Kevin McLean
Deland,FL
Summary
Manager with more than 15 years of documented quality control success. Develops specific and measurable goals, improvements and standards to continuously and consistently improve quality and reduce and eliminate errors. Successfully audits and maintains product accuracy and timely delivery resulting in customer satisfaction. Initiates quality-related SOP training and enforces procedural adherence.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
OPERATIONS AND QUALITY MANAGER
COLD-LINK LOGISTICS
01.2023 - Current
- The Leader for the Quality Team that was successful in obtaining re-certification for the BRCGS Warehouse. The re-certification audit was conducted by AIB International in October 2023
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Oversee the maintenance activities
- Develop and implement training plan for team members
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Wrote and implemented new rework procedures to standardize processes and streamline workflow.
- Developed and deployed production control plans and created work instructions and procedures.
FOOD SAFETY AND QUALITY MANAGER
COLD-LINK LOGISTICS
05.2022 - 01.2023
- The Leader of the Quality Team that was successful in achieving the BRCGS Warehouse Certification.The certification audit was done by AIB International in October 2022.
- Review and revised the Food Safety Program Implemented the program, monitored and verified its effectiveness
- Conducted thorough audits to ensure adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements, maintaining compliance consistently.
- Provided training to employees on best practices in quality management, fostering a culture of excellence within the organization.
- Managed root cause analysis investigations, determining underlying issues in product failures and implementing corrective actions as necessary.
- Mentored junior staff members in quality management principles, fostering professional growth among team members.
- Promoted a proactive approach to risk management within the organization, mitigating potential concerns before they escalated into larger issues.
- Drove process standardization by creating and implementing SOPs, resulting in increased efficiency and reduced deviations.
- Implemented a Document Control procedure
- Achieved full compliance with a USDA audit conducted in December 2022.
- Improved product quality by implementing stringent inspection processes and quality control measures.
QUALITY MANAGER
PRATT INDUSTRIES RETAIL
10.2019 - 05.2022
- Responsible for initiating technical directions, planning, communicating and coaching production staff to ensure a safe production environment
- Ensure working instructions are followed to meet customer requirements in the most cost-effective manner
- Partner with team members to develop procedures to improve and maintain quality standards
- Approve the use of raw materials for inbound and outbound products.
- Conducted thorough audits to ensure adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements, maintaining compliance consistently..
- Provided training to employees on best practices in quality management, fostering a culture of excellence within the organization.
- Collaborated with suppliers to improve raw material quality, ensuring consistency across all sourced components.
- Managed root cause analysis investigations, determining underlying issues in product failures and implementing corrective actions as necessary.
- Mentored junior staff members in quality management principles, fostering professional growth among team members.
- Managed and archived quality documentation and participated in internal and external quality audits.
QUALITY ANALYST
MENASHA CORPORATION
09.2019 - 10.2019
- Conducted hourly lines audits and ensured proper procedures were being followed and customer requirements were met
- Conducted Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) inspections and ensured products were consistently produced and controlled in a sterile and clean production areas
- Ensured production lines were cleaned and line clearance forms were completed
- Monitored production line workers ability to perform their job function and proposed recommendations to the Quality and Production Supervisors, and Production Line Leaders
- Completed documentations for quality performance.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements by meticulously reviewing documentation and maintaining accurate records.
OPERATIONS MANAGER
MIKA CONTRACTORS
07.2012 - 08.2017
- Developed strong relationships with vendors, resulting in better pricing and improved service quality.
- Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
- Achieved higher employee retention rates by fostering a positive work environment and providing opportunities for professional growth.
- Championed safety protocols to maintain a secure working environment, reducing workplace accidents significantly.
- Preparation of bidding documents
- Interactions with customers for bid presentations and contract negotiations
- Billing and collection of payments for services
- Sourcing skilled employees and equipment
- Conducted onsite Project Management
- Preparation of company registration and business licenses
- Managed budgets effectively, consistently delivering projects on-time and within financial constraints.
- Reduced turnaround time for project completion through effective resource allocation and team management.
QUALITY MANAGER
RED STRIPE Jamaica Limited
07.2010 - 04.2012
- Significantly reduced customer complaints by conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions by implementing proactive approaches to improve the final quality of finished products
- Successfully maintained and improved required standards for HACCP and ISO-2001 by conducting audits and ensuring all non-conformance were corrected. As a result, the Company accomplished its re-certification in both management standards
- Facilitated cross-functional team collaboration, ensuring seamless communication between departments regarding quality matters.
