Kristin Shaw
46 French King Hyw Gill,MA
Summary
Results-driven quality control professional with extensive experience at Kennametal and Southworth. Proven expertise in inspection reporting and problem-solving, enhancing product quality and compliance. Successfully implemented SAP projects, improving operational efficiency. Recognized for attention to detail and ability to multitask in fast-paced environments, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to safety standards.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Inspector/Packer/Shipping & Receiving
Kennametal
09.2014 - 04.2025
- Conducted inspections to ensure compliance with quality standards and safety regulations.
- Operated precision measuring instruments to assess product specifications and tolerances.
- Collaborated with production teams to identify potential quality issues and recommend corrective actions.
- Documented inspection results and maintained accurate records for traceability and audits.
- Trained new inspectors on procedures, safety protocols, and quality assurance practices.
- Processed incoming shipments, ensuring accurate documentation and proper handling of goods.
- Coordinated outgoing shipments, maintaining timelines and verifying order accuracy.
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to move materials safely within warehouse environment.
- Processed invoices and order forms for goods received and shipped for proof of transactions.
- Coordinated with carriers to schedule pickups, optimizing delivery timelines and minimizing delays.
- Ensured compliance with shipping regulations, preparing accurate documentation for international shipments.
- Packed, secured, labeled and applied postage to materials to prepare items for shipment.
- Maintained accurate shipping documentation to comply with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
- Checked bills of lading, outgoing package paperwork, and other documentation for accuracy.
- Oversaw daily shipping operations, ensuring timely dispatch and delivery of all shipments.
- Sent booking requests to freight forwarders and generated bills of lading.
- Managed documents by organizing forms, making photocopies, filing records, preparing correspondence, and creating reports.
- Successfully managed end-to-end implementations of multiple SAP projects, ensuring timely delivery and quality results.
- Completed all assigned tasks promptly, adhering to strict deadlines while maintaining high-quality workmanship.
Quality Control Inspector
Southworth
01.2012 - 09.2014
- Identified defects in products, implementing corrective actions to enhance overall quality.
- Developed inspection protocols that increased accuracy in quality assessments across production lines.
- Facilitated regular quality audits, ensuring adherence to safety regulations and company policies.
- Inspected quality of products, taking note of functionality, appearance and other specifications.
- Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
- Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate.
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Baystate Franklin Medical Center
01.2002 - 10.2010
- Sterilized surgical instruments using steam and gas sterilization processes to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Maintained accurate inventory of sterile supplies, effectively managing stock levels and minimizing waste.
- Trained new staff on proper sterilization techniques and equipment usage to uphold operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to streamline instrument retrieval, enhancing procedure readiness and patient care.
- Led initiatives to optimize workflow in sterile processing department, resulting in increased productivity and safety adherence.
- Collaborated with the surgical team, providing timely delivery of sterile equipment during surgeries.
- Assisted in reducing surgical delays, swiftly addressing any issues related to missing or damaged instruments.
- Upheld regulatory requirements, diligently performing biological monitoring tests on sterilizers regularly.
- Supported operational excellence by accurately assembling instrument trays according to procedure-specific requirements.
- Reduced the risk of infection by strictly adhering to established guidelines for decontamination procedures.
- Operated specialized equipment using steam, gas and chemical methods to sterilize equipment.
- Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.
- Picked instruments and supplies for surgeries.
- Provided support to medical staff in resolving medical equipment problems.
- Maintained daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
- Decontaminated, cleaned, assembled, packaged, sterilized, stored, and distributed reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.
Education
Greenfield Community College
Greenfield, MAGED -
Greenfield High School
Greenfield, MA09.2003
Skills
- Quality control
- Inspection reporting
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking Abilities
- SAP implementation
Timeline
Inspector/Packer/Shipping & Receiving
Kennametal
09.2014 - 04.2025
Quality Control Inspector
Southworth
01.2012 - 09.2014
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Baystate Franklin Medical Center
01.2002 - 10.2010
Greenfield Community College
GED -
Greenfield High School