Saginaw Valley Quality Source

The Saginaw Valley Chapter of the American Society of Quality is pleased to announce a presentation from:

John Lindland
 Author of “Seven Failure Modes” 

“Quantum Quality”
Quantum Quality, By John Lindland
Quantum Quality is the result of 20 years of applied quality improvement applications around the world.  It is the first truly new set of quality tools and techniques created in the last sixty years.  The core of the analysis uses the one page-matrix PFMEA and The Seven Failure Modes along with many new analysis forms that lead a team through a complete analysis very quickly.  Eliminate the need for ongoing root cause analysis and problem solving teams.  Complete a project in six weeks rather than six months.  Implement solutions while Six Sigma is still trying to measure the process.

            When:  Monday January 23rd, 2012
            Time: 6:00 p.m.
            Where: Uno Chicago Grill in Bay City – Banquet Room
                        2795 Wilder Road, Bay City, MI(989) 684-8667
             Cost:$ 18.00 for members
                       $ 20.00 for non-members
***New special student and unemployed rates.

Please RSVP by email: mbeagle@duro-last.com

About the speaker:
John L. Lindland is the author of a highly acclaimed book on Failure Mode and Effects Analysis called The Seven Failure Modes.   He is the recipient of two ASQ Automotive Division Cecil C. Craig Awards.  Over the last twenty years he has consulted and trained at hundreds of companies around the world on a large number of quality topics.  The tools of Quantum Quality were used at the Ford Cleveland Casting plant to help save $110,000,000 over three years.  They were used at the Ford Sharonville Transmission facility to help launch a new transmission.  The transmission launched with almost zero warranty problems, tool costs that were 35% under similar transmissions, and was among the lowest internal defects transmission in the plan.  His other experience includes six years with Ford Motor Company, being a Director of Process and Quality development for a multi-plant automotive supplier and four years in the military.  He earned his B.S.E.E. from Michigan Technological University, M.S. in Manufacturing Systems from the University of Michigan and a M.S in Industrial Engineering from Wayne State University.  EMU-CFQ Six Sigma Master Black Belt since 1995.

Companies such as Ford, Chrysler, General Motors, Intel, Robert Bosch, Mahindra-Mahindra, Pioneer Electronics, Philips Display, Nichols Aluminum, Lone Star Steel, The OJ Group, Caliber Logistics, Fanuc Robotics, Visteon, Navistar Vehicle Assembly, Alcoa Wheel, Lockheed Martin, Nortel, Primex Technologies, Aliant Technologies, and Textron to name a few have requested John as a trainer and consultant.

Education
He holds a Management Certification from James Madison University.

Professional Memberships/Certifications
Six Sigma Black Belt
LEAN Practitioner
J-4000 LEAN Business Operations Assessor
Senior Lead Auditor, RAB/QSA

The local ASQ Chapter cordially invites you and your friends to join us.  Everyone is always welcome!

Uno Chicago Grill: 2795 Wilder Road, Bay City, MI (989) 684-8667

Directions:  I-75 to Wilder Rd,  Take Wilder Rd 1/8 mile East to Uno
Chicago Grill on North side of Rd.

 

 

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For current members the Recertification Chair is Mark Ouellette.  He can be contacted at the information below:

227 Kaiser Tower Rd
Linwood Michigan 48634
Home: 989-697-5454
Cell:      989-297-1938
e-mail:  mouellet@duro-last.com
Fax:       989-758-1097

Please note that if you are paying with a check the certification packet must be mailed to Mark.

For Non-Members, you will need to vist ASQ.org for more information.

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ASQ Columbus Section 801 and Omnex are hosting a Food Safety Webinar on January 10th.

Click below for more information

Why Food Safety Management Systems

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The Saginaw Valley Chapter of the American Society of Quality is pleased to announce a presentation from:
Dow Corning Auburn Site Quality Manager
Todd Rivard
Shifting the Culture of Quality to Match Safety

Most companies are very proactive about ensuring the safety culture is well understood within their company. Many companies have specific programs which are focusing on driving the numbers of safety incidents to zero. However, most companies do not push the same requirements and culture to the quality organizations. Currently, Dow Corning is beginning the process of trying to change the culture of the quality organization to match that of the safety organization to drive the idea that defects in the quality systems are not acceptable. The presentation will focus on building a case for copying the safety culture to quality and provide some specific examples on how this is being proposed to be done at Dow Corning.

