Karen Valle
Bellport
Summary
My objective is to maintain a high efficient team and
Experience with quality control processes, team supervision, and maintaining compliance with industry standards. Utilizes leadership skills to drive continuous improvement and ensure product excellence. Knowledge of quality management systems and effective problem-solving techniques.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Label Room Supervisor
Nestle Health Science
05.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure seamless communication and coordination for label requests.
- Controls the distribution of proper labels to the packaging lines
- Physically stores new and reconciled labels and IFCs in the designated location in the label room.
- Investigates reconciliation discrepancies.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives for label consumptions.
- Participated on the recruitment and training of new employees, responsible for all their trainings and development.
- Enhanced team performance by providing trainings, feedback, and guidance for label room staff.
- Responsible for all associate related issues for direct report.
- Used SAP/EWM software to maintain label inventory management.
Quality Assurance Lead Inspector
Quality Assurance Lead
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Oversee all aspects of quality assurance in all departments making sure all paperwork and books are being written on time and all information is correct.
- Approve or Reject Corrective Actions of department’s supervisors NCR’s when mistakes are being done in production lines
- Be Responsible for the interactions with internal departments on quality related matters including performance activities such as audits, program set-up and implement Quality and company policies and Procedures when are not being followed.
- Take active role in investigating and resolving problems related to quality, including sourcing substitute materials and/or suppliers.
- Lead and train QA members as required, monitor training plan and matrix as required ensuring ongoing compliance and staff proficiency.
- Resolve quality problems when issues arise in production lines such as wrong packaging information, wrong product quantity etc.
- Approve or rejecting raw materials, in process and finished goods according to company and customer specification.
- Performed internal audits to maintain operating procedure and regulatory standards compliance.
Quality Assurance Inspector
Quality Assurance Inspector
10.2014 - 09.2021
- Implement quality assurance policies and procedures
- Approve and Release incoming components and gummy bulk by conforming specifications; conducting visual and measurement tests; rejecting and returning unacceptable materials
- Document inspection by reviewing each work order done on production lines and imputing data into quality database
- Keeping good equipment calibration records and maintaining them on track
- Resolve quality problems when issues arise in production lines such as label quality issues, lot number issues etc.
- Evaluate and take corrective action when necessary with regards to quality issues in production lines
- Investigate non-conformance issues and write NCRs
- Maintained accurate records of inspection findings, facilitating data-driven decision-making for process improvements.
Teacher Assistant
Small Scholars Day Care
04.2014 - 10.2014
- Assist lead teacher in lesson delivery and presentations
- Maintain records and compile varied reports in an accurate and timely manner.
- Communicate and interact with parents and caregivers.
- Provide primary care to assigned infants and toddlers.
- Create nurturing, helpful and compassionate environment for children.
- Heat up and serve lunches, and assist children in eating.
Receptionist
Total Chiropractic Care & Wellness
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Welcomed patients and guided them to adjustment rooms.
- Utilized various therapy applications including massage and electrical stimulation.
- Performed filing tasks to ensure efficient document management.
- Handled cash transactions and maintained sales and payments records accurately.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities while managing numerous tasks simultaneously under tight deadlines.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing inquiries and providing accurate information.
- Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
Receptionist
Harmonic Physical Therapy
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
- Resolved customer problems and complaints.
- Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
- Supported office efficiency by performing clerical tasks such as data entry, photocopying, scanning, and faxing documents.
- Welcomed customers with friendly greeting, answered general questions, gathered nature of visit and directed to specific offices.
Education
Business Administration
Suffolk Community College
Brentwood, NYLiberal Arts
Atlantic Union College
S. Lancaster, MA01.2008
New York State Regents Diploma - undefined
Patchogue-Medford HS
Medford, NY01.2007
Skills
- Reliable, responsible
- Computer Knowledge in Microsoft word, excel, outlook, AS400, SAP/EWM
- Quality inspection
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Problem-solving skills
- Sampling
- Detail-oriented
- Effective multitasking
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Label Room Supervisor
Nestle Health Science
05.2022 - Current
Quality Assurance Lead Inspector
Quality Assurance Lead
09.2021 - 05.2022
Quality Assurance Inspector
Quality Assurance Inspector
10.2014 - 09.2021
Teacher Assistant
Small Scholars Day Care
04.2014 - 10.2014
Receptionist
Total Chiropractic Care & Wellness
01.2011 - 01.2013
Receptionist
Harmonic Physical Therapy
01.2007 - 01.2009
Business Administration
Suffolk Community College
Liberal Arts
Atlantic Union College
New York State Regents Diploma - undefined
Patchogue-Medford HS
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