Cristina Ruiz
Wakefield,NE
Summary
Dynamic Quality Control Team Leader with extensive experience at Great Dane, skilled in quality process audits and operational excellence. Proven track record in enhancing product standards and driving continuous improvement through effective communication and team training. Adept at implementing 5S methodology to optimize workflows and ensure compliance with safety protocols.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Control Teal Leader
Great Dane
Wayne, NE
02.2026 - Current
- Led quality control initiatives to enhance product standards and compliance with industry regulations.
- Trained and mentored team members on quality assurance protocols and best practices.
- Developed and implemented inspection processes to identify defects and ensure product integrity.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues and improve operational workflows.
- Conducted regular audits of production processes to monitor adherence to quality specifications.
- Analyzed data from inspections to identify trends and drive continuous improvement efforts.
- Facilitated root cause analysis for non-conformance incidents, leading corrective action implementation.
- Documented nonconforming material and reported to appropriate team leaders for review and assessment.
- Supported quality control assessments on manufacturing floor.
- Reviewed, calibrated and validated equipment used in manufacturing of Type products.
- Established clear communication channels between the Quality Control department and other functional areas within the organization to promote collaboration in problem-solving efforts related to product defects or systemic issues impacting production output.
- Reviewed customer feedback on products, implementing necessary changes to address concerns or complaints regarding product quality.
- Maintained a safe and clean working environment, adhering to all relevant health and safety regulations.
- Monitored suppliers'' performance, reviewing materials received for conformity with established specifications.
- Analyzed data from quality inspections, identifying trends and areas for improvement.
- Conducted regular audits of manufacturing processes, recommending adjustments as needed to maintain stringent quality standards.
- Developed training programs for new team members, ensuring a thorough understanding of company policies and procedures related to quality control.
- Reported problems and concerns to management.
- Inspected items and compared against standards to meet regulatory requirements.
- Reviewed production processes and identified potential quality issues.
- Performed routine maintenance and calibration on testing equipment.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Country View Clinic Care and Rehabilitation
Wayne, NE
01.2026 - Current
- Assisted with daily living activities, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to develop personalized care plans.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient areas to promote hygiene standards.
- Supported rehabilitation exercises under supervision of licensed nurses and therapists.
- Documented patient progress accurately in electronic health records system.
- Advocated for patients' needs, enhancing overall satisfaction with care services.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Streamlined communication between nursing staff, patients, and families to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Adhered strictly to infection control policies while performing tasks such as administering medications or changing dressings.
- Implemented infection control protocols, minimizing spread of illnesses among patients and staff.
- Documented patient conditions and care provided, ensuring accurate health records for informed medical decisions.
- Maintained clean and safe environment, reducing risk of infections and promoting health.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
Supervisor on Call, Part Time
Big Red Michael Foods Farms
Wakefield, NE
08.2025 - Current
- Supervised daily operations to ensure adherence to safety and quality standards.
- Coordinated workflow to optimize production efficiency across multiple shifts.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Usually I'm in charge of the Big Red farms at Michael Foods during weekends or Fridays when additional support is needed. My responsibilities include supervising personnel and overseeing approximately 3 million birds, ensuring the production line operated efficiently, and monitoring maintenance activities.At the end of each day, I complete production paperwork and recorded the daily production numbers obtained from each house. I also maintaine communication with the personal maintenance working outside and with the department receiving the production output, which consisted of eggs. The main goal is to meet the required daily production targets, maintain a safe work environment, and ensure the machines operated properly. Most importantly, I ensured the birds always had access to food and water.Additionally, I maintained the work areas clean and organized, followed all safety regulations, and ensured readiness for audits.
- Maintained high safety standards to ensure secure workplace for all employees and visitors.
Production Teal Leader
Great Dane
Wayne, NE
12.2024 - 02.2026
- Supervised daily production operations to ensure quality standards and safety compliance.
- Trained and mentored team members on best practices and operational procedures.
- Coordinated workflow schedules to optimize production efficiency and meet deadlines.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced productivity and reduced waste.
- Monitored equipment performance and facilitated timely maintenance to minimize downtime.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve production-related issues effectively.
