Samuel Rutland
Lanett,AL
Summary
Professional with strong foundation in quality management and process improvement. Skilled in implementing quality control standards, conducting audits, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Proven ability to collaborate effectively within teams, adapt to changing requirements, and drive results. Known for reliability and methodical approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Assistant Manager
KyungshinLear
08.2025 - Current
- Developed and implemented process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and product quality.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues, enhancing customer satisfaction and product reliability.
- Trained and mentored junior staff on quality control procedures and best practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Analyzed quality metrics to drive strategic decisions, improving overall performance across multiple departments.
- Managed documentation related to quality management systems, ensuring accuracy and accessibility for audits.
- Mentored junior members of the Quality team providing guidance on best practices related to inspection, documentation and reporting.
- Improved customer satisfaction scores through timely resolution of product-related issues and effective communication.
Quality Resident Engineer (QRE)
Kyungshinlear
08.2017 - 08.2025
- Sorting inventory
- Reading schematics
- Reading blueprints
- Picking connectors
- Basic Excel operations
- Building a relationship with customers.
- Sending Customer Concern Reports to the manufacturing plants.
- Coordinated field activities, optimizing workflow and resource allocation for efficiency.
- Managed quality control processes, conducting inspections and troubleshooting issues on-site.
Logistics Forklift Operator
KyungshinLear
08.2016 - 01.2017
- Production and assembly line functions
- Sorting Inventory
- Heavy Lifting
- Forklift operator
- Loading and unloading trucks
- Customer Service with incoming parts and internal customers
- Basic Computer operations
- Scan Gun Operations
- Shipping and receiving operations
- Packing boxes for shipment
Assembly/Installer
Copper Moon
04.2015 - 08.2016
- Production and assembly on outdoor lighting
- Scan Gun Operations
- Painting, gluing and using appropriate chemicals safely
- Shipping and Receiving
- Packaging
- Sand blasting, cleaning, cutting copper, using heavy machinery
- Sorting and inventory control
- Using general hand tools
Skills
- Forklift operating, Inventory control, basic computer functions, and low voltage experience
- Repairing connectors, Reading Schematics, Reading Blueprints, Troubleshooting
- Quality training
- Executing internal audit processes
- Corrective and preventive actions
- Product inspection
- Supplier quality management
- Customer complaint handling
Timeline
Quality Assistant Manager
KyungshinLear
08.2025 - Current
Quality Resident Engineer (QRE)
Kyungshinlear
08.2017 - 08.2025
Logistics Forklift Operator
KyungshinLear
08.2016 - 01.2017
Assembly/Installer
Copper Moon
04.2015 - 08.2016