ASQ: Energy and Environmental: Individuals Seeking Employment

Type of Employment Desired: QUALITY DIRECTOR
Name: Milton Kowalewski
Address: 4404 Ambassador Way #110 Balch Springs, TX 75180
Phone: 9725574606
Fax:
E-Mail: jrqcs@aol.com
Description of Capabilities: Milton J. Kowalewski, Jr., PE 4404 Ambassador Way #110 Balch Springs, Texas 75180-3316 972.557.4606 Home 214.208.6948 Cell http://hometown.aol.com/jrqcs/jrqcs.html jrqcs@aol.com Eastfield College Mesquite, Texas Adjunct Instructor 2003-2004 Teaching Small Business Management courses for the Workforce Development continuing education (CEU) department. Spectrum Supply Chain Services Cedar Hill, TX Team Leader 2003 Scope of Authority: report to QA Manager, maintain Merchandise Control Office, inventory control, quality assurance auditing in accordance with JC Penney Corporation procedures. Accomplishments: managed 2nd shift team of 15 inventory and merchandise control, quality inspection professionals, reconciled 2002 inventory suspense accounts totaling $2.5 million dollars. DG21 LLC-Base Operations Support Contractor for US Navy Diego Garcia, British Indian Ocean Territory Quality Control Manager 2001-2002 Scope of Authority: report to Program Director, maintain Quality Management System to ISO 9001:2000, monitor and report 6 Sigma process rating; training of 65 Quality Control Representatives, managing staff of 6 quality professionals, training 21 Internal Quality Auditors, managing a $100,000 budget within 2.5 %, inspecting all 44 departments continuously, maintaining corrective and preventive action program, and facilitating partnering and problem solving activities with U.S. Navy. Accomplishments: updated Quality Management System to ISO 9001:2000 from FDIS ISO 9001:2000, updated Quality Control Plan and SOPs, created new Quality Control Plan for Naval Computer and Telecommunications Station (NCTS) Diego Garcia, BIOT; continuously improved customer satisfaction rating from 77% to 93% in 5 months; developed numerous briefings for customer, QCRs, Managers, and Strategic Management Council, while achieving a perfect ISO Recertification audit and an Award Fee of 100 on our September2001-January 2002 performance period. Marlow Industries-manufacturer of thermoelectric coolers for telecommunications industry Dallas, Texas Quality Engineer-Front End Production 2000-2001 Scope of Authority: reported to Front End Operations Manager, performing internal quality control inspection and auditing, tracking and reporting of production defects and trends, management of applied research materials and production. Accomplishments: assisted in successful registration to new ISO 9001:2000 international quality management system standard from 1994 version; developed internal quality auditing schedule and internal corrective action documents; successfully completed Demand Flow Technology (lean manufacturing) 40 hour course; presented technical papers at the 1st Annual Dallas Section 1402 Quality Mini-Conference, March 22, 2001, and developed scrap materials tracking and reporting statistics. Kalama Services--Base Operations Support Contractor for US Navy Johnston Island, Pacific Quality & Training Manager 1995-2000 Scope of Authority: reported to Program Director, designed and registered Quality Management System to ISO 9002:1994; designed and facilitated annual Strategic Thinking workshops; trained all personnel to Quality Policy and procedures, created training course catalog, developed training needs assessment for 400 people, developed 100 course curricula and presented over 1,000 hours of quality, management, and environmental classroom training and facilitation, developed 4 quality specialists, managed a $250,000 budget within 1 %, audited and inspected all 33 departments continuously, and maintained the corrective/preventive action program. Accomplishments: continually improved customer performance ratings from very good to superior from 1995-2000 achieving a customer rating of 98 in the last contract quarter, February-April 2000; achieved ISO 9002 certificate in 33 months and passed all Performance Audits until 2000; presented technical papers in Kansas City, MO Reno, NV and Beijing, Peoples Republic of China in 1996, 2000, and 1998 respectively; certified Powered Industrial Truck, man lift, and overhead crane operators; provided employee assistance in job hunting after contract change; maintained Hazardous Communication’s program and training; and evacuated 1300 people to Hawaii during hurricane Dora, August 1999. Quality Management Solutions, Inc.-Quality and Environmental Consultants Groton, CT Aerospace Consultant 1995 Scope of Authority: reported to the Pratt &Whitney Division Operations, Maintenance, and Repair Stations of United Technology’s (UT) Quality Control Manager; prepared ISO 9001:1994 Quality Management System procedures for FAA Repair Station activities in Groton, New Haven, and Hartford, CT. Accomplishments: successfully registered all UT Divisions of Pratt &Whitney to ISO 9001:1994 (prior to AS9000:1997 and AS9100:1999) that comply with Federal Aviation Administration Production and Air Agency Certificate regulations; assisted UT Divisions of Pratt & Whitney in maintaining certification to FAR Parts 21 and 145 quality requirements for Operations, Production, Maintenance, and Repair of airframes and engines; witnessed the 1st 40,000 air mile overhaul of the 108” diameter Boeing P&W 777, 75,000 lb. Thrust engine in Groton, CT. EG&G Rocky Flats-manufacturer of plutonium triggers for nuclear devices Golden, Colorado Quality Auditor/Environmental Supervisor 1990-1995 Scope of Authority:: reported to Environmental Manager, supervised 4 engineers who surveilled all environmental restoration activities and projects, and verified corrective actions to project readiness reviews; preparation and review of environmental investigation, geological positioning system (GPS), and data quality objective procedures, plans, data collection, and analyses. Accomplishments:: reported to Audit Manager, audited all production resumption quality activities and departments for 10,000 workers, verified corrective actions to U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and Justice Department (DOJ) audit findings.Completed Professional Human Resources Management training. Education/Certifications: Master of Science in Management (MSM), Regis University Bachelor of Science in Biology (BS), CBC Professional Registered Quality Engineer, CA Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) ISO 9000 Quality Systems Lead Auditor, RAB AS9000 Aerospace Basic Quality System Standard AS9100 Quality Assurance in Design, Development, Production, Installation and Servicing. ISO 14000 Environmental Management System Lead Auditor Certified Quality Manager, Engineer and Auditor, ASQ Distinguished Toastmaster, Toastmasters International Professional Human Resources Certification Demand Flow Technology Certificate (Lean Manufacturing) Publications: Importance of Training Internal Auditors in ISO 14000:1996 EMS Principles, 13th Annual Quality Audit Conference, Atlanta, GA. March 2004. Scoring a Whole in One: One Team, One Island, One Mission, 30th Annual Energy and Environmental Division Conference, Las Vegas, NV September 2003. Internal Quality Auditing during Operation Enduring Freedom, 56th AQC Denver, CO May 2002; ASQ Energy & Environmental Division Conference, New Orleans, LA., August 2002. Inspection Planning: Myth or Magic, 1st Annual Dallas Section 1402 Quality Mini-Conference, March 22, 2001 Selection, Training and Coaching of Hotshot Auditors, 9th Annual ASQ Quality Audit Conference, Reno, Nevada, March 2000. ISO 9002 In the Central Pacific Ocean. 1st Chinese-American Quality Conference, Beijing, PRC, November 1998. Environmental Quality Auditing. 5th Annual Quality Audit Conference, Kansas City, February 1996, and 3rd International ISO Conference, Washington, D.C., 1995.
Listing Date: 4/22/2004
Expiration Date: 7/23/2004

