BATTLECREEK-KALAMAZOO SECTION COMMITTEE

Web Chair Contact Information Name: Murali Krishnan Email: murali.krishnan@mpiresearch.com Phone: American Society for Quality Battle Creek – Kalamazoo Section 1003 7107 Elm Valley Drive P.O. Box 4070 Kalamazoo, MI 49003-4070 Announcements Next ASQ Meeting - Sept 11, 2007 Dear ASQ 1003 Members - Please join us for our first kickoff event of 2007-08 as we enjoy a private tour of Bell's Brewery, Inc. Plant Tour: Bell's Brewery, Inc Bell's Brewery, Inc., founded by Larry Bell as a home-brewing supply shop in 1983, sold its first beer in 1985. Originally brewing in a 15-gallon soup kettle, the company grew rapidly on top of its first year's 135 barrels (BBL = 31 gal.) of production. Bell's Brewery has grown from a tiny operation renting part of a former plumbing supply warehouse, to a bustling, regional craft brewery that plays a role in changing the beerscape of our nation. Although the micro-brewing, "craft brewing" revolution began on the West coast in the 1970s, the Midwest saw this brewing development much later. Bell's Brewery, Inc. stands as the oldest craft-brewer East of Boulder, Colorado. After struggling against the tide of a major-domestic beer market while producing robust, full-bodied ales, Bell's Brewery began to see the demand for craft-brewing grow dramatically. Originally self-distributed, Larry and crew brewed, bottled and delivered all of the beer to market for the company's first four years. By 1989, Bell's Brewery was shipping over 500 barrels annually and assigned its first wholesaler, while continuing to establish itself across the State of Michigan. Soon venturing into Indiana and Chicago, Bell's Brewery had continued growth and its Bell's brands were soon known across the Midwest for their unique style and flavor. Bell's Brewery has built a nationwide reputation as a creative and talented brewery. 2002 proved to be an intense and formative year for the company. While working hard to build a new production facility in order to provide for its ongoing growth, Bell's Brewery still managed to increase production over 15%, brewing and shipping over 31,500 barrels of beer. A fifty-barrel Steinecker brewhouse drives the new 32,000 square foot brewery, located in nearby Comstock, Michigan. It is complimented by several new fermenters and an integrated bottling hall that includes a new Krones filler. The "Krum Avenue plant" brewed and packaged its first beer in late December, 2002. The original Kalamazoo Avenue plant will remain active brewing beer for the Eccentric Cafe and specialty projects. Together, the two plants give Bell's Brewery, Inc. a potential annual capacity of close to 60,000 barrels of production. Currently, the brewery sells its beer across a nine-state Midwestern trade area, through a network of over thirty quality wholesalers. Our ongoing goal is to brew thoughtfully, creatively and artistically, bringing an authentic and pleasant experience to all of our customers through our unique beers. We look forward to sharing our beers with you. The Eccentric Cafe: On June 11, 1993, Bell's Brewery, Inc. became the first Michigan brewery to serve beer by the glass to the public. Their Eccentric Cafe offers customers a chance to taste many of their well known beers, as well as small batch brews that are not distributed outside of the pub. Visitors enjoy its warm atmosphere and spacious beer garden. The Eccentric also features interesting food, an extensive collection of art and live music Thursday thru Sunday. Meeting Information Date: Tuesday Sept 11, 2007 Location: Bell's Brewery, Inc. 8938 Krum Ave., Galesburg, MI 49053 Time: 5.30-6.30p.m Cost: FREE !!! Please let us know if you are planning to attend by RSVP online by Sept 4, 2007 Click Here New! Scheduled Meetings and Topics Oct - Whirlpool VP Nov - Quality Tools Dec - No Meeting January - Calibration Feb - SPC Mar - Project Management Apr - Process Improvement May - Welch's Tour and Award Ceremoney NEWS RELEASE American Society for Quality Battle Creek-Kalamazoo Section Earns Top Honors Milwaukee, WI, March 14, 2007 The Battle Creek-Kalamazoo Section 1003 of the American Society for Quality (ASQ) has earned the 2005-06 Section Management Process Total Quality Award, one of the highest honors a section can earn in the Society. The Section had also won this award last year. The Battle Creek-Kalamazoo Section 1003 will be honored at ASQ’s 61st annual conference; the World Conference on Quality and Improvement on April 28, 2007 in Orlando, FL. Members of the ASQ Board of Directors will present the award to the section. The Section Management Process (SMP) Total Quality Award is awarded to sections that have proven their commitment and ability to serving local ASQ members and the community. SMP is a management model and planning tool that assists sections in their planning and implementation of programs and services that will meet the needs of current and future ASQ members. The model is based on the plan-do-check-act cycle of continuous improvement and is proven to aid the sections in delivering superior value to their members. In order to earn the Total Quality Award, sections must meet certain criteria. First, they must determine a section volunteer roster and set long-term targets. Second, the section must develop an annual business plan with objectives and goals. Finally, a section must meet 75% of the goals set forth in their business plan. “Total Quality sections are typically the most successful of ASQ sections. They consistently show higher levels of member retention, satisfaction and loyalty, which can be directly attributed