Kathy Odom
Lillian
Summary
Talented Quality Control Inspector driven to improve product quality in manufacturing environments. Provider of relevant and effective product and component tests. Eager to help manufacturers eliminate production errors and increase successful manufacturing figures.
Hardworking quality control inspector offering several years of manufacturing and production experience. Detail-oriented and systematic professional knowledgeable about compliance standards. Adheres strictly to documentation guidelines and reporting requirements.
Additional experiences in the quality performance fields.
Methodical professional in quality control and assurance field, known for being highly productive and efficiently completing tasks. Possess specialized skills in precision measurement, defect identification, and regulatory compliance which ensure adherence to industry standards. Excel in problem-solving, communication, and time management, making significant contributions to team success and product excellence.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Nuclear Fuel Rod Quality Control Inspector
Westinghouse Electric Company
Hopkins
11.1999 - 10.2022
- Began my career with Westinghouse as a Nuclear Fuel Rod Quality Control Inspector. Responsibilities included dimensional and visual inspections. Machine operations included X-Ray, Gamma Scanners, and Ultra Sonic Testers (UT). Assured quality manufacturing processes were set up accurately. Used numerous basic computer programs as well as company specific programs.
Corrective Action Manager (CAM)
Westinghouse Electric Company
Hopkins
11.1999 - 10.2022
- Worked as a Corrective Action Manager (CAM) in the corrective action program. Responsibilities included attending daily meetings for review of Corrective Action Issues and inputting needed information, reviewing and approving/rejecting issues to closure. Wrote customer responses according to actions from issues resolved, etc. Maintained effective management of corrective actions.
- Attained certification as a Lead Quality Internal Auditor. Evaluated the implementation and effectiveness of the companies quality program. Traveled throughout the United States to Westinghouse sites for quality audits and to China for start up of their quality program.
Foreign Material Exclusion (FME) Expert Coordinator
Westinghouse Electric Company
Hopkins
11.1999 - 10.2022
- The role of Foreign Material Exclusion (FME) Expert Coordinator was added to my responsibilities. This was a new role. Along with my manager, she and I created the new plant procedure. Helped set up the FME program in the plant and helped departments as needed.
Process Analyst
Westinghouse Electric Company
Hopkins
11.1999 - 10.2022
- Worked as a Process Analyst. This position included reviewing quality documents for quality and safety related parts coming into the plant. I was to assure they met quality and regulatory requirements before acceptance for use. Assisted in revision(s) and creation of process procedures. This was my final position before retirement in 2022.
Education
BSBA -
Southern Wesleyan University
01.2004
Skills
- Dimensional inspection
- Visual inspection
- X-ray operation
- Ultrasonic testing
- Corrective action management
- Quality auditing
- Process improvement
- Regulatory compliance
- Document review
- Customer communication
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Training development
- Inspection protocols
- Audit coordination
- Sampling methods
- Inspection documentation
- Packaging inspection
- Process evaluation
- Calibration techniques
- Mastery of quality processes
- Blueprint interpretation
- Sampling protocols
- Division monitoring
- Quality control
- Test equipment operation
- Materials testing
- Product inspection
- Safety procedures
- Production methods
- Quality processes
- Process validation
- Employee supervision
- Quality management
- Safety protocols
- Blueprint reading
- ISO standards
- Recordkeeping
- QC planning
- Reporting and analysis
- Acceptance requirements
- Non-conformance reporting
- Specifications reading
- Compliance enforcement
- Material testing
- Database management
- Report generation
- Inspection procedures
- Issue escalation
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Sampling procedures
- Quality control planning
- Training and mentorship
- Visual inspections
- Production experience
- Fabrication inspection
- Inspections and reviews
- Non-destructive testing
- Equipment operation
- Continuous improvement
- Specifications conformance
- Physical stamina
- Professionalism
- Microsoft Office
- Valid Driver's license
- Verbal and written communication
- 50 wpm typing speed
- Report writing
- Audit planning
- Documentation review
- Effective communication
- Regulations and compliance
- Oral and written communications
- Report creation
- Daily audits
- Auditing assignments
- PPE use
- Friendly, positive attitude
- MS office
- Corrective action
Timeline
Nuclear Fuel Rod Quality Control Inspector
Westinghouse Electric Company
11.1999 - 10.2022
Corrective Action Manager (CAM)
Westinghouse Electric Company
11.1999 - 10.2022
Foreign Material Exclusion (FME) Expert Coordinator
Westinghouse Electric Company
11.1999 - 10.2022
Process Analyst
Westinghouse Electric Company
11.1999 - 10.2022
BSBA -
Southern Wesleyan University