reliable electrical systems.
- Installed and wired electrical transformers, service panels, and circuit breakers.
- Used testing instruments such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters, and multimeters.
- Read and interpreted electrical, mechanical, and architectural drawings and electrical code specifications for wiring layouts.
- Mentored apprentice electricians in proper installation techniques, safety protocols, and troubleshooting methods to enhance their skill sets.
- Coordinated with other tradespeople seamlessly during large-scale installations or renovations to ensure smooth project progressions.
Combat Engineer
US Army
01.2004 - 02.2005
- Placed explosives and performed mine-sweeping activities on land.
- Expedited troop mobility with well-executed breaching techniques for natural or man-made obstacles during missions.
- Established secure perimeters around base camps to enhance force protection measures against potential threats.
Education
Associates in Applied Science -
Ivy Technical Institute
01.2010
Lead Auditor
AIAG
Skills
- Project Management
- Communication
- New Program Launch
- Blueprint reading / GD&T
- APQP
- Safety / Risk Analysis
- Problem Solving
- Data Analysis
- Scheduling & Invoicing
- Conflict Resolution
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Product Design
Timeline
Combat Engineer
US Army
01.2004 - 02.2005
Plant Quality Manager
ABC Technologies
2022 - Current
Quality Manager
Metalsa
2021 - 2022
Plant Quality Manager
Tower Automotive
2019 - 2021
Forming Quality Manager
Metalsa
2017 - 2019
Plant Quality Manager
Mid-Park
2016 - 2017
Lead Technician/ Project Mngr
Furmanite America
2014 - 2016
Electrician
IBEW, LU 369
2006 - 2014
Associates in Applied Science -
Ivy Technical Institute
Lead Auditor
AIAG
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