to their efforts to assess and meet the needs of members through careful planning. The American Society for Quality is a knowledge-based global community of quality experts. Its more than 100,000 members are dedicated to the promotion and advancement of quality tools, principles, andpractices in their workplaces and in their communities. Established in 1946, ASQ supports its members by providing a wide range of resources, from certification and training to publications and conferences. Globally,ASQ has formed relationships with other nonprofit organizations that have comparable missions and principles.Our collaborative efforts are helping to meet the quality needs of companies, individuals, and organizations worldwide. Acting Officers: For the 2007 – 2008 Year Chair – Murali Krishnan, Work 269-668-3336 ext.2030 Email murali.krishnan@mpiresearch.com Vice Chair-Greg Banfield, Work 269-323-1369 Email gbanfield@fema-corp.com Treasurer -Armeen Parsayar, Work (269)833 1452 Email armeen.parsayar@pfizer.com Continued Acting Officers: Secretary & Re-certification Chair - Sally Androsky - Home(269) 273 3133, Email: sally_androsky@yahoo.com Education Chair - Rudy Hirzel, Email rhirzel@welchs.com Auditing Chair - Sathish Elumalai, Work 269-323-1369 Email selumalai@fema-corp.combanfield@fema-corp.com Other items of Interet • E-mail – Please ensure that your e-mail address is up to date by logging in to http://www.asq.org/members/account/manage-account.html, select Change Contact information or Change Section, select Sections under E-Mail Address and Preferences to receive our monthly news letter, continue and save! JOB POSTINGS Quality Engineer Our client is a leading, long established and respected automotive manufacturing company with multiple international manufacturing locations. They are noted by the quality of their products and the efficiency of their operations This is an exciting opportunity for the right professional wanting to make a sound career move to grow with the company as it expands into supplying the Japanese OEM market The location is east of Indianapolis. Relocation assistance is provided The professional will be reporting to a highly respected professional, internally and externally The professional will be responsible for all the quality aspects of advanced product development from conception to production, working together with a team of related professionals To succeed the professional will need to have at least 1. A BSME or applicable degree o From a recognized and accredited college or university o For an exceptional professional, an Associates degree will be considered 2. A successful quality background with automotive o Product development o Manufacturing 3. Quality experience in working with Japanese OEM o Honda, Toyota, Nissan etc 4. Knowledge and experience with o TS-16949 o Statistical Analysis o PFMEA o PPAP 5. Significant accomplishments 6. Personal attributes of an Impact player Please Contact: Harold Rudin Executive Partner Management Recruiters of Fort Wayne Telephone: 260 - 625 - 6501 #101 Email: harold.rudin@mrifortwayne.com Website: www.mrifortwayne.com Senior/Principal Statistician Purpose Responsible for Statistics Leadership of the Research, Quality and Innovation (CRQI). Functions as part of the Sensory Insights Leadership team to determine strategies and actions plans for the Sensory Insights and Statistics (SIS) group. This person will interface and communicate with business teams on issues pertaining to statistical design and analysis, product optimization, consumer attitudes of products and food categories. Accountabilities • Lead the Statistics operations, including: • Provide statistics support for the CRQI organization. Develop Experimental Design skills within the CRQI staff through training and hands-on experience. • Lead the Statistics and Experimental Design operations within the Sensory Insights organization, including the incorporation of appropriate, advanced and state-of-the-art statistical techniques into product development efforts. • Create and maintain effective working relationships with CRQI product developers. • Develop and maintain a strong network of outside resources for Statistics. • Manage two statistics staff. Principle Challenges/Complexity The position requires expertise in statistical analysis and experimental design, sensory science, consumer products research design and execution, and the interpretation and application of results. Lead the development and implementation of a company-wide Statistics program while also maintaining the delivery of Sensory Insights information to CRQI. Assure SIS meets the business needs of project and brand teams, while supporting the longer-range initiatives of the CRQI organization. Latitude and Dimensions Cross-company responsibility for a Statistics training and development program, including supervision of Statistics employees. Use of expertise to identify test needs, select appropriate statistical design and test approach, and execute research. Communication to brand teams, senior and technical personnel of results and implications to product design resulting from Sensory Insights testing. Responsibility to develop and implement statistical methodology to meet business needs. Direct Reports: 2 direct reports (1 Statistician, one statistics technologist) Knowledge, Training and Experience • BS in one of the following fields plus a minimum of 7+ years relevant work experience required: Statistics, Biostatistics, Mathematical Psychology, Experimental Psychology or Food Science with a Sensory Science or Marketing Research emphasis. Studies should