Tonya McQuade
Sparks
Summary
Results-driven Quality Technician with extensive experience at Tesla Gigafactory. Proven track record in root cause analysis, and employee training, enhancing process efficiency and ensuring adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices. Strong communicator adept at implementing corrective actions and promoting continuous improvement.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Technician 2
Tesla Gigafactory
03.2023 - Current
- Root cause issues by identifying source of quality defects and implementing corrective actions such as sorting, testing and containing parts.
- Conducted daily audits to ensure KPI adherence, monitored SPC charts and line trends, and reported findings to engineering and quality leadership.
- Trained new quality technicians and inspectors in enclosure area and certified them on versatility chart.
Quality and Compliance Technician
Green Thumb Industries
03.2022 - 02.2023
- Uphold Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) by conducting internal audits and providing quality assurance training to production associates.
- Conducted daily process and monthly security audits to ensure regulatory compliance and adherence to GTI’s internal standards.
- Completed ATP and allergen testing between production batches to validate sanitation effectiveness and ensure product safety.
- Identified and logged quality incidences, implementing corrective action plans to enhance overall quality standards.
- Complete monthly calibrations for scales, thermometers, and Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP) testing equipment.
- Receive and quality check all incoming ingredients and packaging.
Lead Compliance Auditor
Nectar
09.2018 - 01.2022
- Conducted in-person inspections of all facilities to ensure regulatory compliance and adherence to Nectar's internal processes.
- Identified and analyzed risks, reporting findings to Director of Compliance for resolution.
- Authored internal SOPs for Compliance department and managed development of SOPs for retail processes.
- Develop and manage the cannabis wasting process for damaged and unsellable product.
- Develop the OSHA / EHS safety program, including running the monthly safety committees for all licenses.
Customer Service Administrator
Quiktrak
03.2016 - 09.2018
- Managed East Coast US territory operations as Account Coordinator.
- Coordinated inspections and ensured timely service by managing audit requests and sourcing qualified contractors.
- Managed service costs through contract negotiations and served as liaison between clients and contractors.
Education
BA - English and Philosophy
George Fox University
Newberg, OR01-2014
Skills
- Quality auditing
- Good manufacturing practices
- Calibration and internal auditing
- Statistical process control
- Root cause analysis
- Process improvement
- Risk assessment techniques
- Employee training
- Effective communication skills
Timeline
Quality Technician 2
Tesla Gigafactory
03.2023 - Current
Quality and Compliance Technician
Green Thumb Industries
03.2022 - 02.2023
Lead Compliance Auditor
Nectar
09.2018 - 01.2022
Customer Service Administrator
Quiktrak
03.2016 - 09.2018
BA - English and Philosophy
George Fox University