Sheri Nolty
Metamora,IN
Summary
Focused professional knowledgeable about devising innovative solutions to diverse business concerns and goals. Strategic and forward-thinking leader with self-motivated and tactical mindset. Excellent relationship-building and critical thinking skills with determined and decisive nature.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Control Inspector
Schneider Electric (Square D)
01.2024 - Current
- Evaluate the adequacy of quality assurance standards
- Create sampling procedures and directions for recording and quality data
- Review the implementation and efficiency of quality and inspection systems
- Conduct testing and inspection of materials and products to ensure finished product quality
- Document internal audits and other quality assurance activities
- Investigate customer complaints and non-conformance issues
- Collect and compile statistical quality data
- Analyze data to identify areas for improvement in the quality system
- Develop, recommend, and monitor corrective and preventive actions
- Identify training needs and organize training interventions to meet quality standards
- Coordinate and support on-site audits conducted by external providers
- Evaluate audit findings and implement appropriate corrective actions
- Monitor risk management activities
- Responsibility for document management systems
- Assure ongoing compliance with quality and industry regulatory requirements.
- Completed precise measurements using special tools.
- Evaluated components and final products against quality standards and manufacturing specifications.
- 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.
- Resolved customer complaints by investigating problems and developing solutions.
- Inspected incoming and outgoing materials for accuracy and quality.
- Performed root cause analysis to identify and resolve defects, improving quality standards.
- Inspected quality of products, taking note of functionality, appearance and other specifications.
- Identified and documented quality discrepancies for management to develop resolutions.
- Trained and mentored junior inspection staff and interns to apply best practices and comply with quality control guidelines and regulations.
- Collaborated with production staff to establish and meet quality standards
- Participated in team meetings to discuss progress and results, providing ideas and suggestions for improvement.
- Examined products for imperfections and defects.
- Provided technical support to production personnel.
- Followed standard operating procedures for inspections and tests.
- Trained other workers in inspection and testing procedures.
- Provided feedback to production team regarding product quality.
- Utilized quality control software to track and analyze product data.
- Investigated customer complaints to take necessary corrective actions.
Manufacturing Technician
Tesla (GFTX)
10.2021 - 12.2023
- Lead problem solving for small improvement projects
- Communicate efficiently and effectively with supervision and with equipment and engineering teams to escalate issues
- Work with process techs, equipment techs, and engineers to contain issues and solve problems to at least direct cause
- Operate equipment according to standard procedures
- Understand equipment controls, monitor recipes and good run settings to ensure process is in control, and interact with equipment as necessary
- Coordinate work for team based on planned and unplanned downtime, production schedules, and cycle times
- Ensure production schedules are being met for the shift
- Communicate status of equipment and key KPIs to supervision and to next shift.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
- Trained and supervised production staff in use of equipment and machinery.
- Researched and implemented new technologies to increase production efficiency.
- Performed in-depth analysis of manufacturing processes, identifying areas for improvement and cost savings.
- Established and managed trial projects to deploy updated processes.
- Investigated processes to develop maps and determine optimal improvement approaches.
- Prepared reports and technical documentation of day-to-day production processes.
- Tested selected products at specified stages in production process for performance characteristics or adherence to specifications.
- Managed quality assurance initiatives.
- Assisted engineers in developing, building, and testing prototypes and products.
- Reported on findings and made proactive and targeted recommendation to senior leaders.
Production Associate (Stamping)
Tesla (GFTX)
10.2021 - 12.2023
- Assist with die setting, unloading dies, and moving dies to die storage
- Assist with 5S throughout
- Stamping, assist with writing Manufacturing Instructions (Mis) for the Stamping department, assist with training employees on proper pack-out of stamping parts into racks, assist with cycle counting warehouse inventory of finished stamping panels
Maintenance Purchasing/Planning & Inventory Specialist
Weston Foods/Ace Bakery
01.2021 - 08.2021
- Spare Part Purchasing and Receiving, Cycle Counts, Non-Inventory Request Purchasing, Pricing Exercises, Conversion of Obsolete Parts, Maintains Spare Parts Storage, Spare Part Consolidation
- Lubricant Control, Bin-stock, Maintenance Supply, Rebuild Program, Safety/5S Audits, Provides Training and Assistance to maintenance team (Research, projects, CMMS), Special Projects, Prepares Reports, Tracks Maintenance KPIs, Sets Up Team Meetings.
- Completed physical inventory counts each month.
- Performed data entry and completed proper paperwork.
- Recorded information, shortages, and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
- Rejected damaged items, recorded shortages and corresponded with shippers to rectify issues.
- Supported reporting, accounting and recordkeeping staff with accurate updates regarding shipment information.
