Dwayla Cleveland
Cleveland,MS
Summary
Skilled Production Worker/ Machine Operator offering 10+ years of experience in warehouse and manufacturing environments. Focused on being productive and safety-minded at all times. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Pharmaceutical Production Technician
Baxter Healthcare Pharmaceutical
Cleveland, MS
10.2021 - 04.2025
- Completed comprehensive training programs to stay up-to-date on industry advancements and best practices for pharmaceutical production.
- Supported continuous improvement initiatives by providing feedback on current processes and offering suggestions for potential enhancements.
- Provided support during regulatory inspections by presenting accurate documentation and offering clear explanations regarding production processes, ensuring full compliance with industry standards.
- Conducted routine maintenance on production equipment, minimizing downtime due to malfunctions or repairs.
- Improved overall product quality by conducting thorough inspections and making necessary adjustments during the production process.
- Assisted in developing new operational procedures, ensuring efficiency while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.
- Enhanced production efficiency by optimizing pharmaceutical manufacturing processes and equipment.
- Collaborated with Quality Assurance teams to identify and address any discrepancies in product quality.
- Documented all aspects of the manufacturing process accurately, contributing to detailed batch records essential for quality control and traceability purposes.
- Performed thorough inspections of incoming materials prior to use in order to guarantee that they met established quality standards before being incorporated into the production process.
- Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
Production Machine Operator
Frito-Lay Warehouse
Irving, Texas
11.2021 - 02.2024
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
- Helped with change-overs and set up to assist with job preparation and production functions.
- Managed open and close of batch process from start to completion for batch tracking.
- Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
- Documented production activity in logs and job tickets.
Production Machine Operator IV
USG Interiors Inc.
Greenville, Mississippi
08.2012 - 11.2021
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
- Identified malfunctions or failures by routinely monitoring and analyzing equipment operations.
- Helped with change-overs and set up to assist with job preparation and production functions.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
- Monitored machine operation for compliance with policies, procedures and processes.
- Identified and corrected issues or inconsistencies found in batch samples.
- Collected batch samples of product for quality control.
- Maintained quality of product by checking labels, packaging and other factors.
- Followed instructions and directions on batch tickets for accurate results.
- Documented production activity in logs and job tickets.
- Organized and cleaned work area to meet standards, keep tidy and prevent injuries.
Quality Control Inspector
Pharmedium
Cleveland, Mississippi
02.2006 - 08.2012
- Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
- Completed precise measurements using special tools.
- Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate.
- Evaluated components and final products against quality standards and manufacturing specifications.
- Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
- Inspected quality of products, taking note of functionality, appearance and other specifications.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss progress and results, providing ideas and suggestions for improvement.
- Trained and mentored junior inspection staff and interns to apply best practices and comply with quality control guidelines and regulations.
- Resolved customer complaints by investigating problems and developing solutions.
- Identified and documented quality discrepancies for management to develop resolutions.
- Checked color, shape, texture and grade of products and materials against established templates, charts, and samples.
Education
Associate Of Arts And Sciences - Criminal Justice
Strayer University
Washington, DC12.2009
Associate Degree - Physical Education And Coaching
Itawamaba Community College
Fulton, MS12.2006
Diploma - General Studies
East Side High School
Cleveland, MS05.2002
Skills
- Quality Control Procedures
- Training and Development
- Activity Logging and Reporting
- Standard Operating Procedures Proficient
- Safety Compliance
- Settings Control and Calibration
- Lockout and Tagout Processes
- Process Improvement
- Quality Assurance
- Best Manufacturing Practices
- Equipment and Machine Maintenance
- Machine Changeovers
- Production Documentation
- Cleaning and Sanitizing
- Operational Safety
- Control Calibration
- Assembly Line Operations
Timeline
Production Machine Operator
Frito-Lay Warehouse
11.2021 - 02.2024
Pharmaceutical Production Technician
Baxter Healthcare Pharmaceutical
10.2021 - 04.2025
Production Machine Operator IV
USG Interiors Inc.
08.2012 - 11.2021
Quality Control Inspector
Pharmedium
02.2006 - 08.2012
Associate Of Arts And Sciences - Criminal Justice
Strayer University
Associate Degree - Physical Education And Coaching
Itawamaba Community College
Diploma - General Studies
East Side High School