Jason True
Garner,IA
Summary
Results-driven Quality Technician with Stellar Industries, skilled in quality inspections and root cause analysis. Achieved significant defect reduction through effective collaboration and training. Proven ability to enhance inventory management and compliance audits, demonstrating strong attention to detail and leadership in fast-paced environments.
Quality professional with significant experience in maintaining high standards of product quality. Known for achieving impactful results through meticulous inspections and problem-solving. Reliable team player with strong collaboration skills and adaptability to changing requirements.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Technician
Stellar Industries
12.2023 - Current
- Conducted quality inspections on incoming materials to ensure compliance with specifications.
- Collaborated with production teams to troubleshoot and resolve quality issues effectively.
- Developed and maintained documentation for quality control processes and procedures.
- Trained new team members on quality standards and inspection techniques.
- Led root cause analysis initiatives to identify defects and recommend corrective actions.
- Coordinated audits of production processes, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and best practices.
- Sampled materials and products to conduct in-depth measurements and tests.
- Inspected items and compared against standards to meet regulatory requirements.
- Proposed corrective actions to address recurring quality issues.
- Reduced production defects by collaborating with engineering teams to develop corrective actions.
- Conducted root cause analysis for recurring defects, enabling targeted corrective actions that reduced future occurrences significantly.
Working Lead
Stellar Industries
05.2018 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Led inspection processes for welding quality assurance in compliance with industry standards.
- Developed and implemented inspection protocols to enhance workflow efficiency and accuracy.
- Reduced defects in welding projects by conducting thorough inspections and providing constructive feedback to welders.
- Consulted with engineering teams to provide expert input on optimal welding techniques for various materials and applications.
- Provided ongoing feedback and coaching to ensure staff members were successfully applying new skills in their roles.
- Conducted regular training sessions for new hires, ensuring a smooth onboarding process and minimizing time to productivity.
- Aided workers with job improvement skills while developing alternative training methods.
Inventory/Receiving Lead
Trustile Doors of Iowa
02.2006 - 05.2018
- Supervised receiving operations to ensure timely and accurate processing of incoming shipments.
- Trained and mentored team members on proper receiving protocols and safety procedures.
- Implemented inventory management practices to enhance accuracy in stock levels.
- Collaborated with shipping department to streamline workflows between receiving and distribution.
- Conducted regular audits of received materials to maintain compliance with quality standards.
- Coordinated with vendors to resolve discrepancies in shipment quantities or conditions.
- Developed training materials for onboarding new staff in receiving processes and equipment use.
- Led a team of receivers, delegating tasks effectively to maintain smooth operations and meet deadlines.
- Reviewed purchase orders to verify accuracy, addressing any discrepancies before processing shipments.
- Improved warehouse organization by redesigning storage layout for optimal space utilization.
- Collaborated with other departments to expedite order processing, reducing wait times for customers.
- Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
- Drove forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment to move materials.
Education
High School Diploma -
Clear Lake High School
Clear Lake, IASkills
- Quality inspections
- Root cause analysis
- Inventory management
- Compliance audits
- Welding quality assurance
- In-process inspection
- Quality training
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Quality Technician
Stellar Industries
12.2023 - Current
Working Lead
Stellar Industries
05.2018 - Current
Inventory/Receiving Lead
Trustile Doors of Iowa
02.2006 - 05.2018
High School Diploma -
Clear Lake High School