TAYLOR M MCGIMPSEY
Moscow,OH
Summary
Dedicated Quality Assurance Technician adept at assessing food quality and manufacturing processes, detail oriented, and organized with expertise in analysis, inspection, and equipment functionality. Im determined to seek opportunities to expand my skills and contribute to company success. Highly skilled at troubleshooting problems and building successful solutions. Ready to take on challenges using problem-solving, leadership and task prioritization skills to help the company grow. Bringing forth a seasoned history of helping companies to achieve success and improve efficiency.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Control Technician
Graham Packaging
Cincinnati, OH
03.2023 - 10.2024
- Collaborated with production teams to address and resolve quality concerns, improving overall product reliability.
- Performed thorough inspections of incoming materials and outgoing products.
- Enhanced product quality by conducting comprehensive inspections and identifying defects in a timely manner.
- Maintained accurate records of all quality control activities, ensuring easy retrieval for audits or management inquiries.
- Trained new team members on proper quality control techniques, fostering a culture of excellence within the department.
- Helped uncover and fix production problems in order to reduce overall defect rates.
- Reduced customer complaints by proactively addressing potential issues before products left the facility.
- Improved communication between departments by acting as a liaison between production and engineering teams on quality matters.
- Developed and implemented quality control processes to meet product standards.
- Optimized calibration schedules for measurement equipment, ensuring consistent accuracy during inspections.
- Analyzed data trends to identify areas of concern and recommend proactive solutions, resulting in fewer product returns.
- Ensured product quality met industry standards by conducting detailed inspections and performing rigorous testing.
- Maintained quality documentation and records for conformance with relevant standards.
- Increased efficiency in testing process with implementation of streamlined quality control procedures.
- Monitored testing procedures and verified performance of tests according to established item specifications and protocol.
- Drafted technical documents such as deviation reports, testing protocol and trend analyses.
- Collaborated with production staff to improve processes, reduce defects and optimize quality.
- Evaluated samples against standards by completing measurements, visual inspections, and other established tests.
Production Line Lead
United Dairy Farmers
Norwood, Ohio
07.2020 - 01.2023
- Documented complete production activities, including start and stop times and downtime explanations
- Managed work of both permanent and temporary workers, monitoring activities and correcting deficiencies
- Made sure all machines were running to the standards they are required to be at, as well as making sure all product that is being made have the right ingredients, flavoring, and condiments are correct as well as measurements
Quality Assurance Food Safety Technician
United Dairy Farmers
Norwood, Ohio
04.2020 - 01.2023
- Maintained proper inventory levels by ordering new supplies on time
- Studied test results to determine if cream trucks, or condensed trucks had any bacteria before receiving, testing mixes made before using, testing mixes once production starts running, testing finished product throughout the shift, as well as flavorings and syrups
- Kept current records of test results and audit documents
- Inspected machines to make sure they were properly cleaned and sanitized before the line was able to start up
- Evaluated all ingredients/flavoring/condiments before using as well as verifying expiration dates
- Monitored all production workers to make sure all GMP were being met
- Checked to verify all code dates were correct on product, packages were in good condition as well as verifying the packages/containers were correct for what was being made
- Line checks every hour to verify product was still at its standards by checking the cream flows and pressures on the freezers, checking the filler heads, tasting and smelling the finished product, testing product in a metal detector, then taking 2 finished samples and plating 1 on a Rapid Coliform plate using a pipette
- Swabbing locations throughout the plant to test for Listeria or Salmonella
Machine Operator
United Dairy Farmers
Norwood, Ohio
02.2019 - 01.2023
- Analyzed production orders to calculate and measure how much ingredients, flavoring, and condiments were needed for that production run
- Verify and check all labels and expiration dates on all ingredients before using
- Set up, calibrated and adjusted production equipment to desired speed and material flow
- Prepared for production runs by breaking down, assembling and calibrating equipment
- Trained new employees regarding machine operation, company standards and product manufacturing
- Implemented changes to support strong quality control and maintain specifications
- Followed documented processes to comply with standardized work orders
- Leveraged advanced knowledge of individual machines and processes to support team members
- Adapted to changing work orders and production requirements to produce high-quality results
- Installed machine components to carry out various tasks
- Trained new joiners on machinery operation
- Worked efficiently to support production pace
- Made sure all my crew wore protective gear to avoid safety risks
- Performed quality assurance tasks on finished products, completed routine inspections and conducted non-destructive tests
Assembly Line Production Worker
United Dairy Farmers
Norwood, Ohio
02.2019 - 01.2023
- Moved raw materials to prepare for processing and product assembly
- Verified completed product functionality as part of routine quality assurance protocol
- Learned new processes for assembly and equipment operations to support overall factory success
Robotic Technician
Bosch
Erlanger, Kentucky
06.2016 - 04.2018
- Used artificial intelligence software to train robots
- Educated customers on installation, maintenance and use of robotic systems and machines
- Conducted routine preventive maintenance on robotic systems and parts
Education
High School - Science Education
Conner High School
Hebron, KY05.2015
Skills
- Raw materials handling
- Good manufacturing practices
- Product inspection
- Pallet building
- Quality control
- Task prioritization
- Operations
- Production reporting
- Data analysis
- Visual Inspection
- Equipment Calibration
- Inspections and reviews
- GMP Knowledge
- Auditing Techniques
- Calibration standards
- Continuous Improvement
- Product Sampling
- Testing protocols
- Testing Procedures
- Record preparation
- Documentation expertise
- Quality Issue Identifications
- Attentive and Observant
- Safety Compliance
- Quality Control Data Compilation
- Materials Testing
- Documentation
- Product Inspections
- Safety Procedures
- Finished Goods Inspection
- Corrective Actions
- Raw Materials Receiving
- Materials Analysis
- Time Management
Certification
- SQF Certification levels 1, 2, 3
- HACCP Certification
Middleinitial
M
Timeline
Quality Control Technician
Graham Packaging
03.2023 - 10.2024
Production Line Lead
United Dairy Farmers
07.2020 - 01.2023
Quality Assurance Food Safety Technician
United Dairy Farmers
04.2020 - 01.2023
Machine Operator
United Dairy Farmers
02.2019 - 01.2023
Assembly Line Production Worker
United Dairy Farmers
02.2019 - 01.2023
Robotic Technician
Bosch
06.2016 - 04.2018
High School - Science Education
Conner High School