Darlene Hinton
North Dinwiddie,United States
Summary
Accomplished Sr. Quality Lab Supervisor with 34 years of experience at Church & Dwight, specializing in process optimization and team leadership. Proven success in data analysis and quality assurance, leading to significant efficiency gains and reduced error rates. Expert in LEAN principles and skilled in mentorship, ensuring regulatory compliance and driving continuous quality improvements. Aiming to leverage expertise to further enhance laboratory performance within a dynamic organization.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. Quality Lab Supervisor
Church & Dwight
Colonial Heights, United States
08.2005 - Current
- Manage staff and ensure adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Author protocols, SOPs, and other GMP documents to ensure compliance.
- Assist with new process qualifications and integration.
- Support updates to analytical standards to meet regulatory requirements.
- Assist the Quality Manager in regulatory inspections.
- Functions as plant internal auditor to maintain regulatory compliance.
- Monitored metrics to ensure continuous improvements in quality.
- Partner with the Corporate Brand Team and R&D to develop new products.
- Monitor and set Key Performance Indicators to assess lab performance.
- Initiate and conduct investigations using Root Cause Analysis tools.
- Assist with development and implementation of process improvement methodologies to enhance quality and manufacturing processes.
- Collaborate with suppliers to address concerns, resolve issues, and provide updates on ongoing investigations.
Quality Lab Supervisor
Church & Dwight
Colonial Heights, United States
05.2004 - 08.2005
- Led quality assessments, enhancing lab accuracy with measurable improvements
- Supervised lab team, fostering collaboration for consistent quality outcomes
- Implemented new testing protocols, achieving significant efficiency gains
- Analyzed data trends, identifying and resolving quality issues promptly
- Streamlined processes, resulting in reduced error rates and improved reliability
- Responsible for internal audit program
- Track audit follow-up actions for internal, corporate, and external audits
- Maintain oversight of the change control process
- Perform trend analysis on key quality parameters
- Support and provide back-up to other Quality Supervisors and Department Manager when absent
- Assist R&D with administering and executing plant trials
Education
Project Managment Certification -
Virginia State University
South Chesterfield, VA05.2024
Masters in Business Administration -
Virginia State university
South Chesterfield, VA02.2024
Certified ISO 13485 Auditor -
Oriel Stat A Matrix
North Carolina, VA03.2016
Bachelor's Business Administration -
Bryant & Stratton College
Richmond, VA05.2004
Skills
- Data Analysis
- Process Optimization
- Team Leadership
- Risk Management
- Auditing Techniques
- Quality Assurance
- Mentorship
- Microsoft Office Proficiency
- Six Sigma Green Belt
- Minitab Proficient
- LEAN Certified
- RCA Tools: Problem Solving
- Kaizen
- 5 Why's
- IS/IS Not
- Analytical thinking
Certification
- Project Management Certification
- Certified ISO 13485:2016 QMS Lead Auditor
- Lean Practitioner Certification
- Six Sigma Green Belt
- Trained in Minitab
Timeline
Sr. Quality Lab Supervisor
Church & Dwight
08.2005 - Current
Quality Lab Supervisor
Church & Dwight
05.2004 - 08.2005
- Project Management Certification
- Certified ISO 13485:2016 QMS Lead Auditor
- Lean Practitioner Certification
- Six Sigma Green Belt
- Trained in Minitab
Project Managment Certification -
Virginia State University
Masters in Business Administration -
Virginia State university
Certified ISO 13485 Auditor -
Oriel Stat A Matrix
Bachelor's Business Administration -
Bryant & Stratton College
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