Kevin E Bailey
Reeds,MO
Summary
Manufacturing, Quality & Purchasing Manager with 30+ years of documented successes. Develops specific and measurable goals, improvements and standards to continuously and consistently improve quality and reduce and eliminate errors. Successfully audits and maintains product accuracy and timely delivery resulting in customer satisfaction. Initiates quality-related SOP training and enforces procedural adherence.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacturing Services
Van Becelaere Machine Works
10.2021 - 02.2024
- Review quality inspection methods and techniques (Shop floor & QC department)
- Operate gauge calibration software and CMM to help with over flow of parts in QC Department
- Review of manufacturing process/procedures to reduce cost and reduce scrap
- Develop more efficient machining practices
- Work with document control software along with implementation of documents
- Create operational drawing where needed
- Make sure work instructions align with processes and procedures
- Training of new employees with SOP, Safety, ISO, Gauge use etc.
- Maintain Non-Conforming Scrap log (weekly)
Quality,Purchasing Manager & Sales
RM Industries, Inc
Purdy, MO
03.2020 - 08.2021
- Followed quality standards and procedures to minimize errors and maximize customer satisfaction.
- Implemented policies to reduce cost and eliminate waste.
- Improved inspection policies to increase quality of raw materials and finished goods.
- Updated quality control standards, methods and procedures to meet compliance requirements.
- Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability.
- Rejected defective products and approved correct products.
- Solved diverse supply chain problems involving numerous sources, logistics and scheduling factors.
- Wrote and implemented new rework procedures to standardize processes and streamline workflow.
- Calibrated instruments and scales in production area and quality lab.
Branch Manager and Outside Sales
BC MacDonald & Co
05.2002 - 03.2020
- Exceeded targets by building, directing and motivating high-performing sales team.
- Collaborated with internal teams and suppliers to evaluate costs against expected market price points and set structures to achieve profit targets.
- Managed inside sales people and quoting. Outside sales of Metrology & Precision equipment, Machine tooling. (CMM, Vision Equipment)
- Increased sales year after year in 4-state area.
- Worked closely with vendors to maximize profits.
- Developed lasting relationships with customers.
- Worked with customers to improve machining costs.
Grinding Systems Engineer
Cincinnati Milacron
05.2000 - 05.2002
- Proposed technical feasibility solutions for new system designs and suggested options for performance improvement of technical components.
- Conducted research to test and analyze feasibility, design, operation and performance of equipment, components and systems.
- Provided day-to-day support to system users, educating employees on troubleshooting and problem-solving protocols.
- Provided system acceptance reviews for installed systems, verifying compliance with applicable performance metrics and compatibility expectations.
- Completed technical reviews of existing systems and suggested updates or changes.
- Perform real time grinding process testing.
Manufacturing Process Engineer
Caterpillar Fuel Systems
01.1989 - 05.2000
- Researched and tested design feasibility and operation of equipment, components and systems.
- Applied project management metrics and tools in oversight of engineering and manufacturing projects and program services.
- Performed concurrent design and manufacturing engineering and other functions to reduce time required to bring product to market.
- Managed supplier development efforts by creating statements of work and procedures, proposal preparation, projecting lead times, technical costs and budgets for engineering and parts production.
- Managed supplier development efforts by creating statements of work and procedures, proposal preparation, projecting lead times, technical costs and budgets for engineering and parts production.
- Participated in plant certification of QS-9000 (ISO) including just in time (lean) manufacturing and SPC methods.
- Integrated Automation into the manufacturing processes.
- Drove reliability and profitability through introduction of Grinding Principals and Practices on the manufacturing floor.
- Selected manufacturing methods, fabrication and operations to develop and coordinate production.
- Established and coordinated sub-contracting and outsourcing requirements for machining and processes to overcome in-house production issues.
- Performed daily department Layered Process Audits to maintain proactive control over component manufacturing process.
- 5 years of machine, tool and gauge design experience.
Education
Associate Degree in Mechanical Design Engineering - Mechanical Design & Engineering
Morrison Institute of Technology
Morrison, IL05.1987
High School Diploma -
El Paso High School
El Paso, IL05.1985
Skills
- Profit and loss understanding
- Reporting knowledge
- Quality processes
- Procurement expertise
- Bid coordination
- Operational improvements
- Team Leadership
- Problem-Solving Abilities
- Quality Management
- Familiarity with Quality Standards
- High Speed & Feed Machining
- Process Development
- Professional demeanor
- Excellent verbal/written communication
- Strategic planning
- Project Management
- SPC Application
- Lean Manufacturing Principles
- ISO9001 Standards
- 12 Years 2D CAD Experience
Timeline
Manufacturing Services
Van Becelaere Machine Works
10.2021 - 02.2024
Quality,Purchasing Manager & Sales
RM Industries, Inc
03.2020 - 08.2021
Branch Manager and Outside Sales
BC MacDonald & Co
05.2002 - 03.2020
Grinding Systems Engineer
Cincinnati Milacron
05.2000 - 05.2002
Manufacturing Process Engineer
Caterpillar Fuel Systems
01.1989 - 05.2000
Associate Degree in Mechanical Design Engineering - Mechanical Design & Engineering
Morrison Institute of Technology
High School Diploma -
El Paso High School
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