When: Monday November 7th, 2011
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Where: Pi’s Restaurant– Banquet Room
1815 South Saginaw Rd Midland, MI 48640
Cost: $15.00 for members $17.00 for non-members
New special student and unemployed rates.
Directions: I-75 to U.S 10 West, Exit US-10-BR / M-20 toward Downtown Midland, take ramp right and follow signs for Patrick Rd, left onto E Patrick Rd 0.1 mi, right onto S Saginaw Rd 0.2 mi
Please RSVP by email: mbeagle@duro-last.com

The local ASQ Chapter cordially invites you and your friends to join us
Everyone is always welcome!

About the speaker:
Todd Rivard is currently the Dow Corning Auburn Site Quality Manager. He is responsible for all aspects for quality on site along with the growing, game changing SiC wafer operations. Prior to this role, Todd gained experience as a quality professional and lab team leader at Dow Corning Midland Plant 501 building, a full time six sigma black belt, and technical support for the Midland Plant QA labs. Todd has a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry from the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse.

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Below is a posting from ESD  (Engineering Society of Detroit):

2011 ESD Fall Engineering

& Technology Job

 

Monday, October 24, 2011, 2 – 7 pm

Suburban Collection Showplace, Novi, MI

 

ATTENDEES WANTED!

Over 40 companies registered!

More than 2,500 jobs available!

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Are you looking for a job in the engineering or technology field?

 

Are you wanting to advance to the next position in your engineering career?

 

Are you hoping to network with the “Who’s Who” in the engineering and technology fields?

 

If you answered, “Yes”, then this is the event for you!

 

Come prepared to speak with the most sought after engineering firms and technology companies in southeast Michigan, along with the industry’s most experienced recruiters.

 

Companies will be seeking resumes in all areas of engineering and technology

 

        Costs:

• ESD Members – FREE
• Nonmembers – $10 if registered by October 10th; $15 if
• registered after October 10th

                                                                           

        Registration includes:

• Entry into the Job Fair                                 
• A one-year membership to The Engineering Society of Detroit – a $99 value! (To receive this offer you must be a new, first-time member)
• Opportunity to network with corporate employers from the engineering and technology fields throughout Southeastern Michigan

 

 

 

REGISTER ONLINE TODAY

For more information, click here

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If your company is interested in exhibiting, please call

Leslie Smith, CMP, at 248-353-0735, ext. 152

 

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The Saginaw Valley Chapter of the American Society of Quality is pleased to announce a presentation from the:

Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center

“Tying Executive Strategic Planning to the Quality Management System”

Guest Speakers: George Singos & Robert Lyscas

MMTC’s Leadership in Action program provides a company with a business case, costs, challenges, and a transformation plan prioritized to achieve significant and sustainable operational improvements. The program supports the company’s vision and strategic direction by creating a roadmap, with the identification of metrics, to verify that the objectives and goals of the company are met. The process identifies opportunities in the company’s continuous improvement plan and QMS and how it ties to the business plan.

When: Wednesday September 28th, 2011
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Where: Los Cuatros Amigos – Banquet Room
4570 Bay Road Saginaw (M-84 at Schust), Mi 48603
Directions: I-75 to 675 South, 675 to Tittabawassee, West on Tittabawassee to M84/Bay
Road, South on M84/Bay Road. Note: 675 North is closed due to construction.
Cost: $ 13.00 for members
$ 15.00 for non-members
***New special student and unemployed rates.

Please RSVP by  email: mbeagle@duro-last.com
The local ASQ Chapter cordially invites you and your friends to join us.

Everyone is always welcome!

About the speakers:
George Singos is a Business Leadership Advisor for the Lean Business Solutions Team.

Professional Experience
Prior to this position George was the Program Manager for MMTC’s Growth Services program. He provided an expertise in global marketing, website enhancement and analytics, and had developed and implemented successful strategic and marketing plans.

George has more than 16 years of broad-based manufacturing experience, from operations to sales and marketing. Most recently, George was with GKN Sintered Metals, where he was responsible for managing business segment development teams for the promotion and expansion of key strategic products, as well as developing the overall Strategic Plan and Marketing Plan for a $400 million region. His background also includes global marketing campaigns and international sales experience.

Education
George holds a Bachelors Degree in Social Science and Industrial Technology from Eastern
Michigan University, and a Masters Degree in International Administration from Central Michigan
University.

Bob Lyscas is the Director of the Lean Business Solutions program for MMTC. Bob has been with the MMTC for almost 15 years, starting his career as a Quality Management Systems Program Manager, specializing in the areas of AS 9100 (Aerospace), ISO/TS 16949, Laboratory Standards, Military Standards, Code of Federal Regulations and OHSA requirements. He also works with product development, launch and sales of technical programs.

Professional Experience
Prior to joining MMTC, Bob has 32 years of experience working with manufacturing and quality fields in the automotive industry, 14 years in government national defense, and over 9 years as a consultant, coach and trainer in the manufacturing, service and healthcare industries.

