Kentoya Calhoun-Fennell
VWR / Avantor
Conyers,GA
1
Certification
14
years of professional experience
Dynamic operations, inventory, and quality professional with over 12 years of experience enhancing manufacturing, laboratory, and supply chain processes. Expertise in inventory management, cycle counting, discrepancy resolution, quality systems, vendor coordination, and process improvement drives operational excellence. Proficient in ensuring inventory accuracy, maintaining compliance standards, conducting audits, and fostering collaboration among cross-functional teams to optimize efficiency. Recognized for strong analytical skills, meticulous attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering exceptional customer service while spearheading continuous improvement initiatives in fast-paced environments.
Work History
Senior Coordinator, Lab and Production Services
1 Year 8 Months- Manage inventory levels and maintain accurate inventory records.
- Conduct routine inventory counts, cycle counts, and audits.
- Verify proper item identification, lot numbers, and quantity counts to ensure inventory accuracy.
- Research, investigate, and resolve inventory discrepancies through system reviews and physical inventory verification.
- Order laboratory supplies, products, chemicals, and consumables to support operations.
- Coordinate with vendors regarding orders, deliveries, product availability, and backorders.
- Monitor stock levels to prevent shortages and overstock situations.
- Ensure proper storage, organization, and handling of laboratory materials and chemicals.
- Collaborate with laboratory personnel, warehouse teams, and vendors to reconcile inventory issues.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives that improve inventory accuracy and operational efficiency.
- Deliver exceptional customer service while supporting laboratory and production operations.
Quality Engineer
2 Years 4 Months- Supported production departments to ensure proper product build quality and compliance.
- Served as the primary contact for customer quality-related concerns and issue resolution.
- Led root cause investigations and problem-solving activities for internal and external quality issues.
- Reviewed, documented, and dispositioned product discrepancies and nonconforming materials.
- Monitored supplier quality performance and corrective action effectiveness.
- Ensured compliance with company quality methodologies, operating systems, and customer requirements.
- Participated in change control meetings and reported quality performance metrics.
- Supervised and managed Quality Coordinator activities and responsibilities.
- Drove continuous improvement efforts to reduce defects and improve customer satisfaction.
Quality Coordinator
2 Years 4 Months- Developed, executed, and maintained quality assurance plans and protocols.
- Conducted torque checks, inspections, Harmony reviews, and quality verification activities.
- Collected and maintained documentation supporting critical customer requirements.
- Maintained accurate and current plant-floor quality documentation.
- Performed capability studies and Gage R&R studies.
- Verified material identification and traceability requirements.
- Identified, contained, and dispositioned nonconforming materials.
- Initiated and monitored quality alerts and corrective actions.
- Supported problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives throughout production operations.
- Communicated quality concerns and breakpoints to leadership and production teams.
Production Operator / Team Leader
7 Years 7 Months- Directed daily production activities and ensured staffing requirements were met.
- Utilized personnel, materials, and equipment efficiently to achieve production goals.
- Trained, developed, coached, and evaluated team members.
- Supported manufacturing launches and pilot activities.
- Maintained awareness of quality standards and communicated departmental quality goals.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with employees, union representatives, and management.
- Implemented corrective actions to prevent recurring quality issues.
- Promoted safe work practices and supported safety initiatives.
- Applied lean manufacturing principles to improve productivity and reduce waste.
- Achieved production schedules while maintaining quality and cost objectives.
Education
- General Education Coursework
High School Diploma
Skills
Inventory Management
Inventory Control & Reconciliation
Cycle Counting & Physical Inventory Audits
Inventory Discrepancy Resolution
Laboratory Supply Management
Chemical Inventory Management
Vendor Relations & Procurement
Quality Assurance (QA)
Quality Control (QC)
Root Cause Analysis
Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA)
Continuous Improvement
Lean Manufacturing
Process Improvement
Internal Auditing (IATF 16949)
Regulatory Compliance
Documentation Control
Material Management
Supply Chain Coordination
Customer Service Excellence
Team Leadership & Training
Data Analysis & Reporting
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Outlook
Problem Solving & Decision Making
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Certification
- IATF 16949:2016 Internal Auditor
- February 2021 – July 2024
- Conducted internal audits in compliance with ISO 19011:2018 standards.
- Audited multiple manufacturing facilities to ensure quality management system compliance.
- Evaluated business processes for risk management and continuous improvement opportunities.
Awards & Recognition
Great Idea Award (2016) – Recognized for improving production efficiency by removing workstations from the assembly line to better meet production demands., Production Flow Improvement Recognition (2018) – Recognized for improving production flow through the IP Assembly Line., Diversity Champion (2022) – Elected Diversity Champion at Dakkota Integrated Systems.
Timeline
Senior Coordinator, Lab and Production Services
VWR / Avantor
11.2024 - CurrentRead More
Quality Engineer
Dakkota Integrated Systems
03.2022 - 07.2024Read More
Quality Coordinator
Dakkota Integrated Systems
11.2019 - 03.2022Read More
Production Operator / Team Leader
Dakkota Integrated Systems
03.2012 - 10.2019Read More
Waverly High School
High School Diploma
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Lansing Community College
from General Education Coursework
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