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Preston McDonald

Aurora,IL

Summary

High motivated manufacturing professional proficient in Quality Management, Safety Supervision & Regulatory Compliance. 12+ years in the manufacturing industry with an excellent history of delivering effective leadership and training to support staff development. Impactful supervisor with natural talents in process improvement, and problem solving strategies. Advanced knowledge of audit methodologies, functions and regulatory guidelines within the industry.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Safety & Quality Compliance Supervisor

Batavia Container Inc.
Batavia, IL
10.2018 - Current
  • Developed and implemented policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, standards, and best practices.
  • Conducted internal audits to identify areas of non-compliance and recommend corrective actions.
  • Served as a primary contact with regulators during external audit reviews.
  • Performed root cause analysis of non-conforming products and identified corrective actions.
  • Developed and implemented quality control processes to improve product reliability.
  • Investigated complaints from customers regarding product defects or malfunctions.
  • Identified potential issues related to manufacturing processes and recommended solutions.
  • Ensured that all safety regulations were followed in accordance with company policies.
  • Conducted safety training for employees and visitors to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
  • Assessed workplace conditions for potential hazards, such as chemical exposure and poor ergonomics.
  • Investigated accidents in the workplace and reported findings to management.
  • Implemented strategies for reducing workplace injuries through effective communication with supervisors and workers.

Production Lead

International Paper
Aurora, IL
04.2011 - 10.2018
  • Trained new staff on production processes and procedures.
  • Maintained accurate records of daily production activities.
  • Supervised a team of 20+ employees, ensuring tasks were completed efficiently and accurately.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews for each employee to identify areas for improvement.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL
05-2008

High School Diploma -

Aurora Christian High School
Aurora
05-2003

Skills

  • Audit Management
  • Compliance Reviews
  • Internal Auditing
  • Safety Auditing
  • Policy Development
  • Developing Training Programs
  • Safety Inspection
  • Documentation Control

Certification

  • Certified Internal Auditor - ASQ
  • Certified Food Defense Coordinator - AIB
  • Certified HACCP Coordinator - AIB
  • Certified Red Cross First Responder

Timeline

Safety & Quality Compliance Supervisor

Batavia Container Inc.
10.2018 - Current

Production Lead

International Paper
04.2011 - 10.2018

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Northern Illinois University

High School Diploma -

Aurora Christian High School

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