Detail-oriented Quality Assurance Lead Technician with 17 years of Lab experience. Adept at reviewing materials and finished items for compliance with specifications and standards. Skilled in reporting and problem-solving with a history of making a positive impact on operations.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Assurance Technician Lead
Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages LLC
2017.11 - Current
Proudly assisted in Managing and Leading a Lab of 10 QA Techs that is highly recognized by CCSWB for best practices and safety
Plants Bottler Sensory Leader
Created and Implemented all QA tech work schedules and weekly job resposibilities
Created and edited all Tricore/Blenzer/Continuous Blend recipes to ensure optimization of all flavors
Contributed to continuous improvement initiatives by actively participating in regular team meetings and sharing insights about potential areas of improvement.
Troubleshooting of all lab equipment including Anton Paar, Maselli, Tricore, and water treatment equipment to ensure working order
IQS database Bi monthly cleaning
Trained and cross trained new and younger techs to ensure lab flexibility
Schedule internal monthly QA audits for all techs and assisted in all external GAO/ISO audits
Ensured all lab 5S and lab safety protocols were followed daily
Maintained all lab equipment calibrations and chemicals were in compliance with Coca Cola standards
Ordering of lab supplies via Ariba to ensure all lab supplies are replenished
High Performance Team Leader (Cost)
Conducted traceability exercise's/mock recalls
Led lab PM program in coordination with Maintenance and Production
Responsible for running and maintaining plants PET line
Trained and covered all QA jobs as needed
Plants Sensory Leader
Performed Lab end of day inventory duties nightly
Addressed non-conformance issues, pausing production to correct errors
4 year member Safety Team
Assisted in all ISO and external audits
Chemist
Trace Analysis Inc
2007.06 - 2012.07
Wet Chemist at NELac/DOD certified wet chemistry lab
Set up and conduct chemical experiments, tests, and analyses using techniques such as chromatography, spectroscopy, physical and chemical separation techniques, and microscopy
Certified analyses include pH, Chlorine, Alkalinity, Conductivity, Ion Chromatography, Biochemical and Chemical Oxygen Demand, Hex Chromium, Oil and Grease, and Total Dissolved and Suspended Solids
Data entry into LIMS database
Consult and assist clients in projects
Review and edit SOP's for QC/QA purposes
Receive, enter, and log in Samples and COC's
Review and edit control charts
Assist QC/QA department in semi-annual audits
Prepare sampling kits
Order inventory materials to maintain supplies
Advise, monitor, and train new lab technicians
Provide and maintain safe work environment by participating in safety programs and by conducting laboratory safety meetings
Calibrate, maintain, clean, and sterilize laboratory instruments and equipment
Pick up and drop off samples to customer sites.
Education
BS Biology w/Minor Chemistry -
University of Texas At El Paso
El Paso, TX
12.2007
Skills
SAP PNR
Quality Bootcamp Atlanta
IQS
Tricore/Blenzer (Recipe creating and editing)
Troubleshooting
HACCP
Compliance Testing
Ariba
10 Hour OSHA Atlanta
Continuous Improvement
Bottler Sensory Leader Atlanta
LSS Yellow Belt
Continuous Improvement
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Quality Assurance Technician Lead
Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages LLC
2017.11 - Current
Quality Assurance Technician
Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages LLC
2012.07 - 2017.11
Chemist
Trace Analysis Inc
2007.06 - 2012.07
BS Biology w/Minor Chemistry -
University of Texas At El Paso
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