1. Diane M. Methfessel
2228 N. Kay Drive Avenue • Sheboygan, WI 53083 • (920) 458-5732
Objective: To obtain a position that will utilize my ability of organization skills and Auditing experience along with my
certification as an ASQ Quality Auditor. Use my skill set with a company that values the development and
maintenance of a QM system. I am detailed orientated and write, proofread and issue documentation of various
subjects,from manufacturing processes to safety programs. I enjoy the process of documentation and work well in
groups and alone. I am self-motivated, dependable and take ownership of my work.
Employment
& Experience: October 2012 – Present: ISO Coordinator – WI Pottery, Kohler Co.
 Redesigned and deployed Internal Auditing function which generated a cost savings of $8,000.00 per year min.
 Eliminated missed audits
 Prepare detailed audit reports and conduct internal audits
 Train New Auditors
 Coordinate 3rd Party audits
 Issue Internal Corrective And Preventive Actions
 Analyze CAPA’s for repeated incidents
 Ensure compliance with ISO, Kohler Quality Management System & Kohler Safety Management System documents,
programs and records
 Meet monthly with vendors,engineers,Mfg. associates and Material Department concerning corrugate concerns and
suggestions.
 Drove External ISO audits to a record low of OFI’s given to the WI Pottery for 3 1/2 consecutive years.
 Have shown a 72% improvement the QM systemresulting in Zero nonconformance’s since 2011
 Communicate with other Kohler ISO Coordinators sharing practices and processes.
 Championed the process of Auditing Quality Management Systems in otherKohler facilities.
 Created best practice tracking for KQMS and plant level two documents for compliance.
 Assisted in the review and updated of LEVEL 1 corporate documents (Raci’s) to comply with the 9001:2015 ISO Standard.
 Conducted Vendor Audits
 Participated in Vendor visits to discuss action plans for product WI Pottery receives.
 Perform ISO orientation for all new associates
 Monitor and track document review processes to keep documents current to the process
 Maintain the Layered audit process with scheduled updates to audit questions and track performance
 Facilitate Management Review
July 2006 – October 2012: Mfg. Support Systems Coordinator, Kohler Co.
 Prepare and review operational reports and schedules to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
 Create, maintain and enter plant operational metrics and goals into tracking databases
 Set up and manage paper and electronic filing systems,recording information updating paperwork, maintaining documents suc
as procedures, attendance records,or other material
 Compose type and distribute meeting notes,reports,and presentations
 Review work done by others to ensure that company format policies are followed, and recommend revisions are made
 Conducted Internal Audits
 Implemented and maintain the Layered Audit process
 Managed the Masterdocuments for ISO in the WI Pottery
 Maintain the WI Pottery Intranet site
January 2000 – July 2006: Foreman Artist Editions,Kohler Co.
 Maintain timekeeping information, and payroll functions,such as review and submittal of payroll.
 Coached new associates to the function of processing ware in the Artist Editions, including training to the Artist Editions
standards.
 Responsible for processing the correct product using input from open order reports. Keeping the process time to 21 days or
less.
 Responsible for associate scheduling to match with production planning
 Responsible for enforcing Kohler Co. policies
 Supervisor of 21direct reports
 Order and dispense supplies

2. Specialization
Training: ASQ Certified Quality Auditor
Kohler 6σ Yellowbelt Certificate
Introduction to Continuous Improvement
Kohler internal ISO auditor (Lead Auditor)
Certificate of completion from ASQ Root Cause Analysis
Certificate of completion from ASQ Corrective & Preventive Action
Education: High School:Graduate Kiel High School