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Linda-Mae Lemons
Palm Coast,FL
Summary
Dynamic Machine Shop Planner and Quality Control professional with a proven track record at Technetics Group. Expert in quality assurance and inventory management, I excel in optimizing production schedules and enhancing team collaboration. My proactive problem-solving skills have consistently improved workflow efficiency, ensuring compliance with industry standards and delivering exceptional results.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Machine Shop Planner and Quality Control
Technetics Group
Daytona Beach, Florida
08.2023 - 06.2026
- Developed production schedules to optimize workflow and resource allocation.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to align project timelines and deliverables.
- Coordinated cross-departmental meetings to enhance communication and project alignment.
- Implemented inventory management practices to ensure material availability.
- Reviewed project documentation for accuracy and compliance with company standards.
- Identified potential problems and created solutions to mitigate risks associated with projects.
- Managed timelines for completion of tasks assigned by upper management.
- Assisted in developing strategic plans for long-term initiatives while managing short-term tasks simultaneously.
- Maintained steady flow of material without exceeding resources and kept manufacturing lines operational.
- Led brainstorming sessions with cross-functional teams to generate ideas for improving existing systems and processes.
- Monitored project progress and adjusted plans as needed to meet goals on time and within budget.
- Ensured all team members were aware of their roles and responsibilities and had necessary resources available.
- Prepared documents outlining proposed changes in policy or procedure prior to approval by senior leadership team.
- Facilitated discussions between teams and departments about potential roadblocks that could impact project success.
- Provided recommendations on how to increase efficiency by streamlining processes or introducing new tools or technology.
- Partnered with suppliers, buyers, schedulers, shipping and receiving, quality and production teams to promote timely delivery, availability and production usage of materials for optimal production.
- Scheduled supply of materials, meeting production schedules and minimum safety stock levels.
- Identified potential issues and resolutions with inventory and quality while introducing new products, engineering changes and customer conversions.
- Created detailed reports outlining current status of projects and identified areas for improvement or optimization.
- Utilized database and other tools to manage, track and forecast event jobs.
- Assisted fellow planning staff members with tasks to maintain proper workflows.
- Managed movement of materials and product through production.
- Distributed work orders to departments.
- Used daily system logs to document production information, discussing issues with management.
- Traced missing material and shipments through vendor and customer communications.
- Received incoming shipments and reviewed contents against purchase order for accuracy.
- Conducted thorough inspections of products to ensure quality standards.
- Collaborated with production teams to address quality issues effectively.
- Utilized testing equipment to verify product specifications and compliance.
- Documented inspection results and maintained accurate quality records.
- Trained new staff on quality control procedures and safety protocols.
- Implemented improvements to enhance inspection processes and efficiency.
- Communicated findings and recommendations to management for action.
- Monitored production processes to identify potential quality concerns proactively.
- Conducted tests on product samples and recorded results.
- Assisted with training new Quality Control Technicians on proper procedures for inspecting materials and products.
- Maintained accurate records on product inspection results and reported findings to management team.
- Collaborated with production personnel concerning any changes made during the manufacturing process which could affect product quality or reliability.
- Developed corrective action plans when needed to resolve quality issues.
- Performed visual and dimensional inspections on manufactured parts.
- Examined samples of raw materials before use in production.
- Monitored daily performance of production team to identify and address issues affecting quality product output.
- Conducted frequent quality and compliance reviews of production work.
- Provided quality support to ensure that products met quality standards and customer requirements.
- Inspected incoming material for conformity to established requirements prior to acceptance into inventory.
- Analyzed data collected during the inspection process in order to identify trends or patterns related to product defects or malfunctions.
- Compiled inspection and test data in reports to document compliance with or deviations from strict quality standards.
- Audited finished products against applicable industry standards before releasing them for shipment.
- Generated reports detailing inspection results for internal tracking purposes as well as external reporting requirements.
- Monitored and upheld safe operating procedures and clean area mandates to meet regulatory requirements.
- Conducted root cause analysis to identify sources of defects or non-conformance issues in order to prevent reoccurrence.
- Recorded lot numbers and serial numbers in ERP system for traceability of produced items.
- Investigated supplier problems associated with defective materials received from outside vendors in order to determine root causes of failure.
- Reviewed engineering drawings and technical documents for accuracy and completeness prior to release for manufacturing use.
- Analyzed production accuracy to formulate corrective action plans.
