Eseme Elango
Manufacturing / Mechanical
About Eseme Elango:
Accomplished Quality and Production Management Professional with a robust track record of driving operational excellence and leading high-performing teams. Adept at implementing strategic initiatives to enhance quality, reduce costs, and optimize production processes. Proven leader with a talent for mentoring and developing teams to achieve organizational goals. Seeking a senior leadership role to leverage extensive expertise in quality assurance, production management, and continuous improvement.
24 years of experience
Skills:
Strategic Leadership & Vision
Data-Driven Decision Making
Production & Quality Management
Team Development & Mentorship
Lean Manufacturing & Six Sigma
Operational Excellence
Cost Control & Reduction
Stakeholder Relationship Management
Risk Mitigation practices
Quality processes
Quality improvement plans
ISO 9001:2015 internal auditing
Experience
WORK HISTORY
August 2018 - Current
JFE Shoji Power Inc. - Quality Engineer, Burlington, Ontario
- Cultivated strong relationships with team members, management, and clients to drive root cause analyses and corrective actions
- Led initiatives to reduce scrap by 20% and implement error-proofing measures, enhancing overall production quality
- Mentored and guided a team of 8 quality auditors, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Appointed interim Production Manager between Oct 2018 - Mar 2019 applying lean manufacturing principles to attain operational targets
October 2017 - August 2018
Plastmo - Production Manager, Brampton, Ontario
- Directed daily production operations in a dynamic 24/7 environment, ensuring seamless communication and leadership
- Managed production documentation and training programs, enhancing workforce competency
- Collaborated with customer service to develop and execute production schedules
- Oversaw crewing requirements and employee scheduling, working closely with HR to meet production demands.
April 2016 - October 2017
YanFeng Automotive - Supplier Quality Engineer, Mississauga, Ontario
- Implemented supplier development and performance improvement strategies, driving quality enhancements
- Managed supplier charge backs and monthly cost recovery of $8-12K, ensuring financial accountability
- Conducted PPAP reviews and approvals, maintaining high standards of supplier quality
- Fostered positive relationships with suppliers, effectively resolving quality challenges.
March 2010 - February 2016
Royal Building Products - Quality Process Manager, Woodbridge, Ontario
- Streamlined end-of-line QC inspections by integrating quality into processes, reducing inspection time by up to 33%
- Oversaw quality department operations, including personnel management, testing equipment, regulatory body audits, and customer interactions
- Led initiatives to reduce scrap rates 17% and improve cost of poor quality metrics, achieving significant cost savings
- Led kaizen recycling project resulting in $20k per year scrap cost recovery
- Mentored a team of 8 quality auditors and 1 quality supervisor across 3 plant locations, driving continuous improvement projects.
February 2001 - March 2010
Denso Manufacturing Canada Inc. - Supplier Quality Engineer, Guelph, Ontario
- Addressed commodity-related quality issues and resolved functional problems caused by components
- Conducted supplier validation and development activities, ensuring high-quality standards
- Successfully recovered $10k in monthly losses via implementation of supplier charge back system, enhancing financial performance
- Guided a team of quality 3 auditors, leading quality improvement projects.
Education
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering
McMaster University, Hamilton, ON
- Project manager for senior class thesis project which earned a grade of A
- 16 month co-op term at LaFarge Lime Canada Inc as a chemical technician
Master of Business Administration, General Business
Australian Institute of Business, Adelaide, SA
May 2020
Strategic Supply Chain Mgmt, Performance and Compensation Mgmt, Project Mgmt, Strategic Mgmt, Change Mgmt, Corporate Governance, Financial Mgmt, Marketing Mgmt, Operations Mgmt, Leadership, Strategic Human Resource Mgmt
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