David McGan
Phone: 270-533-6415
Cell: 270-823-2831
Objective: seeking win/win opportunities to use my highly-developed
application skills in the areas of Continual Improvement and Quality
Optimization , by working with companies in their efforts to improve Quality,
Efficiency, Productivity, and Cost.
Ø Areas
of Expertise
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· Lean Management Methods and Tools o
5S / Visual Control o
Standard Work o
Value Stream Mapping o
Flow o
Pull / Kanban Systems o
SMED (Quick Changeover) o
Poka Yoke (Error Proofing) o
Ergonomics o
Kaizen Workshop Facilitation o
Simulation Development / Delivery o
Problem-Solving |
· High Pressure Die Casting and Related
Processes o
Process Optimization o
Process Problem Solving o
Casting Defects Solutions o
Die Cast Alloy Metallurgy o
Automotive Quality Requirements o
Safety |
· Quality Systems o
Quality System Development o
Quality System Auditing o
ISO 9000 / TS16949 Quality Systems
Requirements o
APQP, FMEA o
SPC o
Problem Solving o
Customer Satisfaction o
Supplier Management |
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· Proficient
with Microsoft Office tools |
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Ø Experience
2008 – Present: Owner, McGan Business Solutions,
· Principal
consultant
o
Advise and support clients in education,
training, and implementation of Lean Manufacturing (TPS) and/or Quality System
improvement methods to achieve lower cost and improved efficiencies.
1972 – 2008: Gibbs Die Casting Corporation,
· Corporate
Quality Systems Manager (1998 – 2008)
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Continued responsibility, as a member of the
company leadership team, for maintenance and enhancement of the Gibbs Quality
System.
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Worked in close cooperation with Process
Engineering teams to utilize experience in die casting process for process
improvements and to effectively solve casting-related problems.
o
Successfully transitioned the QS9000-compliant
quality system to the upgraded TS16949
Quality System requirements.
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Managed a staff of 5 direct reports to
effectively carry out Quality System and Training needs.
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Worked closely with Gibbs IT staff to brainstorm
and exploit computerized / electronic enhancement document control, process
monitoring methods.
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Developed Non-Destructive Testing capabilities by
equipping plants with real-time x-ray equipment and developing training program
for operators, resulting in testing-related scrap reductions.
o
Expanded implementation of effective Lean
methodologies, through development of Lean Training programs and numerous
kaizen workshop activities.
o
International Experience
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Traveled globally to
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Effectively communicating with multiple cultures
through on-going support of all global locations in Lean methodologies,
including development and delivery of training programs and simulation
activities to enhance understanding of Lean principles.
· Manufacturing
Quality Control Manager (1987- 1998)
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Successfully formalized the Quality program at
Gibbs, resulting in achievement of customer quality program certifications,
including Ford “Q1,” GM “Targets for Excellence,” and Chrysler “Pentastar.”
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Regularly traveled to customer locations, serving
as primary customer liaison for product improvement or problem-solving
activities.
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Chief architect of formally defined Quality
System to meet new joint customer quality requirement QS9000. Successfully worked to research and select
third party registrar (UL Registrars) for certification. Achieved QS9000 registration April 1998.
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Performed regular internal audits to identify
improvement opportunities which resulted in continual maintenance of the QS9000
certification.
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Served as the Gibbs point person to work closely
with the “
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Other
Roles (1972-1987)
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Created, directed,and maintained formal Safety and Environmental
processes to meet governmental and industry requirements. Consistently resulted in incident rates below
industry standards.
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Developed and operated wet chemistry laboratory
to monitor and control process chemistry.
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Established and operated metallurgical laboratory
to ensure continuing quality of raw materials.
o
Developed formal supplier requirements for raw
material quality.
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Identified and coordinated training with external
resources, as needed, to fulfill the company’s training objectives.
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Effectively utilized writing and technical skills
to write, edit and publish in-house newsletter,
technical bulletins, and formal training materials to meet training needs.
Ø
Associations
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Chairman of BAMA Region 6 (2006-2007)
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Presenter, “TPS for Leaders” workshop, at BAMA
Learning Conference (2006)
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Active lead role in numerous on-site
member-company TPS workshops (2000-2008)
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“Built-in
Quality” presentation at BAMA National Meeting (1996)
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Honda Lean Network (2007-2008)
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American Society for Quality (since 1986)
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Scholarship Committee Chair (2009-2010)
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Placement Chair (2010)
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North American Die Casting Association (NADCA)
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Board of Directors,
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Chairman of Henderson Chamber’s “Taking Care of
Business” Committee (since 2009)
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Chairman, Board of Directors, Gibbs Aluminum
Federal Credit Union (since 1996)
Ø Education
& Training
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Bachelor of Science Degree – Southern
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TPS for Leaders (2005)
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RAB Lead Auditor ISO 9000 / TS16949 with Core
Tools (2004)
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Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including
Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Publisher, Outlook