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Michele Smith

Hutto,TX

Summary

Adaptable Quality Leader with over 30 years of experience dedicated to organizational streamlining. Successful at complex problem solving and trained in leadership. Adept at effective communication and training new staff.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Quality Assurance Inspector

Otsuka ICU Medical LLC
08.2021 - Current


  • Championed best practices in Quality Assurance across multiple departments through regular communication forums promoting knowledge sharing.
  • Mentored new hires on company policies and procedures related to QA activities, cultivating a collaborative work environment focused on excellence.
  • Coordinated calibration schedules for measuring equipment, maintaining accuracy standards essential for reliable data collection in inspections.
  • Maintained a high level of expertise in industry standards and regulations by attending relevant conferences and training programs, ensuring continued excellence in Quality Assurance practices.
  • Managed comprehensive documentation of all QA activities, ensuring accurate records were maintained for future reference and analysis.

Manufacturing Specialist

ICU Medical
02.2012 - 08.2021
  • Maintained sterile clean room environment, including wearing clean room garments and conforming to established Good Manufacturing Process practices.
  • Devised and implemented testing methods to maximize efficiency and accuracy.
  • Coordinated trainings to help individuals learn company policies and procedures and job tasks.
  • Cross-trained employees to do other jobs within business, increasing job skills and productivity.
  • Identified and communicated to management regarding areas needing additional training.
  • Implemented variety of skills to equip and enable employees to bring their best to work every day.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Motivated and encouraged team members to communicate more openly and constructively with each other.

Manufacturing Specialist

Dell Computers
06.1997 - 11.2007
  • Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
  • Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
  • Monitored manufacturing processes and made improvements to increase profit.
  • Trained new employees on company and safety standards, providing assistance and remediation with issues.
  • Coordinated with vendors, suppliers and manufacturing personnel to resolve technical and quality issues.
  • Tested final products to ensure quality.
  • Administered equipment maintenance, effectively troubleshooting faulty, damaged or inoperative components and systems.
  • Maintained current knowledge base of manufacturing industry best practices including lean manufacturing, demand flow technology, statistical process control.
  • Conducted annual inspection of workplace to assure safe working conditions for employees.

Education

University High School
Waco, TX
05.1995

Skills

  • Expert problem solving
  • Training and mentoring
  • Automation
  • Inspection techniques
  • Documentation review
  • Quality management systems

Accomplishments

I have been involved in process improvement projects. I have also participated in validation and gemba projects.

Timeline

Senior Quality Assurance Inspector

Otsuka ICU Medical LLC
08.2021 - Current

Manufacturing Specialist

ICU Medical
02.2012 - 08.2021

Manufacturing Specialist

Dell Computers
06.1997 - 11.2007

University High School

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