ROBIN BROWN
McConnelsville,OH
Summary
Diligent Quality Manager with 20 years of experience making sure products and services meet internal and external standards. Skilled in market research, project management, and statistical analysis. Organized and analytical with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Manager
Miba Bearings
McConnelsville, USA
02.2025 - Current
- Maintained and improved quality KPIs, ensuring compliance with company standards and enhancing overall performance
- Conducted root cause analysis for production scrap, implementing process improvement initiatives to reduce waste
- Supported customers with certifications and resolved quality and supply chain issues, improving customer satisfaction
- Developed and mentored team members to prepare them for future roles and enhance overall team capability
- Fostered safety and respect in workplace to promote collaboration
- Led environmental health and safety initiatives to ensure compliance with safety regulations
Business Unit Manager-Electroplating
Miba Bearings
McConnelsville, USA
01.2020 - 02.2025
- Led operations team to ensure safe, compliant, and environmentally sound processes in the Monomer area
- Developed and enforced high performance standards and operating discipline within the organization
- Led continuous improvement initiatives that enhanced competitiveness in operational efficiency
- Managed monthly cost performance, identifying fixed cost reduction opportunities that supported budget goals
- Implemented supply plans to meet internal supply and external sales expectations
- Developed team members for future assignments while ensuring a safe work environment that maximized employee contributions
Quality Engineer
Miba Bearings
McConnelsville, USA
01.2013 - 01.2020
- Facilitate technology transfer for new product lines to enhance production capabilities
- Analyzed scrap and implemented process improvements to boost production yield and quality
- Coordinated problem-solving activities with production units, ensuring operational continuity
- Led initiatives that identified cost-saving opportunities, improving operational efficiency
- Developed team members for future assignments, aligning skills with production schedule and quality goals
- Guided laboratory staff in best practices to enhance their skills.
Bakery Manager
Warren IGA
McConnelsville, Ohio
10.2007 - 03.2013
- Managed daily bakery operations, ensuring adherence to quality standards.
- Trained staff on baking techniques and customer service to enhance customer satisfaction.
- Developed new recipes, expanding product offerings and attracting diverse customer base.
- Implemented food safety protocols, ensuring compliance with health regulations.
- Oversaw inventory management and coordinated ingredient orders to maintain stock availability.
- Scheduled staff shifts to enhance workforce productivity.
Lead Food Chemist
Nestle' Quality Assurance Laboratory
Dublin, USA
01.2000 - 02.2007
- Led team of scientists and technicians in analytical chemistry and microbiological labs.
- Implemented safety protocols and quality control measures to achieve production standards.
- Managed staff training programs to elevate skillsets and improve operational effectiveness.
- Coordinated performance checks to consistently uphold quality assurance standards.
- Orchestrated ISO certification audit to ensure compliance with industry regulations.
- Developed continuous improvement initiatives that strengthened operational competitiveness.
- Conducted sensory evaluations to assess product quality and consumer preferences.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to refine product formulations and processes.
Education
Manufacturing Management -
University of Minnesota
Crookston12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
University of Rio Grande
Rio Grande, OH05.2000
MBA -
Harvard University
Cambridge, Massachusetts, MASkills
- Regulatory compliance
- CSR compliance knowledge
- Food safety and ingredient functionality
- Analytical chemistry
- Food engineering
- Sensory evaluation
- Packaging systems
- Process optimization
- Root cause analysis
- Data analysis
- Improvement strategies
- Project management
- Effective multitasking and problem solving
Timeline
Quality Manager
Miba Bearings
02.2025 - Current
Business Unit Manager-Electroplating
Miba Bearings
01.2020 - 02.2025
Quality Engineer
Miba Bearings
01.2013 - 01.2020
Bakery Manager
Warren IGA
10.2007 - 03.2013
Lead Food Chemist
Nestle' Quality Assurance Laboratory
01.2000 - 02.2007
Manufacturing Management -
University of Minnesota
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
University of Rio Grande
MBA -
Harvard University