Karen VanSteenberg
Windham,OH
Summary
At Cambria, as a Quality Inspector Team Leader, I spearheaded a team to enhance product quality and safety, reducing defects through rigorous inspection procedures and comprehensive training. Leveraging skills in ISO standards and effective communication, I fostered a culture of continuous improvement, significantly improving efficiency and team performance.
Quality professional with strong background in inspection and team leadership. Known for keen eye for detail, effective communication, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Skilled in problem-solving, process improvement, and fostering collaborative environment to meet and exceed organizational goals. Adaptable and dependable in dynamic settings.
Knowledge of quartz with proven history of leading quality inspection teams to maintain high standards and ensure product compliance. Adept at identifying defects and implementing corrective actions, resulting in improved quality assurance processes. Demonstrated expertise in team collaboration and problem-solving within fast-paced environments.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Inspector Team Leader
Cambria
10.2010 - Current
- Ensured timely completion of all assigned tasks by effectively prioritizing responsibilities and delegating duties as necessary among team members based upon individual strengths/weaknesses identified through ongoing performance assessments conducted peri
- Improved product quality by implementing comprehensive inspection procedures and providing feedback to production teams.
- Led a team of inspectors, ensuring consistent adherence to company standards and regulations.
- Established rigorous safety measures for high-stakes and potentially dangerous factory environments.
- Reduced defects in manufactured products by closely monitoring production processes and identifying areas for improvement.
- Facilitated clear communication between production staff and management, fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the organization.
- Performed routine calibration checks on measuring equipment, guaranteeing precise measurements during inspections.
- Enhanced overall efficiency with thorough training initiatives for new team members on quality inspection techniques.
- Managed inventory levels efficiently by accurately tracking materials used daily while also forecasting future needs based upon historical data collected over several years'' worth of past performance records analyzed thoroughly each quarter.
Education
Associate Degree - Executive Secretary
Boheckers Business College
Ravenna, OH05-1990
Skills
- Customer focus
- Quality management
- ISO standards
- Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
- Measurement tools
- Quality process audits
- Product inspection
- Team Training
- Continuous quality improvement
- Performance evaluations
- Quality control checks
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Organizational skills
- Decision-making
- Relationship building
- Computer proficiency
- Self motivation
- Raw materials receiving
- Materials inspections
- Staff training
- Product Inspections
- Inventory control
- Time management abilities
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Inventory control of both our kent ,ohio plant and our indianapolis, indiana plant
Timeline
Quality Inspector Team Leader
Cambria
10.2010 - Current
Associate Degree - Executive Secretary
Boheckers Business College
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