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Abdel Rodriguez

Rogers,AR

Summary

Innovative and results-driven QA leader with over a decade of experience ensuring product quality, safety, and compliance for Walmart and Sam's Club private brands. Proven track record in Apparel, Accessories, and Homelines quality programs, regulatory compliance testing, supplier management, and process optimization. Skilled at leading global teams, collaborating cross-functionally, and driving measurable improvements in quality performance, on-time delivery, and operational efficiency. Lean Six Sigma White Belt Certified.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Laboratory Supervisor - Food Contact Products

UL Solutions
09.2023 - Current
  • - Lead QA operations with 12 direct reports, overseeing compliance testing and approvals for food-contact and consumer products.
  • - Achieved 25% improvement in on-time approvals through process reorganization, team goal setting, and daily KPI monitoring.
  • - Partnered with Walmart brand teams, technical worksheet developers, and cross-functional groups to streamline workflows and eliminate redundancies.
  • - Applied DMAIC methodology to optimize lab operations, improving efficiency and accuracy.
  • - Oversaw corrective action implementation for client disputes, ensuring adherence to regulatory and brand standards.

Client Services Manager II - Homelines & Apparel

UL Solutions
06.2021 - 09.2023
  • - Directed 17 direct reports (including overseas teams) ensuring quality, compliance, and safety for Walmart and Sam's Club private brand homelines and accessories.
  • - Processed over 120 reports per day, meeting quarterly budget goals while maintaining compliance with corporate QA standards.
  • - Increased on-time approvals by 30% via KPI-driven performance management and workflow enhancements.
  • - Coordinated with global suppliers and internal QA teams to ensure adherence to apparel/accessories testing protocols and retailer compliance requirements.
  • - Implemented process changes that reduced redundancies and improved supplier communication.

Client Services Supervisor - Accessories & Socks

UL Solutions
11.2016 - 06.2021
  • - Managed a QA team of 6 ensuring compliance for fashion accessories and sock categories within Walmart's private brands.
  • - Maintained 100+ daily report throughput while improving accuracy and turnaround times.
  • - Mentored staff on QA processes, brand standards, and apparel/accessory performance requirements.
  • - Collaborated with sourcing teams to address supplier quality issues and execute corrective actions.

Safety Technician / Toy Testing Expert

Consumer Testing Laboratories
02.2015 - 11.2016
  • - Conducted compliance testing per federal regulations (CPSC, CPSIA) for toys and children's products.
  • - Verified data integrity and accuracy against quality assurance standards.

XRF Technician

Consumer Testing Laboratories
08.2010 - 02.2015
  • - Performed restricted chemical testing using X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) on consumer goods.
  • - Identified applicable product components for regulated chemical assessments.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Design

Universidad Autónoma De Nuevo León
Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico

Skills

  • Walmart Private Brand Quality Standards
  • Apparel, Accessories & Homelines QA
  • Supplier/Vendor Quality Oversight
  • Regulatory Compliance (CPSC, CPSIA, REACH, Prop 65)
  • Restricted Substances & Chemical Testing
  • Process Improvement (DMAIC, Lean)
  • Global Team Leadership & Training
  • Risk Assessment & Corrective Action Implementation
  • Data Analysis & KPI Tracking
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration

Accomplishments

  • Walmart Brand Expertise: Over 13 years supporting Walmart & Sam's Club private brand compliance programs across apparel, accessories, homelines, toys, and consumer goods.
  • Efficiency Gains: Consistently delivered 25-30% improvements in on-time standards through Lean and DMAIC-based process improvements.
  • Global Leadership: Directed QA operations across domestic and overseas teams, ensuring supplier compliance and timely product launches.
  • Compliance Authority: Recognized SME in product safety regulations, restricted substance testing, and QA documentation standards.

Certification

  • Lean Six Sigma White Belt - Process Improvement & DMAIC Fundamentals
  • High Performance Management - UL Solutions

Timeline

Laboratory Supervisor - Food Contact Products

UL Solutions
09.2023 - Current

Client Services Manager II - Homelines & Apparel

UL Solutions
06.2021 - 09.2023

Client Services Supervisor - Accessories & Socks

UL Solutions
11.2016 - 06.2021

Safety Technician / Toy Testing Expert

Consumer Testing Laboratories
02.2015 - 11.2016

XRF Technician

Consumer Testing Laboratories
08.2010 - 02.2015

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Design

Universidad Autónoma De Nuevo León

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