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Eric Espowe

Quality Assurance
Union,MO

Summary

Quality Management professional with successful career delivering efficiency and standardization, and maintaining GFSI certification and USDA compliance. Drives smooth operation of production and manufacturing lines, coordinate efforts of employees and facilitate communication between management and production departments. Apply creativity in improving manufacturing process to achieve higher productivity and quality of finished goods. Experience in reviewing and interpreting regulatory and programmatic guidance, implementation of corporate compliance, risk management and corrective action programs.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
19
19
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Quality Assurance Manager

Frick’s Quality Meats
Washington , Missouri
03.2010 - Current
  • Monitored staff organization and suggested improvements to daily functionality.
  • Assured consistent quality of production by implementing and enforcing automated practice systems.
  • Reported production malfunctions to managers and production supervisors.
  • Implemented new quality assurance and customer service standards.
  • Recorded, analyzed, and distributed statistical information.
  • Inspected products and worker progress throughout production.
  • Evaluated interactions between associates and customers to assess personnel performance.
  • Created and maintained quality management systems to align with industry standards.
  • Conducted risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential quality issues.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and implement process and system improvements.
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive quality assurance plans to monitor product quality and adherence to regulatory standards.
  • Assessed product quality by monitoring quality assurance metrics, reports and dashboards.
  • Conducted process and system audits to identify areas of improvement and enforce compliance with industry standards.
  • Investigated customer complaints and performed corrective actions to resolve quality issues.
  • Performed root cause analysis to identify and resolve quality issues and defects.
  • Established and tracked quality department goals and objectives.
  • Determined quality department standards, practices, and procedures.
  • Developed quality planning for multiple new product launches by verifying customer requirements and implementing in design and production.
  • Applied coaching techniques and tools to support managers and team members in improving performance.
  • Specified quality requirements of raw materials with suppliers.
  • Scheduled and chaired quality review meetings to review effectiveness of performance mitigating risk, improving throughput and achieving customer satisfaction.
  • Collaborated with audit clients and action owners to apply root cause analysis guidance and establish effective corrective action plans.
  • Tracked quality issues with external customers, suppliers, and internal plant operations.

Quality Assurance Technician

Frick’s Quality Mests
Washington , Missouri
03.2008 - 03.2010
  • Developed quality assurance plans by conducting hazard analyses, identifying critical control points and establishing critical limits.
  • Adjusted, repaired and replaced defective parts and materials.
  • Partner on development of comprehensive quality assurance programs and local systems of care.
  • Completed deviation forms and recorded findings of inspection process, collaborating with quality team members and department managers to implement procedural remedies.
  • Monitored product standards and quality-control programs.
  • Educated employees on specific QA standards and confirmed maintenance of standards.
  • Provided regular updates to team leadership on quality metrics by communicating consistency problems or production deficiencies.
  • Fixed identified issues to increase productivity and boost workflows.
  • Addressed non-conformance issues, pausing production to correct errors.
  • Promoted adherence to quality standards by educating personnel on quality control.
  • Created and collaborated in implementation and maintenance of customer complaint log.
  • Recorded findings of inspection process, collaborating with quality team to implement corrective actions.

Maintenance and Supply Liaison

United States Air Force, USAF
Whiteman Air Force Base, MO
02.1993 - 03.2008
  • Performed flight line AFE preflight and postflight requirements.
  • Maintained, repaired and rebuilt aircraft structures and fuel, electrical, and oxygen systems.
  • Inspected all received aircraft parts to verify compliance with FAA regulations.
  • Inspected airframes to detect wear and other defects.
  • Performed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on diverse aircraft engines, avionics and hydraulics.
  • Collaborated with crew chief to coordinate fitting and alignment of heavy parts.
  • Assisted with aircraft and equipment transport and movement.
  • Examined and tested aircraft parts, components and systems to verify airworthiness and functionality.
  • Evaluated individual aircraft components to identify and troubleshoot issues.
  • Conducted cyclic inventories and requisitioned stock to meet demanded inventory levels.
  • Posted supply status and receipt information to update activity register.
  • Supervised healthy inventory systems, monitoring product stock, maintaining receipt files and inputting data into computer spreadsheets for long-term tracking.
  • Used identification tags, stamps and electronic marking tools to mark stock items.
  • Acted as receiving agent in verifying delivered goods, preparing receipts for purchases and generating quarterly transaction reports.
  • Devised and maintained an up-to-date database of supplier and vendor performance metrics.
  • Reduced inventory levels and improved supply chain visibility using strategic initiatives.
  • Leveraged valuable business relationships and skillful negotiations to obtain favorable vendor pricing.

Education

Associate Degree Logistics/Air Craft Maintenance - Air Craft Maintenance

Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL
08.1994 - 09.2006

Supply/Maintenance Senior Management - Aircraft Maintenance

Air Force 7 Level School
Lackland, AFB Texas
07.2005 - 10.2003

Non-Commissioned Officer Leadership And Management - Leadership And Organizational Leadership

United States Air Force NCO Academy
Kessler AFB, Mississippi
05.2003 - 07.2003

Supply/Maintenance Management - Aircraft Maintenance

Air Force 5 Level School
Eielson Air Force Base, AK
04.2000 - 05.2002

Leadership And Organizational Leadership

Airman Leader School
Eielson Air Force Base, AK
02.1999 - 05.1999

Supply/Logistics Management - Aircraft Maintenance

United States Air Force 3 Level School
MacDill AFB, Tampa Florida
04.1994 - 04.1996

High School Diploma - General Studies

Union High School
Union, MO
08.1989 - 05.1993

Skills

Excellent trainer and commentator

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Timeline

Quality Assurance Manager

Frick’s Quality Meats
03.2010 - Current

Quality Assurance Technician

Frick’s Quality Mests
03.2008 - 03.2010

Supply/Maintenance Senior Management - Aircraft Maintenance

Air Force 7 Level School
07.2005 - 10.2003

Non-Commissioned Officer Leadership And Management - Leadership And Organizational Leadership

United States Air Force NCO Academy
05.2003 - 07.2003

Supply/Maintenance Management - Aircraft Maintenance

Air Force 5 Level School
04.2000 - 05.2002

Leadership And Organizational Leadership

Airman Leader School
02.1999 - 05.1999

Associate Degree Logistics/Air Craft Maintenance - Air Craft Maintenance

Community College of The Air Force
08.1994 - 09.2006

Supply/Logistics Management - Aircraft Maintenance

United States Air Force 3 Level School
04.1994 - 04.1996

Maintenance and Supply Liaison

United States Air Force, USAF
02.1993 - 03.2008

High School Diploma - General Studies

Union High School
08.1989 - 05.1993

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