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Marci Wicks

Summary

Dynamic Supply Quality Leader at Reckitt Benckiser with expertise in quality risk assessment and operational excellence. Successfully reduced defects and enhanced product reliability through effective collaboration and root cause analysis. Proven ability to foster teamwork and drive continuous improvement, ensuring compliance with quality management systems and maximizing customer satisfaction.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Supply Quality Leader

Reckitt Benckiser
Salt Lake City, UT
07.2015 - Current
  • Collaborated with suppliers to improve material quality, reducing defects and increasing product reliability.
  • Conducted regular audits to ensure compliance with industry standards, maintaining company certifications and accreditations.
  • Coordinated and oversaw periodic audits to evaluate product quality and safety and address non-conformances.
  • Evaluated quality problems and performed assessments to identify and resolve issues.
  • Managed and archived quality documentation and participated in internal and external quality audits.
  • Followed quality standards and procedures to minimize errors and maximize customer satisfaction.
  • Tracked quality issues with external customers, suppliers, and internal plant operations.
  • Recorded, analyzed, and distributed statistical information.
  • Collaborated with audit clients and action owners to apply root cause analysis guidance and establish effective corrective action plans.
  • Streamlined documentation processes for increased accuracy and efficiency in record-keeping systems.
  • Led root cause analysis efforts for significant quality incidents, driving timely resolution and implementing preventative measures.
  • Led cross-functional teams in the development and execution of quality assurance processes, resulting in higher customer satisfaction.
  • Developed and maintained a comprehensive quality management system, ensuring adherence to regulatory guidelines and best practices.
  • Facilitated effective communication between departments regarding quality concerns, fostering collaboration towards shared goals.
  • Championed a proactive approach to risk management within the organization, mitigating potential issues before they impacted product quality or safety.
  • Managed corrective action plans for identified non-conformances during internal audits, ensuring timely resolution and prevention of recurrence.

Dog Behaviorist

Salt Lake County Animal Services
511 W 3900 S
06.2013 - 01.2015
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Performed dog evaluations for shelter dogs to assess dogs temperament. Evaluation results assisted with proper home and environment placement.
  • Conducted dog play groups with multiple dogs to assist in additional assessment information and to improve dogs social skills with other dogs and people.
  • Met with potential adopters to meet the dog they were interested in to answer questions and oversee the adoption process.
  • Vaccinated and microchipped dogs coming into the shelter.
  • Participated in large adoption events by helping transport dogs to event, introducing to potential adopters and completing adoption documentation.

Quality Specialist Leader

EnergySolutions
I-80, Exit 49, 5 Miles South; Clive Utah
01.1994 - 10.2012

• Perform Surveillances/Audits on various processes including environmental practices, lab protocols, operation processes, safety and health, health physics, engineering, maintenance, purchasing and hazardous waste handling and operations.

• Inspected and observed laboratory practices including analysis, waste receipt, sample storage, lab packaging and shipping samples to approved off-site laboratories.

• Initiate Non-Conformance Reports

• Corrective Action and Root Cause Analysis Tracking

• Qualified RCRA/BAT Inspector

• Qualified NQA1 Lead Auditor

• Procedure writing/review/approval

• Employee Training

• Safety Inspections

• Trained/Qualified Hazardous Waste Responder

• Perform and write Job Safety Analysis

• Worked closely with regulatory officials and overseen audit inspections of EnergySolutions facility.

  • Maintained detailed records on quality-related incidents, utilizing collected data to identify areas requiring further focus or intervention.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve complex quality issues, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Education

No Degree - Technical Writing

Utah State University, Tooele, UT
Tooele, UT

Skills

  • Quality risk assessment
  • Quality assurance techniques
  • Quality control tools
  • Operational excellence
  • Ethical behavior
  • Quality documentation
  • Quality management systems
  • Preventive action planning

Lead Auditor Competency

Was the creator and director of a 501c(3) nonprofit dog rescue called "Tooele Animal Outreach" from 2005-2019.

  • Developed adoption, foster, and volunteer program for Tooele Animal Outreach.
  • Created policies and training with written policies and documents to record dogs that enter the rescue, retained medical/vaccination/microchip records for all dogs entering the rescue. Retained adopter applications and adoption contracts.
  • Recruited volunteers and fosters through advertisement.
  • Coordinated adoption events at local business with setting up date/time, recruiting volunteers to help set up, run the event, transport dogs and help with take down.
  • Great communication skills with volunteers, shelter workers, fosters and adopters to run the rescue.
  • Maintained accounting records with bank statements & deposits
  • Fostered relationships with veterinarians, businesses and donors to maintain the success of Tooele Animal Outreach.

Timeline

Supply Quality Leader

Reckitt Benckiser
07.2015 - Current

Dog Behaviorist

Salt Lake County Animal Services
06.2013 - 01.2015

Quality Specialist Leader

EnergySolutions
01.1994 - 10.2012

No Degree - Technical Writing

Utah State University, Tooele, UT
Marci Wicks