Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
References
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Steven Dow

Bangs,Texas

Summary

Reliable Quality Control Specialist with abilities in blueprint interpretation, operations monitoring and quality control inspections, new product design and implantation of ideas and processes "outside the box" to find new and innovative processes by drawing on a broad set of skills from life/work experience. Outstanding communication, active listening and organizational talents.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Quality Assurance Technician

Kohler Co.
01.2006 - Current


  • Find root cause using DMAIC & Six Sigma problem solving to analyze and resolve production problems in order to reduce overall defect rates.
  • Perform thorough inspections of incoming materials and outgoing products.
  • Training to new processes and SOP's to improve cost and quality incorporating TPS model line processes through continues improvement projects.
  • Use the SPCA method to improve output and waste (emphasis on a "pull" system)
  • Auditing production process to ensure standard work to reduce Non-conforming product


Education

GED -

Santa Rosa High School
Santa Rosa, CA

Skills

  • Quality Assurance and Control
  • Excel, Word, Teams proficient
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Quality Improvement
  • Team Leadership
  • Process Quality Review
  • Technical Troubleshooting
  • Calibration Standards
  • Problem-Solving Skills
  • Training

Accomplishments

  • Resolved multiple product and process problems with documented results saving company cost. (Kaizen, Continues Improvement, 8D, Ishikawa).
  • Implement various tool design changes, material changes working with suppliers and fabricators And contractors to standardize processes and reduce cost.
  • Implemented Excel/Power BI to effectively track defects.



Certification

  • LEAN leadership training I II, Kohler Co.
  • Continues Improvement training, Kohler Co.
  • Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt, LinkedIn/Kohler Co.
  • Internal I.S.O. Auditor (write review revision SOP)

References

David Dalgard. 

  • Continuous Improvement Production Tech III Kohler Co.
  • (325) 203-1630
  • David.Dalgard@kohler.com

Eduardo Ortiz

  • Sr. Manager, Manufacturing engineering, Spring Window Fashions
  • (325) 800-8500
  • eduardo.ortiz@springwindowfashions.com

Anthony Devine

  • Director of Quality And Continues improvement
  • (620) 330-4432
  • Adivine44@gmail.com

Herbie Constancio

  • Quality Control Vitreous Kohler Co.
  • (325) 330-1075
  • herbconstancio@yahoo.com

Timeline

Quality Assurance Technician

Kohler Co.
01.2006 - Current

GED -

Santa Rosa High School

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