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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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