KEVIN LEWIS
Katy,TX
Summary
Seasoned Quality Control Inspector with demonstrated history of driving remarkable improvements to quality through hands-on analysis and proactive updates. Excited to leverage skills in product review, quality assessments and report generation along with 27 years of experience to challenging new role with room for growth and advancement. Versatile Quality Control Inspector familiar with production safety, material properties and manufacturing principles. Expertise includes Food science, GMP, SQF analysis techniques. Certified in OSHA 40 Hazwoper All Industries, HAACP certification, and American Water College certification.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Class a CDL Driver
Schneider
Green Bay, WI
03.2019 - 04.2020
- Completed daily pre-trip inspection checklist before first delivery with 100% accuracy rate
- Picked up and delivered cargo in tractor-trailer with expert knowledge of roads, highways and interstates
- Experience in Refer, Dry Van, Flatbed and Intermodel trailers
- Endorsements include Tanker and Hazmat
- Achieved clean driving record for 45 years with no points, moving violations or preventable accidents
- Performed pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections using knowledge of safe and effective loading and handling procedures in coordination with company checklist
- Kept accurate daily driver logs.
Commercial Truck Driver
Cr England
Salt Lake City, UT
11.2018 - 03.2019
- Planned destinations and mapped out routes to ensure on-time deliveries
- Updated logs with timely and accurate information meet internal requirements and DOT recordkeeping demands
- Partnered with dispatch to stay on top of customer needs and adjust plans to accommodate last-minute changes
- Inspected trucks and trailers before and after trips and completed basic maintenance for optimal performance
- Maintained daily logs detailing deliveries, mileage and customer concerns to update management and meet daily recordkeeping requirements
Process Technician
SunOpta Inc
Edina, MN
10.2016 - 10.2018
- Quality Assurance roll involving food processing
- Initiated contact with the production department to roll out production schedule changes, which promoted more efficient processing
- Started up and shut down processing equipment
- Analyzed all process data with various statistical tools
- Helped achieve company goals by supporting production workers
- Actively suggested operational improvements to enhance quality, improve production times and reduce costs
- Changed equipment over to new product
- Adhered to all applicable FDA regulations, policies and procedures for health, safety and environmental compliance
- Coordinating sourcing and inspection of raw products used in development of recipes
- Collected product samples and recorded specifications in Excel
- Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications
- Completed daily housekeeping tasks to keep operations compliant and ready for audits
- Developed production tracking and quality control systems, analyzing production, quality control, maintenance and other operational reports, to detect production problems
- Food Production.
Process Technician
Volt, Gas
Houston, TX
02.2015 - 06.2016
- Developed and provided support to under sea insulation processes and improved all existing processes,
- Improved various existing product design and ensured quality requirements
- Performed packing and labeling duties by safely operating all appropriate equipment
- Prepared all required documents and ensured the accuracy of all documents
- Oil
Supervisor
Accutest Laboratories
Dayton, NJ
04.2012 - 06.2016
- Environmental laboratory science, site cleanup, site research, chemical assessment, local, regional and national government projects
- Operating under strict OSHA and EPA guidelines
- Familiar with waste site cleanup and procedures associated with RCRA, CERCLA, USCG, and NIOSH protocols
- Established and enforced clear goals to keep all employees on same level and working collaboratively
- Realigned workflows with changing business demands by evaluating processes and employee strengths
- Monitored equipment efficiency, checked materials supplies and coordinated manpower requirements to meet expected demand
- Established and maintained operating schedules to provide effective coverage for key areas and to achieve customer service objectives
- Developed positional rotation to support continuous improvement and operator development
- Performed scheduled and surprise inspections of work sites in order to gauge technician skill and performance in field
- Environmental Water Division.