include principles of human behavior and testing, statistics and experimental design and sensory science. • MS in one of the above stated fields plus 3+ years relevant work experience preferred. • Experience in a Consumer Packaged Goods company preferred. • Deep skill set in Statistics, Experimental Design and the use of statistical analysis software (Design Ease, Design Expert, SAS and JUMP) required. • Superior advocacy, training and collaboration skills. • Experience in the application of methods in sensory research, statistics and the basic tools of human measurement. • Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously. • People management skills, both professional and support staff. Contact: Julia Carey 973-727-7430 Or send resume to jcarey@hhisearch.com Director - Quality Assurance(Supply) This position is responsible for Quality operations at all third party manufacturers in Nutrition, Care and Wellness with directs to include technical transfer, quality systems training and quality performance measurement. Major Accountabilities (Describe the 5-7 main results of the role to be achieved )  Complete the technical transfer of new products either from New Product Development or geographical transfers  Assure potential third party manufacturers are capable of meeting standards and product specifications  Assure ongoing production meets all quality specifications  Assure all quality documentation is complete per GMP standards  Assure thorough understanding and implementation of Gerber standards is complete and training as needed  Measure overall quality performance including critical KPI Key Performance Indicators (Indicate how performance for this role will be measured)  KPI’s Include  Process capability for class A, B, and C defects  Consumer complaint performance  Compliance to standards/processes – audit  Overall third party performance Job Dimensions (Indicate key facts and figures) Financial responsibility: (Budget, Cost, Sales, etc.) 0.5-1.0MM budget (sales $70MM) Impact on the organisation: Background (State the required education, experience level, and competency profile) Education : BS/BA in science with an advanced degree being beneficial (MS/MA or MBA) Experience: 15 years of experience in quality operation  Experience in managing multi-site functions  Experience in diverse operating systems  Experience in global operating systems Contact: Julia Carey 973-727-7430 Or send resume to jcarey@hhisearch.com Program Manager Overview: The Program Manager will be responsible for developing a leading program within Sensory & Product Guidance to gain a deeper understanding of taste perception and sensory attribute interactions and their importance to consumer acceptance. Serve as technical expert in design of experiments approach to product development across the R&D organization. Principal Accountabilities: 1. Design leading edge sensory research to understand taste perception and sensory attribute interactions. Manage all phases of the study including experimental design, test execution, statistical analyses and reporting of results. Translate research into actionable solutions and competitive advantages. 2. Drive and support a design of experiments discipline within the R&D organization. Provide training and education within the R&D organization. 3. Provide statistical expertise and direction to Global Sensory & Product Guidance. 4. Leverage external networks to identify opportunities to enhance/build consumer research capabilities. 5. Supervise 1-2 statisticians Requirements: • Expertise in translating complex statistical principles and designs into practical, meaningful applications. • Experience in design of effective research to gain a deep understanding of sensory attributes of products and their impact on consumer acceptability • Ability to review, analyze and approve research proposals. • Able to translate analytical data into clear strategy. • Build sensory research capability and demonstrate potential value. • Able to effectively coach and train others in statistical approaches and procedures. • Excellent communication skills (oral, written, presentation) • Strong team player Education & Experience • Minimum education required: BS in Statistics, Experimental Psychology or Consumer Research • Preferred: MS or PhD in with emphasis in experimental design, data analysis and modeling. • Minimum Experience: 7 to 10 years Contact: Julia Carey 973-727-7430 Or send resume to jcarey@hhisearch.com Corporate Quality Manager Our client is one of the fastest growing food packaging companies in the USA with a clientele that includes most of the recognized restaurants, hotels and airlines. This can be attributed to many factors that include technical competence, a market strategy that makes them immune from low cost offshore competitors, new envisioned and passionate leadership that can meet the customer's quality/supply requirements and manufacturing efficiencies. They are small enough to be flexible but big enough to succeed. Their people have found them to be an exciting and rewarding company This position has been created, at this point in their growth, to encompass the quality synergies of the various manufacturing plants under a common direction You will be reporting to the General Manager of Operations, a highly respected professional in the industry and a dynamic leader. This is a key position within the organization. It will be most challenging but rewarding as you create the strategy, develop the people and implement the systems to bring them to even greater levels of success. You will be personally responsible to develop, implement