Maureen Schneider
Evans City
Summary
Experienced plastics engineer holding PMP and Six Sigma Green Belt certifications, currently in a quality management role. Background includes quality engineering and project management, with a strong emphasis on continuous improvement, root cause analysis and project management.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Manager
Keter Plastics
Portersville
03.2022 - Current
- Lead and manage the quality department.
- Developed quality management, document, and data control systems for all departments to enhance product compliance and safety.
- Analyzed data trends and consumer feedback to support decision-making in quality initiatives.
- Monitored product performance against customer specifications and standards, ensuring that all products met the required standards.
- Developed and implemented the ECR/ECN process with engineering and product management teams.
- Lead kaizen events with a cross-functional team to complete root cause analysis and develop corrective action plans.
- Work with customers to maintain high customer satisfaction and ratings.
- Test and qualify all products to meet ASTM, ANSI, and customer standards. Develop internal testing plans for qualifications and special projects.
- Collaborated with New Product Development teams to add new products.
Project Manager
The Plastek Group
Erie
01.2017 - 03.2022
- Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders to develop new products and transfer production across facilities.
- Managed a cross-functional team to achieve project milestones efficiently.
- Developed, executed, and controlled project schedules, while reporting changes to senior management.
- Organized meetings, followed agendas, and compiled detailed meeting minutes for distribution.
- Cultivated positive relationships with customers, including P&G, SC Johnson, Colgate-Palmolive, JM Smucker, and Church & Dwight.
Quality Engineer
The Plastek Group
Erie
12.2014 - 03.2022
- Managed daily operations and ensured component quality for diverse consumer products and clients.
- Developed quality plans for new and existing products to uphold standards and mitigate defects.
- Utilized statistical analysis to review data and deliver actionable feedback.
- Conducted gauge R&R studies to validate measurement systems.
- Addressed customer quality concerns and communicated issues to suppliers.
- Executed root cause analyses, formulating corrective and preventive actions with cross-functional team members.
- Completed internal and external audits by customers and BRC; led HACCP and GMP plans while coordinating team efforts.
- Lead HACCP and GMP plans, while coordinating team efforts.
- Controlled specifications for internal processes, customers, and vendors.
R&D Engineer
JM Eagle Manufacturing
Meadville
06.2013 - 12.2014
- Selected and optimized additives to meet market demands and enhance process capabilities.
- Cultivated strong vendor relationships to develop and refine piping additives.
- Coordinated line trials across multiple plants nationwide to ensure consistency.
Education
Six Sigma Green Belt - Lean Six Sigma
Omnex
10-2024
Project Management Professional - Project Management
Project Management Institute
08-2021
Bachelor of Science - Plastics Engineering Technology
Pennsylvania State University
The Behrend College05-2013
Skills
- Project management
- Root cause analysis
- Product development
- Quality management
- Product testing
- Team leadership
- Quality planning
- Document management
- Internal auditing
- Continuous improvement
Timeline
Quality Manager
Keter Plastics
03.2022 - Current
Project Manager
The Plastek Group
01.2017 - 03.2022
Quality Engineer
The Plastek Group
12.2014 - 03.2022
R&D Engineer
JM Eagle Manufacturing
06.2013 - 12.2014
Six Sigma Green Belt - Lean Six Sigma
Omnex
Project Management Professional - Project Management
Project Management Institute
Bachelor of Science - Plastics Engineering Technology
Pennsylvania State University
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