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Mateus Salomon

Quality Management Executive

Performance-driven professional with substantial experience directing, implementing, and overseeing the quality management system and quality assurance programs to ensure product and service excellence, customer satisfaction, and regulatory compliance.

Proven succes leading planning and implementing strategies based on:

Proven success leading planning and implementing strategies based on deliverables in areas of customer complaints, product/service, quality execution, supplier assessment/performance, and customer satisfaction. Instrumental in engaging with the core leadership team to ensure adequate budgeting/financial planning, strategic plan development, and risk management. Expert in maintaining all aspects of the quality management system locally, regionally, and globally driving the attainment of quality-related metrics driving regional projects that saved over a million dollars throughout the fiscal year. Skilled in directing, leading, training, and developing cross-functional teams, implementing process improvements, and controlling quality-related budgets. Vast experience in managing quality assurance functions with expertise in continuous improvement programs. Proficient in utilizing analytical and critical thinking skills to identify and resolve complex problems effectively.

Efficiently establishing teams, allocating resources, and defining milestones to attain objectives while spearheading projects that resulted in
saving more than a million dollars in the North America region.

Designed projects focused in enhancing customer experience resulting in 25% improvement in the first quarter by addressing the main
concerns captured from VOC (Voice of Customer) and Customer Service.

Execute a product assurance strategy to minimize risk, ensure product compliance, and improve product quality, reliability, and cost
especially during New Product Development/Introduction reaching 99.5% of expected metrics and margins.

Responsible for developing detailed financial and strategic plans to guide organizations toward success by carefully analyzing market trends
and identifying potential risks. Working close to leadership teams to help them make informed decisions about budgeting and resource
allocation, minimizing all potential risks or negative impacts to the organization.

Over 23 years of QMS experience driving projects with local, regional and global impact, sharing working knowledge, best practices, and learning moments. Leading programs and systems rollouts such as web-based Quality management system + Customer Relationship Management and Management of Changes (MOC)

training, developing, and coaching experience with cross-functional teams in areas like
-Lean Six Sigma
-CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Actions)
-Root Cause Analysis (Brainstorm, 5 Why’s)
-PPAP (FMEA, Control Plan, MSA)
-FDA Requirements
-Regulatory (National and International)
-Right at the First Time

Commitment to continuous improvement and ability to identify and address inefficiencies through process improvement initiatives implemented across the region (North America and Global).
Last DMAIC project led to a 23% reduction in rejected products.

Ability to delve deep into the intricacies and complexities of Root Cause analysis, understanding all the nuances and complexities inherent to the problem and define the best solutions to mitigate or neutralize the issue detected, always focused on the learning processes behind the resolution and potential read-across application to other similar processes.

Areas of Expertise

Over 23 years of experience in effective QA/QC insights and skills leveraging and driving positive outcomes.

Successfully improved manufacturing efficiency by 20% through the implementation of process reengineering and automation initiatives, resulting in substantial cost savings.
Led a cross-functional team to deliver a critical product launch on time, within budget, and exceeded quality expectations, resulting in a 15% increase in market share.

Spearheaded a Lean Six Sigma project that reduced defects by 30% in the production line, leading to substantial savings and improved product
quality.

Conducted comprehensive quality audits that identified and rectified non-compliance issues, for First, Second and Third parties resulting in a 98% compliance rate with industry and ISO standards.
Ensured full compliance with FDA regulations, leading to a successful inspection with zero observations and maintaining a spotless compliance record.
Leveraged data analytics to identify market trends, leading to strategic product diversification, which increased annual revenue by 25%.
Mentored a team of engineers, resulting in a 20% improvement in their productivity and a lower staff turnover rate.
Successfully managed a major organizational restructuring, maintaining high employee morale and ensuring a smooth transition.
Implemented GMP standards, resulting in a 99% reduction in product defects and regulatory issues.
Conducted risk assessments, identified potential vulnerabilities, and implemented proactive strategies that saved the company from a potential supply chain disruption during a global crisis.
Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring timely project approvals and smooth collaborations on multiple projects.
Implemented customer feedback mechanisms and tailored product offerings, resulting in a 15% increase in customer satisfaction and loyalty.

