William Snow
Texarkana,TX
Summary
Dynamic quality and process improvement leader with extensive experience at Goodyear Tire & Rubber. Proven track record in enhancing throughput and driving operational efficiency through problem-solving and team building. Skilled in quality assurance and continuous improvement, consistently achieving departmental goals and fostering a culture of excellence.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
BPL - Mold Shop
Goodyear Tire & Rubber
Texarkana, Arkansas
12.2022 - Current
- Directed workforce comprising both hourly and salaried staff to fulfill plant targets.
- Supported team by pinpointing and addressing production obstacles within Business Unit.
- Defined KPIs to measure departmental success.
Quality Specialist Staff
Goodyear Tire & Rubber
Findlay, Ohio
03.2020 - 12.2022
- Supported production plants across Legacy Cooper Tire facilities globally.
- Enhanced throughput in the Tall Timbers facility by developing new equipment and processes.
- Supported coworkers in acquiring practical skills through mentorship initiatives.
Quality Engineer
Cooper Tire
Findlay, Ohio
01.2012 - 03.2020
- Conducted training sessions on quality standards and procedures for new employees and team members.
- Analyzed customer complaints and feedback, conducted investigations, and implemented appropriate corrective actions.
- Oversaw the execution of Continuous Improvement projects as CTLSS Black Belt.
Shift Superintendent
Cooper Tire
Findlay, Ohio
01.2009 - 12.2012
- Directed and coordinated production activities, encouraging employees to meet specifications.
- Coordinated with other shift leaders and management to ensure smooth transitions between shifts.
- Planned and managed resources to consistently meet production, quality, and cost goals.
Finishing Foreman
Cooper Tire
Findlay, Ohio
03.2003 - 01.2009
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Developed strategies for improving operational efficiency of the finishing department.
- Evaluated equipment integrity and functionality to uphold rigorous quality benchmarks.
Extrusion Supervisor/Foreman
Cooper Tire
Bowling Green, Ohio
05.1993 - 03.2003
- Performed minor equipment repairs to keep jobs on task and notified maintenance department of major machinery failures.
- Facilitated communication between shifts and with managers regarding machine operations and processing statuses.
- Prioritized and prepared production schedules and communicated production goals to team members.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Business Management
Owens Community College
Perrysburg, OHSkills
- Problem solving
- Continuous improvement
- Quality assurance
- Process optimization
- Team building
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
BPL - Mold Shop
Goodyear Tire & Rubber
12.2022 - Current
Quality Specialist Staff
Goodyear Tire & Rubber
03.2020 - 12.2022
Quality Engineer
Cooper Tire
01.2012 - 03.2020
Shift Superintendent
Cooper Tire
01.2009 - 12.2012
Finishing Foreman
Cooper Tire
03.2003 - 01.2009
Extrusion Supervisor/Foreman
Cooper Tire
05.1993 - 03.2003
Some College (No Degree) - Business Management
Owens Community College
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