Katherine Watson
Elkton,MD
Summary
Dependable manufacturing associate professional with 37 years of experience in the manufacturing industry. Highly skilled in organizing and prioritizing workflow to meet demanding objectives. Proactive and goal-oriented individual with excellent time management and problem-solving abilities. Recognized for reliability and adaptability, with a quick capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth. Ready to apply extensive experience and skills to a new long-term position.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Inspector
W.L. Gore
04.2024 - Current
- Performed frequent visual inspections to root out tolerance and compliance issues.
- Maintained high standard of workmanship by using only approved data, materials, tools and test equipment.
- Collaborated with manufacturing team to ensure consistent quality standards across all products.
- Utilized gauges, tools and equipment to complete in-depth assessments.
- Documented findings and produced reports to aide management in assessing and correcting quality concerns.
- Supported engineering teams by providing feedback on product designs from a quality perspective, contributing to more reliable final products.
- Improved customer satisfaction ratings through diligent inspection of finished products before shipment.
- Implemented corrective actions for non-conforming products, reducing the risk of customer dissatisfaction or returns.
- Discarded and rejected products, materials and equipment not conforming with specifications.
Manufacturing Technician
W.L. Gore
10.2022 - 04.2024
- Maintained a safe work environment by enforcing safety protocols and conducting routine inspections.
- Troubleshot equipment issues, minimizing downtime and keeping production on track to meet deadlines.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
- Increased overall productivity by training new technicians and providing ongoing support to team members.
- Consistently met or exceeded production targets by employing effective time-management skills and maintaining focus on task completion.
- Develop and maintain strong interpersonal relationships, be flexible and open to change; self-directed; work independently, motivated, detail and task oriented.
- Managed inventory levels, ensuring adequate supplies were available for uninterrupted production schedules.
- Performed general equipment maintenance and repair to minimize downtime.
- Built product subassemblies or final assemblies and monitored and adjusted production processes or equipment for quality and productivity.
Assembler II
Terumo Cardiovascular Group
10.2006 - 10.2022
- Follows Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Monitored inventory, keeping necessary supplies on hand.
- Documented all in-process and out-of-process assembly activities.
- Demonstrated a strong work ethic by consistently arriving on time, prepared to begin work immediately, and contributing positively to the team's overall success
- Consistently met or exceeded daily production quotas while maintaining exceptional quality standards in all completed assemblies.
- Organized workstations to maximize productivity, reduce distractions and meet deadlines.
- Gained expertise in operating multiple types of tools and machinery essential for efficient assembly processes, resulting in increased versatility within the role.
- Working with manufacturing engineering to resolve problems and make process improvements
- Assisted in training/cross training all current and new employees.
- Increased production efficiency by assembling components quickly and accurately.
- Enhanced workplace safety by maintaining a clean and organized work area at all times.
- Maintained high-quality standards with thorough inspections of assembled parts.
Quality Control Specialist
Avon Products Incorporated
08.1986 - 03.2006
- Recorded findings of inspection process, collaborating with quality team to implement corrective actions.
- Provided regular updates to team leadership on quality metrics by communicating consistency problems or production deficiencies.
- Fixed identified issues to improve workflows.
- Assisted Quality Manager to maintain ISO9001 standard and assisted in helping to meet business objectives
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent adherence to quality standards across all products.
- Inspected finished goods to verify conformance with customer specifications and company quality standards.
- Reduced customer complaints by conducting thorough inspections and addressing issues proactively.
- Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
- Investigated customer complaints related to product quality, working closely with manufacturing teams to resolve concerns swiftly.
- Recorded inspection and test results on data sheets.
Education
High School Diploma -
Elkton High School
Elkton, MD06.1986
Skills
- Product Inspection
- Visual Inspection
- OSHA Compliance
- Attention to Detail
- Good Manufacturing Practices
- Keen eye for detail
- Defect Identification
- Non-conformance reporting
- Corrective Actions
- Methodical and organized
- Documentation skills
- ISO Standards
Timeline
Quality Inspector
W.L. Gore
04.2024 - Current
Manufacturing Technician
W.L. Gore
10.2022 - 04.2024
Assembler II
Terumo Cardiovascular Group
10.2006 - 10.2022
Quality Control Specialist
Avon Products Incorporated
08.1986 - 03.2006
High School Diploma -
Elkton High School
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