Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Certification
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Tonya Dobbins

Little Rock,Arkansas

Summary

Systematic Quality Assurance Manager with an excellent eye for detail and a knack for devising and establishing effective quality procedures, standards, and specifications. Talented at clearly specifying quality requirements with suppliers and monitoring procedure performance.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Quality Control Blade Inspector Remotely

Nordex USA
West Branch, IA
12.2023 - Current

Responsibilities:

  • Ensuring that the services provided to the customer meet internal, external, and regulatory requirements
  • Collaborate on customer communication to the site level as needed
  • Organize, perform, review and coordinate audits and inspection activities at the wind farms
  • Employ statistical analysis to analyze methods of inspection, testing, and service quality; evaluate records and prepare reports for quality, engineering, or management, including results, conclusions, and recommendations
  • Manage blade related non-conformities/commercial incidents and claims for blade service suppliers
  • Support Safety to provide an adequate and safe working environment
  • Collaborate in the resolution of Service’s quality problems through disciplined problem-solving methods
  • Assure compliance with company quality practices
  • Represent Nordex Service Quality on-site
  • Generate and present periodic reports to the management team
  • Other duties as assigned by supervisor

QA Specialist 2

Caterpillar
North Little Rock, AR
09.2022 - 12.2023

Read and comprehend engineering drawings, Cat 1E specifications, geometric

dimensioning, and tolerance.

• Computer literacy with proficiency in MES, AQE, and Microsoft Excel

• Using shop viewer software to open and view CAD models of assemblies.

• Viewing online Caterpillar drawings (in EPIX or HVC) and 1E Specifications (in

REDI).

• Great communication skills and a demonstrated ability to build positive

working relationships with coworkers and customers.

• Training new employees and co-workers for specific job roles throughout the

caterpillar quality areas.

• Operating MG and MWL.

• Following BIQ checklist and minimize the defect.

• Using MS team and Skype to communicate.Using PSPS, Pinpoint, and PS star to confirm and verify units had been flashed

and torqued.

• Collaborated with Manufacturing engineering, Operations as well as quality

engineers to update existing checklist to improve the first pass yield from 60 %

to 85%. Wheel loaders.

• Working with product group to minimize defects in military units

• Take required training/assessment classes for continuous improvement

• Partake in safety steering meeting to keep working on creating a safety culture

Production Lead/Machine Operator Packer

Tyson Foods
North Little Rock , AR
06.2021 - 11.2023
  • Oversaw workstation setup and operation and mobilized production line and shift employees to meet customer quality standards and schedules.
  • Checked machinery operation visually, addressed issues by performing minor maintenance and escalated serious problems to management or maintenance personnel.
  • Interpreted, understood and communicated information on job tickets, configured production operations to meet specifications and prioritized job tickets by due date.
  • Executed and coordinated employee training to meet quality requirements.
  • Checked finished products to ensure quality and that industry standards were met before use.
  • Assigned individual work plans and reviewed jobs to accomplish tasks within expected parameters.
  • Restocked packaging items and tracked boxes, tape and fill materials from inventory.
  • Inspected product on lines for conformance to predetermined quality specifications.
  • Calibrated tooling and setups for machines to accommodate new products.

Quality Supervisor

LM Wind Power
Little Rock, AR
01.2020 - 06.2020
  • Enforced regulatory and institutional compliance in Work Instruction setting by monitoring its day-to-day activities and supporting systems.
  • Supported department of 15 by distributing assignments, providing technical instruction and answering personnel questions.
  • Completed various financial and quality audits for different departments.
  • Appraised customers' requirements and worked to maintain high satisfaction.
  • Supervised and guided inspectors, technicians and other staff.
  • Kept records of quality reports and statistical reviews.
  • Troubleshot product issues and fixed problems.
  • Reviewed customer interactions and activity reports to identify and address concerns.

Quality Team Lead

LM Wind Power
Little Rock, AR
11.2013 - 01.2020
  • Managed multiple new or existing organizational process improvement initiatives based on company strategic plans.
  • Coordinated project evaluations, gap analyses, department and project audits and quality improvement action plans.
  • Trained, mentored and evaluated 15 quality control staff members and assisted in recruiting and hiring new personnel.11
  • Led and coordinated activities of quality control inspection department, verifying operational compliance with quality processes and procedures.
  • Implemented, maintained and verified compliance to various international quality standards and administered training on standards.

