Geraldine Shropshire
Renton
Summary
Dynamic professional focused on enhancing productivity, reducing costs, and maintaining exceptional product quality. Expertise in optimizing production labor usage to ensure timely shipments and adherence to Kanban and quota expectations, while delivering precise performance data. Proven ability to lead and organize teams and equipment with a steadfast commitment to safety and quality, fostering a positive culture and healthy work environment. Skilled in effective communication that aligns internal and external stakeholders, ensuring synchronized efforts toward achieving organizational goals in high-pressure, fast-paced settings.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Assurance Specialist
Conagra Brands
Kent, WA
09.2022 - Current
- Conducted regular training sessions for employees on quality standards, processes, and best practices
- Performed root cause analysis on customer complaints or product failures to identify areas for improvement
- Created detailed reports summarizing quality issues, trends, and recommendations for corrective actions
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with suppliers/vendors to ensure the delivery of high-quality materials/components
- Managed the calibration program for measuring equipment/tools used in the manufacturing process
- Implemented electronic data management systems improving accessibility/retrieval of quality records and reducing manual paperwork
- Led investigations into non-conforming products, identified root causes, and implemented corrective/preventive actions to avoid recurrence
Talent Supervisor
Randstad On site Dreyers Ice Cream Company
Bakersfield, CA
08.2021 - 04.2022
- Oversee the needed talents or temporary workers as needed by Dr eyers on night shift position, Coach talents if needed in terms of attendance, work ethics, and company policies. An average of 85 talents every day are being supervised. Help as a backup if needed by the production supervisors.
- Coordinated campus recruitment events and career fairs to engage with potential candidates and promote the organization's employment opportunities
- Provided guidance on best practices for interview techniques and conducted training sessions for hiring managers on effective interviewing methods
- Collaborated with HR team members in developing employee retention strategies based on feedback from exit interviews or surveys
- Assisted in developing diversity recruiting programs aimed at attracting candidates from underrepresented groups
Quality Assurance Lead
ST Specialty Foods Inc
Brooklyn Park, MN
11.2012 - 02.2018
- Quality Assurance Lead 3rd shift: Monitor product lines and inspect equipments prior to start of the shift and during changeover and run the lines in absence of operator: Train new people on cGMP and Synergy entering weights on computer:Environmental Swabbing: Generate daily reports /receive and check incoming raw materials:
- Analyze test result for Cheese Flowability and pasta moisture using aqua lab duo tester, Elmhurst and Computadora:
- Receiving COA and do usage decision: Maintain documents for all packaging and ingredients files such as Safety Data Sheets(SDS), Certificate of Analysis(COA), Defective Material Report (DMR)
- Accomplishments:
- Established cross shift communications by creating communication logs for all Shifts.
- Lead and Guiding a Positive working relation between shifts through positive feedback.
- Provided Mentoring and Support to the entire shift through acknowledging the needs and giving directions to the whole Team.
- Documenting and capturing all equipment, quality, and safety related issues with Incident Reports to track and find permanent resolutions.
- Elimination of non-valued Inspection Operation reducing Labor Cost.
- Perfect Attendance for 6 years and Employee of the Month
- Chairman for Dislocated Worker for ST Specialty- DEED MN
Quality Inspector
Boston Scientific
Ardent-Hills, MN
11.2010 - 11.2011
- Assemble and inspect capacitors: Operates tabber and fixtures and conduct pre-parylene inspection
- Conducted thorough inspections of products and materials to ensure compliance with quality standards
- Performed visual inspections, measurements, and tests on finished goods and raw materials
- Identified defects, non-conformities, or deviations from specifications and documented findings
- Collaborated with production teams to address quality issues and implement corrective actions
- Maintained accurate records of inspection results, including detailed reports and documentation
- Implemented quality control procedures to improve overall product quality and reduce defects
- Utilized various tools such as calipers, gauges, micrometers, and testing equipment for accurate measurements
- Participated in root cause analysis investigations to identify the source of quality problems
- Assisted in the development of inspection checklists and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- Provided training to new employees on quality control processes and procedures
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements related to product safety and quality standards
- Collaborated with suppliers to resolve any issues related to incoming materials or components
Inspector/Assembler
Boston Scientific
Ardent-Maple Grove, MN
05.2008 - 10.2010
- Assemble and inspect catheter: Operates CMM machines such as leak test, UV Bonding, Port laser, Crimp and swage marker Band and Print Manifold
- Accomplishments:
- Promotions includes Quality Inspector
- Schedule production orders to meet 98 % shipment or better
- Perfect Attendance and employee of the month twice.
- Trained and certified to the whole procedures making catheter
- Improve inventory accuracy
- Performed dimensional inspections on manufactured parts using precision measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges
- Ensured compliance with engineering specifications and quality standards by conducting thorough inspections of dimensions, tolerances, and surface finishes
- Identified non-conforming parts and initiated corrective actions to resolve issues in collaboration with production team
- Maintained accurate inspection records and documentation for traceability purposes
- Collaborated with engineers and designers to provide feedback on part design improvements based on inspection results
- Conducted first article inspections (FAIs) to verify that initial production runs meet all requirements before mass production begins
- Trained new inspectors on proper measurement techniques, equipment usage, and quality standards
- Performed statistical process control (SPC) analysis to monitor manufacturing processes and identify areas for improvement
- Implemented continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of inspection processes
Education
Bachelor's - Education, General Science
Philippine Normal University
Philippines04-1996
Skills
- Detail-oriented
- Quality assurance
- Problem-solving skills
- Analytical thinking
- Decision-making
- Team collaboration
- Data analysis
- Quality improvements
- Technical reporting
- English and Tagalog fluency
- Issue resolution
- Technical documentation
Accomplishments
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Supervised team of 45 staff members.
- Documented and resolved quality issues which led to less waste.
Certification
- HACCP , cGMP,5s, Lean/Kaizen
- June 2015 to Present
- Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point
- Current good Manufacturing Practices
- 5s
- Lean/Kaizen
- Food Handler Certification
- 2015 to Present
- Teaching Certification
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Quality Assurance Specialist
Conagra Brands
09.2022 - Current
Talent Supervisor
Randstad On site Dreyers Ice Cream Company
08.2021 - 04.2022
Quality Assurance Lead
ST Specialty Foods Inc
11.2012 - 02.2018
Quality Inspector
Boston Scientific
11.2010 - 11.2011
Inspector/Assembler
Boston Scientific
05.2008 - 10.2010
Bachelor's - Education, General Science
Philippine Normal University