Claudia Gutierrez
Chula Vista,CA
Summary
Proven Quality Control & Construction Scheduling expert from T C Building Consulting Inc, adept in enhancing product quality and efficiency through meticulous inspections and process improvements. Leveraged analytical thinking and strong supplier relationships to advance quality standards. Excels in team leadership and problem-solving, ensuring compliance and fostering continuous improvement.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Control & Construction Scheduling
T C Building Consulting Inc
Jamul, CA
05.2021 - Current
- Assisted in root cause analysis investigations for non-conforming products, contributing valuable insights and recommendations for corrective actions.
- Streamlined communication between departments, resulting in improved issue resolution and faster response times.
- Identified opportunities for process improvements through careful analysis of inspection data and trends, leading to more effective quality control measures.
- Improved product quality by conducting thorough inspections and identifying defects in materials.
- Enhanced efficiency of quality control processes through systematic organization and accurate recordkeeping.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers, working together towards enhancing the consistency of raw materials received for production use.
- Stayed current with industry trends and best practices through regular professional development activities, ensuring the continued effectiveness of quality control efforts.
- Maintained a clean, organized work environment conducive to efficient operations while adhering to safety regulations.
- Managed calibration programs for measuring equipment, guaranteeing precise measurement results during inspections
- Provided support during internal and external audits, demonstrating an in-depth knowledge of company policies and procedures as they relate to quality control activities.
- Participated in cross-functional teams focused on problem-solving efforts aimed at reducing defects and improving overall performance.
- Inspected raw materials and finished products to verify quality and disposed items that did not meet safety requirements.
- Collaborated with production team to develop new procedures for reducing manufacturing errors and increasing overall product quality.
- Assisted in the development of training materials for new hires, ensuring consistent understanding of quality control standards across the team.
- minimizing downtime due to malfunctions or other technical issues.
- Reported problems and concerns to management.
- Liaised between quality control and other departments and contractors, providing project updates and consultation.
- Provided feedback to production staff regarding quality issues, fostering a collaborative environment focused on continuous improvement.
Quality Assurance Technician
Riser’s Fresh Creative Foods
Vista, CA
09.2022 - 03.2023
- Calibrating production scales, according to the facilities calibration program
- Performing process monitoring and verification check on dressings work in progress and finish product according to food and safety plan and quality plan
- Verifying the facilities environment, such as temperatures throughout the production facility, sanitizers concentrations.
- Observing employee practices, documenting and coaching good manufacturing practices
- Collecting samples of in-process intermediate for testing
- Collecting samples and conducting test of pH balance, viscosity, and temperatures of products
- Completing hold tags and cooling tags if appropriate to isolate non-conforming ingredients or products
- Participating in review of sensory attributes of finish products
- Attending monthly safety and food, safety trainings, and train as assigned
- Conducting test on each machine before a new batch of product is made for any bacteria and if any cross-contamination of nuts, egg , dairy , poultry & or salmonella bacteria .
- Documenting all tests and transferring all data to systems computer. For final analysis.
- Attending all team ,& safety meetings .
Education
Diploma - General Education
Mount Miguel High School
Spring Valley, CA06.1992
Skills
- Product Inspection
- Documentation
- Deadline-oriented
- Customer Service
- Customer Focus
- Shipment Preparation
- Supplier management
- Cost Reduction
- Decision-Making
- Documentation And Reporting
- Problem-solving skills
- Relationship Building
- Discretion
- Detail Oriented
- Language Fluency
- Materials Inspection
- Analytical Thinking
- Team Leadership
- Data Analysis
- Safety Procedures
- Establishing and Enforcing Policy
- Consulting
- Public Speaking
- Issue Resolution
- File Management
- Technical Documentation
- Technical reporting
- Regulatory Compliance
- Sound decision-making abilities
- Attention to Detail
- Data Entry
- Attentive and Observant
- Raw Materials Receiving
- Finished Goods Inspection
- Critical Thinking
- Word Processing
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Quality Assurance Technician
Riser’s Fresh Creative Foods
09.2022 - 03.2023
Quality Control & Construction Scheduling
T C Building Consulting Inc
05.2021 - Current
Diploma - General Education
Mount Miguel High School