The document is a resume for Beket Cass, who has over 15 years of experience in quality inspection, quality control, production supervision and management. Currently a Production Supervisor at Esterline overseeing quality processes and a team of 60 employees. Previous experience includes Quality Inspector and Production Lead roles, with responsibilities such as inspections, audits, process improvements, staff management, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. Skilled in Lean principles, quality assurance, and continuous improvement initiatives.

1. B E K E T C A S S
SEATTLE, WA • 206-302-8703 •BEKETC@YAHOO.COM
QUALITY INSPECTOR / SUPERVISOR / PRODUCTION
 Dedicated and innovative Quality and Production Supervisor able to leverage extensive professional
experience that includes strategic planning, project / product management, operations, quality
assurance, quality control, internal audits, inspections, and cross-functional team leadership, with
particular emphasis on the aerospace industry.
 Focused on values, organizational objectives, and product lifecycle planning to directly impact the
success and growth of the organization.
 Strong skills in building positive relationships, communication, continuous improvement, customer
focus, decision-making, planning, and organizing.
 Known for consistently exceeding organizational goals and objectives coupled with solid work ethic
and capacity to function well under pressure and display a high level of competence in a rapidly
evolving work environment.
 Expertly lead multi-disciplinary teams and skillfully collaborate with key stakeholders and vendors.
CORE COMPETENCIES
♦ ProcessImprovements ♦ ISO9001 / AS9100 ♦ StrategicPlanning
♦ Quality Assurance ♦ Quality Control ♦ Final Inspection
♦ PartsInspection ♦ CostControlInitiatives ♦ Staff Management
♦ 5S & Lean Manufacturing ♦ ProjectManagement ♦ Staff Training
♦ RootCauseCorrectiveAction ♦ Valuestreammapping ♦ Shop Supervision
SIGNIFICANT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ESTERLINE – HYTEK FINISHES, Kent, WA JAN 2015 – PRESENT
Production Supervisor
Full accountability for overseeing all core manufacturing and quality processes of Mag, Pen, Shot Peen,
Polish, Thermal and Anodize departments while also performing corrective / preventive actions to reduce
non-conformance issues and increase shop-wide quality.
 Coach, train and evaluate 60 + employees as well as administer Skill Point Reviews.
 In charge of coordinating company-wide continuous improvement implementation initiatives and
Lean Manufacturing Principles with focus on minimizing waste and increasing productivity.
 Responsible for delivery of performance and daily non-conformity management.
 Production process verification and compliance; provide technical management of suppliers and
lead process improvements. Developing Safety and Standard Work for all departments.
 Develop and maintain relationships and partnerships with stakeholders, peers, partners and direct
reports.
 Provide oversight and approval of technical approaches, products and processes.
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B E K E T C A S S

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PCC AEROSTRUCTURES / COMPASS DIVISION, Kent, WA May – September 2014
Quality Inspector II
Provided quality inspection expertise and performed corrective and preventative actions to reduce non-
conformance while administering Lean Manufacturing Principles for waste reduction. Completed final
inspections of incoming parts from various third party vendors and developed non-conformance reports and
first article inspecting reports. (FAIR)
 Served as Internal SOX Auditor
 Supplier Source Inspection Specialist.
MAGNETIC & PENETRANT SERVICES COMPANY (MAPSCO), Seattle, WA 2007 – 2014
Supervisor / Production Lead / Quality Inspection & Final Inspection
Promoted through series of increasingly responsible decision-making roles, culminating in Shift Supervisor
position, with accountability for managing National Aerospace and Defense Contractors Accreditation
Program (NadCap), a certified metal finishing company that produces high-quality finished products for the
aviation industry. Conducted internal audits, performed quality reviews, and managed / implemented
NadCap requirements. Ensured parts compliance upon final inspection.
 Supervised 30+ employees in 12 departments.
 Coordinated and expedited the flow of work and materials within or between departments
according to daily and weekly production schedules.
 Instrumental in leading high-performing team engaged in developing products for industry leaders,
including Boeing and US military.
 Successfully performed inspection tasks on parts, sub-assemblies, and finished products, using
standard physical means and mechanical / electrical testing equipment.
 Proactively partnered with Engineering and Production Departments to ensure compliance and
develop process improvements.
 Coordinated receiving, in-process floor assembly, machine shop, supplier source inspection, and
engineering change control process functions.
EDUCATION | PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Highline Community College, Des Moines, WA, Pre-Nursing Program
Certified Nursing Assistant – WA License 10055779, Active
Certified Forklift Trainer / Driver, Washington Employers, Inc.
Supervisory Skills Course, Washington Employers, Inc.
Final Inspection Certification
Quality Assurance Certification
Leadership Effectiveness Training, 2015
Lean Six Sigma White Belt Certified - MSI, 2016 3241886
Total Quality Management Professional - MSI, 2016 License 3319323
Strategic Organizational Leadership - MSI, 2016 License 3319324
Continuous Improvement Foundations Academy, 2016