Kenya Pittman
Chicago ,IL
Summary
Accomplished Quality Control Inspector and Line Leader with a proven track record at Aurora Packaging for enhancing product quality and operational efficiency. Expert in visual inspection and quality control planning, coupled with exceptional leadership in training teams and implementing procedural improvements. Achieved significant reductions in downtime through meticulous maintenance and collaborative problem-solving.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Control Inspector
Aurora Packaging
07.2017 - 11.2024
- Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
- Inspected quality of products, taking note of functionality, appearance and other specifications.
- Inspected incoming and outgoing materials for accuracy and quality.
- Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
Line Leader
Butterball
07.2015 - 03.2017
- Supervised updating procedures for working documents such as shift reports and handovers.
- Assisted in training new employees and implementing procedural changes.
- Collaborated with manager on performance-related issues and employee performance reviews.
- Trained new hires on company policies, safety procedures, equipment operation, and other essential tasks required for their role as Line Leader.
Line Leader
Dart Container Corporation
05.2007 - 02.2010
- Supervised updating procedures for working documents such as shift reports and handovers.
- Assisted in training new employees and implementing procedural changes.
- Collaborated with manager on performance-related issues and employee performance reviews.
- Trained new hires on company policies, safety procedures, equipment operation, and other essential tasks required for their role as Line Leader.
Line Lead
Elite Staffing
01.2004 - 12.2006
- Assisted in training new employees and implementing procedural changes.
- Trained and monitored line associates to perform proper assembly techniques, apply best practices and comply with safety procedures.
- Reduced downtime for machinery by conducting regular maintenance checks and addressing issues promptly.
- Communicated shift handover information to keep personnel aware of incomplete tasks.
Education
Master of Criminal Justice -
John A Logan College
Carbondale, IL08-1990
High School Diploma -
John Marshall
Chicago, IL06-1990
Skills
- Quality control
- Visual inspection
- Product inspection
- Visual inspections
- Inspection documentation
- Inspections and reviews
- Quality control planning
- Packaging inspection
- Materials testing
Timeline
Quality Control Inspector
Aurora Packaging
07.2017 - 11.2024
Line Leader
Butterball
07.2015 - 03.2017
Line Leader
Dart Container Corporation
05.2007 - 02.2010
Line Lead
Elite Staffing
01.2004 - 12.2006
Master of Criminal Justice -
John A Logan College
High School Diploma -
John Marshall
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