Brittany Rivard

Brittany rivard

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location of Brittany RivardSheldon, Vermont, United States
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  • About me

    Quality Manager at Husky Injection Molding Systems

  • Education

    • State university of new york college at plattsburgh

      2007 - 2012
      Bachelor's of physics theoretical and mathematical physics
  • Experience

    • Mylan pharmaceuticals

      May 2011 - Aug 2011
      Engineering intern

      Aided in controlling and resystemizing pharmaceutical inventory.Performed tasks using FasciliWorks, Microsoft Project, and Microsoft Access Database, Excel, and Lotus Notes.Activities included working with a team of Inventory Buyers, Engineers, and Maintenance personnel.Completed projects such as creating a database for equipment history on rollers for Engineering reference and uploading of data into the system.Prepared FasciliWorks system for migration to Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). Show less

    • Perrigo nutritionals

      May 2012 - Oct 2012
      Quality assurance specialist

      Assisted with processing changes to Standard Operating Procedures, Work Instructions, Departmental Forms, and Analytical Methods.Approved all documentation submitted by other Document Systems members.Set up, verified, and approved new and revised finished product monographs in LIMS.Assisted in Plan creation, revisions, and other department projects/activities as required.

    • Husky technologies

      Sept 2012 - now

      Develop and lead a total of 12 team members consisting of Quality Analyst/Engineers, Production Support Designers & Programmer, as well as Quality Inspection/CMM Technicians.Utilize knowledge of Customer and Machining industry manufacturing requirements to cultivate and build Quality Processes and Procedures that comply with ISO 9001 standards and result in world class Quality and Delivery performance. Work directly with the Management Team to effectively demonstrate the Quality and company objectives Show less Responsible for ensuring quality specifications are met for supplier product for Hot Runner and Controllers business. Daily review of non-conformances, dispositioning, and 8D's along with Supplier corrective and preventative action. Perform on-site Supplier Audits, assist in Supplier process improvements, and ensure a thorough part qualification through Supplier Qualification process. VDA audit certification received in 2022. Working with global team members to issue Global alerts and perform containment. Show less Support Hot Runner Operations teams to facilitate process improvements by:Managing and developing Quality Objectives and Key Performance Indictors for ManufacturingCoordinating daily Non-Conformance and Customer Call Corrective ActionTrending data, performing capability studies, performing root cause analysis via 5 Whys, Fishbones and other Quality ToolsManaging improvement projects and interacting with global peers. Creating and distributing Global Quality AlertsManaging documentation of processes including work instructions, forms, training documents, and process mapsLead internal audits, prepare for external ISO audits, and key contributor of Kaizen initiatives.Accomplishments: Created SharePoint Quality Inspection Queue System & Area Task Management Lists, Creator and Project Lead for HRC Refurb PSF Form, Project Lead for Plate and Manifold Cost Reduction Projects resulting in savings of over $400K/yr, Key Contributor in Controller Project Clean rate improvement of 30%, Certified Lead Quality Auditor, Quality Representative for ISO 9001 Certification, Project Lead for ISO 9001:2015 Recertification, Husky University Teacher, Quality Analyst Trainer/Mentor Show less

      • Quality Manager

        Mar 2022 - now
      • Supplier Quality Engineer

        Nov 2021 - Mar 2022
      • Quality Engineer

        Sept 2012 - Nov 2021
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Iso 9001 lead auditor - quality certification

      Vermont manufacturing extension center (vmec)
      Nov 2012