About this Candidate
DAVRON CV: Candidate 1879762
CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT & QUALITY LEADER | PROCESS STABILIZATION | LEAN SYSTEMS
Core Expertise
- Implementing Daily Management Systems, Leader Standard Work, 5S, and standardized work packages
- Facilitating Kaizen events and coaching cross-functional teams at plant and division levels
- Leading structured problem solving using A3, 8D, and Problem-Solving Flow Chart methodology
- Stabilizing production processes and improving uptime for complex manufacturing lines
- Designing and maintaining quality management systems aligned to ISO and regulatory requirements
Project Background
- Deployed core management systems for start-up and large-scale specialty materials production sites
- Stabilized enameling and tank fabrication processes, reducing nonconformances and improving yield
- Implemented EtQ and SharePoint document control to standardize training and records for 300 employees
- Led PPAP, PFMEA, control plan, and inspection plan development for automotive component launches
- Coached lean teams and A3 projects supporting operational excellence and stability initiatives
Key Skills
- Lean manufacturing: Kaizen | 5S | Leader Standard Work | Daily Management Systems
- Problem solving: A3 | 8D | Problem-Solving Flow Charts | Six Sigma (Green Belt)
- Quality systems: ISO 9001 | ISO 22000 | RC 14001 | APQP | PFMEA | Control Plans
- Document control & training: EtQ | SharePoint | Standardized Work | Training program development
- Launch readiness: PPAP | Inspection plans | Supplier qualification
- Root cause analysis | Corrective and preventive actions | Audit programs
- Process stabilization | Uptime improvement | Production optimization
Education
- M.S., Manufacturing and Innovation — Michigan State University
- B.S., Chemical Engineering — Michigan State University
Awards & Recognition
- Quality Grand Prix — recognized for quality systems during automotive component launch
- Supply Chain Excellence Award — improved process uptime through capital project optimization
Why Interview this Candidate?
An experienced continuous improvement and quality leader with two decades of manufacturing experience and measurable results. They led gemba walks and management system rollouts that increased production by 4% and drove training compliance from 25% to 80%. Skilled in lean deployment, process stabilization, and structured problem solving, they deliver immediate, sustainable improvements across complex operations.
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