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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, VA
05.2024

Masters in Business Administration -

Virginia State university
South Chesterfield, VA
02.2024

Certified ISO 13485 Auditor -

Oriel Stat A Matrix
North Carolina, VA
03.2016

Bachelor's Business Administration -

Bryant & Stratton College
Richmond, VA
05.2004

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 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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