Experienced Manager with over 29 years of experience in Quality Control/Farming/Ranching/Heavy Equipment . Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction.Deliver in-depth training and mentoring to help each improve abilities and advance work quality. Dependable, hardworking and level-headed in addressing diverse problems. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
45
45
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Heavy Equipment Supervisor
Self Employed Services
Maxwell, CA
08.1992 - Current
Evaluated final results to determine quality levels and isolate root causes of any identified faults.
Enhanced customer satisfaction ratings by motivating team members to strengthen quality and increase productivity.
Optimized supply levels to keep stock within ideal parameters for expected needs.
Monitored safety compliance to maintain strict standards and protect team members from harm.
Shrunk knowledge gaps with ongoing training and close employee mentoring for new and less experienced team members.
Strictly adhered to company safety procedures, noticeably decreasing job site accidents.
Kept watchful eye on equipment inventories, optimizing work readiness and aligning supplies with specifications for each job.
Quality Assurance Manager
California Heritage Mills
Maxwell, CA
07.2012 - 11.2017
Assured consistent quality of production by implementing and enforcing automated practice systems.
Collected production samples regularly and performed detailed quality inspections.
Monitored staff organization and suggested improvements to daily functionality.
Reported production malfunctions to managers and production supervisors.
Cooperated with engineering, manufacturing and corporate accounting to verify adherence to quality standards.
Specified quality requirements of raw materials with suppliers.
Inspected products and worker progress throughout production.
Estimated financial requirements of new projects.
Evaluated interactions between associates and customers to assess personnel performance and implement strategies for customer satisfaction improvement.
Implemented new quality assurance and customer service standards.
Recorded, analyzed and distributed statistical information.
Led QS 9000 implementation certification effort and provided training to hourly and management employees.
Determined quality department standards, practices and procedures.
Tracked quality issues with external customers, suppliers and internal plant operations.
Collaborated with audit clients and action owners to apply root cause analysis guidance and establish effective corrective action plans.
Developed quality planning for multiple new product launches by verifying customer requirements and implementing in design and production.
Quality Control Manager
Archer Daniels Midland Company
Arbuckle, CA
07.2002 - 05.2012
Developed and analyzed quality control processes and deliverables to determine present standards and establish recommended action plans.
Collaborated with development teams, internal customers and product line management to verify delivery of desired quality requirements to distributors.
Followed quality standards and procedures to minimize errors and maximize customer satisfaction.
Updated quality control standards, methods and procedures to meet compliance requirements.
Collected and analyzed raw material samples to evaluate quality, providing feedback and interpretation to production management or staff.
Used microsoft to produce reports regarding daily production quality, nonconformance of products or processes and quality trends.
Verified parts and materials through audit inspections and independent checks.
Mentored and encouraged employees to strive for excellence while fostering professional growth.
Inspected inbound and outbound products for compliance with established industry standards, company policies and procedures.
Wrote and implemented new rework procedures to standardize processes and streamline workflow.
Adhered to all legal, safety and health standards.
Calibrated instruments and scales in production area and quality lab.
Collaborated with contract representatives and oversaw quality control implementations and reporting.
Managed and archived quality documentation and participated in internal and external quality audits.
Rejected defective products and approved correct products.
Sorted product and provided expertise on non-conforming product requirements.
Education
High School Diploma -
Maxwell Sr High School
Maxwell, CA
05.1989
Skills
Schedule Preparation
Tools and Equipment Maintenance
Job Prioritizing
Safety Compliance
Decision Making
Materials and Labor Costing
Personnel Management
Policy and Procedure Writing
Worker Training
Employee Safety Training
Tool and Parts Inventory Oversight
Spreadsheet Tracking
Quality Assurance
Attention to Detail
PPE Gear Requirements
Data Entry and Analysis
Billing and Accounting Support
Documentation and Recordkeeping
Time Management
Certification
Interagency Emergency Equipment Operator Training - 1-30-2022
Department of Pesticide Regulation licensing/certification 12/31/23