Todd Castonguay
Summertown,TN
Summary
Focused professional offering strengths in team training, management and monitoring. Dedicated to improving system procedures and controls to maximize quality and minimize errors. Observant and detail-oriented in monitoring and improving production activities. Dedicated to open, communicative culture where employees feel empowered to contribute to company's success.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Systems Specialist
Armada Nutrition
04.2023 - Current
- Reported problems and concerns to management.
- Analyzed work order and data and compared against standards to meet regulatory requirements.
- Analyzed data to measure effectiveness of quality control processes.
- Analyzed inspections to conform to established standards.
- Reviewed production processes and identified potential quality issues.
- Conducted data review and followed standard practices to find solutions.
- Reviewed and validated quality requirements for manufacturing planning, supplier purchase orders, and engineering specifications to meet contract compliance regulations.
Quality Supervisor
Flex-N-Gate
09.2020 - 04.2022
- Supervised and directed quality control personnel through effective mentoring, coaching and work delegation.
- Oversaw department of 7 by supervising daily operations, providing technical support and coordinating personnel.
- Reported on short- and long-term trends in production to help management make proactive decisions.
- Coordinated disposal of discrepant materials unsuitable for rework or recycling.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with supervisors from departments such as Production and Shipping to coordinate effective solutions to systemic problems, resulting in direct reductions in error and rework rates.
- Completed precise measurements using special tools.
- Completed recordkeeping, filing, and data entry duties.
- Recorded, analyzed and distributed statistical information.
- Worked with specific production team members to rectify production issues and maintain high-quality final products.
- Inspected outbound shipments and conducted random sampling of product quality.
- Collected samples during production and tested randomly to determine in-process product quality.
- Monitored all company inventory to ensure stock levels and databases were updated.
Quality Inspector
Sodecia Automotive
08.1998 - 09.2020
- Inspected outbound shipments and conducted random sampling of product quality.
- Worked with specific production team members to rectify production issues and maintain high-quality final products.
- Monitored production operations for compliance with specifications and promptly reported defects.
- Discarded and rejected products, materials and equipment not conforming with specifications.
- Performed preliminary, in progress, hidden damage and final product inspections.
- Inspected welded assemblies with accuracy, reporting problems or defects quickly.
- Performed frequent visual inspections to root out tolerance and compliance issues.
- Stayed up-to-date on changing product trends by studying local markets, blueprints, product designs and specifications.
- Utilized gauges, tools and equipment to complete in-depth assessments.
- Collaborated with other departments on supply and quality issues.
- Coordinated efficient storage areas to optimize materials movements and minimize labor hours.
- Scheduled pickups and deliveries to maintain smooth operations.
- Inspected merchandise and sent damaged pieces for repair before shipment.
- Performed basic mathematical calculations to check weights and dimensions of shipments.
- Mitigated business risks by working closely with quality engineers/managers.
- Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
- Supervised production workers to determine problematic areas and implement solutions for optimized production.
- Coached and assisted employees with adapting to new processes.
Skills
- Ability to deliver information
- Trained and certified in Ultrasonic weld testing
- Fixture Gauge and hand tool calibration
- Extensive knowledge in destructive testing
- Proficient in Office tools
- Weld Tech training
- Staff Training
- Logistics
Timeline
Quality Systems Specialist
Armada Nutrition
04.2023 - Current
Quality Supervisor
Flex-N-Gate
09.2020 - 04.2022
Quality Inspector
Sodecia Automotive
08.1998 - 09.2020
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