Tonya Anderson
Lancaster,OH
Summary
Accomplished Quality Control Technician with a proven track record at Anchor Hocking, enhancing product reliability through meticulous inspections and effective corrective actions. Skilled in equipment calibration and staff training, I significantly reduced defect rates. My collaborative approach improved inter-departmental communication, optimizing production processes and ensuring safety standards. That eventually lead me to the Production Supervisor to manage teams to the best of their abilities.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Supervisor
Anchor Hocking
Lancaster, OH
01.2026 - 03.2026
- Supervised daily production operations, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
- Trained and mentored team members on best practices and efficient workflow procedures.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced productivity and reduced downtime.
- Monitored equipment performance, coordinating maintenance to minimize disruptions.
- Developed and maintained production schedules to meet customer demand effectively.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve production issues swiftly and efficiently.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
Quality Control Technician/Lead Technician
Anchor Hocking
Lancaster, OH
02.2020 - 01.2026
- Helped uncover and fix production problems in order to reduce overall defect rates.
- Performed thorough inspections of incoming materials and outgoing products.
- Inspected raw materials and finished products to verify quality and disposed items that did not meet safety requirements.
- Evaluated samples against standards by completing measurements, visual inspections, and other established tests.
- Maintained accurate records of all quality control activities, ensuring easy retrieval for audits or management inquiries.
- 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.
- Proposed corrective actions to address recurring quality issues.
- Collaborated with production staff to improve processes, reduce defects and optimize quality.
- Optimized calibration schedules for measurement equipment, ensuring consistent accuracy during inspections.
- Collaborated with production teams to address and resolve quality concerns, improving overall product reliability.
- Supported the development of new products by providing input on potential quality risks early in the design process.
- Trained new team members on proper quality control techniques, fostering a culture of excellence within the department.
Quality Control Inspector
Heartland Automotive Services
Greencastle, IN
03.2014 - 08.2016
- Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
- Evaluated components and final products against quality standards and manufacturing specifications for headliners.
- Inspected incoming and outgoing materials for accuracy and quality.
- Investigated customer complaints related to product quality, working closely with manufacturing teams to resolve concerns.
Daycare Worker
Moss Daycare
Lancaster, OH
06.2000 - 03.2010
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Improved daycare environment by maintaining cleanliness, organization, and safety standards consistently.
- Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
- Encouraged children to develop healthy social and emotional skills.
- Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
Education
No Degree - Criminal Justice
Hocking College
Nelsonville, OHSkills
- Product Inspection
- Visual Inspection
- Equipment Calibration
- Inspections and reviews
- Test method validation
- Workplace Safety
- Auditing Techniques
- Product Sampling
- Line inspection
- Training abilities
- Data Entry
- Staff Training
- Corrective Actions
Timeline
Production Supervisor
Anchor Hocking
01.2026 - 03.2026
Quality Control Technician/Lead Technician
Anchor Hocking
02.2020 - 01.2026
Quality Control Inspector
Heartland Automotive Services
03.2014 - 08.2016
Daycare Worker
Moss Daycare
06.2000 - 03.2010
No Degree - Criminal Justice
Hocking College