and direct the total quality systems for the organization, from raw materials to final acceptance by the customer. The location is Fort Wayne o One of the greatest places I have ever lived, having come from former major metropolitan cities o Small enough to avoid the challenges of living in a big city and big enough to provide all our needs. o Well situated - at most 2 hours from Indy, 3 hours from Chicago, Columbus Ohio, Detroit and 3.5 hours from Cleveland and Cincinnati etc o It has one of the lowest cost of living in the USA, great schooling/restaurants/religious facilities, international airport, etc o Great place to bring up a family - Relocation assistance is provided To succeed you will need to be someone driven by the desire for continual improvement. You will need to have the balance of talent, people skills and sense of urgency as you bring the quality teams, of different manufacturing locations, under a common direction to success Ideally you will be in the top management of a smaller company or with a larger organization in a midlevel leadership role looking to grow into a more challenging and rewarding position and still have more opportunity for growth. Please do not apply unless you have at least Four-year BS degree in a technical discipline from a respected university Successful background in a manufacturing environment Meaningful results as a Quality Leader Knowledge and experience with all the recognized quality management tools Are prepared to commit to vigorous leadership to bring the company to greater common quality levels? Please contact: Harold Rudin Executive Partner Management Recruiters of Fort Wayne MRINetwork™ BUILDING THE HEART OF BUSINESS™ Telephone: 260 - 625 - 6501 #101 Fax: 260 - 625 - 4745 Email: harold.rudin@mrifortwayne.com Website: www.mrifortwayne.com Quality Engineer We are: short run, low volume. Mostly heavy truck now but improving the diversity. We have TS but only the beginnings. Very busy and growing with some pain. It is a very fast paced environment that seems to be constantly changing. Not sure that makes sense? Anyway - the interested person should have strong skills with particular experience in metal fabrication. Having a positive attitude would be a real plus. Please contact: Dawn T. Horner Human Resources Progressive Metal Mfg. Co. 1300 Channing Ferndale, MI 48220-2606 248/546-2827 x1204 248/546-3523 DTHorner@pmmco.com Upcoming Exam Schedule NEW Please visit http://www.asq.org/certification/dates.html for updated exam schedule EXAMS Exams Calibration Technician(CCT) HACCP Auditor (CHA) Mechanical Inspector (CMI) Quality Auditor (CQA) Quality Auditor – Biomedical (CQA-Biomedical) Quality Engineer (CQE) Quality Improvement Associate (CQIA) Quality Manager (CQM) Quality Technician (CQT) Reliability Engineer (CRE) Six Sigma Black Belt (SSBB) Software Quality Engineer (CSQE) Recent Certifications Certified Quality Auditor Mary L. Rusk Scott A. Maschke Stacy Clay Wulliman Holly A. Korteway Colleen A. Prichard Kerry A. Nielsen Certified Quality Engineer Mike C. Saunders Jeffrey Frederick Hoffman Kim L. Griffith Kathleen M. Lyall Doug A. Wallace Darren D. Sorgenfrei Kristin B. Colby Sorubh R. Mahadoo Jean-Francois Tessier Andrew B. Short Certified Quality Improvement Associate Amy C. Rogerson Certified Six Sigma Green Belt Mae L. Lew Being a proctor earns 0.5 recertification credits per exam date. The section is also giving proctors $15.00 towards mileage expenses per exam date. If you are interested in volunteering for any of the exam dates listed above please contact Sally Androsky(269 273 3133) with the date you are able to proctor. If you have questions about what is required of a proctor you can contact Sally Androsky THANK YOU!!! A huge thanks to all of the 2006 – 2007 ASQ Battle Creek –Kalamazoo Section 1003 Board Members. Thank You for the information shared through newsletters, meetings, plant tours and presentations. And also to all of the ASQ Battle Creek-Kalamazoo Section 1003 Members who participate in our organization by reading and inquiring of the newsletters, and attend the presentations and plant tours. Map & Directions From The West: Take I-94 East to Exit 72 – Ninth Street (approximately 140 miles from downtown Chicago) Turn right (south) onto Ninth Street. You will see the entrance to The Groves, a business park, on the right. M-TEC is located in The Groves approximately one mile down Elm Valley Drive, on the left hand side of the road. Parking is available on either side of the facility. From The East: Take I-94 West to Exit 72 - Ninth Street (approximately 130 miles from Detroit Metro airport) Follow Ninth Street, South, about a quarter mile. You will see the entrance to The Groves, a business park, on the right. M-TEC is located in The Groves approximately one mile down Elm Valley Drive, on the left hand side of the road. Parking is available on either side of the facility. From The North: Take 131 South to I-94 West to Exit 72 - Ninth Street Follow Ninth Street, South, about a quarter mile. You will see the entrance to The Groves, a business park, on the right. M-TEC is located in The Groves approximately one mile down Elm Valley Drive, on the left hand side of the road. Parking is available on either side of the facility. From The South: Take 131 North to I-94 West to Exit 72 - Ninth Street Follow Ninth Street, South, about a quarter mile. You will see the entrance to The Groves, a business park, on the right. M-TEC is located in The Groves approximately one mile down Elm Valley Drive, on the left hand side of the road. Parking is available on either side of the facility.

