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Jennifer Carey
FORT MADISON,Iowa
Summary
Detail-oriented Quality Assurance Technician with strong root-cause analysis, defect tracking, and documentation skills. Committed to enhancing product quality and compliance while fostering collaboration across production teams.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Assurance Technician
Scotts Miracle-Gro
Fort Madison, IA
06.2008 - Current
- Conducted quality inspections on finished products to ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Developed and implemented testing protocols to enhance product reliability and performance.
- Collaborated with production teams to identify and resolve quality issues in real-time.
- Trained new staff on quality assurance processes, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Led root cause analysis initiatives to address recurring defects, improving overall product consistency.
- Utilized statistical process control methods to monitor production metrics and identify trends.
- Streamlined documentation processes for quality audits, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements.
- Facilitated cross-departmental communication regarding quality findings and corrective actions taken.
- Conducted root cause analyses for identified defects, implementing preventive measures to minimize recurrence rates.
- Performed thorough inspections of incoming materials and outgoing products.
- Contributed to continuous improvement initiatives by actively participating in regular team meetings and sharing insights about potential areas of improvement.
- Inspected finished products for overall quality and adherence to specifications.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all quality-related activities, facilitating easy access to records when needed.
- Helped uncover and fix production problems in order to reduce overall defect rates.
- Assisted in external audits, showcasing company''s commitment to maintaining high-quality standards throughout its operations.
- Conducted routine internal audits, ensuring that all departments adhered to established company policies and procedures related to product quality.
- Evaluated samples against standards by completing measurements, visual inspections, and other established tests.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers, working collaboratively to ensure materials met required quality standards.
- Completed pre-implementation testing for new system modifications to assess potential impacts.
- Developed and maintained defect databases for known issues.
Production Filler Operator
Scotts Miracle-Gro
Fort Madison, IA
06.1998 - 06.2008
- Operated high-speed filling machinery to ensure efficient product output.
- Monitored production lines for quality assurance and adherence to safety standards.
- Conducted routine maintenance on filling equipment to minimize downtime.
- Trained new operators on safety protocols and operational procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Key West High School
Key West, FL05-1992
Skills
- Auditing
- Root-cause analysis
- Materials assessment
- Defect tracking
- Quality assurance requirements
- Detail-oriented
- Documentation skills
Software
SAP
Google Workspace
Poka
Iauditor
Timeline
Quality Assurance Technician
Scotts Miracle-Gro
06.2008 - Current
Production Filler Operator
Scotts Miracle-Gro
06.1998 - 06.2008
High School Diploma -
Key West High School