Sean Garin
Painesville
Summary
Detail-oriented Quality Specialist with a proven record in compliance monitoring, data analysis, and process improvement. Committed to enhancing product quality through effective training and collaboration.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Specialist
Henkel Corporation
Mentor
11.2019 - Current
- Ensured compliance with quality standards in manufacturing processes.
- Developed and implemented quality control procedures for product evaluation.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to improve product quality initiatives.
- Trained staff on best practices for quality assurance and safety protocols.
- Analyzed data to identify trends and recommend process improvements.
- Provided technical support to other departments on quality-related matters.
- Documented daily inspection results and reported any discrepancies or problems immediately.
- Maintained records of test results, QC and QA activities, and related documents.
- Recommended changes in design or testing protocols based on findings from inspections or tests.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to resolve complex product issues during the design phase.
- Investigated non-conforming materials and proposed solutions for improvement.
- Reorganized and revised standard operating procedures to streamline processes and improve communication and collaboration.
- Trained end users on software and hardware functionality, best practices and protocols.
- Assisted in the development and validation of testing methods for quality control purposes.
Production Operator
Henkel Corporation
Mentor
09.2017 - 11.2019
- Operated production machinery following safety and quality standards.
- Monitored equipment performance, identifying and reporting issues to maintenance team for timely resolution.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize production processes.
- Conducted routine inspections, ensuring product quality and compliance with safety standards.
- Maintained accurate records of production activities and inventory levels.
- Assisted in training new operators on equipment and procedures.
- Adhered to company policies regarding safety, hygiene, and environmental practices.
- Completed housekeeping and maintenance duties to keep production area safe, organized and ready for next shift.
- Inspected finished goods for defects prior to packaging or shipping out to customers.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks on machines used in the production process including lubrication tasks and minor repairs.
- Adjusted machine settings to align with customer specifications for product size and shape, enhancing accuracy.
Education
Associate of Science - Environmental Biology
Lakeland Community College
Willoughby, OH08-2017
Associate of Arts - Environmental Science
Lakeland Community College
Willoughby, OH08-2017
Skills
- Quality control
- Compliance monitoring
- Production optimization
- Process improvement
- Product inspection
- Supplier quality
- Sampling plans
- Testing processes
- Documentation control
- Test development
- Corrective actions
- Data analysis
- Technical support
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Staff training
- Quality enhancement
- Standard procedures
- Detail-oriented
Timeline
Quality Specialist
Henkel Corporation
11.2019 - Current
Production Operator
Henkel Corporation
09.2017 - 11.2019
Associate of Science - Environmental Biology
Lakeland Community College
Associate of Arts - Environmental Science
Lakeland Community College