BATTLECREEK-KALAMAZOO SECTION COMMITTEE

Web Chair Contact Information Name: Murali Krishnan Email: murali.krishnan@mpiresearch.com Phone: American Society for Quality Battle Creek – Kalamazoo Section 1003 7107 Elm Valley Drive P.O. Box 4070 Kalamazoo, MI 49003-4070 Announcements Next ASQ Meeting - Sept 11, 2007 Dear ASQ 1003 Members - Please join us for our first kickoff event of 2007-08 as we enjoy a private tour of Bell's Brewery, Inc. Plant Tour: Bell's Brewery, Inc Bell's Brewery, Inc., founded by Larry Bell as a home-brewing supply shop in 1983, sold its first beer in 1985. Originally brewing in a 15-gallon soup kettle, the company grew rapidly on top of its first year's 135 barrels (BBL = 31 gal.) of production. Bell's Brewery has grown from a tiny operation renting part of a former plumbing supply warehouse, to a bustling, regional craft brewery that plays a role in changing the beerscape of our nation. Although the micro-brewing, "craft brewing" revolution began on the West coast in the 1970s, the Midwest saw this brewing development much later. Bell's Brewery, Inc. stands as the oldest craft-brewer East of Boulder, Colorado. After struggling against the tide of a major-domestic beer market while producing robust, full-bodied ales, Bell's Brewery began to see the demand for craft-brewing grow dramatically. Originally self-distributed, Larry and crew brewed, bottled and delivered all of the beer to market for the company's first four years. By 1989, Bell's Brewery was shipping over 500 barrels annually and assigned its first wholesaler, while continuing to establish itself across the State of Michigan. Soon venturing into Indiana and Chicago, Bell's Brewery had continued growth and its Bell's brands were soon known across the Midwest for their unique style and flavor. Bell's Brewery has built a nationwide reputation as a creative and talented brewery. 2002 proved to be an intense and formative year for the company. While working hard to build a new production facility in order to provide for its ongoing growth, Bell's Brewery still managed to increase production over 15%, brewing and shipping over 31,500 barrels of beer. A fifty-barrel Steinecker brewhouse drives the new 32,000 square foot brewery, located in nearby Comstock, Michigan. It is complimented by several new fermenters and an integrated bottling hall that includes a new Krones filler. The "Krum Avenue plant" brewed and packaged its first beer in late December, 2002. The original Kalamazoo Avenue plant will remain active brewing beer for the Eccentric Cafe and specialty projects. Together, the two plants give Bell's Brewery, Inc. a potential annual capacity of close to 60,000 barrels of production. Currently, the brewery sells its beer across a nine-state Midwestern trade area, through a network of over thirty quality wholesalers. Our ongoing goal is to brew thoughtfully, creatively and artistically, bringing an authentic and pleasant experience to all of our customers through our unique beers. We look forward to sharing our beers with you. The Eccentric Cafe: On June 11, 1993, Bell's Brewery, Inc. became the first Michigan brewery to serve beer by the glass to the public. Their Eccentric Cafe offers customers a chance to taste many of their well known beers, as well as small batch brews that are not distributed outside of the pub. Visitors enjoy its warm atmosphere and spacious beer garden. The Eccentric also features interesting food, an extensive collection of art and live music Thursday thru Sunday. Meeting Information Date: Tuesday Sept 11, 2007 Location: Bell's Brewery, Inc. 8938 Krum Ave., Galesburg, MI 49053 Time: 5.30-6.30p.m Cost: FREE !!! Please let us know if you are planning to attend by RSVP online by Sept 4, 2007 Click Here New! Scheduled Meetings and Topics Oct - Whirlpool VP Nov - Quality Tools Dec - No Meeting January - Calibration Feb - SPC Mar - Project Management Apr - Process Improvement May - Welch's Tour and Award Ceremoney NEWS RELEASE American Society for Quality Battle Creek-Kalamazoo Section Earns Top Honors Milwaukee, WI, March 14, 2007 The Battle Creek-Kalamazoo Section 1003 of the American Society for Quality (ASQ) has earned the 2005-06 Section Management Process Total Quality Award, one of the highest honors a section can earn in the Society. The Section had also won this award last year. The Battle Creek-Kalamazoo Section 1003 will be honored at ASQ’s 61st annual conference; the World Conference on Quality and Improvement on April 28, 2007 in Orlando, FL. Members of the ASQ Board of Directors will present the award to the section. The Section Management Process (SMP) Total Quality Award is awarded to sections that have proven their commitment and ability to serving local ASQ members and the community. SMP is a management model and planning tool that assists sections in their planning and implementation of programs and services that will meet the needs of current and future ASQ members. The model is based on the plan-do-check-act cycle of continuous improvement and is proven to aid the sections in delivering superior value to their members. In order to earn the Total Quality Award, sections must meet certain criteria. First, they must determine a section volunteer roster and set long-term targets. Second, the section must develop an annual business plan with objectives and goals. Finally, a section must meet 75% of the goals set forth in their business plan. “Total Quality sections are typically the most successful of ASQ sections. They consistently show higher levels of member retention, satisfaction and loyalty, which can be directly attributed to their