Education
He holds a Management Certification from James Madison University.

Professional Memberships/Certifications
Six Sigma Black Belt
LEAN Practitioner
J-4000 LEAN Business Operations Assessor
Senior Lead Auditor, RAB/QSA

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Name	Picture	Bio	Current Positions
Marci Beagle		Marci joined ASQ in 2004 and became an ASQ Certified Quality Technician in 2006. She has been employed at Duro-Last Roofing Inc since 2003. At Duro-Last, she has held many positions including, Quality Control Technician II, Engineering Services Technician and R&D assistant. In 2006, she became active on the ASQ Section 1004 board holding positions of Member at Large, Program Chair, Vice-Chair and now, 2010 Chair-Elect. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with my two children, family and friends and also, camping, playing softball, coaching little league baseball, gardening and helping out at the elementary school just to name a few.	Chair
John Hickey		John Hickey is a senior member of ASQ. He has worked as a quality control technician for Duro-Last Roofing for 14 years. John received his CQT in 2000 and his CQE in 2007. John’s hobbies include hunting, fishing, going up north and spending time with his family.	Co-QMP Chair Education and Proctor
Lori Seguin			Treasurer
Anita Kenworthy		Anita Kenworthy is a senior member of ASQ. She has been on the local ASQ Saginaw board since 2004 in various positions: Treasurer, Chair, and Secretary. She has currently over 30+ years experience in IT Software ( project management, quality assurance). Currently, working as Contractor to General Motors as a Quality Analyst / Finance Analyst on a global warranty deployment project covering multi suppliers / global regions. She currently holds two professional certifications ASQ – Certified Software Quality Engineer, and Project Management Institute (PMI) – Professional Project Management (PMP) and stays very active in both professional organizations.	Secretary
Tim Middleton		Tim Middleton is a new member to ASQ this year and currently pursuing his CQT this fall. He is presently employed by a local municipality performing laboratory, process control and maintenance work. Tim is also the co-owner and manager of Great Lakes Underground, a lapidary and mineral supplier.	Program Chair
Shelly Wearn		Shelly Wearn is a Senior member of ASQ. She has been an ASQ member since 1996 and has held various Board positions in the local chapter since 1998. Shelly has worked in Quality in the General Industrial and Chemical Industries. She is currently working for Dow Corning Corporation in Midland, MI as the Midland Site Quality Management Representative.	Membership Chair
Pete Hudeck		Pete Hudeck is a senior member of ASQ. He has worked as a Quality Engineer in the automotive and heavy equipment industries for both OEM’s and Suppliers. He is currently working for TRW Automotive in Saginaw, MI as the Lead Quality Engineer. Pete is also the owner and photographer for Pete Hudeck Photo.	Webmaster
Mark Ouellet			Recertification Chair Nominating Chair
Curt Pawloski			Student Section
Adrian Grigoras		Adrian Grigoras is a member of ASQ and MSPE. He has worked as a project engineer in the chemical and automotive industries. He is currently working for Nexteer Automotive Corp. in Saginaw, Michigan as project engineer.	Audit Chair
Lisa Hund			Member-at-Large
Monica LeValley			Member-at-Large
Mike King			Member-at-Large
Cary Black			Member-at-Large

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The Saginaw Valley Chapter of the American Society of Quality is pleased to announce the end of the season:

“Recognition and
Quality Game Night”

The ASQ Section 1004 board members would like to recognize all new section members and new certifications. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet and congratulate all of these people on their recent success.
This dinner meeting will be a fun and interactive event for all. Join us for “Quality Lingo” and feel free to bring a friend to join in the fun!

When: Wednesday, May 11th 2011
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Where: Los Cauatros Amigos – Banquet Room
4570 Bay Road Saginaw (M-84), Mi 48603
Directions: I-75 to 675 South, 675 to Tittabawassee, West on Tittabawassee to M84/Bay
Road, South on M84/Bay Road. Note: 675 North is closed due to construction.

Cost: $ 13.00 for members
$ 15.00 for non-members
***New special student and unemployed rates.

Please RSVP by replying to this email or email: mbeagle@duro-last.com
The local ASQ Chapter cordially invites you and your friends to join us. Everyone is always welcome!

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You are invited to attend a FREE Webinar, jointly sponsored by the ASQ Automotive Division and ASQ Dayton Section.  Please feel free to forward to your colleagues.

Topic:  The Quality Professional’s Role in the 21st Century

Speaker:  Dan Claudepierre, President Customer Advantage

Date:  Thursday, February 24, 2011

Time:  7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Eastern Standard Time
Cost:  FREE

Register:  https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/950964558

After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar.

