Christopher Keller

Experience

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  RR Donnelley

  Mar 1998 - Feb 2011

  Quality System Management Rep

  Responsible for leading the Quality and ISO 9001:2008 compliance efforts at RR Donnelley's Bloomsburg, PA manufacturing facility. RR Donnelley is the world's premier full-service provider of print and related services with over 60,000 employees worldwide. The Bloomsburg facility is a 376,000 sq. ft. high-volume book manufacturing plant running three shifts and employing 350 people. I directed the facility towards higher levels of quality and increased customer loyalty by ensuring that a quality system was established, maintained, and improved. I identified, analyzed and implemented techniques and procedures for continuous quality improvements. Provided leadership in the support, facilitation and coordination of all division-wide process improvement activities (e.g. ISO, Best Practices etc.). Worked with department resources to facilitate continuous improvement efforts. Coached and taught continuous improvement concepts. Show less

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  KYDEX, LLC

  Feb 2011 - Mar 2013

  Quality Manager

  Responsible for the implementation, maintenance, and improvement of the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System at one of the world’s premier manufacturers of thermoplastic sheet. Served as a key member of the management team by successfully leading a staff of five quality professionals and various cross-departmental teams in the areas of:* ISO 9001:2008 and 14001:2004 certifications. World-class document control system for work instructions, procedures, visual aids, quality records, etc. Effective corrective and preventive actions, as well as ISO internal audit program. Managed the gauge calibration program for inspection and test equipment (approx. 375 calibrated devices).* Developed and analyzed statistical data and product specifications to determine present standards and establish proposed quality and reliability expectancy of products. Coordinated, supported, and performed finished and in-process product testing and inspection activities. Coordinated the FAR25.853 heat release and smoke density product testing program for aviation and mass transit. Administered the raw material inspection and testing program. Facilitated the planning and completion of supplier approvals, evaluations and audits.* Formulated and maintained strategic and tactical quality control objectives. Planned, promoted, and organized training activities related to product quality and reliability; Interfaced with customers directly and indirectly through sales organization regarding quality issues to ensure that customer satisfaction and product quality is achieved; * Led and championed continuous improvement projects through the use of quality tools, statistical process control, lean manufacturing, six sigma, etc. Show less

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  SCHOTT

  May 2013 - Apr 2014

  Integrated Management Systems Program Manager

  My achievements include maintaining and improving the ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management System (QMS) and ISO 14001:2004 Environmental Management System (EMS) for SCHOTT’s flagship Advanced Optics manufacturing facility. Re-engineered several key functional programs including: internal audits, document and record control, corrective actions, nonconforming product, vendor evaluation, training, inventory management, objectives communication, and management reviews. Also led Lean Management. Success required leadership of direct reports and diverse, cross-departmental teams. Show less

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  OTEX Specialty Narrow Fabrics™

  May 2014 - Aug 2019

  Director of Quality Control and Assurance

  Responsible for the completeness, control, maintenance, and continuous improvement of all quality control and quality assurance processes at the USA’s premier manufacturer of specialty and fire-resistant webbing, elastics, bindings, and tapes. Maintain ISO 9001:2008, NFPA, and UL compliance. Direct, plan and coordinate the OSNF quality control program ensuring that the on-going production of products is consistent with established standards and specifications. Supervise the activities for all testing/lab personnel and ensure that there are sufficient and adhered-to controls for all in-coming materials as well as out-going finished product. Oversee/coordinate all customer and internal testing requirements. Establish and maintain a waste/scrap reporting system which includes root cause and statistical analysis leading to process improvement. Respond to, research root causes and identify/implement counter-measures for all customer complaints. Serve as a role model for OSNF’s vision, philosophies, values, goals and strategic initiatives. Show less

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  SIMONA AMERICA Industries

  Sept 2019 - Jan 2022

  Quality Manager

  SAI is a 24/7 manufacturer of a diverse range of high quality thermoplastic sheet and semi-finished parts supporting customers in the industrial chemical processing, semiconductor equipment, food and beverage, playground, bathroom partition, outdoor furniture, boating, signage, orthotics, and other industries. SAI produces a wide array of plastic types for different applications including HDPE, HMWPE, PPH, PPC, FRPP, FRP3, PVC1, PVC2, CRP1, PVDF, ECTFE, and many others. The Quality Manager role ensures products are consistently delivered that meet or exceed defined standards and customer expectations. I track, record, and report extensive quality data to assess and improve performance. I collaborate with the management team and line production to achieve the most accurate and efficient quality assessments. I implement Root Cause Analysis and other quality tools in response to customer complaints and nonconformances, I also maintain third-party quality certifications (ex. FM 4910, UL, NFPA). Show less

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  Potential availability for special project, temporary, part-time, or contract opportunities.

  Jan 2022 - now

  Retired Quality Manager

  I am now retired after a long and successful Quality career in the Plastics Manufacturing, Textiles Manufacturing, Glass Manufacturing, and Printing/Book Manufacturing industries. I may have potential availability for interesting special projects, temporary, part-time, or contract opportunities (on-site local to Berwick, PA 18603 or remotely via tele-commuting).