efforts to assess and meet the needs of members through careful planning. The American Society for Quality is a knowledge-based global community of quality experts. Its more than 100,000 members are dedicated to the promotion and advancement of quality tools, principles, andpractices in their workplaces and in their communities. Established in 1946, ASQ supports its members by providing a wide range of resources, from certification and training to publications and conferences. Globally,ASQ has formed relationships with other nonprofit organizations that have comparable missions and principles.Our collaborative efforts are helping to meet the quality needs of companies, individuals, and organizations worldwide. Acting Officers: For the 2007 – 2008 Year Chair – Murali Krishnan, Work 269-668-3336 ext.2030 Email murali.krishnan@mpiresearch.com Vice Chair-Greg Banfield, Work 269-323-1369 Email gbanfield@fema-corp.com Treasurer -Armeen Parsayar, Work (269)833 1452 Email armeen.parsayar@pfizer.com Continued Acting Officers: Secretary & Re-certification Chair - Sally Androsky - Home(269) 273 3133, Email: sally_androsky@yahoo.com Education Chair - Rudy Hirzel, Email rhirzel@welchs.com Auditing Chair - Sathish Elumalai, Work 269-323-1369 Email selumalai@fema-corp.combanfield@fema-corp.com Other items of Interet • E-mail – Please ensure that your e-mail address is up to date by logging in to http://www.asq.org/members/account/manage-account.html, select Change Contact information or Change Section, select Sections under E-Mail Address and Preferences to receive our monthly news letter, continue and save! JOB POSTINGS Quality Engineer Our client is a leading, long established and respected automotive manufacturing company with multiple international manufacturing locations. They are noted by the quality of their products and the efficiency of their operations This is an exciting opportunity for the right professional wanting to make a sound career move to grow with the company as it expands into supplying the Japanese OEM market The location is east of Indianapolis. Relocation assistance is provided The professional will be reporting to a highly respected professional, internally and externally The professional will be responsible for all the quality aspects of advanced product development from conception to production, working together with a team of related professionals To succeed the professional will need to have at least 1. A BSME or applicable degree o From a recognized and accredited college or university o For an exceptional professional, an Associates degree will be considered 2. A successful quality background with automotive o Product development o Manufacturing 3. Quality experience in working with Japanese OEM o Honda, Toyota, Nissan etc 4. Knowledge and experience with o TS-16949 o Statistical Analysis o PFMEA o PPAP 5. Significant accomplishments 6. Personal attributes of an Impact player Please Contact: Harold Rudin Executive Partner Management Recruiters of Fort Wayne Telephone: 260 - 625 - 6501 #101 Email: harold.rudin@mrifortwayne.com Website: www.mrifortwayne.com Senior/Principal Statistician Purpose Responsible for Statistics Leadership of the Research, Quality and Innovation (CRQI). Functions as part of the Sensory Insights Leadership team to determine strategies and actions plans for the Sensory Insights and Statistics (SIS) group. This person will interface and communicate with business teams on issues pertaining to statistical design and analysis, product optimization, consumer attitudes of products and food categories. Accountabilities • Lead the Statistics operations, including: • Provide statistics support for the CRQI organization. Develop Experimental Design skills within the CRQI staff through training and hands-on experience. • Lead the Statistics and Experimental Design operations within the Sensory Insights organization, including the incorporation of appropriate, advanced and state-of-the-art statistical techniques into product development efforts. • Create and maintain effective working relationships with CRQI product developers. • Develop and maintain a strong network of outside resources for Statistics. • Manage two statistics staff. Principle Challenges/Complexity The position requires expertise in statistical analysis and experimental design, sensory science, consumer products research design and execution, and the interpretation and application of results. Lead the development and implementation of a company-wide Statistics program while also maintaining the delivery of Sensory Insights information to CRQI. Assure SIS meets the business needs of project and brand teams, while supporting the longer-range initiatives of the CRQI organization. Latitude and Dimensions Cross-company responsibility for a Statistics training and development program, including supervision of Statistics employees. Use of expertise to identify test needs, select appropriate statistical design and test approach, and execute research. Communication to brand teams, senior and technical personnel of results and implications to product design resulting from Sensory Insights testing. Responsibility to develop and implement statistical methodology to meet business needs. Direct Reports: 2 direct reports (1 Statistician, one statistics technologist) Knowledge, Training and Experience • BS in one of the following fields plus a minimum of 7+ years relevant work experience required: Statistics, Biostatistics, Mathematical Psychology, Experimental Psychology or Food Science with a Sensory Science or Marketing Research emphasis. Studies should include principles of human