Oliver Melton
GP Cellulose
BRUNSWICK,GA
35
years of professional experience
Dynamic Quality Specialist Manager with over 15 years of experience in quality assurance and compliance. Skilled in conducting ISO audits and driving corrective actions, fostering a culture of continuous improvement across multiple departments.
Work History
Quality Specialist Manager
7 Years 5 Months- Conducted regular ISO Quality audits of internal processes to ensure compliance with industry standards and internal procedures.
- Conducted regular Quality audits of critical suppliers to ensure GP Cellulose expectations were being met.
- Led several Cellulose sites in achieving ISO certification by preparing necessary documentation and facilitating successful audits.
- Managed a team of quality specialists, providing coaching and guidance for professional development and improved performance.
- Trained mill employees on quality management practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the organization.
- Led root cause analysis initiatives to address recurring quality issues, driving strategic solutions across departments.
- Developed comprehensive quality control documentation, standardizing procedures across all departments and promoting consistency.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on relevant Quality regulations within the industry, ensuring company practices remained compliant at all times.
- Enhanced team performance through regular training sessions and knowledge sharing, resulting in an increase in overall efficiency.
- Conducted detailed root cause analyses following any customer complaint, leading to swift identification and mitigation of potential risks for all Cellulose sites across the southeast and then the necessary follow-up with the customers.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and refine standard operating procedures for quality assurance across all Cellulose mills.
Quality Specialist
16 Years- Trained lab technicians on quality assurance protocols and best practices.
- Educated employees on specific QA standards and confirmed maintenance of standards.
- Liaised between quality control and other departments and contractors, providing project updates and consultation.
- Conducted investigations into questionable test results.
- Established metrics for monitoring quality performance and reporting outcomes to management.
- Played a key role in achieving ISO certification by preparing necessary documentation and facilitating successful audits.
- Optimized the calibration program for measuring equipment, reducing downtime due to inaccurate readings or malfunctioning instruments.
- Managed a team of quality technicians, providing coaching and guidance for professional development and improved performance.
Contractor
1 Year 2 Months- Managed multiple contractor projects, ensuring timely completion and adherence to client specifications.
- Developed comprehensive project plans.
- Collaborated with clients to assess needs and provide tailored solutions, fostering strong relationships.
- Analyzed project outcomes to identify areas for improvement, leading to customer satisfaction.
- Delivered high-quality work on time and within budget, earning positive feedback from clients.
- Kept site work safe and in line with budget, schedule, and applicable building codes.
Quality Engineer
10 Years 7 Months- Outlined detailed specifications and schematics for tool manufacturing in manufacturing processes.
- Developed an action plan for company certification using ISO 9000 standard knowledge.
- Conducted detailed audits to ensure adherence to ISO 9001 standards, maintaining a high level of compliance throughout the organization.
- Collaborated with R&D to integrate quality considerations into early design stages, enhancing product durability and functionality.
- Led training sessions on quality control techniques, elevating teams expertise and minimizing errors in production.
- Optimized testing procedures to accelerate product release cycles while maintaining strict quality benchmarks.
- Achieved significant reduction in waste, applying lean manufacturing principles to optimize resource usage.
- Monitored and evaluated manufacturing performance to recommend improvements.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Machinist
- Dean's List [1991 &1992]
- Honoree of [Presidents Award]
Skills
Quality assurance
Document control
Supplier audits assurance
Corrective action management
Team management
Team leadership
Communication skills
Customer satisfaction
Timeline
Quality Specialist Manager
GP Cellulose
01.2018 - 06.2025Read More
Quality Specialist
GP (Koch) Cellulose
01.2002 - 01.2018Read More
Contractor
Self-employeed
11.2000 - 01.2002Read More
Quality Engineer
OSG Tap And Die Inc.
03.1990 - 10.2000Read More
College of Coastal Georgia
Associate of Applied Science from Machinist
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