- Provided feedback on existing processes in order to develop more efficient methods of performing tasks while still meeting required quality standards.
- Provided technical support to other departments as needed.
- Identified quality problems and recommended solutions.
- Identified and troubleshot equipment problems.
- Inspected finished products for quality and compliance with specifications.
- Documented inspection results and maintained accurate records.
- Inspected products for defects and conformance to customer specifications using precision measuring instruments.
- Documented inspection results by completing reports and logs and summarizing and entering data into quality database.
- Trained new employees on proper use of test equipment and inspection techniques.
- Recommended improvement measures to production process to meet quality control standards.
- Performed first article inspection on incoming raw materials.
- Matched arriving materials with purchase orders, submitted discrepancy forms as necessary.
- Developed detailed test plans and test cases for various applications.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss project requirements and timelines.
- Reported issues in a timely manner with accurate descriptions and steps to reproduce them.
- Set and achieved product quality objectives while meeting product specifications.
Quality Control Inspector
Boston Whaler
Palm Coast, FL
03.2022 - 01.2023
- Located defects in products and processes, recording evidence and recommending remedial action.
- Established final inspection procedure and matched job specifications.
- Recorded trends in defects to locate origin of issues and prevent recurrence.
- Used gauges and measuring devices to measure output against specifications.
- Completed quality control and inspection sheets against ISO standards for maximum benefit.
- Reported non-conformance issues and documented findings to help production staff understand and correct problems.
- Completed first-piece inspections to evaluate fabrication process and requirements, documenting results.
- Monitored team operations to check and maintain compliance with OSHA requirements and internal policies.
- Performed inspections on incoming materials against weight, dimensional and tensile criteria.
- Inspected and tested raw materials and assemblies to prevent serious downstream errors.
- Measured dimensions of completed products, to verify consistency and accuracy.
- Completed required compliance documentation to meet industry regulations.
- Communicated product, process and documentation discrepancies to correct problems and achieve process improvements.
- Checked incoming supplies against purchase orders.
- Conducted dimensional sampling and reviewed certifications for incoming components and materials.
- Tracked and reported inspection results for raw materials to notify management of substandard input.
- Marked non-conforming items with reason for rejection to guide future processing.
- Studied drawings and specifications, checking work instructions prior to inspecting production.
- Discarded products not meeting quality assurance standards.
- Monitored proper recycling or disposal of unacceptable products.
- Followed maintenance and calibration schedules for tools and machinery.
- Removed defects from material surfaces for more polished finish.
- Initiated re-inspection to check resolution of identified production problems.
- Identified production problems, recommending corrective actions to supervisors to prevent further wasted materials.
- Carefully documented weights, quantities and grades in daily reports.
- Calculated defect percentages or averages to help locate the root cause of problems.
- Rejected and detailed non-compliant processes, noting correct configuration based on related drawings, specifications and plans.
- Compared appearance and texture of products against standardized charts to assign proper grade.
Assembler
Tracker Marine
Lebanon, MO
03.2015 - 09.2021
- Read and interpret blueprints, drawings and dimensions before beginning work.
- Inspected assembled product to check for issues and meet quality standards.
- Rotated through assembly line, performing different functions.
- Compiled and input controls data and configured settings to set up automated systems.
- Operated various testing equipment required for periodic product and process testing.
- Performed necessary assembly routines before and after paint application.
- Assembled products in high-volume operation, performing various tasks on rotating basis.
- Disassembled returned products and helped with root cause analysis to reduce production flaws.
- Learned and followed company and OSHA safety standards.
- Connected, reworked and inspected assemblies for boat parts.
- Produced standardized finished items to pass QA testing consistently.
- Drilled holes and completed connections within precise tolerances.
- Used dimensional technical drawings to fabricate and assemble custom products.
- Checked equipment, components and in-process products to verify alignment with work orders.
- Manipulated hand tools to fabricate high quality parts.
- Tested final products to assess function and identify leaks and pressure issues.
- Checked raw materials removing defective or sub-standard parts.
- Adhered to established health and safety procedures to minimize risk of injury.
- Deciphered schematics, blueprints and assembly instructions.
- Counted available parts requesting more if necessary to maintain workflow.
- Aligned components to exact positions for smooth assembly.
- Worked safely to protect the team from harm and prevent materials loss.
Seamstress
Dowco
Lebanon, MO
03.2014 - 03.2015
- Marked patterns and designs to indicate necessary shape of fabric to be cut.
