Lee Ann Alexander
Hiawatha,KS
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Experienced Quality Control Analyst with demonstrated track record of improving products and procedures by leveraging hands-on inspections, testing methods and data analysis. Disciplined professional with systematic approach to QA or production. Applies excellent attention to detail and critical reasoning to successfully conduct experiments.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Control Technician
Alphia
08.2023 - Current
- Performed thorough inspections of incoming materials and outgoing products.
- Inspected raw materials and finished products to verify quality and disposed items that did not meet safety requirements.
- Maintained quality documentation and records for conformance with relevant standards.
- Evaluated samples against standards by completing measurements, visual inspections, and other established tests.
- Completed recordkeeping, filing and data entry duties.
- Performed technical and quality systems audits of laboratory.
Quality Control Team Leader
OK Foods
12.2021 - 08.2023
- Documented nonconforming material and reported to appropriate team leaders for review and assessment.
- Adapted procedures to mitigate issues and improve deficiencies.
- Advised and led process improvement team with deliberation, leadership and strategic planning.
- Prepared reports to dispense information for product teams and compile information supporting long-term company development and success.
- Performed testing to assess product effectiveness, alignment with designed purpose and adaptations for other purposes.
- Remained compliant with federal, state and municipal regulations related to safety of company and personnel.
- Reported problems and concerns to management.
- Collected and analyzed data to measure effectiveness of quality control processes.
- Performed tests and inspections to conform to established standards.
- Inspected raw materials and finished products to verify quality and disposed items that did not meet safety requirements.
- Conducted investigations into questionable test results.
Quality Control Lab Technician
Godshall's Quality Meats
01.2019 - 11.2019
- Completed recordkeeping, filing and data entry duties.
- Performed technical and quality systems audits of laboratory.
- Performed routine preventive maintenance on equipment parts and materials.
- Diagnosed and reported malfunctions of technical equipment.
- Collected and analyzed data to measure effectiveness of quality control processes.
- Performed tests and inspections to conform to established standards.
- Inspected raw materials and finished products to verify quality and disposed items that did not meet safety requirements.
- Monitored testing procedures and verified performance of tests according to established item specifications and protocol.
Quality Control Inspector
Koch Foods
03.2017 - 11.2018
- Verified the quality of the products per the customers requests
- Worked closely with USDA to maintain GMPs, SSOP, and the companies HACCP programs.
- Performed thorough inspections of incoming materials and outgoing products.
- Evaluated samples against standards by completing measurements, visual inspections, and other established tests.
- Routinely tested products to align temperature, specifications, and ingredient levels with best practices and quality standards.
- Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
Line leader
Pilgrams
03.2018 - 07.2018
- Managed the eviseration line for speed effincecy and quality
- Dealth with USDA and sorters daily
- Troubleshooted problems with maintenance and supervisor.
- Assisted in training new employees and implementing procedural changes.
- Assessed processes and production lines for proper setup per instructions and procedures.
- Monitored product quality to achieve superior quality reputation.
- Maintained communication across key departments and senior leadership team.
- Monitored employee performance to determine need for additional education and training.
- Coordinated staff, parts and process flow to minimize work in progress, eliminate shortages, and maximize productivity.
- Collaborated with manager on performance-related issues and employee performance reviews.
Quality Assurance tech/back up lead evis
Ozark Mountain Poultry
10.2013 - 02.2017
- Offer knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods
- Inspect finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications
- Provide skilled support within the manufacturing environment
- Set up and perform test activities.
line leader/ Supervisor
Pilgrams Pride
01.2012 - 10.2013
- Successfully managed production activities so all orders were shipped on time
- Championed quality initiatives
- Managed documentation of and training on production procedures and work instructions
- Recommended and executed quality improvements for production and product quality.
- Assisted in training new employees and implementing procedural changes.
- Assessed processes and production lines for proper setup per instructions and procedures.
- Collaborated with manager on performance-related issues and employee performance reviews.
- Supervised updating procedures for working documents such as shift reports and handovers.
- Followed daily production schedules for organized and on-time deliveries.
Placer
ConAgra Foods
08.2011 - 01.2012
- Multi-tasked to keep all assigned projects running effectively and efficiently.
- Loaded and positioned raw materials in loading and feeding mechanisms.
- Followed safety procedures implemented by company to avoid mishaps and accidents.
Line Leader/ Back-up Supervisor
Townsends/Peco
09.1997 - 07.2011
- I have been a line leader dealing with as many as 55 employees, day to day orders, maintenance in the following departments: export legs, leg meat packing, leg debone, wings/tenders, and IQF
- I was my supervisors back-up in his absence over TSM, Portion control, tenders and wings overseeing 2 other line leaders and helping them achieve their daily goals
- Successfully managed production activities so all orders were shipped on time
- Managed documentation of and training on production procedures and work instructions
- Maintained and communicated daily productivity and shipment reports for all departments
- Planned, directed, coordinated and assigned manpower to meet aggressive production schedules.
Education
No Degree - Computers
University of Central Arkansas
Conway, ARNo Degree - Computer And Information Sciences
University of Arkansas At Monticello
Monticello, ARHigh School Diploma - education
Crossett High School
Crossett, AR01.1987
Skills
- Regulatory Requirements
- Calibration Standards
- Stability Sampling
- Specifications Knowledge
- Maintaining Clean Work Areas
- Quality Assurance and Control
- Testing Procedures
- Documentation Skills
- Sample Checking
- Line Inspection
- Raw Material Testing
- QC Logbooks
- Production Troubleshooting
- Lean Manufacturing
- Processing Raw Materials
- Quality Control Coordination
- Mechanical Operations Monitoring
- Gauge and Sensor Calibration
- Monitor Quality Control
- Laboratory Computer Systems
- Production Monitoring and Assessment
- Production Process Advising
Timeline
Quality Control Technician
Alphia
08.2023 - Current
Quality Control Team Leader
OK Foods
12.2021 - 08.2023
Quality Control Lab Technician
Godshall's Quality Meats
01.2019 - 11.2019
Line leader
Pilgrams
03.2018 - 07.2018
Quality Control Inspector
Koch Foods
03.2017 - 11.2018
Quality Assurance tech/back up lead evis
Ozark Mountain Poultry
10.2013 - 02.2017
line leader/ Supervisor
Pilgrams Pride
01.2012 - 10.2013
Placer
ConAgra Foods
08.2011 - 01.2012
Line Leader/ Back-up Supervisor
Townsends/Peco
09.1997 - 07.2011
No Degree - Computers
University of Central Arkansas
No Degree - Computer And Information Sciences
University of Arkansas At Monticello
High School Diploma - education
Crossett High School
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