catherine evanetich

quality manager

About

Customer Focused Quality Professional experienced in implementing World Class Manufacturing in a Lean Environment using Six Sigma tools. Excels at implementing and maintaining ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 systems. Experienced in leading project management and Kaizen teams. Demonstrates improvements in quality, safety, environment and other deliverables. Work environments include automotive and consumer/diversified industrial products. Communicates well with all levels of the organization, customers, suppliers and with technical committees. Excels at training associates in continuous improvement tools and methodology including SPC, FMEA, CAPA, MSA, and Project Management. Self-starter with a very high energy level, positivity and proven ability to handle multiple ongoing projects. Six Sigma Green Belt.

Country

united states

City

cleveland

Industry

building materials

Skill

root cause analysis, six sigma, dmaic, quality management, manufacturing, manufacturing operations management, lean manufacturing, kaizen, continuous improvement, value stream mapping, 5s, team building, iso, budgets, contract negotiation

Experience

quality manager

custom products corporation

2016-1 - Present · 10 yrs 9 mos

Drive to meet the needs of Customers and implement continuous improvement changes. Strategize with management and team to get to know the issues/challenges. Implementation and maintanance of ISO 9001 Quality System. Interact with suppliers to ensure quality of purchased materials.

quality manager

tarkett

1995-1 - 2015-7 · 20 yrs 7 mos

Implemented and maintained ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001 systems. Reduced Customer Complaints from 1500 PPM to 120 PPM through kaizens, PDCA, CAPA and 7-Step problem solving methodology. Support Customers through job site visits and technical support to assist in resolving issues. Led 6 sigma green belt project to improve cutting equipment saving $80K/year. Utilized Salesforce.com to document Customer and Supplier issues with corresponding root cause analysis and corrective action taken. Assured products met ASTM standards, ICC building codes, UL1994 and ADA regulations. Led World Class Manufacturing (WCM) QC Pillar. Supported WCM Safety and Environmental pillars. Trained associates in WCM methodology and tools and quality system requirements.. Eliminated product distortion complaints (bowing) through development and implementation of new packaging resulting in a savings of $30,000/year. Dispositioned non-conforming material. Implemented c/a to reduce scrap. Audited supplier-partners and assisted in resolving quality issues. Responsible for the Color lab and 6 direct reports.

f06 resilient flooring committee recording and membership secretary

astm international

2004-1 - 2014-1 · 10 yrs 1 mo

north america wcm qc pillar leader

tarkett

2009-11 - 2010-10 · 1 yr

Trained Tarkett facilities in the WCM QC Pillar tools and methodology. Provided training in QA Matrix, 5 Whys, 5W+1H, quick kaizens, standard kaizens, 7-Steps of problem solving, 7 QC Tools (including fishbone analysis), TIP (tactical implementation plan). Assisted in data stratification and project selection. Identified and removed roadblocks to projects.

certified quality engineer

asq

1991-1 - 2000-1 · 9 yrs 1 mo

quality manager

avery dennison

1994-1 - 1995-1 · 1 yr 1 mo

Developed Quality Plan. Led Complaint Reduction Team. Supervised Quality Technician.

total quality improvement engineer

trw

1990-1 - 1994-1 · 4 yrs 1 mo

Supplier Development - PPAP review, auditing, FMEA, Process Flow, Control Plans, Root Cause Analysis, Delivery Performance and Dimensional Capability Analysis. Conducted Internal Quality Systems Audits for the division. Trained organization in SPC, FMEAs and Elimination of Waste. Eliminated camber on rolled steel working with supplier. Utilized 8D problem solving methodology. APQP, PPAP, SPC, MSA, and FMEA.

quality assurance analyst

general motors

1983-1 - 1990-1 · 7 yrs 1 mo

Trained organization in SPC. Facilitated teams focusing on scheduling, labeling, downtime and defect reduction. Supervised 13 inspectors. Identified root cause and corrective action for Customer complaints. Reduced downtime on color changes from 1/2 hour to 5 minutes.