Thorough Quality Assurance Specialist with 10+ year background. Excellent resource management and allocation skills. Outstanding communication, organizational and time management talents.
Seasoned Machine Operator offering experience in high-volume assembly line production. Dedicated to rigorous inspection with commitment to follow-through and preventive maintenance. Machine Operator with work history of good performance in fast-paced production environments. Knowledgeable in quality control measures and manufacturing quality standards. Demonstrated expertise in equipment operation and maintenance. Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
Skills
Correction action planning
Materials inspection
Sampling
Production Optimization
Quality Management
Scheduling
Complaint resolution
Sales expertise
Report preparation
Order Fulfillment
Creative problem solving
Retail store support
Recordkeeping strengths
Work History
11/2019 to 12/2021
Quality Assurance SpecialistRes-Care, Inc. – Front Royal, VA,
Provided regular updates to team leadership on quality metrics by communicating consistency problems or production deficiencies.
Completed deviation forms and recorded findings of inspection process, collaborating with quality team members and department managers to implement procedural remedies.
Kept inspection journals and daily summary logs as required.
Planned and devised cohesive test plans for projects using advanced testing technologies.
Promoted adherence to quality standards by educating personnel on quality control.
Fixed identified issues to increase productivity and boost workflows.
Performed standard inspection of first article, first pallet and random sampling inspection to customer standards.
Educated employees on specific QA standards and confirmed maintenance of standards.
Inspected, verified and documented quantifiable characteristics of finished goods by comparing against customer specifications and company quality standards.
Created and collaborated in implementation and maintenance of customer complaint log, control plans, work and inspection instructions, local procedures and visual aids and samples.
Halted production line in case of major non-compliance of specifications, standards or quality discovered during inspection process.
Collaborated with management to provide training on improved processes and assisted with creation and maintenance of quality training.
Monitored product standards and quality-control programs.
02/2018 to 02/2019
Quality Control TechnicianInternational Flavors & Fragrances – Saint Joseph, MO,
Determined root cause of deviations and non-conforming results and implemented appropriate corrective and preventive actions throughout product development process.
Documented and executed detailed test plans and test cases and summarized and logged audit findings for reporting purposes.
Performed thorough inspections of incoming materials and outgoing products.
Safeguard customer requirements as well as product quality standards by delivering support.
Adhered to safety and clean area procedures to comply with agency and regulatory mandates.
Performed cell-based potency and impurity assays for in-process, release and stability samples.
Helped uncover and fix production problems in order to reduce overall defect rates.
Evaluated samples against standards by completing measurements, visual inspections and other established tests.
01/2017 to 01/2018
Machine OperatorMalt-O-Meal – Saint Louis, MO,
Followed tooling instructions and product specifications to determine and implement operational sequences.
Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
Manually set up machinery, lathes and grinders.
Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
Updated daily production logs and informed management of production incidents or non-conformance issues.
Helped with change-overs and set up to assist with job preparation and production functions.
Organized and cleaned work area to meet standards, keep tidy and prevent injuries.
Identified malfunctions or failures by routinely monitoring and analyzing equipment operations.
Completed parts lubrication and other minor maintenance tasks to keep equipment running.
Followed instructions and directions on batch tickets for accurate results.
Identified and corrected issues or inconsistencies found in batch samples.
Documented production activity in logs and job tickets.
Maintained quality of product by checking labels, packaging and other factors.
Collected batch samples of product for quality control.
Monitored machine operation for compliance with policies, procedures and processes.
Kept detailed production records and identified hold-ups.
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