Michelle Cameron
Lena,IL
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Lab Technician
TriStar Metals
Freeport, Illinois
12.2020 - Current
- Performed analytical tests on raw materials, in-process samples and finished products to ensure quality standards were met.
- Operated testing equipment to evaluate product performance and integrity.
- Conducted material inspections to ensure compliance with quality standards.
- Collaborated with production teams to identify and resolve quality issues, enhancing overall product quality.
- Investigated questionable test results, ensuring accuracy and reliability of quality assessments.
- Documented test results and maintained accurate quality records.
- Maintained laboratory records such as test results, calibration data and instrument logs.
- Trained new staff on safety protocols and quality assurance processes.
- Received and inspected raw materials.
Shift Leader
Berner Food and Beverage
Dakota, IL
07.2015 - 04.2020
- Enforced compliance with housekeeping, safety and sanitary requirements to protect team members and customers.
- Conducted one-on-one coaching sessions with team members resulting in reduced lost time and workplace accidents.
- Enhanced operations and boosted efficiency through employee training, coaching and creating work schedules and assignments.
- Managed schedules, accepted time off requests and found coverage for shifts.
- Delegated tasks to employees and monitored activities and task completion.
- Coordinated daily shift changes to facilitate tasks and handle special needs or requests.
- Transformed work area by increasing production, reducing turnover, eliminating waste and enhancing quality.
- Complied with company safety procedures, policies and regulations to promote safe working environment.
- Positioned skilled staff in key areas throughout shift to optimIze department productivity.
- Created training manual for all employees to use as reference guide.
- Reviewed applications and resumes and recommended top candidates for interviews.
- Coordinated with internal departments to maximize operational efficiency across production and administrative areas.
- Set up, adjusted and maintained machines to operate at peak levels and meet challenging demands.
- Inspected incoming supplies to conform with materials specifications and quality standards.
- Documented production levels, materials used and special incidents to keep management informed of daily activities.
- Kept areas clean, neat and inspection-ready at all times to comply with product guidelines.
- Upheld company standards and compliance requirements for operations and cleanliness of all areas.
- Assisted with performance reviews to identify areas of improvement.
- Performed minor equipment repairs to keep jobs on task and notified maintenance department of major machinery failures.
Retort Operator
Berner Food and Beverage
Dakota, IL
07.2015 - 04.2020
Skills
- Analytical testing
- Quality assurance
- Material inspections
- Quality records
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Quality Lab Technician
TriStar Metals
12.2020 - Current
Shift Leader
Berner Food and Beverage
07.2015 - 04.2020
Retort Operator
Berner Food and Beverage
07.2015 - 04.2020