behavior and testing, statistics and experimental design and sensory science. • MS in one of the above stated fields plus 3+ years relevant work experience preferred. • Experience in a Consumer Packaged Goods company preferred. • Deep skill set in Statistics, Experimental Design and the use of statistical analysis software (Design Ease, Design Expert, SAS and JUMP) required. • Superior advocacy, training and collaboration skills. • Experience in the application of methods in sensory research, statistics and the basic tools of human measurement. • Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously. • People management skills, both professional and support staff. Contact: Julia Carey 973-727-7430 Or send resume to jcarey@hhisearch.com Director - Quality Assurance(Supply) This position is responsible for Quality operations at all third party manufacturers in Nutrition, Care and Wellness with directs to include technical transfer, quality systems training and quality performance measurement. Major Accountabilities (Describe the 5-7 main results of the role to be achieved )  Complete the technical transfer of new products either from New Product Development or geographical transfers  Assure potential third party manufacturers are capable of meeting standards and product specifications  Assure ongoing production meets all quality specifications  Assure all quality documentation is complete per GMP standards  Assure thorough understanding and implementation of Gerber standards is complete and training as needed  Measure overall quality performance including critical KPI Key Performance Indicators (Indicate how performance for this role will be measured)  KPI’s Include  Process capability for class A, B, and C defects  Consumer complaint performance  Compliance to standards/processes – audit  Overall third party performance Job Dimensions (Indicate key facts and figures) Financial responsibility: (Budget, Cost, Sales, etc.) 0.5-1.0MM budget (sales $70MM) Impact on the organisation: Background (State the required education, experience level, and competency profile) Education : BS/BA in science with an advanced degree being beneficial (MS/MA or MBA) Experience: 15 years of experience in quality operation  Experience in managing multi-site functions  Experience in diverse operating systems  Experience in global operating systems Contact: Julia Carey 973-727-7430 Or send resume to jcarey@hhisearch.com Program Manager Overview: The Program Manager will be responsible for developing a leading program within Sensory & Product Guidance to gain a deeper understanding of taste perception and sensory attribute interactions and their importance to consumer acceptance. Serve as technical expert in design of experiments approach to product development across the R&D organization. Principal Accountabilities: 1. Design leading edge sensory research to understand taste perception and sensory attribute interactions. Manage all phases of the study including experimental design, test execution, statistical analyses and reporting of results. Translate research into actionable solutions and competitive advantages. 2. Drive and support a design of experiments discipline within the R&D organization. Provide training and education within the R&D organization. 3. Provide statistical expertise and direction to Global Sensory & Product Guidance. 4. Leverage external networks to identify opportunities to enhance/build consumer research capabilities. 5. Supervise 1-2 statisticians Requirements: • Expertise in translating complex statistical principles and designs into practical, meaningful applications. • Experience in design of effective research to gain a deep understanding of sensory attributes of products and their impact on consumer acceptability • Ability to review, analyze and approve research proposals. • Able to translate analytical data into clear strategy. • Build sensory research capability and demonstrate potential value. • Able to effectively coach and train others in statistical approaches and procedures. • Excellent communication skills (oral, written, presentation) • Strong team player Education & Experience • Minimum education required: BS in Statistics, Experimental Psychology or Consumer Research • Preferred: MS or PhD in with emphasis in experimental design, data analysis and modeling. • Minimum Experience: 7 to 10 years Contact: Julia Carey 973-727-7430 Or send resume to jcarey@hhisearch.com Corporate Quality Manager Our client is one of the fastest growing food packaging companies in the USA with a clientele that includes most of the recognized restaurants, hotels and airlines. This can be attributed to many factors that include technical competence, a market strategy that makes them immune from low cost offshore competitors, new envisioned and passionate leadership that can meet the customer's quality/supply requirements and manufacturing efficiencies. They are small enough to be flexible but big enough to succeed. Their people have found them to be an exciting and rewarding company This position has been created, at this point in their growth, to encompass the quality synergies of the various manufacturing plants under a common direction You will be reporting to the General Manager of Operations, a highly respected professional in the industry and a dynamic leader. This is a key position within the organization. It will be most challenging but rewarding as you create the strategy, develop the people and implement the systems to bring them to even greater levels of success. You will be personally responsible to develop, implement and direct the total quality systems