Larry Kiddy JR

• Ensured products and services consistently met standards by developing a quality control system.
• Monitored workplace conditions using Quality management systems to identify issues through audits to drive improvements.
• Developed and implemented safety policies to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance workplace safety initiatives and promote a culture of safety.
• Monitored compliance with local, state, and federal safety regulations, ensuring company met all legal requirements.
• Conducted regular safety audits and inspections to identify hazards and recommend corrective actions.
• Led risk assessment and ensured employees were consistently following rules and guidelines.
• Analyzed data to achieve customer satisfaction.
• Liaising with suppliers and clients.

VKS Coordinator and Quality Supervisor 5/2023-2/2024

• Created standardized work instructions. (SOPs)
• Inspected painted parts before they were shipped to the customer which included BTD, Caterpillar and John Deere.
• Following the quality process, mil meter, colorimeter, pencil test and paint certification.
• Filling out NCR for findings and tagged those defective parts to be sent back and reworked.
• 5S, Six Sigma, Kaizen, Graphic design, Database management/usage

VKS Technical Writing Manager SOP's 2/2024-2/2025 (promoted)

• Responsible for the roll out of Virtual Knowledge Share Program used by multiple facilities, operations, quality, safety, training on tablets inside those facilities for employees.
• Put together pictures, videos and instructions into guidebooks (SOP's) and trained VKS coordinators and engineers to replicate this at other facilities across Illinois and Texas (Caterpillar Walkway modules for mining trucks) (Waco TX).
• Required guidebooks for operational and quality inspection for customer satisfaction including PPAP and AAR reports in which they were recorded in a guidebook that can be sent to the customer before parts are delivered.
• Internal Auditor performing ISO 9001-2015 internal audits
• Trained and mentored staff on best practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.

• Responsible for opening and closing store. During closing performed register count along with credit cards totals to ensure proper balance.
• Sold pool chemicals and performed water analysis on hot tubs and swimming pools along with performing all inventory counts to ensure proper inventory supply to meet customer needs.
• Increased sales revenue by implementing effective sales strategies and fostering strong client relationships.

• Responsible for opening and closing store. During closing, performed register count along with credit cards totals to ensure proper balance.
• Sold pool chemicals and performed water analysis on hot tubs and swimming pools along with performing all inventory counts to ensure proper inventory supply to meet customer needs.
• Developed training programs for new sales representatives, enhancing product knowledge and customer engagement skills.
• Implemented inventory management systems to optimize resource allocation and reduce costs.
• Led sales team to exceed quarterly revenue targets through strategic planning and performance management.
• Increased sales revenue by implementing effective sales strategies and fostering strong client relationships.
• Attended growing opportunity seminars and sessions to keep up to date on products.

• Received Heavy Equipment license.
• Responsible for driving D6 thru D11 tractors in the parking lot proving ground behind building SS.
• Completed a check list of tractor capabilities. Included testing functions, lights, oil pressure, stress test of tractor at different speeds which included bucket operation of GPS to ensure functioning properly. Also performed hydraulic stress test and once this was completed returned tractor and provided maintenance including changing oil and filters and installing a ripper tooth platform with overhead crane and pins when needed.
• Installed electronic ECM box on D7E.

Air/Elec Test Department 02/2000-12/2002

• Created policies with expectations for Air Electrical Oil test of C13/C15 engines from one station to next preventing rerouting of unfinished engines.
• Air tested C13 and C15 on highway truck engines for leaks along with repairing all engines produced by MEC.
• Conducted root cause analysis for recurring issues/defects and produced logs driving process improvements.
• Organized with Black belts to reduce defects in 5352 Air Test/Prep/ Decals.
• Trained new employees.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance product quality and compliance standards.

Product Quality Analyst/Operations Quality Rep 12/2002- 6/2011 (promoted)

• Facilitated meetings on quality standards and methodologies for staff development daily.
• Conducted root cause analysis for recurring issues and worked with PQE on resolving those defects driving process improvements which drove defects down less than 40 PPM to satisfy customer needs.
• Performed day to day tasks of creating defect forms, installing and releasing engines from Quality Holds, shipping parts to customers to fulfill shipping schedule orders.
• Compiled check sheets for AQS inspection to use on engines, to reduce customer defects and installed ICA and PCAs on those defects.
• Manufactured a routing card in which CAT used to ensure proper placement of engines after coming off chain.
• Received Greenbelt Training, Advanced QIS, HVC, Epics and was a Certified Basic Auditor.