The Original "Introductions" Thread started in 2001 and split off October 2009

[Patricia13]

Here's another newbie...

I'm new to the forum as of today... I just stumbled across this site in a search for information related to process mapping

1. My name is Patricia Lentz

2. I am Quality Manager/QMR

3. Right now I am employed in short run stampings/prototyping/laser cutting and forming. In the past I have been in vacuum tubes (way back in the dark ages), cold heading and forming, the automotive powder metal industry, and have dipped a toe in the hand tools and plating industries.

4. I work for Proshort Stampings Services in Falls Creek, PA

5. I have been in positions in quality functions for the last... ummm.. 30 plus years... holy cow... now I feel like Methusela... I'll be thinking about that for the rest of the day....

6. Something that sets me apart... how about my sunny disposition?

7. My pet peeve... everyone wants to shortcut and not take the time to dot the I's and cross the T's

8. What would I change? Just that everyone would be more aware of what they are doing and how it affects the overall picture instead of just showing up and going through the motions...

 

[Claes Gefvenberg]

Did I look at this picture right? Do you work standing up?

My, what sharp little eyes you have... Yes, you're right, I do, and it does my back and neck a world of good. I do lower the table and sit down when I have visitors, but apart from that I'm usually on my feet (Not to mention that my coworkers often have me on my toes ).

I'm new to the forum as of today... I just stumbled across this site in a search for information related to process mapping

Welcome to the Cove Patricia . The search took you to the right place: We have quite a few threads on that subject.

/Claes

 

[Wes Bucey]

I'm new to the forum as of today... I just stumbled across this site in a search for information related to process mapping

1. My name is Patricia Lentz

2. I am Quality Manager/QMR

3. Right now I am employed in short run stampings/prototyping/laser cutting and forming. In the past I have been in vacuum tubes (way back in the dark ages), cold heading and forming, the automotive powder metal industry, and have dipped a toe in the hand tools and plating industries.

4. I work for Proshort Stampings Services in Falls Creek, PA

5. I have been in positions in quality functions for the last... ummm.. 30 plus years... holy cow... now I feel like Methusela... I'll be thinking about that for the rest of the day....

6. Something that sets me apart... how about my sunny disposition?

7. My pet peeve... everyone wants to shortcut and not take the time to dot the I's and cross the T's

8. What would I change? Just that everyone would be more aware of what they are doing and how it affects the overall picture instead of just showing up and going through the motions...

Yes, Welcome! We can always use some folks with "real world" experience, Patricia.

 

[Wes Bucey]

My, what sharp little eyes you have... Yes, you're right, I do, and it does my back and neck a world of good. I do lower the table and sit down when I have visitors, but apart from that I'm usually on my feet (Not to mention that my coworkers often have me on my toes ).
/Claes

We learn more and more about you, Claes. I think the "stand up" routine should extend to meetings as well - certainly would keep participants "on their toes."

 

[Chris Harden]

Introduction

Hello I realized I never introduced myself so here goes.

1. Chris Harden
2. I am the North American Program Manager for MDSMap-Tetra Tech. Basically I manage the services we provide to industry in complying with the Extended Producer Responsibility Requirements such as ELV, IMDS, RoHS, WEEE, REACH and Prop. 65.

3. I work for Tetra Tech Industrial Division a consulting company in the past I have worked as a plant engineer in an automotive assembly plant. I have implemented ISO 14001 as plant engineer and as a consultant.

4. Tetra Tech Industrial Division Ann Arbor, MI

5. I have worked in the quality/ environmental area for eight years.

6. Something that sets me a part working in a unique new field EPR.

7. Pet Peeve with Quality counter-productive documentation.

8. Something I wish I could change. Focus more on improvement and less on documentation.

Also let me add if you have any questions about ELV, IMDS, RoHS, WEEE or REACH feel free to contact me.

Chris Harden

 

[Jerry W383 - 2007]

Newbie Info

1. Name

Jerry Walczak

2. Job Title or explanation of what you do

Supplier Quality Engineer -- Administrate and monitor the GM CS2 process.

3. Industry you're in or have been in

Automotive - Past life was in Adhesives, Investment Casting, and Diecasting.

4. Company you work for and location

Product Action -- Toledo, Ohio

5. Length of time in quality function

25+

6. Something personal that sets you apart

Wide base of experience with people and processes.

7. Your pet peeve in quality

The Problem Solving/Process Improving revolving door of new paradigm after paradigm.

8. If you could change the world of quality, what would you do?

Influence schools to teach courses in Quality Tools such as cause and effect, prevention vs detection, root cause analysis etc.... They affect how we live everyday and everyone should have at least a basic understanding of how they work.

 

[Wes Bucey]

Welcome to the Cove, Jerry

 

[James Oldham]

1. Name - James Oldham
2. Job Title or explanation of what you do - Six Sigma Blackbelt
3. Industry you're in or have been in - Appliance & HVAC manufacturing
4. Company you work for and location - Arkansas (sorry, can't share the name)
5. Length of time in quality function - 4+ years
6. Something personal that sets you apart - really like death metal music; always have, always will!
7. Your pet peeve in quality - "Factory Sigma" jargon
8. If you could change the world of quality, what would you do? - convert every number and statistic into DOLLARS SAVED

 

[Wes Bucey]

Welcome to the Cove, James
"really like death metal music"
I'm so old, I don't even know what that is!

 

[IEGeek - 2006]

Claes,

Just got the picture of your office. First off, you are a lot like me in the neatness category. It helps keep people on their toes, dont you think?

Second, I noticed you do not have a chair. I tired to implement this around the first of the year here with no success. I think that is a great idea and a perfect way to outfit an office. What better way to get people out on the floor. Kudos to you and the gang at wherever it is you "play" all day.

Just some thoughts on a slow Friday afternoon.....