Ashley Trevino
Temple
Summary
Detail-oriented Quality Assurance professional with progressive experience in food safety, production operations, and team leadership. Proven track record of improving product quality, streamlining processes, and ensuring compliance with industry and OSHA standards. Recognized for strong problem-solving skills, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to lead teams in fast-paced manufacturing environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
QA Technician
Niagara Bottling, LLC
09.2024 - Current
- Lead quality assurance initiatives to improve product consistency and regulatory compliance.
- Develop and execute test plans for new product launches, ensuring adherence to specifications.
- Analyze defect reports, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline inspection processes and reduce turnaround times.
Plant QA Technician Lead
Niagara Bottling, LLC
07.2022 - 12.2023
- Ensured strict compliance with food safety and quality standards across plant operations.
- Conducted qualitative and quantitative testing on in-process and finished products.
- Performed aseptic testing for microbial contamination.
- Calibrated lab and production equipment to maintain accuracy and reliability.
- Documented testing results and maintained detailed quality records.
- Identified non-conforming products and initiated corrective action procedures.
- Participated in HACCP and safety committees to strengthen plant-wide compliance efforts.
Production Operator
Niagara Bottling, LLC
08.2021 - 07.2022
- Inspected finished products to verify compliance with quality standards and tolerances.
- Assisted in equipment setup, contributing to improved run efficiency.
- Coordinated workflow with supervisors and production teams to meet operational targets.
- Maintained organized, safety-compliant work areas to prevent incidents.
- Worked across upstream (wet side) and downstream (dry side) operations.
- Operated and monitored production equipment to ensure efficiency and quality output.
Production Team Lead
Walmart Supercenter
06.2015 - 03.2021
- Led and supervised a team of 10-15 associates in high-volume production environments.
- Assigned tasks, tracked performance, and ensured production schedule adherence.
- Drove team performance through training, coaching, and motivation.
- Oversaw quality assurance and customer satisfaction standards.
- Coordinated purchasing inventory control, and cost management processes.
- Partnered with management to implement company policies and operational improvements.
Education
Secondary School -
Belton High School
Skills
- Quality Assurance & Control
- Food Safety & HACCP Compliance
- Root Cause Analysis
- Production Operations
- Team Leadership & Training
- OSHA & Safety Compliance
- Inventory Management
- Equipment Operation & Calibration
Timeline
QA Technician
Niagara Bottling, LLC
09.2024 - Current
Plant QA Technician Lead
Niagara Bottling, LLC
07.2022 - 12.2023
Production Operator
Niagara Bottling, LLC
08.2021 - 07.2022
Production Team Lead
Walmart Supercenter
06.2015 - 03.2021
Secondary School -
Belton High School