- Provided training to employees on best practices in quality management, fostering a culture of excellence within the organization.
- Collaborated with suppliers to improve raw material quality, ensuring consistency across all sourced components.
- Mentored junior staff members in quality management principles, fostering professional growth among team members.
- Promoted a proactive approach to risk management within the organization, mitigating potential concerns before they escalated into larger issues.
- Drove process standardization by creating and implementing SOPs, resulting in increased efficiency and reduced deviations.
- Conducted thorough audits to ensure adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements, maintaining compliance consistently.
- Streamlined production processes by identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions.
- Led continuous improvement initiatives by actively seeking opportunities for process optimization and cost reduction.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
ACTING CHANGE MANAGER
Red Stripe Jamaica Limited
01.2010 - 07.2010
- Developed and managed the training budget
- Managed and audited continuous improvement activities to validate that they were accurately implemented and documented
- Managed and maintained details of all training records for production team members
- Conducted Production Audits and inspections to ensure all operations were followed in accordance to quality, safety, and environmental standards.
- Implemented change strategies by identifying areas for improvement and developing comprehensive plans..
- Reduced resistance to change by employing empathetic communication and understanding the concerns of employees affected.
- Collaborated with senior leaders to align change initiatives with strategic objectives.
- Facilitated workshops and training sessions to equip staff members with tools necessary for successful adaptation during periods of transition.
- Negotiated resource allocation across departments, ensuring efficient use of assets during times of organizational restructuring.
- Leveraged data-driven insights to guide decision-making processes around proposed changes.
PROJECT LEAD
Red Stripe Jamaica Limited
09.2009 - 01.2010
- Member of the Lean Manufacturing Implementation Project Team, composing of seven (7) members from operations
- The team implemented Lean Manufacturing principles to drive and sustain improvements in the Brewing and Packaging operations
- After its introduction, there was a 20% increase in the Operation Equipment Efficiency (OEE) for the Packaging Line and a 15% increase in (OEE) for Brewing Operations
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of various project components.
- Implemented best practices in documentation management systems that improved efficiency, accessibility, and security of project-related information.
- Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address problems.
- Adjusted project plans to account for dynamic targets, staffing changes, and operational specifications.
- Produced quality standards, checklists, report templates, and processes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Natural Sciences
University of The West Indies
Kingston, JamaicaAssociate of Science - Management Science
University of The West Indies
Kingston, JamaicaSkills
- Microsoft -Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Project
- Preventative Control Qualified Individual
- Certified Food Safety and Quality Auditor
- Essential of Occupational Health & Safety
- Diploma in Master Brewing
- ISO 9001 Transition Training
- Problem-Solving Abilities
- Documentation Control
- Contineous Improvement
- Regulatory Compliance
- Risk Assessment
- Quality Management Systems
Hobbies and Interests
- American Society of Quality
- Institute of Brewing and Distilling
- Master Brewers Association of the Americas
- University of the West Indies Guild of Graduates
- Food Safety Magazine
Timeline
OPERATIONS AND QUALITY MANAGER
COLD-LINK LOGISTICS
01.2023 - Current
FOOD SAFETY AND QUALITY MANAGER
COLD-LINK LOGISTICS
05.2022 - 01.2023
QUALITY MANAGER
PRATT INDUSTRIES RETAIL
10.2019 - 05.2022
QUALITY ANALYST
MENASHA CORPORATION
09.2019 - 10.2019
OPERATIONS MANAGER
MIKA CONTRACTORS
07.2012 - 08.2017
QUALITY MANAGER
RED STRIPE Jamaica Limited
07.2010 - 04.2012
ACTING CHANGE MANAGER
Red Stripe Jamaica Limited
01.2010 - 07.2010
PROJECT LEAD
Red Stripe Jamaica Limited
09.2009 - 01.2010
Bachelor of Science - Natural Sciences
University of The West Indies
Associate of Science - Management Science
University of The West Indies
Similar Profiles
Nicholas CooperNicholas Cooper
Warehouse Forklift Operator at Cold-link LogisticsWarehouse Forklift Operator at Cold-link Logistics
John CoonJohn Coon
Operations Supervisor at Cold - Link LogisticsOperations Supervisor at Cold - Link Logistics
Glen MartinGlen Martin
Interstate Truck Driver at Link Cold StorageInterstate Truck Driver at Link Cold Storage