Offering strong leadership skills and quick ability to learn and adapt in production settings. Brings proven ability to ensure product quality, standards, and production goals are consistently met. Ready to use and develop problem-solving and technical skills in team leadership or quality roles.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Control Technician
John Deere Commercial Products
07.2015 - 04.2025
Collaborated with production staff to improve processes, reduce defects and optimize quality.
Assisted management in maintaining ISO certification through diligent documentation and adherence to established protocols.
Inspected quality of products, taking note of functionality, appearance and other specifications.
Improved product quality by conducting thorough inspections and identifying defects in a timely manner.
Reduced product rejection rates and FPY percentage by collaborating with production teams to address quality issues proactively.
Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
Evaluated components and final products against quality standards and manufacturing specifications.
Participated in team meetings to discuss progress and results, providing ideas and suggestions for improvement.
Trained and mentored junior inspection staff and interns to apply best practices and comply with quality control guidelines and regulations.
Supported continuous improvement initiatives by analyzing inspection data and recommending process adjustments for optimal quality control.
Enhanced safety standards by rigorously enforcing workplace safety protocols during quality inspections.
Assemble, inspect, test, and repair products.
Quality Control Manager
Augusta Select Tissue
10.2007 - 05.2011
Updated quality control standards, methods, and procedures to meet compliance requirements.
Followed quality standards and procedures to minimize errors and maximize customer satisfaction.
Facilitated proactive approach to quality control, preemptively identifying potential issues.
Collected and analyzed paper, sludge, and water samples to evaluate quality, providing feedback, and interpretation to production management or staff.
Improved product reliability, conducting thorough testing and analysis on each batch.
Initiated corrective actions when necessary, addressing product or process issues promptly to minimize impact on operations.
Used MS Office software to produce reports regarding daily production quality, nonconformance of products or processes and quality trends.
Coordinated with other departments to establish preventive maintenance schedules for equipment, reducing downtime due to unexpected failures or malfunctions.
Reduced production defects by closely monitoring manufacturing processes and providing timely feedback to production teams.
Conducted regular training sessions for staff to uphold and exceed quality standards.
Achieved significant reductions in product return rates, meticulously auditing products before release.
Consistently maintained detailed records of all quality control activities for easy reference during audits or process evaluations.
Developed comprehensive training programs for new quality control team members, ensuring consistent performance across the board.
Tracked quality issues with external customers, suppliers, and internal plant operations.
Evaluated samples against standards by completing measurements, visual inspections, and other established tests.
Recorded and organized test data for report generation and analysis.
Performed routine maintenance and calibration on testing equipment.
Conducted investigations into questionable test results.
Completed supporting documentation for testing procedures, data capture forms, equipment logbooks and inventory forms.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Georgia Military College
Augusta, GA
Associate of Applied Science - Pharmacology
Augusta Technical College
Augusta, GA
High School Diploma -
Burke County High School
Waynesboro, GA
05-1995
Skills
Workplace safety
Machine operation
Workflow coordination
Continuous improvements
Shift supervision
Teamwork and collaboration
Problem-solving and multitasking abilities
Team management and training
Standard operating procedures
Meeting production goals
Timeline
Quality Control Technician
John Deere Commercial Products
07.2015 - 04.2025
Quality Control Manager
Augusta Select Tissue
10.2007 - 05.2011
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Georgia Military College
Associate of Applied Science - Pharmacology
Augusta Technical College
High School Diploma -
Burke County High School
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