Gerardo Ruiz
El Paso,TX
Summary
With a proven track record at THE TORO COMPANY, I enhanced product quality and efficiency through expert application of sampling procedures and collaborative problem-solving. Spearheaded quality control processes and significantly reduced defect rates, demonstrating strong analytical skills and a commitment to environmental compliance. My leadership in molding operations further optimized production workflows, showcasing my ability to drive improvements and maintain high standards.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Technician 1
THE TORO COMPANY
02.2010 - Current
- Performed thorough inspections of incoming materials and outgoing products.
- Sampled materials and products to conduct in-depth measurements and tests.
- Evaluated samples against standards by completing measurements, visual inspections, and other established tests.
- Inspected raw materials and finished products to verify quality and disposed items that did not meet safety requirements.
- Inspected manufactured parts by reviewing visually and assessing dimensions.
- Helped uncover and fix production problems in order to reduce overall defect rates.
- Maintained quality documentation and records for conformance with relevant standards.
- Developed and implemented quality control processes to meet product standards.
- 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.
- Tracked and analyzed product quality data to identify trends and insights.
- Performed tests and inspections to conform to established standards.
- Monitored testing procedures and verified performance of tests according to established item specifications and protocol.
- Reported problems and concerns to management.
- Completed supporting documentation for testing procedures, data capture forms, equipment logbooks and inventory forms.
- Recorded and organized test data for report generation and analysis.
- Developed and implemented procedures to meet product quality standards.
- Inspected items and compared against standards to meet regulatory requirements.
- Conducted data review and followed standard practices to find solutions.
- Collected and analyzed data to measure effectiveness of quality control processes.
Molding Lead
THE TORO COMPANY
02.1996 - 01.2010
- Assembled products according to changing daily work orders and specific customer needs.
- Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
- Collaborated with other departments to optimize production workflows.
- Organized and prepared workstations and materials needed for operations to maximize productivity.
- Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
- Trained new production staff members on safe and efficient production procedures and proper machine operations.
- Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
- Prepared reports and technical documentation of day-to-day production processes.
- Used problem-solving and issue-resolution skills to promptly and successfully address production problems.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - BA in Psychology
UTEP
El Paso, TXSkills
- Sampling procedures
- Production Logging
- Sampling protocols
- Product Testing
- Quality reporting
- Measurement techniques
- Measurement standards
- Data Collection
- Environmental Compliance
- Measuring expertise
- Quality auditing
Accomplishments
SafeStart Trainer
Certification
Leadership Supervisory Skills-EPCC
Blue Print Reading-EPCC
Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerance (GD&T)-EPCC
Additional Information
- Strong Verbal and Written Communication. For teams to function effectively, supervisors must have strong communication skills. ...
- Emotional Intelligence. ...
- Ability to Delegate. ...
- Being Flexible. ...
- Maintaining a Positive Attitude. ...
- Passion for the Organization. ...
- Diversity Awareness. ...
- Problem Solving.
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Quality Technician 1
THE TORO COMPANY
02.2010 - Current
Molding Lead
THE TORO COMPANY
02.1996 - 01.2010
Leadership Supervisory Skills-EPCC
Blue Print Reading-EPCC
Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerance (GD&T)-EPCC
Bachelor of Arts - BA in Psychology
UTEP
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