Conducted in-depth root cause analysis on product defects, implemented CAPA actions, and reduced product recalls by 40%.

Professional Experience

2022 – Present
2022 – Present

H.B. Fuller, Aurora, IL
Quality Continuous Improvement Manager–North America


Develop and implement a quality management system strategy and provide direction for QA operations over seven plants in the North America. Oversee end-to-end quality activities to ensure desired customer experience. Conduct thorough reviews of regulatory compliance requirements of manufacturing in global markets. Serve as a representative for quality processes during internal, external, and supplier audits achieving 100% attainment with customer audits and qualifications. Promote people and team development, while creating a budget to monitor COPQ and DPMO. Experienced leader with a track record of success as a key member of the Global Management of Change team, while driving transformational projects and fostering a culture of innovation and growth.
  • Enhanced last quarter by 14% in customer experience through devising preventive action procedures.
  • Improved customer and factory quality performance and implemented DMAIC project leading to a 21% increase in first pass yield for the Dry Powder line by spearheading projects across the organization.
2021 – 2022
2021 – 2022

Charter Automotive, Elgin, IL
Quality Manager


Reported directly to the President and worked with global quality, operations, and key business areas with a focus to improve customer experience. Manage and supervise quality engineering, laboratory, and inspectors, while establishing targets and key initiatives aligned with organizational strategy. Develop and implement key organizational metrics such as COPQ Cost of Poor Quality.
  • Led process improvement efforts and reduced scrap rate by 52% through the implementation of SPC software.
  • Optimized customer and factory quality performance by driving projects across the organization.
2016 – 2021
2016 – 2021

Oerlikon Balzers, Elgin, IL
Process Improvement Specialist - US and Canada


Reported to the Head of Quality Americas and led major projects and activities across six facilities in the United States and Canada focused on the Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive and Medical industries requirements. Formulated standardized global regulatory processes, while monitoring metrics linked to Quality Management System. Assisted Customer Support Center team in developing appropriate solutions for customers. Managed communication channels to ensure alignment with, regulatory, and organizational standards, optimal product quality, compliance, and customer satisfaction.
  • Successfully led implementation and certification of ISO 13485 (FDA 21 CFR 820) and AS 9100 for one facility in the United States.
  • Improved efficiency and consistency of quality through the utilization of quality system practices.
2014 – 2016
2014 – 2016

Jundiai, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Regional Quality Manager – South America


Directed Quality and continuous improvement initiatives in compliance with ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 standards across six facilities in South America, including four in Brazil and two in Argentina.
  • Reduced costs in polishing department and increased 2% in profitability per order by spearheading an A3 project.
  • Led innovation process for Medical customers improving by 12% efficiency through Kaizens and KATA applications.
  • Restructured the APQP and core tools (PPAP, FMEA, CP and MSDS) process through the South America region based on AIGA requirements.
2010 – 2014
2010 – 2014

Prec-Tech Industrial, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Quality / EHS Manager


Headed the Quality and HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) team by overseeing all system-related tasks, including audits, suppliers' assessments, and KPI reporting to board of executives.
  • Saved annual cost of $35K and minimized time consumption by executing a software project.

Additional Experience as a Quality Coordinator in Various Industries

Education & Credentials

Post-Graduation in Quality, EHS & Social Responsibility

University of Mogi das Cruzes, Sao Paulo, BR

Associate Degree in Project
Management

Milwaukee School of Engineering, Wisconsin, USA

Bachelor’s Degree in Quality and
Productivity

University of Mogi das Cruzes, Sao Paulo, Brazil

Technical Degree in Metal
Mechanic

ETEC, Sao Paulo, Brazil

Professional Skills

  • ISO 9001, 14001, 13485
  • AITF 16949
  • AS 9100, NADCAP
  • FDA 21 CFR 820
  • KATA
  • Power BI
  • Minitab Validation/Qualification
  • GMP, cGMP, GLP, GXP

Languages

English, Fluent | Spanish, Fluent | Portuguese, Native

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