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Clifford Foster

Quality Control Inspector 1
Arlington,TX
Clifford Foster

Summary

Motivated and highly professional Quality Control Inspector 1 with extensive experience in quality control processes and product compliance with stringent standards. Proven track record of identifying and rectifying non-conformities to maintain high-quality outputs. Demonstrated exceptional inspection skills and effective problem-solving abilities, ensuring the delivery of top-notch products.

Overview

13
years of professional experience

Work History

SALCOMP MANUFACTURING USA

Quality Control Inspector
07.2024 - 03.2025

Job overview

  • Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
  • Inspected quality of products, taking note of functionality, appearance and other specifications.
  • Inspected incoming and outgoing materials for accuracy and quality.
  • Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
  • Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate.
  • Maintained compliance with industry regulations through meticulous record-keeping and documentation of inspection results.
  • Completed precise measurements using special tools.
  • Performed root cause analysis to identify and resolve defects, improving quality standards.
  • Reduced return rates with proactive quality control measures and detailed product inspections prior to shipment.

OIL STATES INDUSTREIS

Quality Control Inspector 1
07.2023 - 02.2025

Job overview

  • Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
  • Inspected quality of products, taking note of functionality, appearance and other specifications.
  • Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
  • Improved product quality by conducting thorough inspections and identifying defects in a timely manner.
  • Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate.
  • Maintained compliance with industry regulations through meticulous record-keeping and documentation of inspection results.
  • Completed precise measurements using special tools.
  • Participated in team meetings to discuss progress and results, providing ideas and suggestions for improvement.

CL Industries Llc

Quality Control Inspector 1
05.2021 - 11.2022

Job overview

  • Inspected finished goods to verify conformance with customer specifications and company quality standards.
  • Created and maintained several databases to track statistical data.
  • Provided regular updates to team leadership on quality metrics by communicating consistency problems or production deficiencies.
  • Collaborated with management to provide training on improved processes and assisted with creation and maintenance of quality training.
  • Minimized down time Number% by reducing production rework and recalls.
  • Promoted adherence to quality standards by educating personnel on quality control.
  • Tested and operated mixers to confirm correct calibration while scheduling routine, preventive and reparative maintenance to maintain production workflows and achieve production output benchmarks.
  • Recorded findings of inspection process, collaborating with quality team to implement corrective actions.
  • Performed standard first article inspections and random sampling inspections to verify adherence to customer standards.

Homezone/Ashelys Furniture Distribution Center

Independent Contractor
08.2020 - 09.2021

Job overview

  • Delivered outstanding service to customers to maintain and extend relationships for future business opportunities.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.
  • Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation.
  • Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
  • Collected, arranged and input information into database system.
  • Observed packing operations to verify conformance to specifications.

KPS Global llc

Production Team lead man
02.2016 - 09.2020

Job overview

  • Developed and executed plans to monitor standard process adherence
  • Collaborated with team to define business requirements for organizational processes, achieve productivity standards and adhere to accuracy standards
  • Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately
  • Resolved conflicts and negotiated agreements between parties in order to reach win-win solutions to disagreements and clarify misunderstandings
  • Performed quality controls following technical interventions and during product industrialization for products and processes

Kps global llc

Quote specialist
10.2017 - 06.2018

Job overview

  • Worked with account managers to resolve Customer problems, improve operations and provide exceptional customer service
  • Offered pricing and feature recommendations to management and cross-functional teams
  • Resolved conflicts and negotiated agreements between parties in order to reach win-win solutions to disagreements and clarify misunderstandings
  • Implemented brand and demand strategies to meet revenue targets for business services and products
  • Increased customer satisfaction and repeat business through relentless pursuit of resolutions to problems arising from freezer and cooler quotations , protecting company reputation and loyal client base
  • Partnered with cross-functional teams to conduct thorough discovery and due diligence on existing processes
  • Communicated value and position to sales team and developed tools to support selling process
  • Collected requirements from end-customers and business partners for product upgrades, added features and new product development

AZZ MATERIALS

Quality Control Inspector
12.2022 - 05.2023

Job overview

  • Enhanced safety standards by rigorously enforcing workplace safety protocols during quality inspections.
  • Improved production processes with thorough analysis and feedback, leading to more efficient operations.
  • Streamlined inspection procedures to increase speed of quality checks without compromising on thoroughness.
  • Conducted regular training sessions for new hires on quality control standards and procedures, ensuring team proficiency.
  • Developed and maintained comprehensive quality documentation, facilitating easier compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Facilitated smoother product launches by closely monitoring pre-release testing and making necessary quality adjustments.