Lab Coordinator
ALS Group
Houston, TX
06.2005 - 04.2012
- Environmental laboratory
- Water, Soil, Oil&Gas, and Chemical extractions division
- Led team of analyst engaged in delivering assistance to EPA efforts envolving 2010 BP oil spill cleanup efforts in the Gulf of Mexico
- Conducted analysis to address the present situation which led to a 40% increase in contracts and production over my first three year period
- Planned and executed operations for major spills and contamination projects
- Delivered an exceptional level of service to each customer by listening to concerns and answering questions
- Provided onsite training
- Maintained compliance by implementing audit ready activities on a daily basis
- Used articulators and micrometers to check conformance of appliances and occlusion accuracy
- Performed site evaluations, customer surveys and team audits
- Improved operations by working with team members and customers to find workable solutions
- Earned reputation for good attendance and hard work
- Improved profit margins by streamlining operations and workflow and negotiating competitive vendor contracts.
Quality Control Inspector
Environmental Water Division, Riviana Foods Inc
Houston, TX
06.1992 - 05.2005
- Performed quality audits and root cause analysis and organized government inspections, quality testing and training
- Developed and implemented best practices for defect prevention and continuous improvement
- Consulted with engineers to resolve quality, production and efficiency problems
- Used specialized tools to take precise measurements of various aspects of samples
- Documented nonconformities immediately and recommended techniques for prompt resolution
- Wrote detailed reports outlining performance, quality and defect rates
- Conducted quality audits and root cause analysis and coordinated government inspections
- Inspected quality of finished products, making minor repairs to meet project expectations
- Adhered to all safety protocols to minimize equipment damage and avoid injuries
- Assessed materials, parts and products for conformance with quality control requirements and production specifications
- Performed quality audits and root cause analysis and organized government inspections, quality testing and training for lab programs at two locations
- Inspected repairs and modifications made to manufacturing and lab equipment
- Assisted other departments with creation and rollout of documentation for by-annual inspections
- Completed and signed off on repair and maintenance documentation for submission to management
- Maintained strong knowledge of water and wastewater by participating in workshops and attending regular trainings
- Completed non-destructive tests and visual inspections continuously
- Escalated continuous nonconformity issues to management for remediation assistance
- Conducted quality audits and root cause analysis and coordinated government inspections, quality testing and training for SQF programs at multiple work centers.
Education
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Udemy
Online01.2033
American Water College Certification, Fundamental of Virology -
05.2020
International HACCP Alliance Certificate of Completion (1426), Water And Wasterwater Treatment -
04.2020
Certification , Food Safety -
11.2019
Certificate of Completion, OSHA 40 Hour Hazwoper For All Industries -
University of Houston
08.2019
IACET － - Communications
Some College
Parkmore, Ireland Certification, ISO 9001:2015 QMS Certification May 2020 Allison Courses － Gallway -
Skills
- Sampling protocols
- Inspection procedures
- Inspection documentation
- Safety procedures
- Quality control
- Reporting and analysis
- Instrument terminology
- Microsoft Office
- Schedule management
- Shipping and receiving
- SAP
- Equipment sterility
- LIMS
- ISO 9001:2015 QMS
- Digital Transformation Pharma
- Fundamentals of Virology
- Hazwoper 40 Hour
- HACCP
- Basic Water Plant Operations
Timeline
Class a CDL Driver
Schneider
03.2019 - 04.2020
Commercial Truck Driver
Cr England
11.2018 - 03.2019
Process Technician
SunOpta Inc
10.2016 - 10.2018
Process Technician
Volt, Gas
02.2015 - 06.2016
Supervisor
Accutest Laboratories
04.2012 - 06.2016
Lab Coordinator
ALS Group
06.2005 - 04.2012
Quality Control Inspector
Environmental Water Division, Riviana Foods Inc
06.1992 - 05.2005
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Udemy
American Water College Certification, Fundamental of Virology -
International HACCP Alliance Certificate of Completion (1426), Water And Wasterwater Treatment -
Certification , Food Safety -
Certificate of Completion, OSHA 40 Hour Hazwoper For All Industries -
University of Houston
IACET － - Communications
Some College
Parkmore, Ireland Certification, ISO 9001:2015 QMS Certification May 2020 Allison Courses － Gallway -
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