- Factored shipping procedures, rates and routes in making determinations on best shipping methods for materials.
Machine Operator/Packer
Weston Foods/Ace Bakery
01.2021 - 08.2021
- Mixing, Inspecting, and Operating assigned machines and package products, working independently as well as on a team, Operating the production and packaging equipment in a safe and timely manner
- Inspecting the product to ensure customer requirements are met, participating in operator-based machine and area cleaning in a safe and timely manner, Locating and retrieving raw materials, Packing and handling finished goods, and Understanding and inputting data into product tracking program/system.
Maintenance Planner/Scheduler
Wayne Farms
09.2019 - 02.2020
- Provide overall Maintenance Planning and Scheduling support to include contract, maintenance, and the planning of repairs and overhauls and rebuilds during scheduled shut-downs
- Provide supervision of storeroom operations and responsible for the site’s preventative maintenance program
- Serve as primary resource for CMMS implementation and the maintenance of related databases
- Administer Maintenance Tests for prospective technicians
- Coordinate MWOs systems, processing of MWOs and provide overall work control to ensure maximum utilization of internal labor and contractor labor
- Develop labor estimates for planned work and establish schedules based on confirmed priorities and labor availability
- Coordinate plant operations to establish firm schedules for equipment availability prior to start of repair
- Develop and maintain a current backlog of maintenance repairs and PMs/PdMs due
- Monitor status of ongoing major planned repairs and overhauls and all maintenance work to be scheduled during scheduled shutdowns or as future capital projects
- Determine material and spare parts availability prior to scheduling
- Work with maintenance supervisors and team leaders to determine parts required on major repairs
- Coordinate with stockroom to reserve and kit parts prior to major planned repairs
- Primary support to the Maintenance Manager for KPIs to drive continuous improvement projects.
- Reviewed maintenance program for efficiency accuracy and timeliness, and provided feedback for improvement to company leadership.
- Assessed schematic diagrams to properly plan and initiate new installation assignments.
- Provided safety education and technical training to maintenance crew to establish equipment repair standards.
- Closely reviewed blueprints to guide quality implementations.
- Developed maintenance reports to assess program success and inform operational decisions.
- Optimized productivity by eliminating downtime, efficient budgeting, allocating tasks and maintaining high standards of safety and quality.
- Monitored equipment, tools and system upgrades to compile data into detailed reports for upper management.
- Reviewed and studied blueprints to double-check installation and implementation project requirements.
- Efficiently assisted service workers with problematic transactions to maintain customer satisfaction and quickly rectify issues.
- Created and maintained daily and weekly reports for upper management.
- Monitored product quality and communicated necessary improvements to site superintendent.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction ratings by motivating team members to strengthen quality and increase productivity.
Quality Assurance Auditor
Matsu of Alabama
10.2018 - 09.2019
- Perform Ultrasonic Non-Destructive Testing and develop disposition of Non-Conformances
- Cut and Etch for various parts throughout the assembly production process
- Perform Torque tests, fixture part checks
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, and keeping reports current for Cut & Etch for customers and audits
- ISO 14001 and IATF Audit documentation readiness.
- Completed timely quality reports highlighting deficiencies and recommending corrective actions.
- Gathered and reviewed current data to determine areas in need of improvement.
- Performed continuous random spot reviews of daily log pages, non-routine and work package contents for completeness, correct use of appropriate references and approved data.
- Monitored departmental forms for compliance to submissions rules and guidelines.
- Inspected raw and in-processed materials to determine quality and any not meeting minimum standards.
- Trained and reviewed work of junior personnel on departmental responsibilities.
- Compared quantity, quality and labeling of customer orders to check accuracy and completeness.
- Evaluated finished products and assigned grades based on factors such as color and texture.
- Identified issues of non-compliance and elevated reports to senior personnel.
- Audited activities of workers on production lines and shipping and receiving.
- Participated in compliance inquiries and provided interpretation of data to guide investigators in creation of Corrective and Preventive Actions.
Business Systems Support Tech/ Operations Control Center-Production Planner
Tesla
05.2017 - 09.2018
- Worked fluidly in a highly cross-functional team and helped resolve issues quickly and precisely to completion
- Prioritize multiple tasks with keeping OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) and Bill of Materials (BOMs) in mind
- Troubleshooting basic network, software, printing problems
- Created new user accounts and manage user accounts for the different software used throughout the factory
- Worked closely with other teams to resolve issues on the production floor
- Assisted with training modules for new production software and monitor the flow of material throughout the facility
- Managed the build mix of drive units and packs hour by hour to stay tightly coordinated with the mix of car configurations starting into Assembly
- SOX Compliance
- Project Management of Powertrain activities.