KPS Global LLC

Quality Control/Quality Insurance
01.2016 - 11.2017

Job overview

Monitor operations to ensure that they meet production standards. Recommend adjustments to the assembly or production process. Test, inspect, or measure materials or product/panels etc being produced. Record all data/defects in the quality database. Data entry as well as assessing the procedures that make up the production process. Auditing and making sure all product/panels are being built according to the blue prints and help to ensure KPS Gobal quality,safety,and productivity standards and satisfy customer requirements.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

:Evaluating performance against company production,safety,quality and management standards.

:Resolving issues through root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.

:Inspecting products to ensure conformance to Quality,Engineering, and customer requirements.

:Completing and maintaining all associated electronic process paperwork including checklists,stamping,blueprints,Bar coding and Shipping materials.

:Perform duties in accordance with current Quality Management Systems,Safety Management Systems and KPS Code of Conduct requirements.

:Maintaining departmental house keeping and 5S standards.

  • Improved quality assurance procedures to minimize errors and increase effectiveness of inspections
  • Upheld codes and regulations governing materials, processes, and procedures
  • Collected samples and tested system components
  • Prepared reports detailing findings of inspections, investigations, and tests

Rinker Materials Hydro Conduit

Quality Control/Quality Assurance
04.2012 - 12.2015

Job overview

My responsibilities were to were to inspect, test and sample materials , parts and products for any defects and any deviations from specifications.

MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Determined adjustment and certification methods, formulas, and measuring instruments required based on blueprints
  • Discarded and rejected products, materials and equipment that did not meet specifications
  • Monitored production operations for compliance with specifications and promptly reported defects
  • Collected samples during production and tested randomly to determine in-process product quality
  • Routinely checked measuring equipment to resolve testing problems
  • Presented clear, organized data in graphs, charts, tables and written reports
  • Discarded and rejected products, materials and equipment that did not meet specifications
  • Managed discrepancy documentation for incoming shipments
  • Submitted all delivery documentation in a timely manner
  • Safely loaded and unloaded deliveries according to size of load and content description
  • Checked shipping papers to determine the nature of load and checked for the presence of hazardous materials
  • Evaluated components and final products against quality standards and manufacturing specifications
  • Monitored performance and generated reports detailing quality of product and defect rates
  • Completed precise measurements using special tools
  • Streamlined QA processes by working closely with development teams and staying abreast of changing product demands
  • Performed visual assessment of products to evaluate conformance with quality standards
  • Determined proper corrective actions to bring products in line with requirements
  • Completed supporting documentation for testing procedures, including data capture forms, equipment logbooks and inventory forms

Education

BLINN JR.COLLEGE
2423 BLINN BLVD Bryan, Tx 77802

n/a from Business Management

University Overview

Maintained a 3.6 gpa and was on the debate team.

WestWood College
4250 mecham Fort Worth, Texas

N/a from Information technology in network management

University Overview

The college shut down but I have future plans to attend soon.

Skills

  • Strong organizational abilities
  • Effective communication skills
  • Quality control expertise
  • Blueprint interpretation skills
  • Proactive self-starter
  • Operations team leadership
  • Proficient in conveying information
  • Customer oriented with strong prioritization and multi-tasking skills
  • Resource planning
  • Training and development
  • Team leadership
  • Manufacturing
  • Forklift operation
  • Production reporting
  • Safety management
  • Equipment monitoring
  • Materials management
  • Operations Support
  • Warehouse operations
  • Quality control
  • Visual inspection
  • Product inspection
  • Defect identification
  • Quality assurance processes
  • Quality assurance strategy

Timeline

Quality Control Inspector

SALCOMP MANUFACTURING USA
07.2024 - 03.2025

Quality Control Inspector 1

OIL STATES INDUSTREIS
07.2023 - 02.2025

Quality Control Inspector

AZZ MATERIALS
12.2022 - 05.2023

Quality Control Inspector 1

CL Industries Llc
05.2021 - 11.2022

Independent Contractor

Homezone/Ashelys Furniture Distribution Center
08.2020 - 09.2021

Quote specialist

Kps global llc
10.2017 - 06.2018

Production Team lead man

KPS Global llc
02.2016 - 09.2020

Quality Control/Quality Insurance

KPS Global LLC
01.2016 - 11.2017

Quality Control/Quality Assurance

Rinker Materials Hydro Conduit
04.2012 - 12.2015

WestWood College

N/a from Information technology in network management

BLINN JR.COLLEGE

n/a from Business Management
Clifford FosterQuality Control Inspector 1