Dana Marini
Manitowoc,US
Summary
Hardworking, highly motivated professional, eager to lend combined knowledge and skills to enhance quality. Operates well in both individual and team capacities, leveraging seasoned work ethic to quickly adapt to different processes. Excelled at enhancing customer satisfaction through effective auditing and corrective actions. Adept at training, with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to excellence.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
QUALITY ASSURANCE SUPERVISOR
kdc/One Northern Labs
11.2023 - 05.2025
- Assumed responsibilities of Quality Manager during interim periods.
- Collaborated in budget discussions to optimize resource allocation.
- Authorized departmental expenditures.
- Managed team of 7 direct reports and 10 indirect reports.
- Completed performance reviews, annual raises, team training and development and disciplinary actions
- Conducted customer and regulatory audits (ISO 9001:2015 and BRCGS) and executed necessary corrective measures.
- Performed daily audits of production processes.
- Assisted in developing CAPA plans based on risk assessment findings from internal and external audits.
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive quality assurance program to ensure products met customer requirements.
- Trained all personnel on proper quality assurance techniques, methods and tools.
- Participated in customer meetings to discuss quality related topics such as testing protocols or defect resolution strategies.
- Maintained records of all inspections, tests, calibrations and other activities associated with quality assurance operations.
- Assisted in defining quality standards for company products and services.
- Mentored junior team members in developing their skills in quality assurance methodologies.
- Evaluated quality of products through regular sample collection and analysis.
- Reviewed and analyzed product requirements to create test plans and cases.
QUALITY ENGINEER
kdc/One Northern Labs
06.2016 - 11.2023
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop effective solutions for process improvements.
- Monitored daily activities within the Quality Assurance department using ISO 9001 guidelines.
- Managed document control process to verify compliance with quality and customer standards.
- Conducted root cause analysis on component and finished product failures.
- Investigated customer complaints and worked closely with internal teams on resolution.
- Identified non-conformances during incoming material inspections and initiated corrective actions.
CHEMICAL PACKAGER
Millipore Sigma
11.2013 - 06.2016
- Established good working relationships with co-workers through open communication and collaboration when needed.
- Followed safety process and protocols while moving hazardous chemical to avoid accidents.
- Operated chemical processing equipment successfully while adhering to company standards.
- Communicated with supervisors and other personnel to review and discuss process changes.
- Modified controls to regulate temperature, pressure, feed and flow of liquids and gasses while monitoring outcomes and promoting successful processing.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Whitewater, WI05.2012
Skills
- Six Sigma Methodologies
- Corrective Action Planning
- Auditing Techniques
- Cross-Functional Teamwork
- Training and Mentoring
- Customer Complaint Handling
- ISO Standards Knowledge
- Internal Audits
Certification
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
Timeline
QUALITY ASSURANCE SUPERVISOR
kdc/One Northern Labs
11.2023 - 05.2025
QUALITY ENGINEER
kdc/One Northern Labs
06.2016 - 11.2023
CHEMICAL PACKAGER
Millipore Sigma
11.2013 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater