James Burgess
Downey,CA
Summary
Focused and organized Quality Assurance with 14 years of experience supporting delivery of high-caliber material products through meticulous testing and troubleshooting. Proven leadership skills with unmatched coordination and analytical skills. Veteran Quality Assurance Lead provides critical support maintaining QMS standards. Over 14 years of experience performing necessary QA audits and pulling key data to assemble detailed analytical reports. Maintained high quality threshold levels, overseeing comprehensive technical framework drafts and reviews. Issued detailed calls-to-action, noting criteria and obstacles to quality management system effectiveness. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Assurance Supervisor
Morton Salt
09.2017 - Current
- Monitored testing procedures and verified performance of tests according to established item specifications and protocol.
- Monitored emerging industry trends and technologies, identifying opportunities for process improvements or new methodologies adoption.
- Enhanced manufacturing processes for increased efficiency and reduced defects in final products.
- Conducted regular process audits to maintain compliance with industry regulations and best practices.
- Analyzed quality and performance data to support operational decision-making.
- Performed internal audits to maintain operating procedure and regulatory standards compliance.
- Collected and analyzed data to measure effectiveness of quality control processes.
- Investigated variances, performed root-cause analysis and documented corrective actions to resolve complications.
- Wrote, reviewed and approved documents to preserve quality assurance.
- Reported problems and concerns to management.
Quality Control
Giulanos Bakery
10.2016 - 09.2017
- Collect and analyze production samples to evaluate quality
- Analyze quality control test results and provide feedback and interpretation to production management or staff
- Monitor performance of quality control systems to ensure effectiveness and efficiency
- Communicate quality control information to all relevant organizational departments, outside vendors, or contractors
- Review quality documentation necessary for regulatory submissions and inspections
- Verify that raw materials, purchased parts or components, in-process samples, and finished products meet established testing and inspection standards.
Quality Assurance Lead
Aramark Cleanroom Services
06.2007 - 09.2016
- Monitor performance of quality control systems to ensure effectiveness and efficiency
- Produce reports regarding nonconformance of products or processes, daily production quality, root cause analyses, or quality trends
- Review and update standard operating procedures or quality assurance manuals
- Coordinate the selection and implementation of quality control equipment such as inspection gauges
- Audit and inspect subcontractor facilities including external laboratories.
Education
High School Diploma - General
Montebello High School
Downey, CASkills
- Quality Control
- Analysis
- Critical Thinking
- Complex Problem Solving
- Operation and Control
- Systems Analysis
- Production and Processing
- Operation Monitoring
- Food Production
- Quality System Implementation
- Project Management
- Sample products
- Product Testing
- Decision-Making
- Quality Inspection
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Quality Assurance Supervisor
Morton Salt
09.2017 - Current
Quality Control
Giulanos Bakery
10.2016 - 09.2017
Quality Assurance Lead
Aramark Cleanroom Services
06.2007 - 09.2016
High School Diploma - General
Montebello High School