- Translated project concepts into workable designs and presentations.
- Mounted different attachments to machines based on current needs.
- Monitored machines carefully to detect problems with stitching, thread feeding and general malfunctions.
- Positioned items under needles with care to avoid errors and followed pattern guides.
- Completed specialized sewing work like making buttonholes.
- Added new materials such as spools of thread and cord to match work specifications.
- Used sewing abilities to correct defective work in line with work orders.
- Attached buttons, hooks and other accessories to complete products.
- Marked up patterns to prepare for sewing different products.
Sales Associate
Brown Derby
Lebanon, MO
06.2012 - 03.2014
- Supported cashiers and customers to locate products, confirm prices and replenish stock.
- Used POS system to scan customer purchases, calculate prices and process transactions.
- Minimized shortages through proper loss prevention procedures.
- Maintained knowledge of current and future promotions to inform customer purchasing decisions.
- Collaborated with the store team to meet periodic sales goals.
- Helped customers quickly navigate stores and locate items.
- Processed customer orders quickly to prevent long queues.
- Recommended products to match customer budget and preferences.
- Monitored aisles, restocked shelves and cleaned spills.
- Asked open-ended questions to identify customers' needs.
- Assisted with store recovery to maintain clean and organized sales floor throughout shift.
- Unloaded, unboxed and transported incoming merchandise.
- Processed merchandise returns and exchanges under company guidelines.
- Went above and beyond customer expectations for exceptional shopping experience.
Assistant Manager
Domino's Pizza
Lebanon, MO
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Supervised hourly and temporary personnel, provided work direction and reviewed work processes.
- Addressed and resolved customer inquiries and complaints to restore satisfaction.
- Boosted company productivity and morale through consistent engagement with team members and management.
- Moved and transferred merchandise weighing up to 50 pounds throughout the store.
- Conducted performance reviews for direct reports and recommended improvement strategies.
- Assisted manager to control inventory strategically, resulting in reduced costs.
- Made key decisions about hiring, discipline, coaching and managing associates.
- Answered questions and recommended solutions to address escalated customer complaints.
- Maintained a safe work environment for employees, vendors and customers.
- Took initiative in handling problems and used independent judgment to take immediate corrective actions.
- Worked with management team to react to customer service issues, customer complaints and business opportunities.
Work Study Office Assistant
Ozarks Technical Community College
Lebanon, MO
08.2009 - 12.2009
- Explored available program opportunities during career fairs and matched students to internships, jobs and scholarly projects.
- Advised graduates of employment opportunities and available services to build up necessary skills.
- Compiled, input and organized program data for reporting and analysis.
- Documented daily work performed and labor hours on company logs and time-keeping system.
- Managed master calendar and individual team schedules, smoothly balancing customer and workload demands.
- Sorted, distributed and mailed invoices, bills and checks to intended recipients.
- Reduced office inefficiencies by organizing, monitoring and replenishing office supplies.
- Kept office documents well-organized and quickly retrieved files for team members.
- Answered calls on multi-line telephone systems to direct callers, provide information and make appointments.
- Created professional letters, spreadsheets and emails to support day-to-day business needs.
- Greeted incoming visitors, verified identification and provided visitor passes.
- Organized documentation and presentation materials for team conference support.
Education
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Ozarks Technical Community College
Lebanon, MO05.2010
High School Diploma -
Lebanon High School
Lebanon, MO05.2001
Skills
- Quality control and assurance
- Equipment calibration and operation
- Product assembly and inspection
- Sample collection and testing
- Report writing and development
- Schedule management
- Customer service excellence
- Inventory management
- Sales and marketing strategies
- Staff hiring and training
- Production scheduling
- Project documentation
- Supply chain coordination
- Problem solving and troubleshooting
- Compliance standards
- Effective communication skills
- Time management strategies
- Materials preparation and coordination
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
Timeline
Machine Shop Planner and Quality Control
Technetics Group
08.2023 - 06.2026
Quality Control Inspector
Boston Whaler
03.2022 - 01.2023
Assembler
Tracker Marine
03.2015 - 09.2021
Seamstress
Dowco
03.2014 - 03.2015
Sales Associate
Brown Derby
06.2012 - 03.2014
Assistant Manager
Domino's Pizza
01.2010 - 01.2012
Work Study Office Assistant
Ozarks Technical Community College
08.2009 - 12.2009
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Ozarks Technical Community College
High School Diploma -
Lebanon High School