Margarita Mireles
South Bend,IN
Summary
Forward-thinking Quality Inspector possessing positive outlook and strong work ethic. Bringing 3 years of hands-on experience approving incoming materials by confirming specifications and conducting visual and measurement tests. Paired with in-depth knowledge of assembly processes and production standards. Recognized as excellent resource dedicated to improving operational efficiency and effectiveness. High-performing professional with extensive experience in industry. Skilled in testing, sorting and sampling products with working knowledge of safety codes. Reliable and efficient with equipment and software programs. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Inspector
City of South Bend
09.2022 - Current
- Code enforcement, environmental inspector
- Upholding city codes regarding environmental, housing, and zoning ordinances
- By identifying ordinance violations and responding to citizen complaints within city limits
- Protecting health, safety, and environmental stability of South Bend
- Food Safety and Quality Assurance Manager Assist
- Upheld codes and regulations governing materials, processes, and procedures.
- Investigated complaints to remedy buildings, equipment and safety issues.
- Monitored new projects and developments for adherence to local regulations, issued violations and determined necessary corrective actions.
- Determined nature of code violations and issued written notices of violation, participating in 1-10 monthly enforcement hearings.
- Identified repair and upgrade requirements needed to meet safety and quality standards
- Maintained up-to-date inspection and audit records for improved reporting and analysis
Food Safety and Quality Assurance Manager Assist
Pure Green Farms
07.2022 - 09.2022
- Working under the direction of the Food Safety and Quality Manager, responsible for performing safety, testing, quality assurance, cleaning, administrative and support tasks associated with growing and packaging leafy greens at hydroponic greenhouse harvesting and production facility
- Customer service and to ensure healthy, safe and compliant food products and work environment
- SOP format trained, in charge of all responsibility's in front end employees and customer service making sure to run a smooth shift
- Scan Coordinator in charge of daily tag changes and price drops making signs for new items in store having every item price at its correct value
- Cashier and Bagger trained
- Performed root cause analysis to identify and resolve quality issues and defects.
- Created and maintained quality management systems to align with industry standards.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and implement process and system improvements.
- Monitored staff organization and suggested improvements to daily functionality.
- Assessed product quality by monitoring quality assurance metrics, reports and dashboards.
- Assured consistent quality of production by implementing and enforcing automated practice systems.
- Inspected products and worker progress throughout production.
- Reported production malfunctions to managers and production supervisors.
- Maintained inventory count, tracked usage, and documented variances.
- Completed physical inventory counts each month.
- Recorded information, shortages, and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
- Verified incoming products and checked delivery totals to keep system records current and accurate.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment
Quality Lead
TRI-PAC
03.2020 - 07.2022
- Overseeing and assisting Quality Assurance personnel in their daily functions and duties including enforcing cGMP guidelines, batch/finished product in-process auditing and determining disposition of non-conforming product
- Assists production in finding positive solutions by troubleshooting quality issues and being a resource to operations to ensure quality finished products. communication with all departments and levels of management as appropriate concerning quality issues
- Analyzing data, measuring products, and verifying all products to ensure proper quality of appearance, packaging, and decoration
- Implement and monitor all procedures and processes as relate to Quarantine, Hold,
- Expired, Damages, Return Goods and Recalled product
- Maintains Daily Down Time Log
- Reviews daily all Manufacturing batch records required to support shift and any off-shift needs
- Monitors QA and QC performance on the line
- Fills in when QA or QC is absent
- Provides on-the-job training for new employees in the Quality Department
- Writing deviations and investigations as required
- Actively involved with and mentors less experienced co-workers
- SOP Format trained
- Documented nonconforming material and reported to appropriate team leaders for review and assessment.
- Adapted procedures to mitigate issues and improve deficiencies.
- Supported quality control assessments on manufacturing floor.
- Reassessed quality control measures at systemic level to proactively identify non-conformances.
- Performed testing to assess product effectiveness, alignment with designed purpose and adaptations for other purposes.
- Prepared reports to dispense information for product teams and compile information supporting long-term company development and success.
- Reported problems and concerns to management.
- Performed tests and inspections to conform to established standards.
- Inspected items and compared against standards to meet regulatory requirements.
Education
Associate - Business Administration
South Texas College
3201 W. Pecan, Mcallen, TX 78501High School Diploma -
Weslaco High School
1005 W Pike Blvd, Weslaco, TX 7859605.2016
Skills
- Quality assurance
- Supervising experience
- Microsoft Office
- Management
- Quality Control
- Quality Management
- CGMP
- Quality Inspection
- Manufacturing
- Analysis skills
- Internal Audits
- Food Safety
- Functional Testing
- Root Cause Analysis
- QA/QC
- Testing and Analysis
- Industry standards
Additional Information
- Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Inspector
City of South Bend
09.2022 - Current
Food Safety and Quality Assurance Manager Assist
Pure Green Farms
07.2022 - 09.2022
Quality Lead
TRI-PAC
03.2020 - 07.2022
Associate - Business Administration
South Texas College
High School Diploma -
Weslaco High School
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