Andrea Fleming
Alamo,TN
Summary
Dynamic Production Clerk at PictSweet Farms with a proven track record in quality control and supply chain coordination. Enhanced production efficiency through process optimization and relationship building, contributing to increased customer satisfaction. Skilled in data analysis and committed to continuous improvement, driving operational excellence and cost reduction strategies.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Clerk
PictSweet Farms
Bells, TN
05.2017 - Current
- Managed documentation for work orders, ensuring completeness and accuracy in record keeping.
- Supported quality control efforts by adhering to standard operating procedures and reporting deviations promptly.
- Provided valuable input during new product development phases, helping minimize production delays or setbacks.
- Coordinated with multiple departments for smooth production flow and faster product delivery.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives throughout the company.
- Enhanced production efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing new systems.
- Established strong relationships with key suppliers, fostering collaboration and open communication channels.
- Championed lean manufacturing principles across various projects, resulting in streamlined operations and reduced lead times.
- Assisted management with long-term capacity planning activities based on historical trends and future projections.
- Contributed to increased output by identifying bottlenecks and suggesting process improvements.
- Played a key role in enhancing overall equipment effectiveness through proactive maintenance planning and coordination.
- Maximized resource utilization by optimizing workflows, leading to a reduction in operational costs.
- Contributed to an increase in customer satisfaction scores through consistent adherence to product quality standards and specifications.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations, promoting a safe working environment for all employees.
- Leveraged data analysis skills to monitor performance metrics, driving informed decision-making processes within the organization.
- Reduced waste by conducting regular audits to identify areas for improvement.
- Improved employee training programs, resulting in higher productivity levels among team members.
- Expedited issue resolution by effectively communicating with relevant stakeholders during periods of high demand or crisis situations.
- Facilitated on-time delivery of products through efficient scheduling and resource allocation.
- Assisted in maintaining accurate inventory records, ensuring timely procurement of materials.
- Provided quality clerical support through data entry, document management, email correspondence, and overseeing operation of office equipment.
- Maintained filing system and organized customer documents for easy retrieval of information.
- Planned production schedules, taking employee production rates, company needs and seasonal changes into account.
- Forecasted production schedules and adjusted plans to accommodate changes in demand.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align production plans with customer requirements.
- Devised and implemented efficient processes for production tracking and inventory control.
- Researched and compiled information on variety of planning issues from multiple sources, prepared thorough reports and presented findings in Type meetings.
- Prepared and maintained comprehensive production reports to highlight production developments for management review.
- Created and implemented tracking systems to monitor progress and meet deadlines.
- Developed and maintained automated tracking systems, hard copy files and records to enhance office workflows.
Quality Control Technician
Pictsweet
Bells, TN
03.2013 - 09.2014
- Maintained quality documentation and records for conformance with relevant standards.
- Collaborated with production teams to address and resolve quality concerns, improving overall product reliability.
- Inspected raw materials and finished products to verify quality and disposed items that did not meet safety requirements.
- Evaluated samples against standards by completing measurements, visual inspections, and other established tests.
- Performed thorough inspections of incoming materials and outgoing products.
- Enhanced product quality by conducting comprehensive inspections and identifying defects in a timely manner.
- Maintained accurate records of all quality control activities, ensuring easy retrieval for audits or management inquiries.
- Proposed corrective actions to address recurring quality issues.
- Trained new team members on proper quality control techniques, fostering a culture of excellence within the department.
- Tested and evaluated product precision against specifications to reduce discrepancies.
- Helped uncover and fix production problems in order to reduce overall defect rates.
- Assisted management in maintaining ISO certification through diligent documentation and adherence to established protocols.
- Reduced customer complaints by proactively addressing potential issues before products left the facility.
- Collaborated with production staff to improve processes, reduce defects and optimize quality.
- Tracked and analyzed product quality data to identify trends and insights.
- Improved communication between departments by acting as a liaison between production and engineering teams on quality matters.
- Conducted regular internal audits to assess compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements, driving continuous improvement efforts.
- Developed and implemented quality control processes to meet product standards.
- Kept up-to-date with industry best practices and emerging technologies to continually improve the effectiveness of quality control measures.
- Managed non-conforming product evaluations and disposition, minimizing negative impacts on production schedules and customer satisfaction.
- Optimized calibration schedules for measurement equipment, ensuring consistent accuracy during inspections.
