Gerald Colyer
Salem,OR
Summary
Seasoned Quality Assurance Supervisor with a proven track record at National Frozen Foods Corporation, enhancing product quality through Six Sigma methodologies and effective test plan design. Skilled in training and mentoring teams, I significantly improved compliance and efficiency. Expert in defect documentation, my leadership ensures superior product testing and customer satisfaction.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Assurance Supervisor
National Frozen Foods Corporation
Albany, OR
07.2006 - 07.2022
- Developed and implemented Quality Assurance policies, procedures, and standards.
- Conducted regular audits to ensure compliance with quality standards.
- Monitored production processes for efficiency and accuracy.
- Performed root cause analysis investigations into non-conforming products or processes.
- Verified that all customer orders met required specifications prior to shipment.
- Supervised a team of Quality Control Inspectors and Technicians.
- Adhered to safety regulations during inspections.
- Collaborated with other departments to resolve issues related to product quality.
- Participated in internal and external audits as needed.
- Assisted in developing test plans, protocols, checklists, and acceptance criteria.
- Managed documentation control systems for tracking changes in design documents.
- Enforced adherence to quality assurance procedures by reviewing subordinate's testing reports and following up on deviations.
- Monitored QA procedures for adherence by employees, notifying personnel of non-compliance issues.
- Collaborated with management to discuss effective plans for resolving major quality problems.
- Prepared reports to communicate results of quality inspection activities to management.
- Consulted with management and personnel to educate on QA standards.
- Reorganized and revised standard operating procedures to streamline processes and improve communication and collaboration.
- Maintained accurate records of quality reports, statistical reviews, and relevant documentation.
- Conducted risk assessments to identify potential quality issues and developed mitigation strategies.
Adult Foster Care Home, Owner/
Self Employed Services
Salem, OR
10.1991 - 02.2002
- Managed daily operations of business, including hiring and training staff.
- Oversaw budgeting and financial management.
- Maintained relationships with existing clients by providing superior customer service.
- Reviewed legal documents related to business operations.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Developed policies and procedures for the organization.
- Assisted adults with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Provided companionship to elderly patients by engaging in conversation and recreational activities.
- Monitored vital signs of adult patients and reported any changes to medical staff.
- Administered medications according to physician's orders and monitored patient reactions.
- Assisted with mobility issues such as transferring from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Organized an activity program for residents that included physical, social, mental, and spiritual activities.
- Encouraged independence while providing necessary assistance when needed.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for the clients in accordance with established standards of care.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure best possible outcomes for patients.
- Developed individual plans of care based on assessment results and goals set by the patient and family members.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including changing linens, laundry service, cleaning bathrooms and kitchen areas as required by the facility policy and procedures manual .
- Maintained accurate documentation on patient assessments, treatments rendered, interventions implemented, progress notes., in accordance with agency policies and standards .
Surgical Instrument Technician
Salem Hospital
Salem, OR
06.1981 - 10.1991
- Followed universal precautions when dealing with bodily fluids or tissues.
- Participated in regular team meetings with supervisors to discuss departmental goals and objectives.
- Ensured that all instruments were properly labeled before being sent out for cleaning or repair.
- Performed quality control checks on all incoming shipments of medical supplies and equipment.
- Conducted daily instrument counts and restocked shelves with new instruments.
- Assisted in the decontamination of medical instruments and equipment.
- Maintained proper documentation of sterilization processes.
- Ensured quality control by performing routine tests on sterilized items.
- Organized, prepared, and packaged supplies for surgery.
- Performed regular inspections on all sterile processing equipment.
- Monitored expiration dates of supplies to ensure safety compliance.
- Sterilized reusable medical instruments using autoclaves and other methods.
- Responded quickly to requests from operating rooms and other departments.
- Inspected surgical trays for completeness and accuracy prior to distribution.
- Assembled custom procedure trays as needed according to department guidelines.
- Maintained inventory levels of sterile supplies and monitored stock usage.
- Kept up-to-date with new technologies related to instrumentation, cleaning, and sterilization techniques.
- Operated ultrasonic cleaners as part of the daily cleaning process.
- Cleaned complex instruments with specialized brushes and solutions.
- Managed a variety of tasks simultaneously while maintaining focus on detail.
- Implemented changes based on feedback from surgeons or other healthcare professionals.
- Prepared trays, instrument packs and surgical sets.
- Inspected instruments for cleanliness, proper function and breakage by viewing instruments before assembly.
Education
High School Diploma -
Petaluma Senior High School
Petaluma, CA06-1972
Some College (No Degree) - Education
Santa Rosa Junior College
Santa Rosa, CASkills
- Test plan design
- Training and mentoring
- Six Sigma Methodologies
- Product Testing
- Defect documentation
Affiliations
- I have been involved in a non-profit Charity Organization for several years
- Enjoy travel
- cooking is a fun aspect in my life
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Quality Assurance Supervisor
National Frozen Foods Corporation
07.2006 - 07.2022
Adult Foster Care Home, Owner/
Self Employed Services
10.1991 - 02.2002
Surgical Instrument Technician
Salem Hospital
06.1981 - 10.1991
High School Diploma -
Petaluma Senior High School
Some College (No Degree) - Education
Santa Rosa Junior College
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