1. Armando Contreras-Alvarado
11240 Costello Dr.
Adelanto CA 92301
Mobile: (909) 418-8572
E-mail:alcon0023@hotmail.com
Objective: Seeking a permanent position in what I could provide the opportunity to make a strong
contribution to organizational goals thru continuous improvement and development of
professional skills.
Education:
Nov-2017 HACCP Training Completion by NSF
2010-2015 ITT-Tech San Dimas CA, Campus
Bachelors in Electrical Engineer and Communication Systems
Accomplishments:
*03-03-2015 Design and developed a Mobil Vision system for Bachelor Capstone final project that fully
identify non conformances and variation on finish goods with the advantage that it could
be placed anywhere.
*02-06-2015 Prepared within 3 weeks’ notice Facilities and documentation in a sister plant in Riverside
Ca for a yearly Silliker audit with a positive result of 96.1% .
*My team won the 2004 TQC competition at Pioneer Electronic. At the Pioneer competition held in Japan
we presented our program that illustrated how our new method will reduce Corrective
Action’s Request up to 50%.
*2004 Helped to develop and implement a SPC system with real time data collection and report known
as” Defect Tracking System” (DTS) in Pioneer Electronics Technology Pomona, this
system improved the ability to detect nonconformance’s in early stages and improve our
pass yield, CPK and PPK..
Experience:
2015-Present Multiplant Quality Manager (Ontario, Riverside, Railroad) at Consolidated Container
Company
Champion a safety culture, ensure a safe work environment and cultivate safe
behavior.
Prepare, Coordinate and Maintain company documentation and facilities ready for
Silliker and internal QPA.audits.
Sets goals and objectives for team members, assists with their accomplishment.
Audit facility for compliance with GMP standards and maintain plant in compliance
with corporate quality requirements.
Ensures that testing standards, procedures, and equipment provide reliable results
and prevent shipment of defective products.
Lead problem-solving, implement CAPA and process improvement with the plant
and the customer to achieve resolution and elimination of product issues.
Train, Mentor and develop technicians and peers to be skilled experts in the
application of Quality tools (SPC, DOE, Centerlining Process, Control Plans,
Problem Solving, etc.).
Establishes plant audit and standards, procedures, and equipment to provide
accurate test results. Provide methods of measuring product.
Visit customer sites to gain knowledge of customer process and assist with quality
problem-solving issues.
Comply with regulatory agencies, IMS and company's good manufacturing
standards
Utilizes approved statistical standards such as CPK, PPK and others.
2. Maintain testing laboratory equipment accurately calibrated and in proper repair.
Provide for successful new product launches, by ensuring clear specification
development, process capability definition, and attainment of customer satisfaction
on initial shipments.
Analyze processes and systems to create continuous process improvements
through measurement, analysis and improvement plans.
Interview employment candidates and make recommendations for personnel hires.
Develop and improve the skill and knowledge of immediate staff and hourly
personnel; will maintain training and development documentation.
2014-2015 Production Supervisor & QA Coordinator Consolidated Container Company.
Manage personnel, which include recruiting, interviewing, training and performance
reviews, discipline, and terminations.
Prepare, Coordinate and Maintain company documentation and facilities ready for
Silliker and QPA audits.
Ensure the standards of Quality and finished product concisely meet customer
Standard.
Recommend/advise management with any improvements concerning safety,
production, quality, employee relations.
Develop the depth of subordinates by allowing them to handle more progressive
tasks and allowing them to grow professionally.
Ensure actions of subordinates are in line with company standards and guiding
principles.
CPS Lean Coordinator (Consolidated Container Continuous Improvement
Program).
Follow and enforce all established safety, health, quality GMP and Company
policies, procedures and recognized practices.
Maintain quality reports, First Article and qualification related documents and
forms.
Setup and maintain data collection files in Quality America data collection system
for input of variable/attribute data by production personnel and generate monthly
reports.
Formulate and maintains quality action plans to achieve quality assurance
objectives.
Take initiative to learn new conditions and how to prepare subordinates to adapt to
change, such as the implementation of new software, Quality forms & acquisition of
new customers.
Organize data on plant functioning as well as employee attendance and
performance.
Handle personnel issues such as shift changes and overtime pay.
Communicate to subordinates a change in job expectations.
Implementation and enforcement of S.O.S program.
Setup and Maintain Cognex Vision System to perform automated inspection.
Assist and couch Blow mold operator to fix defects on finished goods.
Repair and trouble shoot Baggers and Debagger to eliminate down time.
Perform repairs on overhead conveyors as needed.
3. 2010-2014 QA Technician Lead, Graham Packaging Company.
•Handle personnel work schedules and overtime pay.
•Coordinate team meetings.
•Setup and maintain product files in the Infinity QS data collection system for input of
variable/attribute data by QA, production and maintenance personnel.
•Setup and Maintain Microscan and Banner Vision Systems to perform automated
inspection on Final Product.
•Develop and analyze statistical data and product specifications to determine present
standards and establish proposed quality and reliability expectancy of finished
product.
•Participate in continuous quality improvement projects and other related activities as
assigned
•Create and implement inspection criteria and procedures.
•Coordinate quality control training for employees engaged in inspection and testing
activities to ensure continuous control over materials and products.
•Communicates with customers and suppliers regarding quality issues, sampling, new
product development and ongoing improvement efforts.
•Maintains measuring and test equipment, including calibration and recommendations
for replacements as needed.
•Perform all tasks and responsibilities of the Quality Assurance Technician I and IIs and
Lab Technicians as needed.
•Perform Qualifications for new Product and First Article Inspections.
•Maintain quality reports, start-up and qualification related documents and forms.
•In the absence of the Quality Manager, set up priorities for quality staff.
•Assist in customer complaints investigation and corrective action process.
•Perform GMP internal Audits in accordance with ISO Standards.
2007-2009 Quality Assurance Data Analyst, Pioneer Electronics Technology.
•Examine, evaluate and Correct Data input on SPC System
•Coordinate with Information Systems Hardware/Software support for SPC.
•Collect and review Pass Ratio Data, prepare monthly Pass Ratio report.
•Conduct monthly Pass Ratio meeting, report result at Management Review meeting.
•Train personnel involved in SPC data entry and Pass Ratio Project.
•Prepare/revise procedures and work instructions documenting these systems in
accordance with ISO 9001-2000.
•Support Production Data analysis activities.
•Ensure accuracy of SPC data: review data; provide feedback as needed on results.
•Collect, analyze and report data on Plasma Displays Modules for Japan on Monthly
basics.
2004-2007 Quality Assurance Process Specialist, Pioneer Electronics Technology.
•Root Cause Analysis of non-conforming parts and their disposition.
•Address Internal and External Supplier Corrective Action and Recommend Preventive
Actions.
•Conduct monthly Pass Ratio meeting, report results at Management Review meeting.
•Collect and review Pass Ratio Data, prepare monthly Pass Ratio Report.
•Implement SPC in receiving inspection.
•Perform Internal and Supplier Audits.