David Mcgahee
Erlanger,KY
Summary
Detail-oriented Quality Control Technician adept at reviewing materials and finished items for compliance with specifications and standards. Skilled in reporting and problem-solving with a history of making a positive impact on operations.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Team Leader
Bosch Automotive Service Solutions LLC.
- 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.
- Conducted root-cause analysis on any identified issues during quality inspections, taking corrective action promptly.
- Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training.
- 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.
- Conducted routine inspections to check quality and compliance with established specifications.
- Implemented lean manufacturing principles within the team, reducing waste and increasing overall efficiency levels.
- Reduced waste and increased profitability through effective inventory management and quality control measures.
- Facilitated regular team meetings to discuss progress towards goals, identify challenges, and develop solutions collaboratively.
- Repaired equipment to keep jobs moving smoothly, informing maintenance department of major machinery failures.
- Cultivated professional working relationships with peers and supervisors.
- Assessed and addressed production bottlenecks, improving overall manufacturing efficiency.
- 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.
- Used problem-solving and issue-resolution skills to promptly and successfully address production problems.
- 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.
Quality Control Technician
Bosch Automotive Service Solutions LLC.
05.2011 - 10.2024
- Enhanced product quality by conducting comprehensive inspections and identifying defects in a timely manner.
- Implemented process improvements for increased efficiency and reduced waste in quality control procedures.
- Collaborated with production teams to address and resolve quality concerns, improving overall product reliability.
- Conducted thorough root cause analysis for recurring issues, leading to targeted corrective actions and continuous improvement.
- Developed and executed test plans to ensure products met customer specifications, increasing client satisfaction rates.
- Trained new team members on proper quality control techniques, fostering a culture of excellence within the department.
- Analyzed data trends to identify areas of concern and recommend proactive solutions, resulting in fewer product returns.
- Optimized calibration schedules for measurement equipment, ensuring consistent accuracy during inspections.
- Reduced customer complaints by proactively addressing potential issues before products left the facility.
- Managed non-conforming product evaluations and disposition, minimizing negative impacts on production schedules and customer satisfaction.
- Conducted regular internal audits to assess compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements, driving continuous improvement efforts.
- Championed a culture of safety by strictly adhering to established protocols and promoting awareness among team members.
- Performed thorough inspections of incoming materials and outgoing products.
- Inspected raw materials and finished products to verify quality and disposed items that did not meet safety requirements.
- Maintained quality documentation and records for conformance with relevant standards.
- Evaluated samples against standards by completing measurements, visual inspections, and other established tests.
- Adhered to safety and clean area procedures to comply with agency and regulatory mandates.
- Proposed corrective actions to address recurring quality issues.
- Collaborated with production staff to improve processes, reduce defects and optimize quality.
- Tested and evaluated product precision against specifications to reduce discrepancies.
- Helped uncover and fix production problems in order to reduce overall defect rates.
- Tracked and analyzed product quality data to identify trends and insights.
- Led root cause analysis to identify issues and propose targeted solutions.
- Inspected items and compared against standards to meet regulatory requirements.
- Reported problems and concerns to management.
- Performed routine maintenance and calibration on testing equipment.
- Recorded and organized test data for report generation and analysis.
- Reviewed production processes and identified potential quality issues.
- Collected and analyzed data to measure effectiveness of quality control processes.
- Conducted investigations into questionable test results.
- Monitored testing procedures and verified performance of tests according to established item specifications and protocol.
- Conducted data review and followed standard practices to find solutions
Education
GED -
Newport Adult Learning
Newport,KyBlue Print/Draft -
Chapman Vocational School
Covington, KYSkills
- Testing Procedures
- Continuous Improvement
- Compliance Verification
- Calibration Standards
- Specifications Understanding
- Product Sampling
- Equipment Calibration
- Production Troubleshooting
- Visual Inspection
- Documentation Expertise
- Testing Protocols
- Documentation Skills
- Process improvement
- Sampling methods
- Critical thinking
- Material handling
- Test method validation
- Risk assessment
- Training abilities
- Regulatory compliance
- Root cause analysis
- Customer focus
- Blueprint reading
- Product inspection
- Decision-making
- Workplace safety
- Quality assurance
- Measurement tools
- Report writing
- Technical knowledge
- Auditing techniques
- Software applications
- Adaptability
- Team collaboration
- Computer proficiency
- Attentive and Observant
- Quality Issue Identification
- Quality Control Data Compilation
- Test Results Interpretation
- Testing Documentation
- Raw Materials Receiving
- Data Capture and Analysis
- Materials Analysis
- Staff Training
- Finished Goods Inspection
- Audit Assistance
- Materials Inspections
- Product Inspections
- Worker Training
- Personnel Management
- Team motivation
- Workflow Optimization
- Quality Control
- Safety Monitoring
- Process Improvement
- Contamination prevention
- Employee Motivation
- Continuous improvements
- Incidents management
- Cost-reduction strategies
- Teamwork and Coordination
- Production Line Work
- Teamwork and Communication
- Positive Attitude
- Strong Work Ethic
- Root Cause Analysis Participation
- Following Instructions
- Safe Machine Operation
- Parts Assembly
- Good Communication
- Punctual and Reliable
- Cycle Counts
- Production Operations
- Defects Identification
- Incident Reporting
- Quality Inspections and Reporting
- Assembly Line Operations
- Equipment Setup
- Equipment Repair
- Workstation Equipment Monitoring
- Blueprint Reading
- Tool repairs
- Material Loading and Unloading
- Materials Assembly
- Equipment Operation
- Equipment Maintenance
- Line Work
- Hand-Held Scanners
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Time Management
- Reliability
- Excellent Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Computer Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Team Collaboration
Timeline
Quality Control Technician
Bosch Automotive Service Solutions LLC.
05.2011 - 10.2024
Production Team Leader
Bosch Automotive Service Solutions LLC.
GED -
Newport Adult Learning
Blue Print/Draft -
Chapman Vocational School
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