- Supported the development of new products by providing input on potential quality risks early in the design process.
- Implemented process improvements for increased efficiency and reduced waste in quality control procedures.
- Analyzed data trends to identify areas of concern and recommend proactive solutions, resulting in fewer product returns.
- Conducted thorough root cause analysis for recurring issues, leading to targeted corrective actions and continuous improvement.
- Developed and executed test plans to ensure products met customer specifications, increasing client satisfaction rates.
- Maintained meticulous records of quality control efforts, providing reliable audit trail for compliance purposes.
- Conducted comprehensive audits of production processes to ensure compliance with internal and external quality standards.
- Improved product reliability with thorough quality assessments and feedback to production team.
- Reduced product return rates, meticulously examining each item for adherence to quality specifications.
- Streamlined defect reporting process, enabling quicker response times and corrective action.
- Contributed to reduction of waste by identifying inefficiencies in production process and suggesting improvements.
- Reduced time needed for quality control inspections through process optimization, without compromising thoroughness.
- Collaborated with production team to refine manufacturing processes, resulting in higher quality outputs.
- Developed quality control checklist for each product category, standardizing inspection process.
- Supported development of new product line by providing expert quality control advice, ensuring successful market launch.
- Led project to update company's quality control manual, ensuring it reflected current best practices and regulatory requirements.
- Implemented digital tracking system for quality control reports, improving data accuracy and accessibility.
- Ensured product quality met industry standards by conducting detailed inspections and performing rigorous testing.
- Achieved significant improvements in product durability by recommending material changes based on test results.
- Increased efficiency in testing process with implementation of streamlined quality control procedures.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by identifying and rectifying defects before products reached market.
- Played key role in obtaining prestigious industry certification for company by leading quality control aspect of audit.
- Facilitated training sessions for new technicians, elevating overall competency of quality control team.
- Enhanced accuracy of quality control measurements by calibrating and maintaining testing equipment.
- Improved inter-departmental communication by establishing regular meetings between quality control and production teams, fostering culture of continuous improvement.
- Reported problems and concerns to management.
- Inspected items and compared against standards to meet regulatory requirements.
- Reviewed production processes and identified potential quality issues.
- Performed routine maintenance and calibration on testing equipment.
- Recorded and organized test data for report generation and analysis.
- Collected and analyzed data to measure effectiveness of quality control processes.
- Developed and implemented procedures to meet product quality standards.
- Performed tests and inspections to conform to established standards.
- Completed supporting documentation for testing procedures, data capture forms, equipment logbooks and inventory forms.
- Conducted data review and followed standard practices to find solutions.
- Interpreted test results by comparing to established specifications and control limits, making recommendations on appropriateness of data for release.
- Conducted investigations into questionable test results.
- Documented and executed detailed test plans and test cases and summarized and logged audit findings for reporting purposes.
- Monitored testing procedures and verified performance of tests according to established item specifications and protocol.
- Drafted technical documents such as deviation reports, testing protocol and trend analyses.
- Liaised between quality control and other departments and contractors, providing project updates and consultation.
- Created testing protocols to be used across product lines.
Education
High School Diploma -
Milan High School
Milan, TN05.2007
Skills
- Deadline oriented
- Supply chain coordination
- Production scheduling
- Cost reduction strategies
- Database entry
- Calendar management
- Filing systems
- Expense reports
- Spreadsheet development
- Record preparation
- File maintenance
- Research
- Customer satisfaction
- Cash handling
- Relationship building
- Cash management
- Quality control
- Quality management
- File and database management
- Administrative support
- Schedule and calendar management
- Document management
- Mail handling
- Prioritization
- Telephone etiquette
- Mail sorting
- Processing mail
- Sales expertise
- Bookkeeping
- Administrative tasks
- Proofreading
- Database management
- Correspondence writing
- Point of sale operation
- Basic accounting
- Mail processing
- Information security
- Meeting coordination
- Operations support
- Proficient in type technology
- Billing and coding
- Driver correspondence
- Fine collection
- Peer relationships
- Records retrieval
- Scanning and copying
- Handling payments
- Supply tracking
- Verbal and writing communication
- Confidentiality
- Fundraising expertise
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
Timeline
Production Clerk
PictSweet Farms
05.2017 - Current
Quality Control Technician
Pictsweet
03.2013 - 09.2014
High School Diploma -
Milan High School