Jamie Garcia
Bourbonnais,IL
Summary
Dedicated Quality Supervisor with over 16 years of experience in manufacturing. Skilled in lean manufacturing and team collaboration, consistently achieving production targets while championing safety standards. Focused on driving operational excellence and fostering a culture of quality.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ESS Pack Line Associate
Gotion
Manteno, Illinois
10.2025 - Current
- Maintained safe work environment by adhering to strict safety protocols.
- Operated assembly line machinery to ensure efficient product assembly.
- Collaborated with team members to consistently achieve daily production targets.
- Inspected finished products for quality assurance and consistency
- Cross trained on all work stations.
- Utilize 5S practices
Quality Supervisor
KW Container
Chicago Heights, Illinois
01.2009 - 03.2025
- Performed systematic audits and process evaluations across cross-functioning teams to pinpoint potential risks and facilitate proactive implementation of corrective action measures with KPIs.
- Consistently met efficiency targets, and followed all QMS policies and procedures.
- Directed and supervised three shifts on a 24/7 schedule.
- Cross-trained and mentored junior staff in quality management best practices, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability.
- Championed lean manufacturing principles within the organization, resulting in significant waste reduction and cost savings.
- Championed safety-first culture among team members through consistent training sessions on safe work practices and equipment usage protocols.
- Coordinated management of QMS resources and objectives.
- Acted as Shipping/Receiving Manager during absence, ensuring operational continuity.
Processed outgoing shipments efficiently while maintaining accurate billing records.
Managed receipt of raw materials, ensuring proper inventory control practices.
Maintained meticulous inventory records to support streamlined operations. - Performed HR team acquisition functions.
- Facilitated prompt reporting of all Quality/Safety-related incidents.
- Actively engaged in acquiring skills and certifications pertinent to job title
Education
GED -
Illinois Board Of Education
Bloomington, ILSkills
- ASQ CQA certification since 2012
- AS400 system proficiency
- WINSPC software expertise
- Kronos time management
- Leadership training
- OSHA 10 compliance
- CPR and first aid certification
- E-Verify knowledge
- Supply chain operations
- Six Sigma methodologies
- Continuous improvement practices
- Assembly line operations
- Lean manufacturing principles
- Safety compliance standards
- Team collaboration skills
- Production efficiency strategies
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Certification
ASQ CQA 2012
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
ESS Pack Line Associate
Gotion
10.2025 - Current
Quality Supervisor
KW Container
01.2009 - 03.2025
GED -
Illinois Board Of Education