Data-driven Qc lead with strong background in concrete production environments. Devoted to catching and preventing errors to keep costs low and quality high. Tracks team testing, inspection and documentation activities to create detailed and informative reports. Keeps meticulous records and identify and troubleshoot problems. Specialties include operational improvements, program implementation, and documentation.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
6
6
Certification
Work History
Quality Control Supervisor
Forterra Pipe And Precast
WEST MEMPHIS, AR
08.2019 - 06.2023
Supervised and directed quality control personnel through effective mentoring, coaching and work delegation.
Supported audits and led teams to fully investigate quality control processes and root out deficiencies.
Maintained testing equipment in good working order to effectively quality control concrete production lines.Directed consistent measuring, inspection and testing procedures and tabulated data for detailed reports.
Collaborated with team of 10+ in the development of Amazon Memphis/Project Diamond Little Rock, Ark/LA bridge Project and many other large Box Culvert projects
Documented and resolved mechanical failures which led to a daily
maintenance program resulting in fewer plant break downs and increased productivity.
Scheduled and chaired quality review meetings to review effectiveness of performance mitigating risk, improving throughput and achieving customer satisfaction.
Applied coaching techniques and tools to support managers and team members in improving performance.
Applied lean principles to improve workflow and quality and reduce waste.
Managed quality assurance and laboratory testing for concreting operations.
Performed routine training and attended special events to enhance job knowledge and skills.
WAREHOUSE/ DELIVERY DRIVER
WEST MEMPHIS PAPER
WEST MEMPHIS, AR
09.2007 - 08.2019
Fostered positive working relationships with regular customers.
Created and submitted delivery and DOT logs.
Completed rush deliveries on tight timetables to satisfy customer needs.
Updated dispatchers frequently to convey changes such as route issues or weather delays potentially impacting delivery schedules.
Safely operated heavy lifting equipment such as fork trucks and cranes.
Contacted customers prior to delivery to confirm and coordinate delivery times.
Inspected truck equipment and supplies and reported problems and safety hazards to supervisors following each shift.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - AutoCAD
Penn Foster College
Scottsdale, AZ
2014
GED -
Arkansas State University
West Memphis, AR
05.1998
Skills
Materials accountability
Safety-oriented
Natural leader
Initiative to work independently
Visual inspections
Blueprint reading
Employee supervision
Quality control tests and sampling
Staff training and development
Project and Production Management
Knowledge of quality systems
Policy reinforcement
Certification
OSHA 10 - Construction Safety and Health
TDOT2 - Certified Concrete Plant Tech
American Concrete Institute - Concrete Field Testing Tech - Grade 1
American Concrete Institute - Concrete Strength Testing Tech