- Conducted regular safety audits to promote a safe working environment for all staff.
- Analyzed production data to identify trends and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Mentored new employees, providing them with the necessary knowledge and guidance to become effective members of the production team.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Led a team of production workers to consistently meet deadlines and exceed performance goals.
- Improved employee morale by fostering a positive work environment through clear communication and supportive leadership.
- Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training.
- Conducted root-cause analysis on any identified issues during quality inspections, taking corrective action promptly.
- Monitored and evaluated teams, identifying and targeting opportunities for improvement.
- Ensured adherence to safety protocols, maintaining an accident-free workplace throughout tenure as Production Team Leader.
- Maintained open lines of communication with upper management, reporting progress updates on key metrics regularly.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly, providing constructive feedback and opportunities for growth or advancement.
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
- Mentored newly hired employees on operating equipment and safety and developed training manual to use for reference.
- Repaired equipment to keep jobs moving smoothly, informing maintenance department of major machinery failures.
- Cultivated professional working relationships with peers and supervisors.
- Met production targets and tight deadlines by collaborating closely with team members.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
- Organized and prepared workstations and materials needed for operations to maximize productivity.
- Prepared reports and technical documentation of day-to-day production processes.
- Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
- Trained new production staff members on safe and efficient production procedures and proper machine operations.
- Reviewed production schedules and streamlined processes.
- Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
5S Specaialist/Lean Tek Specialist
Great Dane
Wayne, NE
11.2023 - 07.2024
- Developed operational workflows to enhance efficiency across multiple departments.
- Analyzed data trends to support decision-making and optimize processes.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement strategic initiatives and improve performance.
- Conducted training sessions to enhance new staff skills.
- Assisted in the preparation of reports for management review, highlighting key performance indicators.
- Followed all company policies and procedures to deliver quality work.
- Analyzed operational workflows to identify areas for process improvement.
- Developed training materials to enhance team understanding of company policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals on time and within budget.
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
- Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
- Evaluate departments needs.
- Get feedbacks from the departments for improvements.
- I frequently inspected the departments where we had already implemented the 5S process to verify whether any adjustments were needed to the parts we built for the area.
Quality Inspector
Great Dane
Wayne, NE
01.2023 - 11.2023
- Conducted thorough inspections of finished products to ensure compliance with quality standards.
- Utilized inspection tools such as calipers and gauges for precise measurements.
- Identified defects and documented findings in quality reports for process improvement.
- Collaborated with production teams to resolve quality issues promptly and effectively.
- Assisted in developing and implementing quality control procedures to enhance product reliability.
- Trained new team members on inspection processes and safety protocols to maintain consistency.
- Performed frequent visual inspections to root out tolerance and compliance issues.
- Assisted in training new Quality Inspectors, sharing knowledge of best practices and industry standards.
- Maintained high standard of workmanship by using only approved data, materials, tools and test equipment.
- Reduced defects in production by implementing meticulous inspection processes and protocols.
- Worked with specific production team members to rectify production issues and maintain high-quality final products.
- Performed regular calibration checks on measurement tools, guaranteeing accurate readings during inspections.
- Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
- Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate.
- Completed precise measurements using special tools.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss progress and results, providing ideas and suggestions for improvement.
- Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
- Followed standard operating procedures for inspections and tests.
Education
High School Diploma -
Wayne Community Schools
Wayne, NESkills
Quality process audits
Quality tools
Operational excellence
Quality metrics
Documentation control
5S methodology
Product inspection
Team Training
Quality goal development
5S
Quality control checks
Problem-solving
Effective communication
Verbal and written communication
Quality inspection
Safety protocols
Reporting skills
Equipment operation
Documentation
Professionalism
Record keeping
Timeline
Quality Control Teal Leader
Great Dane
02.2026 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Country View Clinic Care and Rehabilitation
01.2026 - Current
Supervisor on Call, Part Time
Big Red Michael Foods Farms
08.2025 - Current
Production Teal Leader
Great Dane
12.2024 - 02.2026
5S Specaialist/Lean Tek Specialist
Great Dane
11.2023 - 07.2024
Quality Inspector
Great Dane
01.2023 - 11.2023
High School Diploma -
Wayne Community Schools