Christopher Sulikowski
Quality Control Technician
Oak Lawn,IL
Summary
Results-driven Quality Control Technician with extensive experience at Newly Weds Food, adept at optimizing inspection processes and enhancing product reliability. Skilled in equipment calibration and continuous improvement, I effectively reduced customer complaints by proactively addressing quality issues. A strong communicator, I fostered a culture of excellence through staff training and mentoring.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Control Technician
Newly Weds Food
05.2010 - 04.2024
- Executed routine evaluations to maintain adherence to product specifications.
- Assisted in identifying defects and implementing corrective actions during production processes.
- Maintained accurate records of inspection results and quality control data.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance workflow efficiency and reduce errors.
- Learned safety protocols and proper handling of quality control tools and equipment.
- Supported the development of standard operating procedures for quality assurance activities.
- Participated in training sessions to improve knowledge of quality control standards and practices.
- Engaged in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product reliability and consistency.
- 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.
- Maintained accurate records of all quality control activities, ensuring easy retrieval for audits or management inquiries.
- Enhanced product quality by conducting comprehensive inspections and identifying defects in a timely manner.
- 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.
- Conducted regular internal audits to assess compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements, driving continuous improvement efforts.
- 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.
- Conducted thorough root cause analysis for recurring issues, leading to targeted corrective actions and continuous improvement.
- Maintained meticulous records of quality control efforts, providing reliable audit trail for compliance purposes.
- Reduced product return rates, meticulously examining each item for adherence to quality specifications.
- Ensured product quality met industry standards by conducting detailed inspections and performing rigorous testing.
- Monitored testing procedures and verified performance of tests according to established item specifications and protocol.
Education
High School Diploma -
St. Laurence
Burbank, IL06.2000
Skills
- Product inspection
- Visual inspection
- Equipment calibration
- Inspections and reviews
- Workplace safety
- Test method validation
- Documentation skills
- Auditing techniques
- Continuous improvement
- Calibration standards
- Production troubleshooting
- Product sampling
- Testing procedures
- Chemical handling
- Customer focus
- Environmental monitoring
- Compliance verification
- Testing efficiency
- Quality auditing
- GMP auditing
- Quality control coordination
- Measurement tools
- Line inspection
- Attention to detail
- Quality issue identification
- Attentive and observant
- Data entry
- Quality control data compilation
- Safety compliance
- Materials testing
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Documentation
- Multitasking
- Product Inspections
- Safety procedures
- Finished goods inspection
- Test results interpretation
- Laboratory equipment calibration
- Staff training
- Testing documentation
- Critical thinking
- Corrective actions
- Staff mentoring
- Quality sops development
- Data capture and analysis
- Excellent communication
- Sampling protocols
- Time management
- Sampling procedures
- Performance testing
- Regulatory submission support
- Outside testing coordination
Certification
- QTC - Quality Technician Certification
Timeline
Quality Control Technician
Newly Weds Food
05.2010 - 04.2024
High School Diploma -
St. Laurence