REKHA PATEL
Des Plaines,IL
Summary
Dynamic quality assurance professional with a proven track record in inspection, testing, and process optimization, dedicated to ensuring compliance with industry standards and enhancing product consistency. Recognized for exceptional collaboration skills and adaptability in evolving environments, complemented by meticulous attention to detail and strong problem-solving abilities. Versatile Production Supervisor skilled in equipment operation, quality standards, and safety protocols, consistently streamlining workflows to boost productivity while proactively addressing challenges to minimize downtime. Committed to fostering team success and delivering high-quality results in fast-paced settings, demonstrating leadership in optimizing production workflows and managing teams to achieve consistent output and quality excellence.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Control Inspector II
Oberg Medical
07.2023 - 10.2025
- Inspected products for defects and conformance to customer specifications using precision measuring instruments.
- Monitored production processes to ensure quality standards were met and documented results of inspections.
- Verified accuracy of product labels, including expiration dates and lot numbers.
- Analyzed data from process control systems to identify trends in product quality.
- Developed corrective action plans based on findings from investigations Maintained records of all nonconforming products and completed corrective actions as required.
- Reviewed customer complaints and identified potential sources of quality issues.
- Documented inspection results by completing reports and logs and summarizing and entering data into quality database.
- Wrote detailed reports outlining performance, quality and defect rates.
- Inspected medical devices for compliance with regulatory standards and quality specifications.
- Utilized inspection tools such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges to ensure precision in measurements.
Production Supervisor
Viant Medical
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Managed team of 46 production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.
- Trained staff of direct labor employees to perform assembly and manufacture of specified products.
- Coordinated with other departments to maintain smooth and efficient product flow.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Evaluated team member performance regularly to identify and resolve productivity concerns.
- Management planning, organizing, executing, monitoring, and controlling project.
- Managed a team outbound sales production target.
- Facilitated managed weekly team meeting to ensure open communication, track progress, and address challenges proactively.
Department Lead4
Viant Medical
10.2021 - 01.2023
- Successfully managed and resolve production issues, minimizing downtime and ensuring timely delivery.
- Planning, organization, coordination and control of production.
- Planning and maintaining work schedule, assignments, and production sequences.
- Monitored all manufacturing floor work and reported all issue to management.
- Trained new hire on production procedures, safety, and quality control standard.
Department Lead | Machine Operator
Viant Medical
01.2014 - 01.2021
- Train and coach other associates
- Use strong communication skills to ensure a seamless transition between shifts.
- Work closely with planners and supervisors to ensure production is completed and shipped on time.
- Maintain the safe and efficient usage of all equipment, while adjusting settings to ensure accurate production.
- Knowledge of medical device industry practices, production processes and applicable quality standards
- Familiarity with performing quality inspections, data entry and identification of defects
Machine Operator
Machine Product Co.
02.2011 - 04.2014
- Operated many types of equipment in a safe and efficient manner Inspected equipment before running and troubleshot problems Worked with measuring equipments such as caliper, micrometer, smart scope, tool scope.
- Conducted preventable maintenance on machinery and resolved production problems efficiently to minimize down time Performed visual inspection of products to maintain quality control.
Education
Office Administration
01.2018
Electronics and Communications Engineering
01.2010
High School
01.2007
Skills
- Print Production
- Staff Management
- Maintaining Clean Work Areas
- Supply Chain Distribution
- Manufacturing Procedures
- Team Meetings
- Digital Archiving
- Safety Policies and Procedures
- Routine Inspections
- Job Assignments
- Raw Materials
- Continuous Improvement
- 5S Principles
- Standard Operating Procedures
- Priority Management
- Strong Math Skills
- Quality Production
- Production Standards
- Shift Coverage
- Identifying Flaws
- Employee Motivation
- Heavy Labor
- Quality control
- Visual inspection
- Product inspection
- Visual inspections
- Defect identification
Languages
English
Gujarati
Hindi
Timeline
Quality Control Inspector II
Oberg Medical
07.2023 - 10.2025
Production Supervisor
Viant Medical
01.2023 - 06.2023
Department Lead4
Viant Medical
10.2021 - 01.2023
Department Lead | Machine Operator
Viant Medical
01.2014 - 01.2021
Machine Operator
Machine Product Co.
02.2011 - 04.2014