Jeanette Kirchner
Dayton,NV
Summary
Detail-oriented Quality Control Inspector with extensive experience in inspection, testing, sorting, sampling, and weighing. Specializes in utilizing precision equipment to ensure compliance with industry standards and improve operational efficiency. Skilled in identifying defects and implementing corrective actions, while maintaining accurate records to drive continuous improvement.
Overview
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of post-secondary education
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Control Lead
Stellar Snacks
Carson City, Nevada
07.2024 - 03.2025
- Conducted routine quality inspections on snack products, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Trained team members on quality control procedures and best practices.
- Documented inspection results and communicated discrepancies to management for timely resolution.
- Conducted ATP testing on equipment to verify cleanliness and safety. and Allergen tests on equipment.
- Collaborated with production staff to address quality concerns promptly.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss quality improvements and challenges.
- Ensured that all products were properly labeled according to applicable laws and regulations.
- Created reports summarizing key findings from inspections, analyses, tests for review by management.
- Oversaw disposal of products, materials and equipment not in compliance with tolerances, safety standards, or quality levels.
Quality Control Technician
Pure Ground Ingredients
Carson City, Nevada
09.2016 - 05.2019
- Performed quality testing on raw materials, in-process, and finished goods to ensure compliance with quality and safety standards.
- Monitored and enforced safe operating procedures and cleanliness standards to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Conducted quality testing on raw materials, in-process, and finished goods to verify adherence to quality and safety standards.
- Monitored and upheld safe operating procedures and clean area mandates to meet regulatory requirements.
- Coordinated logistics for shipping customer samples to ensure prompt delivery. for shipping customer samples to ensure timely delivery.
- Conducted product sampling for microbial testing to ensure quality standards.
- Responded to customer emails to resolve issues and support customer satisfaction. to address inquiries and provide assistance.
- Delivered customer orders using FedEx, UPS, or USPS to ensure timely arrival. via FedEx, UPS, or USPS.
- Managed filing of production paperwork to ensure accurate record-keeping. all production paperwork to maintain accurate records.
Quality Control Inspector
Polam Precision Manufacturing, Inc.
Carson City, Nevada
07.2016 - 10.2016
- Inspected products for defects and conformance to customer specifications using precision measuring instruments.
- Monitored production processes to ensure quality standards were met and documented results of inspections.
- Ensured that all products met customer requirements prior to shipment.
- Tested finished goods prior to shipment according to established protocols.
- Performed first article inspection on incoming raw materials.
- Used specialized tools to take precise measurements of various aspects of samples.
- Maintained accurate records of inspections and quality control activities for audits.
- Analyzed plans, specifications and blueprints to understand product requirements.
- Oversaw proper tagging and identification of parts and components, enabling rejected or non-repairable parts to be properly marked, quarantined and rendered unusable.
- Marked materials with grade or acceptance status.
- Positioned components, parts or materials for testing.
- Read blueprints and manuals to determine test procedures or adjustment methods.
Shift Supervisor
Mavrik, Inc.
Carson City, Nevada
11.2015 - 07.2016
- Supervised team members during shifts to ensure operational efficiency.
- Trained new employees on safety protocols and standard procedures.
- Enforced compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
- Ensured all safety and sanitation regulations were met throughout the shift.
- Communicated clearly with employees regarding job duties, expectations, and policies.
- Resolved conflicts between staff members in a timely manner.
- Assisted in resolving customer complaints effectively and promptly.
- Guided customers in choosing products.
- Assisted customers with product selection when needed.
- Monitored security and enforced loss prevention strategies during shift.
Education
Diploma - Microcomputer Specialist
CareerCom College of Business
Sacramento, CA 09.1990 - 07.1992
Skills
- Quality inspection
- Training team members
- Compliance documentation
- Allergen testing
- Product sampling
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Safety enforcement
- Product inspection
- Quality control tools
- ISO standards
- Blueprint reading
- Product testing
- Packaging and shipping support
- Inspection and testing reports
- Machine operation
- Inspection procedures
- Customer service
- Adaptability
- Teamwork
- Documentation and recordkeeping
- Professional demeanor
- Time management abilities
- Process control
- Reporting and documentation
- Detail orientation
- Sample collection
- Critical thinking
- Dimensional measurement
- Operations monitoring
- Product knowledge
- Organizational skills
- Equipment calibration
- Safety standards
- Safety compliance
- ATP testing
- Regulatory compliance
Certification
- Inventory and Quality Management. 4/26
- Good Manufacturing Practices for Food Industry Employees. 3/26
- Good Manufacturing Practices for Safeguarding Product Quality. 3/26
- ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System. 2/26
- Lean Manufacturing Principles and Implementation. 2/26
- FSSC22000 Fundamentals of Food Safety System. 2/26
Timeline
Quality Control Lead
Stellar Snacks
07.2024 - 03.2025
Quality Control Technician
Pure Ground Ingredients
09.2016 - 05.2019
Quality Control Inspector
Polam Precision Manufacturing, Inc.
07.2016 - 10.2016
Shift Supervisor
Mavrik, Inc.
11.2015 - 07.2016
Diploma - Microcomputer Specialist
CareerCom College of Business
09.1990 - 07.1992