for the organization, from raw materials to final acceptance by the customer. The location is Fort Wayne o One of the greatest places I have ever lived, having come from former major metropolitan cities o Small enough to avoid the challenges of living in a big city and big enough to provide all our needs. o Well situated - at most 2 hours from Indy, 3 hours from Chicago, Columbus Ohio, Detroit and 3.5 hours from Cleveland and Cincinnati etc o It has one of the lowest cost of living in the USA, great schooling/restaurants/religious facilities, international airport, etc o Great place to bring up a family - Relocation assistance is provided To succeed you will need to be someone driven by the desire for continual improvement. You will need to have the balance of talent, people skills and sense of urgency as you bring the quality teams, of different manufacturing locations, under a common direction to success Ideally you will be in the top management of a smaller company or with a larger organization in a midlevel leadership role looking to grow into a more challenging and rewarding position and still have more opportunity for growth. Please do not apply unless you have at least Four-year BS degree in a technical discipline from a respected university Successful background in a manufacturing environment Meaningful results as a Quality Leader Knowledge and experience with all the recognized quality management tools Are prepared to commit to vigorous leadership to bring the company to greater common quality levels? Please contact: Harold Rudin Executive Partner Management Recruiters of Fort Wayne MRINetwork™ BUILDING THE HEART OF BUSINESS™ Telephone: 260 - 625 - 6501 #101 Fax: 260 - 625 - 4745 Email: harold.rudin@mrifortwayne.com Website: www.mrifortwayne.com Quality Engineer We are: short run, low volume. Mostly heavy truck now but improving the diversity. We have TS but only the beginnings. Very busy and growing with some pain. It is a very fast paced environment that seems to be constantly changing. Not sure that makes sense? Anyway - the interested person should have strong skills with particular experience in metal fabrication. Having a positive attitude would be a real plus. Please contact: Dawn T. Horner Human Resources Progressive Metal Mfg. Co. 1300 Channing Ferndale, MI 48220-2606 248/546-2827 x1204 248/546-3523 DTHorner@pmmco.com Upcoming Exam Schedule NEW Please visit http://www.asq.org/certification/dates.html for updated exam schedule EXAMS Exams Calibration Technician(CCT) HACCP Auditor (CHA) Mechanical Inspector (CMI) Quality Auditor (CQA) Quality Auditor – Biomedical (CQA-Biomedical) Quality Engineer (CQE) Quality Improvement Associate (CQIA) Quality Manager (CQM) Quality Technician (CQT) Reliability Engineer (CRE) Six Sigma Black Belt (SSBB) Software Quality Engineer (CSQE) Recent Certifications Certified Quality Auditor Mary L. Rusk Scott A. Maschke Stacy Clay Wulliman Holly A. Korteway Colleen A. Prichard Kerry A. Nielsen Certified Quality Engineer Mike C. Saunders Jeffrey Frederick Hoffman Kim L. Griffith Kathleen M. Lyall Doug A. Wallace Darren D. Sorgenfrei Kristin B. Colby Sorubh R. Mahadoo Jean-Francois Tessier Andrew B. Short Certified Quality Improvement Associate Amy C. Rogerson Certified Six Sigma Green Belt Mae L. Lew Being a proctor earns 0.5 recertification credits per exam date. The section is also giving proctors $15.00 towards mileage expenses per exam date. If you are interested in volunteering for any of the exam dates listed above please contact Sally Androsky(269 273 3133) with the date you are able to proctor. If you have questions about what is required of a proctor you can contact Sally Androsky THANK YOU!!! A huge thanks to all of the 2006 – 2007 ASQ Battle Creek –Kalamazoo Section 1003 Board Members. Thank You for the information shared through newsletters, meetings, plant tours and presentations. And also to all of the ASQ Battle Creek-Kalamazoo Section 1003 Members who participate in our organization by reading and inquiring of the newsletters, and attend the presentations and plant tours. Map & Directions From The West: Take I-94 East to Exit 72 – Ninth Street (approximately 140 miles from downtown Chicago) Turn right (south) onto Ninth Street. You will see the entrance to The Groves, a business park, on the right. M-TEC is located in The Groves approximately one mile down Elm Valley Drive, on the left hand side of the road. Parking is available on either side of the facility. From The East: Take I-94 West to Exit 72 - Ninth Street (approximately 130 miles from Detroit Metro airport) Follow Ninth Street, South, about a quarter mile. You will see the entrance to The Groves, a business park, on the right. M-TEC is located in The Groves approximately one mile down Elm Valley Drive, on the left hand side of the road. Parking is available on either side of the facility. From The North: Take 131 South to I-94 West to Exit 72 - Ninth Street Follow Ninth Street, South, about a quarter mile. You will see the entrance to The Groves, a business park, on the right. M-TEC is located in The Groves approximately one mile down Elm Valley Drive, on the left hand side of the road. Parking is available on either side of the facility. From The South: Take 131 North to I-94 West to Exit 72 - Ninth Street Follow Ninth Street, South, about a quarter mile. You will see the entrance to The Groves, a business park, on the right. M-TEC is located in The Groves approximately one mile down Elm Valley Drive, on the left hand side of the road. Parking is available on either side of the facility.

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