Jennifer Ruiz
Dayton,TN
Summary
Proven track record of enhancing productivity and quality at Jackson Furniture through meticulous inspections and regulatory compliance. Adept in technical knowledge and team collaboration, I significantly reduced defect frequency, mentored junior inspectors, and ensured safety standards. My bilingual skills and expertise in final assembly processes underscore my ability to meet and exceed employer expectations.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Base Assembly
La-Z-Boy Furniture
12.2022 - 07.2024
- Consistently met deadlines for bike assembly orders, ensuring timely delivery to customers and retailers.
- Mentored new team members, sharing expertise and best practices in bike assembly procedures.
- Conducted routine quality checks on assembled bikes, upholding company standards and customer expectations.
- Helped maintain a clean work area that fostered increased productivity among colleagues.
- Handled multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high-quality outcomes despite tight timelines.
- Kept tools well-maintained and organized for optimal efficiency when performing daily tasks on the job site.
Helper
Hardwickclothes
03.2021 - 01.2022
- Performed manual labor and random jobs to help teams accomplish goals.
- Followed supervisor instructions to complete tasks on time.
- Cleaned and straightened work areas to maximize productivity and safety.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, reducing accidents and increasing overall productivity.
Inspector / Lead Inspector
Jackson Furniture
05.2014 - 03.2021
- Prepared reports detailing findings of inspections, investigations, and tests.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations through meticulous attention to detail during inspections.
- Upheld codes and regulations governing materials, processes, and procedures.
- Delivered detailed reports on findings from inspections, helping stakeholders understand areas requiring attention or improvement in order to maintain regulatory compliance.
- Improved quality assurance procedures to minimize errors and increase effectiveness of inspections.
- Identified potential hazards and recommended corrective actions, ensuring a safer work environment for all employees.
- Maintained up-to-date inspection and audit records for improved reporting and analysis.
- Mentored junior inspectors, sharing industry expertise to enhance their skills and abilities in performing thorough inspections.
- Identified repair and upgrade requirements needed to meet safety and quality standards.
- Inspected and examined materials and finished parts and products for defects and wear to verify conformance with blueprints, diagrams, and template specifications.
- Reduced the frequency of defects by closely monitoring production processes and identifying areas for improvement.
- Maintained accurate records of all inspections performed, allowing for more informed decision making regarding maintenance schedules and resource allocation.
- I would train new employees and supervised the inspection when our boss was at other plants
Skills
- Safety Procedures
- Technical knowledge
- Handlebar Assembly
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Following Procedures and Protocols
- Active Listening
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Decision-Making
- Heavy Lifting
- Product Packaging
- Workspace Organization
- Relationship Building
- Small Parts Assembly
- Assembly and production
- Flexible Schedule
- Final assembly processes
- Team building
- Manufacturing
- Visual Inspection
- Welding
- Task Prioritization
- Line Work
- Equipment Operation
- Forklift Operations
- Safe Equipment Operations
- Interpersonal Skills
- Blueprint Reading
- Materials Management
- Inventory Management
- Shipment Receiving and Processing
- Fusing, cutting, and measuring tools experience
- Skilled in final assembly processes
- Labeling Boxes
- Measurement and Calibration
- Late Shift Availability
- Language Fluency
- Bilingual (Spanish) (English)
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Base Assembly
La-Z-Boy Furniture
12.2022 - 07.2024
Helper
Hardwickclothes
03.2021 - 01.2022
Inspector / Lead Inspector
Jackson Furniture
05.2014 - 03.2021