Ralph "Dan" Reid

Supplier Quality Manager

Location
los angeles, CA (US)
Work Category
Biotech
Interests
References, Ways to stay in touch
Currently working on...
a new job with Baxter BioScience.

About Me

Award-winning Manager with a history of outstanding performance in global procurement and supplier quality management. Verifiable reputation as an international expert in Quality Management Systems. Excellent negotiation, problem-solving, oral and written communication skills. A results oriented leader recognized for integrity and the ability to recruit and develop quality professionals.

Work Experience

  • Sep 2009 - present
    los angeles, CA (US)
    Supplier Quality Manager
    Baxter Bioscience
    Responsible for hiring, developing and managing a Supplier Quality staff at the site. Directly responsible for implementation and maintenance of Supplier Quality program to include material specifications and experimental specifications, supplier notification of change, supplier quality agreements, supplier auditing, supplier investigations, validation materials qualification, approved supplier list and supplier quality metrics.
  • May 2009 - Sep 2009
    waterford, MI (US)
    Principal Consultant
    Management Systems Consulting
    Provide Lean, Management consulting, auditing services and purchasing projects.
  • Jan 1999 - May 2009
    pontiac, MI (US)
    Purchasing Manager
    General Motors
    Managed staff of ten responsible for business process and systems, providing standard and ad hoc reports needed by internal purchasing customers including: buyers, supplier quality engineers and executive management. Additionally, managed staff of six pre-production and one Advanced Technology buyer. Managed multiple special projects. Played key roles in Powertrain Components Sourcing Board, Global Purchasing’ Supplier Footprint Optimization ( SFO ), Business Process and Systems, Troubled Supplier and Export Compliance teams. Managed Internal Audit and Budget.

  • Jan 1990 - Jan 1999
    detroit, MI (US)
    Supplier Quality Manager
    General Motors
    Led a team of five responsible for North American supplier quality requirements, supplier assessment and development followed by a staff two supplier development engineers responsible for supplier quality activities including lean implementation, assessment and development. Special assignment representing GM for supplier quality requirements and harmonization with global automotive manufacturers and supply chain.

Courses & Certifications

American Society for Quality ( ASQ ) Fellow and Certified Quality Engineer ( CQE )
Design for Six Sigma
ISO 9000 Lead Auditor from BSI Quality Assurance
Automotive Industry Action Group ( AIAG )
QS-9000 Internal Auditor and “Improving & Processes in Practices” ( IPIP ) Healthcare Quality Coach
Malcolm Baldrige ( MBNQA ) Self Assessment Preparation
GM “Go Fast!” ( Lean ) Coach and Global Purchasing Knowledge – Proficiency Level

Clubs & Organizations

American Association of Laboratory Accreditation, Board Member 2007 – 2009.
American College of Healthcare Executives, Member.
Henry Ford Community College – adjunct faculty.
ASQ Editorial Review Board, ASQ Standards Committee and member of multiple ASQ Divisions.
AIAG Occupational Health and Safety Steering Committee and Healthcare Work Group.