Contact:  Ha Dao, ASQ Automotive Chair – Phone: (937) 710-3054
E-Mail:  HaDao@woh.rr.com  – Website:www.asq-auto.org

RU’s:  .125 RU (Recertification Unit) for ASQ Recertification

Abstract:
This Webinar provides a look at the role of the Quality Professional in the 21st Century.

- Why are businesses in business?

- What has history taught us about business?

- What has history taught us about quality?

- Will “Quality” still carry the same Strategic importance?

- How do Quality Professionals bring value to their companies?

- Is there a universal approach we can apply?

Biography:
Dan Claudepierre is the owner and president of Customer Advantage LLC, a manufacturers rep firm. He represents numerous companies with operations in North America, Europe and Asia.

In 2003 he retired from Delphi Corporation where he held various positions in Quality, Manufacturing and Engineering.

As administrator of Delco Moraine’s divisional quality training from 1983 to 1986, Mr. Claudepierre developed and led all aspects of a quality improvement training program.  He personally trained over 3000 people, at all levels of the organization, in the managerial and technical aspects of quality.  These training programs have been delivered within GM, Delphi Automotive and numerous other companies covering three continents
Mr. Claudepierre has spoken to various groups in business and education.  He was a speaker at two of Juran Institute’s annual conferences on quality improvement – Impro ’84 and Impro ’85.  He has also spoken to the Dayton Section of ASQ, the Dayton Presidents’ Roundtable, the Dayton Entrepreneurs’ Business Roundtable, the Engineering Society of Detroit and the Foundrymen Society.  He has lectured to Sociology and Business School professors at Miami University and his Quality Improvement course has been taught for college credit at Germanna College in Virginia

Mr. Claudepierre holds a BSME degree from the University of Cincinnati and is an ASQ Certified Quality Manager.

Speaker Info:

4452 Lac Lamen Drive, Centerville, OH 45458
dan@casales.biz – (513) 675-6121

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The Saginaw Valley Chapter of the American Society of Quality is pleased to announce a dinner presentation:

“Accounting in a Lean/Six Sigma Environment”

By: Lloyd W. Perkins

Lloyd is a seasoned financial executive with a successful career in Corporate Finance with Fortune 50 companies. Lloyd currently is a consultant providing training design and delivery services in the areas of Shareholder Value Management, IT governance and investment analysis, Lean Six Sigma programs and Strategic Cost Management.

When: Monday, February 28th, 2011
Where: Uno Chicago Grill
2795 E. Wilder Rd. Bay City, MI 48706

Schedule:

Social hour:      6:00
Pre-Meeting:   6:30
Dinner               7:00
Main presentation  7:30

Cost:

$15.00 for members
$17.00 for non-members

Please  RSVP to Marci Beagle at mbeagle@duro-last.com

Speaker Biography

Lloyd is a seasoned financial executive with a successful career in Corporate Finance with Fortune 50 companies. Lloyd currently is a consultant providing training design and delivery services in the areas of Shareholder Value Management, IT governance and investment analysis, Lean Six Sigma programs and Strategic Cost Management.

Lloyd’s accomplishments include:

As Controller of a $2.5 B subsidiary of a Fortune 10 company, he introduced new credit policies and customer credit scoring for a portfolio 400,000 commercial customers. Revised credit process established the industry benchmark receivables and bad debt expense while delivering 120% of the annual profit objective.

Developed and delivered training to 650 member sales force on new credit policies, credit review and approval process.

Designed and delivered training to senior management of a major auto manufacture on how to use Lean and Six Sigma to increase Shareholder Value. Training scope included 24 plant management teams across the United States, Canada and Mexico.

Developed project and process management training program used to implement the organizational transformation of a 150 employee Controller’s office. Training subsequently adopted by HR for delivery across a 2,000 employee SBU.

Developed governance process for IT project selection and implementation for a $400M IT investment portfolio.

Conducted training on new governance process for 250 IT Project Managers spread across 15 countries.

Launched cost management and schedule control function for a startup weapons system manufacturer.

Developed complete set of classes, documentation, training materials and an on-going audit program to insure compliance with all Department of Defenses’ (DOD) CAS and FAR regulations.

Delivered training to 14 teams and 175 cost account managers on DOD program management, passing SAR and maintaining progress payments.

Designed skill assessment and training process for a social services agency using demand pull concepts, increasing throughput by 25%.

Lloyd received his BA and MBA from the University of Michigan. He is a member of the Financial Executives Institute (FEI), the Institute of Management Accounting (IMA) and the Consortium for Advanced Manufacturing, International (CAMI).

Recertification credits available for pre-meeting and main presentation!!!

For those preparing for recertification, please contact Mark Ouellette (Recertification chair) at 800-248-0820, extension 2314, or send an e-mail (mouellet@duro-last.com).

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