Corporations Seeking Employees

Position Title: DIRECTOR OF QUALITY
Name of Company: Schall, Lyman & Carlson (construction firm search)
Address: 800 Nicollet Mall, Ste. 2890, Minneapolis, MN 55402-7000
Phone: 612-338-3119
Fax: 612-336-4509
E-Mail: ccizek@slci.com
Description of Responsibilities: The Director of Quality is a newly created position designed to provide leadership in the development and implementation of the company-wide quality system. The Company seeks a competitive advantage in their industry through the implementation of a formal quality process as stated in the above mission. The Champion of Quality will be responsible for designing, tailoring and educating the quality team and site management on quality issues, systems and processes that will positively effect bottom line results and increase customer satisfaction. The person in this position will work closely with the company's quality leadership team and develop professional relationships with the company's people throughout the organization, setting an example of highly effective cross-functional leadership. This position reports to the Senior Vice President. Peers include directors in technology, safety, and human resources. Key Accountabilities: To understand the company's Purpose, Vision, Strategies, Values and business operations and develop quality strategies processes and systems which are supportive of the company's quality mission; Provide leadership in the development and hands-on implementation of an industry leading formal quality program and process that is specially designed for the company and advances the company and the industry standard to a higher level of performance; Leverage capabilities of the company's team members while building quality into the pre-construction and construction processes, supplier and sub-contractor relationships that minimize total cost and continually improve communications and efficiencies; Build the quality system through the operations organization using the structures and positions already in place, not by building a separate quality team in each group; Develop and implement a subcontractor and supplier quality integration process that enhances Mortenson's relationship with subcontractors and suppliers and improves the long-term performance for both the company and our supplier partners; Develop a quality-focused culture that integrates with safety and productivity. Longer term objective to help move the company forward with Total Facility Solutions. Communicate progress and results of the quality initiatives to the organization along with key measures of quality effectiveness and efficiency. Attend and speak at construction related seminars and conferences to promote quality throughout our industry. Manage the company's technical library on best practices. Participate in business development activities necessary to communicate and promote our approach to quality for our customers. Qualifications: Proficient knowledge and expertise in a variety of quality systems with a track record of implementing effective quality programs in process driven environments; Multiple industry experience in project-oriented companies with proven ability to research, develop and implement tailored, custom quality systems and processes for each customers unique requirements; Hands on approach with an orientation to teaching the organization how to utilize various quality systems, methods, metrics and tools to enhance customer satisfaction; Knowledgeable of quality certifications (i.e. ISO 9000-2000, Malcolm Baldridge) as well as JIT and mass customization environments; An undergraduate degree required; Masters level education or other advanced learning in a related field desirable; Quality Certifications considered a plus; Professional expertise will have been demonstrated over ten or more years in the area of quality leadership; Will have effectively functioned as a leader of people, projects and organizations able to influence teams cross-functionally; Thinks out of the box in a creative, strategic, systems oriented manner; Executes strategies, goals and objectives to completion; Experience with facilitating and implementing cultural change; Perseverance, persistence, resolve, energetic, relentless self-starter motivated by challenge and change; Down to earth, practical person who operates with humility; Personally will possess traits that are consistent with the company's values of Trust, Teamwork, Safety, Service, Stewardship and Responsibility; Excellent oral and written communication, presentation and training skills; Looking for a long-term commitment with Mortenson; Willing to live in Minneapolis area and travel as needed.
Instructions for Submittal: Email resume and cover letter to Clare Cizek at ccizek@slci.com.
Listing Date: 4/2/2004
Expiration Date: 7/3/2004