Gene Wheeler
Palmetto
Summary
Results-driven Quality Technician at Pierce MFG with expertise in implementing corrective actions and enhancing product quality. Skilled in data analysis and quality management systems, I fostered a culture of continuous improvement while training staff. My proactive approach led to significant reductions in defect rates and improved compliance with ISO standards.
Experienced with quality control processes and inspection techniques. Utilizes analytical skills to identify and rectify defects efficiently. Knowledge of maintaining compliance with industry standards and enhancing production quality.
Diligent QA tech with substantial experience in ensuring product quality and compliance. Proven track record of identifying defects and implementing corrective actions. Demonstrated analytical skills and attention to detail in quality assessments.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Technician
Pierce MFG
11.2001 - Current
- Conducted thorough inspections of products to ensure compliance with quality standards.
- Implemented corrective actions for non-conforming materials, enhancing overall product quality.
- Trained new employees on quality control procedures and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with production teams to identify areas for process improvement and efficiency gains.
- Analyzed inspection data to report trends and recommend solutions for recurring issues.
- Developed and updated standard operating procedures for quality assurance processes.
- Led root cause analysis meetings to resolve quality concerns and prevent recurrence.
- Helped uncover and fix production problems in order to reduce overall defect rates.
- Performed thorough inspections of incoming materials and outgoing products.
- Evaluated samples against standards by completing measurements, visual inspections, and other established tests.
- Managed non-conforming material program, including investigation, disposition, and corrective action plans that reduced instances of repeat issues significantly.
- Maintained compliance with industry standards by conducting regular audits and updating quality control procedures as needed.
- Coordinated efforts between Quality Control teams across multiple locations, fostering collaboration that improved overall consistency across sites'' operations.
- Contributed to ISO certification renewals by diligently preparing required documentation and participating in annual audits.
- Inspected manufactured parts by reviewing visually and assessing dimensions.
- Conducted root cause analysis for recurring defects, enabling targeted corrective actions that reduced future occurrences significantly.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent adherence to quality standards throughout the entire production process.
- Enhanced manufacturing processes by implementing standardized testing procedures and documentation practices.
- Streamlined the inspection process, reducing time spent on non-value-added tasks and increasing overall efficiency.
- Developed training materials and led workshops to educate employees on best practices for maintaining high-quality products.
- Reduced production defects by collaborating with engineering teams to develop corrective actions.
- Proposed corrective actions to address recurring quality issues.
- Collaborated with production staff to improve processes, reduce defects and optimize quality.
- Maintained quality documentation and records for conformance with relevant standards.
- Developed and implemented quality control processes to meet product standards.
- Collected and analyzed data to measure effectiveness of quality control processes.
- Reported problems and concerns to management.
- Developed and implemented procedures to meet product quality standards.
- Performed tests and inspections to conform to established standards.
- Drafted technical documents such as deviation reports, testing protocol and trend analyses.
Group Leader
Pierce MFG
01.2016 - 11.2020
- Led daily production meetings to align team objectives and enhance operational efficiency.
- Implemented safety protocols, reducing workplace incidents and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Streamlined workflow processes, resulting in improved productivity and reduced downtime across departments.
- Mentored junior staff on best practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and skill development.
- Streamlined communication between departments to ensure timely project completion.
- Coordinated scheduling to optimize resource allocation and meet production demands.
- Identified potential bottlenecks in the production process, implementing solutions to eliminate inefficiencies.
- Facilitated cross-functional meetings to align objectives and resolve operational challenges.
- Increased product quality by developing and enforcing strict quality control procedures.
- Enhanced communication among team members, fostering a collaborative work environment that increased productivity.
- Reduced material waste with better inventory management practices and resource allocation strategies.
- Implemented safety protocols to maintain a safe working environment, resulting in fewer accidents and injuries.
- Executed lean manufacturing initiatives to support continuous improvement and facilitate on-time performance.
- Facilitated change management within the team by effectively communicating new processes or policy changes.
- Streamlined workflow processes, reducing downtime and increasing overall output.
- Drove innovation within the team by encouraging creative thinking and supporting the implementation of new ideas for process improvements.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback for continuous employee growth.
- Optimized equipment usage through proper maintenance scheduling, minimizing downtime and maximizing performance.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to achieve project goals on time and within budget constraints.
- Monitored and evaluated teams, identifying and targeting opportunities for improvement.
- Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Cultivated professional working relationships with peers and supervisors.
- Streamlined operations realizing significant improvements in production flow.
- Mentored newly hired employees on operating equipment and safety and developed training manual to use for reference.
- Conducted routine inspections to check quality and compliance with established specifications.
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
- Boosted efficiency by coordinating projects and assignments for 15 team members.
- 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.
- Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
- Used problem-solving and issue-resolution skills to promptly and successfully address production problems.
- Collaborated with other departments to optimize production workflows.
- Prepared reports and technical documentation of day-to-day production processes.
- Tested products or subassemblies for functionality or quality and troubleshot problems with equipment, devices, or products.
Education
High School Diploma -
Palmetto High School
Palmetto, FL05-1989
Skills
- In-process inspection
- Testing procedures
- Quality training
- Visual inspection
- Corrective actions
- Reporting skills
- Final inspection
- Quality metrics
- Dimensional inspection
- Product testing
- Process monitoring
- Production logging
- Customer satisfaction
- Preventive actions
- Test planning
- Quality management systems
- First-article inspection
- Inspection techniques
- Internal audits
- Data collection
- Specifications expertise
- Quality reporting
- Product inspection
- Workplace safety
- Documentation skills
- Continuous improvement
- Inspections and reviews
- ISO standards
- Report preparation
- Software applications
- Data interpretation
- Documentation expertise
- Record preparation
- Chemical handling
- Retrospective quality review
- Quality auditing
- Quality control coordination
- Line inspection
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Critical thinking
- Data entry
- Staff mentoring
- Quality control data compilation
- Test results interpretation
- Documentation
- Audit assistance
- Safety compliance
- Functional testing
Accomplishments
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Achieved higher quality standers through effectively helping with multiple quality checks and inspections.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Supervised team of 15 staff members.
Timeline
Group Leader
Pierce MFG
01.2016 - 11.2020
Quality Technician
Pierce MFG
11.2001 - Current
High School Diploma -
Palmetto High School