RYAN SODERMAN
Yukon,USA
Summary
Accomplished Senior Quality Assurance Lead with a proven track record, enhancing product quality by implementing robust management systems and streamlining workflows. Expert in quality inspections and critical thinking, significantly reduced defects through meticulous process evaluation. Demonstrates exceptional leadership in team building and motivating while maintaining stringent quality standards and improving operational processes. Valued for excellent team collaboration and achieving reliable results. Recognized for adaptability, critical thinking, and precision in inspection tasks.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
On-Site Manager
Lead Point Business Services
03.2025 - 04.2025
- Customer Service and Communications Customer Liaison and conflict Mediator
- Hiring and On-boarding
- Manages Data tracking and reporting
- Payroll compliance
- Planning and Training for on-site employees
- Safety Program Management
Quality Assurance Inspector
SQA Services
08.2023 - 11.2024
- Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate.
- Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
- Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
- Maintained accurate records of inspection findings, facilitating data-driven decision-making for process improvements.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address root causes of defects and implement preventive measures.
- Ensured compliance with industry standards by meticulously reviewing product specifications and requirements.
Warehouse Manager
Hibdon Tires Plus
02.2019 - 08.2023
- Conducted periodic audits of inventory levels to ensure accuracy, identifying discrepancies for swift resolution.
- Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
- Maintained safe work environment by enforcing strict adherence to OSHA guidelines and company policies.
- Oversaw upkeep of equipment and physical condition of warehouse, identifying and ordering needed repairs, renovations, and replacements.
- Redesigned warehouse layout to accommodate new equipment, maximize space utilization, and optimize processes.
- Enhanced employee productivity, implementing effective scheduling and task delegation strategies.
- Increased warehouse efficiency by implementing new inventory management systems and procedures.
Senior Quality Assurance Lead
US Navy
08.1998 - 02.2019
- Performed internal audits to maintain operating procedure and regulatory standards compliance.
- Directed day-to-day quality assurance department activities, establishing rapport with team members to facilitate effective communication and coordination.
- Acted as key point of contact for all QA aspects of releases by providing QA services and coordinating QA resources internally and externally.
- Completed in-depth usability testing on Windows, Android and iOS mobile devices.
- Gathered data on integration issues and vulnerabilities, reported findings and recommended improvements.
- Spearheaded efforts to implement robust quality management system that streamlined workflows across various departments.
- Championed adoption of agile methodologies within QA team, resulting in improved collaboration with development counterparts.
- Reduced product defects by conducting thorough root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
- Maintained in-depth understanding of industry trends, proactively incorporating relevant tools and techniques into team’s arsenal.
Education
High School Diploma -
GFW High School
Winthrop, MN05.1998
Skills
- Quality Inspections, Management and Planning
- Training and mentorship Critical thinking
- Six sigma Principles and Methodology
- Reporting and analysis
- OSHA compliance
- Teamwork and collaboration
Certification
- Non-Destructive Testing Certification (NDT) - American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT).
- Six Sigma Certification
- Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate.
- Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
- Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
- Used calipers and micrometer measuring instruments.
- Maintained accurate records of inspection findings, facilitating data-driven decision-making for process improvements.
- Influenced positive change within organization by driving culture focused on high-quality products and services.
- Performed Lead duties as requested.
- First Aid Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- [State] Driver’s License
- OSHA Certified
- TANK Inspector Level 2/ OSHA Confined Space Qualified
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Spearheaded the cultural change within the Aircraft Maintenance Department of over 300 Personnel to strive for a complete procedural compliance.
- Created & Incorporated a new Data Collection/ trend analysis system for maintenance malpractice/component failures. In addition to streamlining improvement production/ training & testing deficiencies.
Timeline
On-Site Manager
Lead Point Business Services
03.2025 - 04.2025
Quality Assurance Inspector
SQA Services
08.2023 - 11.2024
Warehouse Manager
Hibdon Tires Plus
02.2019 - 08.2023
Senior Quality Assurance Lead
US Navy
08.1998 - 02.2019
High School Diploma -
GFW High School
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