Lorena McGregory
Cartersville,GA
Summary
Motivated Quality Control Professional with extensive experience in quality inspections and safety auditing. Demonstrated ability to achieve compliance and maintain consistent product standards through strong organizational and time management skills. Focused on fostering a safe and efficient workplace while leveraging hands-on experience to enhance operations, particularly in battery cell testing and quality assurance.
Overview
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1
Certification
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Lab Technician
HSBMA
Kingston, GA
06.2026 - Current
- Performed precise measurements of cells with micrometers, jigs, calipers, steel rulers, and microscopes, ensuring compliance with product specifications.
- Utilized thermal imaging to identify shorts within battery cells and conducted tensile testing, delivering detailed quality assessments for improved product integrity.
- Executed continuous quality checks throughout the production process, including folding, degassing, and PPC stages, to maintain consistent quality standards.
- Entered quality data accurately into GQMS and created detailed spreadsheets using Excel to track and analyze quality metrics.
- Collaborated with Supervisors and Engineers in the Validation Department to ensure precise measurements for new cell development for Data Centers.
General Manager
Lorene Trucking LLC
01.2021 - 12.2023
- Managed rate confirmations and daily load procurement to enhance efficiency and accuracy of freight operations.
- Maintained and enforced DOT safety documentation and regulations, ensuring strict compliance and cargo safety.
- Coordinated driver activities to ensure timely freight pickup and delivery, contributing to high service standards.
- Monitored cargo reporting at each stop to ensure compliance with weight and load regulations, supporting quality control standards.
Manufacturing Technician
Toyo Tires
White, GA
01.2006 - 12.2021
- Updated Standard Operating Procedures quarterly for all machinery and Stock Prep Department operations to ensure compliance and operational consistency.
- Conducted daily coaching and safety audits as a Certified Safety Trainer, enforcing compliance with safety standards.
- Documented daily production reports, repairs, scraps, press numbers, and abnormalities to support quality tracking and operational insights.
- Inspected first-quality tires and performed final inspections including warehouse robotics checks.
Lead Graphic Machine Operator
Mohawk Industries
01.1998 - 12.2006
- Trained new hires on operational procedures, ensuring adherence to production standards and smooth integration into workflow.
- Adjusted roll sizes to align with production specifications, directly supporting quality control and product consistency.
- Documented daily shipping manifests accurately to support traceability and quality tracking.
Lead Machine Operator/Trainer
Shaw Industries
01.1990 - 12.1998
- Instructed senior employees on advanced techniques for computerized graphic tufting machine operation.
- Operated graphics tufting machine to produce high-quality carpet designs.
- Facilitated training sessions for new hires to ensure understanding of company policies and procedures.
Education
Supervisor Certification Small Business MGMT Certification -
DALTON STATE COLLEGE
Dalton , GAOsha 10 And Osha 30 Certification -
360 Training
Skills
Certification
- Certified on the job trainer-train new hires
- Certified Professional Interviewer
- Certified New Hire Trainer
- Supervisory Certification
- Skilled robotics operator
- Certified Safety Trainer
- Certified Lead inspector
Languages
English
Timeline
Quality Lab Technician
HSBMA
06.2026 - Current
General Manager
Lorene Trucking LLC
01.2021 - 12.2023
Manufacturing Technician
Toyo Tires
01.2006 - 12.2021
Lead Graphic Machine Operator
Mohawk Industries
01.1998 - 12.2006
Lead Machine Operator/Trainer
Shaw Industries
01.1990 - 12.1998
Supervisor Certification Small Business MGMT Certification -
DALTON STATE COLLEGE
Osha 10 And Osha 30 Certification -
360 Training