Scott Mick

About Scott Mick

A certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt with 30+ years of experience overseeing continuous improvement initiatives and quality management for the successful engineering of complex mechanical products. Led the full lifecycle of projects so production flow is efficient, streamlined, and exceeds quality standards. Possess a great understanding of how to work with design, engineering, and production teams to strategize each phase of production. Excel at using critical thinking, problem solving, and industry insight to improve output. Continually strive to promote a work culture that fosters positive morale and encourages teams to succeed.Core CompetenciesProblem Solving / Issue Containment | Experienced in Utilization of Hoshin Kanri | New Product- Process Launch (APQP)| Risk Mitigation & Gap Assessment | Quality Management Systems | Continuous Improvement Initiatives | Key Process Indicator Management | Process Re-engineering & Management | Defining Functional Requirements | Material & Equipment Specifications | Six Sigma Continuous Improvement | Business Process Re-engineering | Validation Testing & Risk Mitigation | Vendor Claim Negotiations | Warranty Cost MitigationAccomplishments +Developed workflows for the launch of a Vendor Management System which reduced user workload, improved Supply Partner metrics and facilitated financial recovery in excess of $1MM+Assembled a Supply Partner Toolbox which facilitated identification of root cause and verified permanent correct action which reduced the number of repeat concerns+Implemented a new methodology for evaluating Post Consumer Recycled material allowing for faster adoption and allowed Brand Owners to make more informed choices in supplier selection+Created protocols for evaluation of potential New Supply Partners, Subcontractors and Third Party Logistics +Providers including self-assessment which reduced the need for additional staff to support onsite auditing+Led and supported multiple successful new product launches in the automotive, building material and consumer packaging industries+Face to the customer for all concerns related to Quality, Warranty and On-Time Delivery at several organizations and was the first wiring supplier to obtain Ford TQE Award+Facilitated the integration of a Common Quality Management System during multiple new acquisitions while maintaining or regaining 3rd Party Certifications+Initiated use of Hoshin Kanri to improve team alignment, clarify desired outcomes and drive improved business results m••••••••@gmail.com

Experience

1. Quality Assurance Manager

   Teijin Automotive Technologies

   Apr 2023 — Present

   Managed quality for international Tier 1 supplier of Sheet Molded Products for the Transportation and Automotive industry Led the efforts to reduce third party containment across multiple customers and product lines Hired and evaluated direct reports, conducted team skills assessment and career development plans, and led succession planning. Supported Standard Work initiatives across the business (TWI) leading to improved product consistency Verified indirect labor was matched to the needs of the operation over changing business conditions Determined priorities to manage several tasks at once wit

Education

• The University of Toledo

  Bachelor of Science - BS

Skills

• Lean Transformation
• Supply Management
• Kanban
• Plant Management
• 5s
• Tpm
• Manufacturing
• Dmaic
• Operational Excellence
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Iso
• Business Process Improvement
• Tqm
• Leadership
• Engineering Management
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Supplier Quality
• Quality Control
• Minitab
• Spc
• Manufacturing Operations
• Training
• Iso 9000
• Continuous Improvement
• Kaizen
• Smed
• Quality System
• Integration
• Fmea
• Product Development
• Materials Management
• Value Stream Mapping
• Process Improvement
• Six Sigma
• Operations Management
• Materials
• Root Cause Analysis
• Black Belt
• Engineering
• Supply Chain Management