Quaneisha Denise Brand
crawford
Summary
Results oriented production leader with a track record of optimizing workflows and resource coordination to achieve ambitious targets. Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to addressing operational challenges. Effective in decision making and team development, fostering open communication. Experienced in equipment operation, quality assurance, safety protocols, and compliance documentation.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Supervisor
Coherent Inc.
08.2025 - Current
- Directed production operations for Sica, Tropel, Nomarski, Zygo, SAT1/2, Screen and Entrepix Scrubber tools.
- Executed first-level troubleshooting for maintenance, escalating unresolved issues to minimize downtime.
- Conducted quality checks, SPC monitoring, and defect tracking in production processes.
- Developed and managed cross-training matrices and three-month development plans for seven operators.
- Performed root cause analysis on recurring quality issues and tool faults, documenting corrective actions.
- Created poka-yoke labels and standardized instructions to mitigate operator errors.
- Facilitated shift pass-down communication to ensure accuracy and consistency.
- Assisted with calibration and verification checks to maintain tool readiness.
Team Lead
Coherent Inc.
Starkville
01.2022 - 08.2025
- Team Delegation
- Executed detailed wafer inspections, defect classification, and mapping to ensure quality assurance.
- Working knowledge of ISO requirements through production compliance.
- Conducted training sessions for new hires to enhance operator skills and progression pathways.
- Assisted maintenance and supervisors in resolving tool errors, alarms, and improving workflows.
- Assisted with documentation of quality deviations and supported investigations while communicating impacts to team.
Education
Associate of Arts -
Southeastern Illinois College
Skills
- Statistical process control (SPC) and Six Sigma
- Lean methodologies
- Total quality management (TQM)
- Root cause analysis (RCA)
- Corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
- ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 auditing
- Calibration and verification awareness
- Process capability understanding (Cp/Cpk)
- Design of experiments (DOE)
- Poka-yoke development
- Standard operating procedures (SOP) and quality systems
- Project management
- Team leadership
- Operator training and development
- Cross-training strategies
- Data collection and trend analysis
- Downtime reduction techniques
- Advanced Excel skills
- SPC charting tools
- RCA methodologies
- SAP/ERP systems knowledge
- JMP software exposure
- Microsoft Word proficiency
- Microsoft PowerPoint expertise
- Microsoft Outlook usage
Key Quality Accomplishments
- Built a complete training system that improved operator capability and reduced variation.
- Developed poka-yoke labels and instructions to eliminate confusion and prevent repeat errors.
- Working knowledge of ISO requirements through production compliance
- Experience with SPC monitoring and process trends
Certification
Lean Six Sigma (In progress)
Timeline
Production Supervisor
Coherent Inc.
08.2025 - Current
Team Lead
Coherent Inc.
01.2022 - 08.2025
Associate of Arts -
Southeastern Illinois College