Saginaw Valley Quality Source

 

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

“Process Improvements Good, Bad or Ugly”

Why do we have the need to improve processes? What steps are taken? Mistakes…or are they? How do you get buy-in during change?

Speaker: Molly Guettler,
Covenant Healthcare Sterile Processing Manager

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

When: Wednesday May 16th, 2012
Where:Bart’s Grill and Brew Pub
804 E. Midland St. Bay City, MI 48706

Cost: 
$15.00 for members
$17.00 for non-members

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

 Please RSVP by e-mail (mguettl1@durolast.com)

 About the speaker:

Molly Guettler, CRCST is employed at Covenant Healthcare as the Sterile Processing Manager. She has been with Covenant in her current position for the past 17 years. Prior to that she worked at Bay Medical Center and Penrose Hospital in Colorado Springs, CO. She has 22 year’s experience in healthcare sterilization, materials management, and infection prevention. Her main objective is prevention of surgical site infections as she works closely with Infection Control, Physicians, and the Operating Room staff. 

She has vast knowledge of Sterilization, infection prevention and process improvement. She is Six Sigma Certified Green Belt and has International Certification in Healthcare Sterilization and Matierals Management(IAHCSMM). thru Perdue University. She is an active board member and Treasurer of V.O.I.C.E inc (Valley Organization for Improved Communication Equality) of Saginaw, and the advisory board for Health Technologies program at Bay Area I.S.D.

 

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The ASQ Automotive Division is holding a symposium on April 16th.  The topic is “The Future of Quality”

For more information:  ASQ Automotive Division Symposium – 16 April 2012.

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The Saginaw Valley Section of  ASQ—the world’s largest network of quality resources and experts—has earned the 2010-11 Quality Management Process Total Quality Award, one of the highest honors a Section can earn in the Society. Only 87 of 251 ASQ Sections and 10 of 22 ASQ Divisions earned this award for the 2010-11 year.

In order to earn the Total Quality Award, Sections must meet certain criteria which include creating a business plan and budget, then meeting 75% of the goals set forth in their business plan.

Along with the  Total Quality Award, the Saginaw Valley Section earned the Silve Excellence Award for the QMP year 2010-11.  The section  worked diligently to make timely submissions of the following:
      ·         Required officers and committee positions
      ·         Audited annual financial report
      ·         Annual business plan and budget

                                      

In addition to submitting the required information, the section exceeded the ASQ average in two of the following categories: member retention, satisfaction and loyalty.

The Saginaw Valley Section will be honored at ASQ’s 66th World Conference on Quality and Improvement May 19, 2012 in Anaheim, Ca. Members of the ASQ Board of Directors will present the award to the Section.Plan-Do-Check-Act cycle of continuous improvement and is proven to aid the Sections in delivering superior value to their members.

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ASQ Saginaw Valley Section

In conjunction with

Would Like to Present a Joint meeting

Constraints Management – What is it and how do I use it?

Presented by the Saginaw Valley Chapter of APICS

Constraints Management was introduced to the business world over 20 years ago with the publication of best-seller book The Goal. Over the last two decades, Constraints Management principles have resulted in applications to areas other than operations, including project management, supply chain management, sales, accounting, and strategy. In this presentation, you will hear an overview of some of the applications with case studies as well as the underlying management principles that make Constraint Management so effective.

Dr. Sirias is a professor of Management at Saginaw Valley State University. He is co-author of the book “Bridging the Boomer Xer Gap” selected by Soundview Executive Summaries as one of most influential business book of 2002 and by ForeWord magazine as Book of the Year. He has published in several journals including the Journal for Quality and Participation, the International Journal of Applied Quality Management, the International Journal of Production and Operation Management, International Journal of Production Research, and the Journal of Education for Business. Dr. Sirias has been involved in consulting and counseling for businesses in the service as well as manufacturing sectors. His latest book is Success…an Adventure, a story written for teenagers to learn conflict resolution techniques as well as logical thinking. In addition to his professional activities, Dr. Sirias is a former chess Olympiad and FIDE chess master.

 

 

When -Tuesday March 13, 2012

Bay Valley Resort

2470 Old Bridge Rd
Bay City, MI 48706

Registration 5:30 pm to 6:00 pm

Dinner 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Presentation 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm

 

 

Cost:                     $20.00 for members  & Non-members                          

                                ***New special student and unemployed rates.

APICS members FREE [Please bring your membership card] Non-members $20.00     
RSVP by Thursday March 8 to Suzette Loeffler SMLoeffler@dow.com   

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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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