Zachary Steele

Experience

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  IBM Global Services

  Feb 1981 - Feb 1999

  Engineer/Scietist/Manager

  Accomplishments include seven years spent in IBM Fast track (manager resource training) as well as several years as Manufacturing Manager and Manufacturing Engineer in addition to obtaining Six Sigma Green belt certification through MMTC. Decades of demonstrated leadership abilities in directing cross-functional teams to design and deploy best practices with established track record in the development, training and implementation of Lean Principles, Manufacturing Process Controls (MPC), and Six Sigma (DMAIC & DFSS) Methodologies. Show less

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  Pirelli Cables

  Jan 2001 - Apr 2001

  Quality Architect

  Destermine the best sysytems available then purchase and Install state of the art/ Best of Breed Quality Systems in New Factory

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  Sensus Metering Systems

  Dec 2006 - Jul 2008

  CEM -Operations manager ( Off shore operations)

  Planned , directed, and coordinated the operationsat several Contractmanufacturing sites simultaneously. Established Maqueladora operations in Chihuahua and Juarez Mexico.Responsible for coodination of cross-functional groups to support Contract manufacturing operations. These groups included: Purchasing, Planning, Traffic dept, Development engineering, IT,Test engineering , process M.E., and Quality.

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  Honeywell AeroSpace

  Aug 2008 - Sept 2009

  Quality Engineer/ Quality Manager

  Responsibilities included utilization of specific Six Sigma, Producibility, DAMAIC , Green Belt , MRL and ERP tools (SAP, ORACLE databases using DMAIC principles ) for extensive data mining using SQL queries, Excel Pivot tables. Developed and implemented plans for process improvements. Acted as ‘Team Lead’ in cross-functional projects to reduce manufacturing cost, lowering the Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) metric. Also obtained Honeywell Six Sigma/Lean Green Belt certification.

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  Unitek Technical Services

  Jan 2009 - May 2011

  Source Inspector for Military Electronics and assembly (Part Time)

  First article inspections and Source inspections on complex military hardware.

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  Goodrich Aerospace

  Jun 2010 - Dec 2010

  Supplier Development Engineer

  I Identify and qualify suppliers to support production requirements, Ensure supplier compliance with regulatory requirements, Perform audits at supplier sites to ensure adequacy of supplier manufacturing control plans. Provide for evaluation of suppliers ’ capabilities and identification of areas that require Continuous Improvement activity. Develop and implement supplier scorecards. Resolve discrepant material issues or other claims against supply base. Support plant material deflation plan by continuously evaluating supply base for more cost effective solutions. Drive lean manufacturing initiatives back to supply base to support lean goals and Lean Manufacturing culture. Develop positive relationships and work closely with Sourcing Leaders to manage and implement supplier / engineering changes, New Product Introductions, and transfers. Understand and drive Six Sigma quality at supplier locations. Provide leadership role during investigations of suppliers and lead implementation of supplier improvement plans. Show less

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  Cummins Power Generation

  Apr 2011 - Dec 2012

  Global Quality Leader for Cummins Power Electronics

  Establish Quality initiative, Define Quality Direction, Drive Corporate team toward Quality Excellence

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  Jacobsen, A Textron Company

  Jan 2013 - Jan 2014

  Supplier Quality Engineer
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  Jacobsen Mowers Inc

  Jul 2013 - Dec 2013

  Supplier Quality Engineer

  As supplier quality engineer (SQE) my focus is on supplier development and problem solving within our supply chain. This is a manufacturing environment therefore I also provide support to operations, M.E. Design Engineering etc. as needed. As supplier quality engineer I work with suppliers to continuously improve performance, implement process controls and develop quality assurance plans. I utilize good time management skills in order to work with suppliers and project management teams to define deliverables--goods and services. Show less

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  Boeing Aviation & Aerospace

  Mar 2016 - Jun 2023

  Quality Engineer / Source inspection

  Regional Quality engineer for Boeing. My responsibilities include ensuring that all products leaving the supplier meet or exceed expectations as defined in the part number drawings.

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  Boeing Aerospace

  Mar 2016 - Jun 2023

  Supplier Quality Engineer

  Boeing Source inspections on Complex military, aircraft and weapons systems at various Supplier locations throughout the south east USA.

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  Z Steele Services. &. Z Street Music

  Feb 2019 - Jun 2023

  Chief Vison Officer and founder

  NRA certified pistol and rifle instructor Music producer, song writer, recording studio guitarist and guitar instructor

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  OnPoint Gun Range and store

  Jun 2021 - Mar 2022

  Gun Range

  Worked the point of sales position (POS)Which was basic sales and customer care.Range safety assessment where I- taught gun safety to hundreds of customers/members - provided assistance with basic Rifle, pistol and shotgun training. - taught and enforced range etiquette There were no Range “accidents” While range was under my supervision .

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  Lion's Gate Security Services

  Nov 2022 - now

  NC Dir of operations Lionsgate Security

  As Dir of Operations my responsibilities include:- Developing Business Plan for this region--Determine what Business Assistance and Training requirements- Choose a Business Location (Local address)- Evaluate Financial requirements for start up - Determine the Legal Structure of this Division -Register Local Business Name ("Doing Business As") -Register for State and Local Taxes -Obtain NC Business Licenses and Permits -And doing whatever it takes to be successful Show less