Seth Lucas
Bridgeport,WV
Summary
Reliable [Job Title] willing to work long hours and all shifts. Responsible and knowledgeable individual with knack for cutting and wrapping fresh meat of multiple varieties. In-depth knowledge of butcher's cutlery and powered equipment, including electric grinders and band saws. Experienced [Job Title] adept at completing projects with confidence and skill. History of performing well under pressure and accomplishing successive assignments with high accuracy. Experienced in fast-paced environments and adapts well to changing situations.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Butcher
Woodsmans Wild Game Processing
09.2019 - 12.2023
- Adhere to safety and cleanliness standards and maintained equipment.
- Trimmed fat and removed bones for high-quality, well-presented cuts of meat.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient workflow, resulting in smooth daily operations.
- Maintained high standards of hygiene and cleanliness, adhering to strict sanitation regulations within the butcher shop.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by maintaining a professional demeanor at all times.
- Streamlined order processing for wholesale clients, ensuring accurate fulfillment and timely delivery.
- Prepared and cooked meat products to provide customers with samples and test product quality.
- Disassembled and properly cleaned meat-cutting machines, avoiding contamination.
- Contributed to higher profits with innovative marketing strategies aimed at attracting new clientele.
- Operated commercial-grade butchery equipment such as band saws, grinders and slicers.
- Handled customer complaints quickly and professionally to restore customer confidence and prevent loss of business.
- Fostered an inclusive work environment that encouraged collaboration among staff members from diverse backgrounds.
- Managed daily operations of the butcher shop, including scheduling, payroll, and budgeting responsibilities.
Senior Quality Specialist
Defense Contract Management Agency, DCMA
11.2008 - 07.2021
- Implemented statistical process control methods to monitor production processes, enabling proactive identification of potential issues before they became problems.
- Spearheaded root cause analysis efforts on critical non-conformances from both internal audits and external customer feedback leading to swift resolution and prevention of future occurrences.
- Inspected items and compared against standards to meet regulatory requirements.
- Optimized supplier relationships through regular meetings and performance evaluations promoting continuous improvement in their delivery of materials or services.
- Managed cross-functional teams to achieve project goals within tight deadlines, leading to successful product launches.
- Addressed non-conformance issues, pausing production to correct errors.
- Reduced customer complaints by addressing root causes and implementing corrective actions in a timely manner.
- Inspected raw materials and finished products to verify quality and disposed items that did not meet safety requirements.
- Ensured compliance with industry standards by conducting internal audits and updating documentation as needed.
- Assessed products or services to evaluate conformance with quality standards.
- Served as a liaison between various departments such as engineering, manufacturing, and sales during product development stages to ensure seamless communication around quality considerations.
- Reviewed production processes and identified potential quality issues.
- Drafted technical documents such as deviation reports, testing protocol and trend analyses.
- Conducted investigations into questionable test results.
- Documented and executed detailed test plans and test cases and summarized and logged audit findings for reporting purposes.
- Analyzed quality and performance data to support operational decision-making.
- Performed tests and inspections to conform to established standards.
- Liaised between quality control and other departments and contractors, providing project updates and consultation.
- Championed Lean Six Sigma initiatives within the organization, driving process improvements that led to cost savings and enhanced performance metrics.
- Educated employees on specific QA standards and confirmed maintenance of standards.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement through regular training sessions and workshops.
- Delivered comprehensive training on company quality policies and procedures to new employees, while providing ongoing guidance to existing staff for continued adherence.
- Fixed identified issues to increase productivity and boost workflows.
- Performed standard first article inspections and random sampling inspections to verify adherence to customer standards.
Education
High School Diploma -
River Valley High School
Bidwell, OH05.2008
Skills
Training personnel
Sales Recording
Safety practices
Waste Reduction Strategies
Quality Assurance
Management
Salesmanship
Timeline
Butcher
Woodsmans Wild Game Processing
09.2019 - 12.2023
Senior Quality Specialist
Defense Contract Management Agency, DCMA
11.2008 - 07.2021
High School Diploma -
River Valley High School
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