Kaneisha Dobbs
Summary
Thoughtful Quality Control Team Lead with big-picture planning and systematic assessment of product standards. Tenacious strategist known for continual product consistency with meticulous detail orientation. Implements lasting quality-control measures, prioritizing customer satisfaction and long-term brand reputation. Practiced at completing exhaustive tests of incoming materials, components and finished products. Proven experience within Manufacturing industry performing direct hands-on work in QA and QC functions with strong familiarity of general practices.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Control Team Leader
Automotive Parts Manufacture Mississippi
Guntown, MS
02.2019 - 02.2023
- Provided training to many onboarding team members.
- Conducted data review and followed standard practices to find solutions.
- Performed visual assessment of products to evaluate conformance with quality standards.
- Inspected raw materials and finished products to verify quality and disposed items that did not meet safety requirements.
- Reported problems and concerns to management.
- Advised and led process improvement team with deliberation, leadership and strategic planning.
- Supported quality control assessments on manufacturing floor.
- Documented nonconforming material and reported to appropriate team leaders for review and assessment.
Quality Control Inspector
Automotive Parts Manufacture Mississippi
Guntown, MS
07.2013 - 02.2019
- Kept work areas clean, organized and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
- Learned all required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
- Contributed to team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately.
- Developed strong cooperative relationships with coworkers and managers.
- Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
- Inspected final products to assess compliance with quality standards and established tolerances.
- Took on additional shifts during peak work periods to keep projects on schedule.
- Conducted quality inspections of finished products and made minor repairs to meet project expectations.
- Demonstrated proper use of equipment to newly hired employees to avoid workplace injuries.
- Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
- Used hand tools, instruments, gauges and equipment to complete accurate measurements and noted results for official records.
- Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
- Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
- Conducted inspections, tests and measurements of product materials to verify adherence with regulations and desired specifications.
- Examined products for defects or issues, reported problems quickly and maintained high levels of accuracy.
- Used tools to inspect quality of products, taking note of functionality, appearance and other specifications.
VMI Machine Operator
Yokohama Tire, LLC
West Point, MS
08.2023 - Current
- Enhanced production efficiency by performing routine machine maintenance and troubleshooting issues.
- Reduced downtime by conducting regular equipment inspections and identifying necessary repairs.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize production processes and improve overall performance.
- Adhered to strict quality control measures, guaranteeing consistent product output that met or exceeded customer expectations.
- Provided feedback on equipment performance issues, enabling engineers to develop effective solutions for recurring problems.
- Maintained open communication lines with supervisors regarding project status updates, potential delays, or any concerns affecting production timelines.
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
- Kept detailed production records and identified hold-ups.
- Managed and monitored processes and machine systems by observing readings on control boards.
- Quickly shut down equipment in emergency situations following protocols.
- Contributed to reduced waste generation by implementing recycling initiatives within the workspace.
- Streamlined workflow by maintaining a clean and organized workstation, adhering to safety protocols.
Education
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Itawamba Community College
Fulton, MS05.2012
High School Diploma -
Hamilton High School
Hamilton, MS05.2002
Skills
- Quality Management
- Quality Control Checks
- Finished Goods Coordination
- Inventory Control
- Team Training
- Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)
- Mentorship and Training
- Team building
- Multitasking
- Task Prioritization
- Production Documentation
- Effective Communication
- Team Collaboration
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Organizational Skills
- Decision-Making
- Self Motivation
- Documentation And Reporting
- Goal Setting
- Critical Decision-Making
- Team Collaboration and Leadership
- Precision measurement
- Power and hand tools
- Good Communication
- Manufacturing Experience
- Strong Work Ethic
- Start Up Procedures
- Quality Assurance Controls
- Production Monitoring
- Computer Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Safety Compliance
- Workplace Safety
- Quality Control
- Basic Math
- Equipment Inspection
Certification
- CPR Certified
- ACT GOLD WorkKeys NCRC
REFERENCES
Upon request
Timeline
VMI Machine Operator
Yokohama Tire, LLC
08.2023 - Current
Quality Control Team Leader
Automotive Parts Manufacture Mississippi
02.2019 - 02.2023
Quality Control Inspector
Automotive Parts Manufacture Mississippi
07.2013 - 02.2019
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Itawamba Community College
High School Diploma -
Hamilton High School