Assembly Line Worker

Caterpillar
North Little Rock, AR
06.2011 - 01.2012
  • Checked parts against stock lists, blueprints and material specifications to verify compliance with standards.
  • Positioned and aligned components to complete accurate assembly work. Improve service quality and increased sales by developing a strong knowledge of company products and services.
  • Train new employees
  • Maintain correct temperature levels and pressure on process equipment.

Molding Machine Operator

LM Glasfiber
Little Rock, AR
08.2008 - 10.2010
  • Removed cured products from molds and inspected each to identify defects and assign grades.
  • Observed meters and gauges to verify and record temperatures, pressures and press-cycle times.
  • Adjusted daily work procedures to meet schedules and maintain product quality standards.
  • Checked casting equipment at beginning of each shift to verify proper machine functionality and resolve any identified malfunctions.
  • Resolved interpersonal conflicts by listening, finding common ground and building relationships.
  • Improved profit margins by streamlining operations and workflow.
  • Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
  • Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
  • Motivated and encouraged team members to communicate more openly and constructively with each other.

Custodian Supervisor

Clinton Library
Little Rock, AR
11.2004 - 07.2007
  • Checked and stocked inventory throughout facility to meet expected demands.
  • Helped team members use supplies efficiently to achieve department objectives and reduce waste.
  • Assigned specific tasks to individual team members and evaluated performance.
  • Standardized purchase of all equipment, tools and supplies to control costs.
  • Managed team of employees, daily progress reports and overall project planning.
  • Interviewed and chose best candidates for each role.
  • Collaborated with multiple departments to maximize workflow and efficiency.
  • Assessed daily workloads, scheduled and planned daily assignments and oversaw numerous projects.

Spreader and Packer

Tyson Foods
North Little Rock, AR
03.2000 - 10.2002
  • Checked food storage areas, displays and equipment such as freezers and refrigerators to review temperatures, cleanliness and stock.
  • Reported food safety violations to Board of Health.
  • Collected samplings of food products such as chicken to check safety.
  • Assembled cartons, crates and containers to prepare for shipping.
  • Marked and labeled containers with accurate shipping information to prevent delays.
  • Documented work progress and completion in project logs.
  • Spread, smoothed and leveled chicken
  • Filled in on any position to get job done quickly, including paver, milling, roller and loader operator.
  • Maintained close eye on material usage and adjusted settings to keep proper flow

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Amatrol Training

Pulaski Technical College
Little Rock, AR

Some College (No Degree) - Infrared Scan

Pulaski Technical College
Little Rock, AR

Skills

  • Employee training
  • Troubleshooting
  • Operation monitoring
  • Quality assurance experience
  • Quality assurance controls
  • Knowledge of WI, CI, RI and AC
  • Keen eye for detailing
  • CPR and First Aid
  • Lock out and tag out
  • Receiving inspection produce certification
  • Safely Awareness Trainer
  • Trainee Trainer
  • ISO 9000/ 1400 Certified
  • Data Entry and 5s specialist
  • Performed reviews on employees

Certification

  • Amatrol Certified
  • Certified Crane
  • Level 2 Metronors and Quality
  • CRC
  • IR scan
  • Train the Trainer
  • ISO / 9000/1400
  • 5S Expect
  • Leadership

Timeline

Quality Control Blade Inspector Remotely

Nordex USA
12.2023 - Current

QA Specialist 2

Caterpillar
09.2022 - 12.2023

Production Lead/Machine Operator Packer

Tyson Foods
06.2021 - 11.2023

Quality Supervisor

LM Wind Power
01.2020 - 06.2020

Quality Team Lead

LM Wind Power
11.2013 - 01.2020

Assembly Line Worker

Caterpillar
06.2011 - 01.2012

Molding Machine Operator

LM Glasfiber
08.2008 - 10.2010

Custodian Supervisor

Clinton Library
11.2004 - 07.2007

Spreader and Packer

Tyson Foods
03.2000 - 10.2002

Some College (No Degree) - Amatrol Training

Pulaski Technical College

Some College (No Degree) - Infrared Scan

Pulaski Technical College
Tonya Dobbins