Jeff Detone

About Jeff Detone

Successful proven leader with over 20 years of progressive Quality Management experience in diverse roles within manufacturing environments. My expertise is the design, establishment, and alignment of quality management systems to transform internal and external requirements into repeatable, controlled, and measured processes utilizing a structured approach to maximize effectiveness while minimizing impact on existing operations.Recognized as an enterprise level change agent for hands-on quality management of Continuous Improvement programs, Lean practices, and developing organizations capable of driving tactical and strategic business process improvements in underperforming areas. Accomplished in leading diverse teams, multi-location employees, establishing strategy and metrics, and managing supplier performance. I have knowledge about the latest techniques and standards for improving processes, people, performance or products, and experience applying that knowledge in a variety of industries including, Automotive, Oil and Gas, Industrial, Construction, Nuclear and Government.Areas of Expertise:• Leading diverse quality organizations• Ability to diagnose operational inefficiency and develop process improvement• Written, implemented and revamped quality programs in multiple industries and applications• Corrective and Preventative Action, Root Cause and Risk Assessment• Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)• Compliance and Auditing TS16949, AS9100, API)• Designing, implementing, and improving performance measurement programs and techniques• Developing Supplier Quality programs with metrics for performance standardsSpecialties:• Business Planning & Strategy Development• Continuous Improvement specialist thru the use of Six Sigma and Lean techniques• Understanding of complex manufacturing processes• Performance Measurement and Improvement• Quality Programs and Processes in Regulated Industries• Personnel Recruitment and Development

Experience

1. Vice President of Quality

   Associated Materials Innovations

   Aug 2023 — Present · Cuyahoga Falls, OH, US

Education

• Michigan State University

  BS-Engineering, Packaging

  1988 — 1992

Skills

• Six Sigma
• Product Launch
• Lean Manufacturing
• Ts16949
• Kaizen
• Ppap
• Fmea
• Supply Management
• Supplier Management
• Apqp
• Supply Chain Management
• Automotive
• Supplier Quality
• Continuous Improvement
• Spc
• Advanced Product Quality Planning