Years of manufacturing experience
Hi, I’m
April Shanahan
Vancouver,WA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
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Work History
AA Fat Action LocksmithVancouver, WA
PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO THE OWNER
08.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Provided multifaceted services to career professionals by running errands, managing mail, scheduling appointments, and Facilitating transportation
- Oversaw personal and professional calendars and coordinated appointments for future events
- Served as point of contact
- Displayed absolute discretion at handling confidential information
- Used QuickBooks to produce monthly invoices, reports, and other deliverables.
- Sourced, vetted and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables
- Processed invoices requiring payment and disbursed amounts via check, electronic transfer for household and business
Ajinomoto Foods North AmericaPortland, OR
FSQA MATERIAL TECHNICIAN
09.2016 - 12.2019
Job overview
- Inspected all incoming materials per FSQA Policies and Procedures
- Collected samples of incoming materials as they were received and determined whether each material met specifications and decided whether to accept (or reject) each material
- Performed tests on the material samples, this included testing for microbiological evaluation, physical tests (piece size/weight, viscosity, color) or chemical tests (moisture, fat, salt)
- Created and submitted Supplier Corrective Action Reports (SCAR), maintained a log of submissions and followed up on responses, contacting suppliers when necessary to resolve problems with out-of- specification materials
- Collected ingredient Certificate of Analysis (COA) and maintained a file of these documents, verifying that they conformed to material requirements
- Kept accurate and complete records of all inspections, tests, evaluations, Scars, and supplier contacts
- Monitored inventory storage locations to guarantee safe and efficient movement of materials for stocking and issuing
Ajinomoto Foods North AmericaPortland, OR
PRODUCTION LEAD
06.2014 - 09.2016
Job overview
- Verified delivered goods against Purchase Order, packing slips, Bill Of Lading, etc
- Entered data into company inventory system
- Used RF scanner to pick and return materials to work orders, using FIFO principles
- Performed inventory cycle counts
- Knew all areas and jobs on the line including, but not limited to training new hires, assembling and packaging product, assigning workers to work stations, monitoring production and adjusting work assignments, supply of material and machine operation when necessary
- Ensured all products met or exceeded USDA, HACCP and QA standards and ensured that workers followed all OR-OSHA safety guidelines
- Met and maintained all productivity standards for the department and ensured that it complies with the company's ISO 9001 standards
Church & DwightVancouver, WA
QUALITY CONTROL FLOOR STAFF
04.2012 - 05.2014
Job overview
- Audited all areas of the manufacturing and packaging process for quality and GMP conformity and compliance
- Visually inspected in-process product, labels and finished goods for conformance to standards
- Updated and completed all documentation, logs and observation reports as required
- Insured all investigations were conducted according to GMP; implemented appropriate corrective and preventative actions
- Ensured proper cleaning, sanitization and line clearances had been completed and documented as standard, prior to the next production run
- Provided general Quality Department support as needed (audits, failure investigations, complaint investigations, new formula / product start-ups, compliance monitoring, etc.
- Performed routine maintenance and calibration on testing equipment
Education
Grants Pass High SchoolGrants Pass, OR
High school diploma or GED
09.1987 - 05.1992
Clark CollegeVancouver, WA
from Business Administration
09.2007 - 01.2010
Skills
Data Entry
MS Office
Leadership Experience
Quality Control
Excel
Manufacturing
Data Collection
Microsoft Office
ISO 9001
Quality Assurance
Quality Inspection
RF Scanner
Lean Manufacturing
5S
CGMP
Quality Audits
Root Cause Analysis
Lean Manufacturing
Workplace Safety
Equipment Calibration
Corrective Actions
Materials Inspections
Data Analysis
Timeline
PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO THE OWNER
AA Fat Action Locksmith
08.2021 - Current
FSQA MATERIAL TECHNICIAN
Ajinomoto Foods North America
09.2016 - 12.2019
PRODUCTION LEAD
Ajinomoto Foods North America
06.2014 - 09.2016
QUALITY CONTROL FLOOR STAFF
Church & Dwight
04.2012 - 05.2014
Clark College
from Business Administration
09.2007 - 01.2010
Grants Pass High School
High school diploma or GED
09.1987 - 05.1992