Intellex Acquires Expert by Big Village

We're thrilled to announce that Intellex has acquired Expert by Big Village, effective March 22, 2024. This strategic move enhances our capabilities and strengthens our commitment to delivering exceptional solutions to our customers.

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Expert Details

Supplier Quality & Development, Chemical Plant Operations

ID: 725026 Michigan, USA

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He is skilled in Problem Solving utilizing 5Why, 3Legged5Why, 5 Phase and 8D.

He is also skilled in Layered Process Audits, Read Across/Look Across, 5S/Lean, Hidden Factories, Operator Support/Work Instructions, Planning & Prediction (PFMEA, Control Plan, Process Flow), Error Proofing, Containment (Controlled Shipping), and all elements of Advanced Product Quality Planning and PPAP's.

Consulted with large corporation who supplies instrument panels and seating to major automotive suppliers. Performed a System Assessment which identified weaknesses of unmanageable PFMEA/Control Plan (over 1200 pages) which was reduced to 175 pages through references to Core Documents. Initiated Scoreboards to allow all employees access to company performance. Initiated 5S leading to tremendous improvement in overall performance and plant cleanliness. Improved Material Flow and Containment of nonconforming material.

Education

Year Degree Subject Institution
Year: 1973 Degree: M.A. Subject: Education Institution: Peabody College of Vanderbilt University
Year: 1970 Degree: B.S. Subject: Education Institution: Lipscomb University

Work History

Years Employer Title Department
Years: 2007 to Present Employer: Undisclosed Title: Quality Specialist Department: Purchasing
Responsibilities:
Performed system assessments (utilized Circle of Success) on suppliers based on high defects (NCT's) and/or Yard Holds. Identified weak areas, and worked with suppliers to improve robustness of those systems. Identified strong areas, and assisted suppliers in Look Across/Read Across. Aided suppliers in formulation of Action Plans and identification of Metrics to monitor progress toward defined goals. Served as Project Leader at various supplier sites including manufacturing and assembly.
Years Employer Title Department
Years: 2000 to 2007 Employer: American Axle & Manufacturing Title: Sr. Supplier Quality & Development Engineer Department: Purchasing
Responsibilities:
Managed daily supplier issues for plants producing front and rear axles. Issued PRR's/Non-Conformance notifications, assisted suppliers in Root Cause identification and worked toward Permanent Corrective Action. APQP and PPAP of all rear axle suppliers. Responsible for final approval of supplier PPAP's and submission of AAM PPAP's to customers. Reduced supplier pass through defects through identification on prints, Error Proofing and Containment. IMDS champion for Detroit campus.
Years Employer Title Department
Years: 1993 to 2000 Employer: Materials Processing Inc./Mexico Painting Inc. Title: Manager of Systems & Quality Department: Quality Systems
Responsibilities:
Facilitated new business venture with Mexican company. Launched a new plant in Puebla, Mexico, and lived there for over a year. Performed site selection, renovation of facility, construction and importation of equipment and supplies and hiring/training of personnel for Mexican facility.
Years Employer Title Department
Years: 1983 to 1993 Employer: Future Plastics Corporation Title: Owner Department: General Manager
Responsibilities:
Started a thermoset molding company from purchase of assets of bankrupt company. Established customer base including Chrysler, Unisys, Ford, Delco Remy, United Technologies and Detroit Diesel. OEM and aftermarket supplier of slip rings and electrical connectors used in the alternator/generator business. Named to the Michigan Private 100 (1988) as one of the fastest growing businesses. Obtained supplier codes to major automotive companies which aided in selling business in 1993.

International Experience

Years Country / Region Summary
Years: 1999 to 2000 Country / Region: Mexico Summary: Established contacts with local authorities including Chamber of Commerce, Puebla public officials, real estate companies, utility officials and local unions. Facilitated the renovation of existing facility into a modern painting facility for brake drums and rotors. Established of local supplier base of services and products. Hired and trained personnel including skilled trades, management, business administration, materials and general labor.

Additional Experience

Training / Seminars
Problem Solving utilizing 3 Legged 5Why.
Vendor Selection
Worked with suppliers on a global basis utilizing a web based system for loading documentation required for APQP and PPAP.
Marketing Experience
Work extremely well with customers and suppliers.
Other Relevant Experience
Skilled in System Assessments, Wall to Wall Audits for potential suppliers, Problem Solving utilizing 3L X 5W Methodology, Layered Process Audits, Visual Management/Scoreboards, 5S/Lean, Hidden Factories, Operator Support/Work Instructions, Planning & Prediction (PFMEA, Control Plans, Process Flow), Error Proofing and all facets of APQP/PPAP.

Language Skills

Language Proficiency
Spanish Intermediate

Fields of Expertise

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