Inventory Control Clerk
Takata
08.2015 - 05.2017
- Wrote requisitions and obtained quotes for requisitions in relation to the current Bill of Materials (BOMs)
- Check parts in and out of inventory and do full inventory of stock
- Co-ordinate orders for Machine Maintenance Technicians and Engineers
- Maintain relationships with various vendors, obtain quotes from vendors, and meet with vendors about new products
- Verify new part number equivalents to what is currently used on the shop floor
- Organize shop manuals & keep manuals current and maintain material flow through stock room
- Able to work from vendor and equipment documentation and to pull vital information for the department.
- Used hand-held devices and computers to record and monitor inventory levels and completed audits to uncover and address inaccuracies.
- Spearheaded and implemented standardized processes to control supply and inventory management.
- Recorded information, shortages, and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
- Completed physical inventory counts each month.
- Completed scheduled audits with efficient and accurate approach.
- Maintained inventory count, tracked usage, and documented variances.
- Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
- Verified incoming products and checked delivery totals to keep system records current and accurate.
- Completed stock inventories to identify and address issues negatively impacting controls.
- Collaborated with the procurement team to establish steady supply of inventory.
- Managed supply inventories while conducting monthly audits and rotating stock to protect product quality.
- Performed data entry and completed proper paperwork.
- Compared shipping orders and invoices against contents received to verify accuracy.
- Conducted research to address shipping errors and packaging mistakes.
- Requisitioned new supplies and maintained storage areas for smooth department operations.
- Verified orders by comparing names and quantity of items packaged with shipping documents.
- Partnered with representatives from different carriers to arrange materials shipments.
- Maintained up-to-date price lists to accurately calculate shipping, shortage and demurrage costs.
- Corresponded with carrier representatives to make arrangements and provide instructions for shipment and delivery of orders.
- Rejected damaged items, recorded shortages and corresponded with shippers to rectify issues.
Assembly Leader
Unipres Southeast
07.2014 - 01.2015
- Oversee the final inspection and verification of parts before being shipped to the customer
- Participated in new model launch and part verification of the Nissan Murano
- Responsible for maintaining Kanban levels in my area
- Managed up to 20 people on a daily basis
- Responsible for data entry on daily production for assembly to assist upper management.
- Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns.
- Maintained team flexibility and embraced change to adapt within dynamic markets.
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
- Applied lean manufacturing practices to coordinate production output and inventory levels.
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
- Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.
- Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
Assembly/Operator
Daniel Defense
02.2011 - 02.2014
- Blueprint reading, Mechanical drawing, AutoCAD, Bead Blasting, Tumbling, Circular Saw, Assembly, Inventory, Laser Etching
- Experience with precision Quality measuring equipment
- Assisted with inventory
- Trained New-Hire Employees.
- Assembled components with minimal supervision, exceeding expected project milestones.
- Operated production machinery safely to reduce workplace accidents.
- Reviewed project specifications and drawings prior to assembling complex components to better understand assignments and expected deadlines.
- Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
- Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
- Used air-powered hand tools to position and secure parts into specified openings.
- Performed minor maintenance on equipment to keep tools operational and detailed repair work in reports.
- Followed outlined specifications to implement assembly plans.
- Inspected equipment and conducted basic repairs to keep machinery operational.
Education
B.S. - Data Science
Indiana University East
Richmond, INB.S. - Criminal Justice
Armstrong State University
Savannah, GA05.2009
Skills
- Product Inspection
- Employee Supervision
- Specifications reading
- Materials Testing
- Non-conformance reporting
- Quality Control
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Blueprint Reading
Timeline
Quality Control Inspector
Schneider Electric (Square D)
01.2024 - Current
Manufacturing Technician
Tesla (GFTX)
10.2021 - 12.2023
Production Associate (Stamping)
Tesla (GFTX)
10.2021 - 12.2023
Maintenance Purchasing/Planning & Inventory Specialist
Weston Foods/Ace Bakery
01.2021 - 08.2021
Machine Operator/Packer
Weston Foods/Ace Bakery
01.2021 - 08.2021
Maintenance Planner/Scheduler
Wayne Farms
09.2019 - 02.2020
Quality Assurance Auditor
Matsu of Alabama
10.2018 - 09.2019
Business Systems Support Tech/ Operations Control Center-Production Planner
Tesla
05.2017 - 09.2018
Inventory Control Clerk
Takata
08.2015 - 05.2017
Assembly Leader
Unipres Southeast
07.2014 - 01.2015
Assembly/Operator
Daniel Defense
02.2011 - 02.2014
B.S. - Data Science
Indiana University East
B.S. - Criminal Justice
Armstrong State University
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