Toshia Cobb
Youngsville,NC
Summary
Forward-thinking Quality professional with more than 26 years of experience in quality , in- process inspections, documentation, batch record review and establishing manufacturing routines. Known for great time management, effective multitasking and detail-oriented planning.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
In Process Quality Engineer
Pfizer
Sanford, NC
09.2021 - Current
- Provided technical assistance to production team when issues arose.
- Reviewed processes, identifying areas requiring improvement.
- Coached newly hired employees and interns while observing progress and delegating tasks.
- Met weekly with team members to discuss quality concerns and alleviate any issues.
- Review/approve master batch records and executed batch records to assure compliance with regulatory standards,
- Provide quality support on for shop floor during MFG runs.
- Review and disposition raw material data packets in SAP.
Incoming Quality Technician
Intuitive Surgical
Durham, NC
08.2019 - 09.2021
- Performed thorough inspections of incoming materials and outgoing products.
- Evaluated samples against standards by completing measurements, visual inspections, and other established tests.
- Maintained quality documentation and records for conformance with relevant standards.
- Collaborated with production staff to improve processes, reduce defects and optimize quality.
- Inspected raw materials and finished products to verify quality and disposed items that did not meet safety requirements.
Quality Specialist
Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories
Sanford, NC
09.2017 - 08.2019
- Recorded findings of inspection process, collaborating with quality team to implement corrective actions.
- Addressed non-conformance issues, pausing production to correct errors.
- Updated inspection journals and daily summary logs with quality-related data.
- Conducted investigations into questionable test results.
- Reported problems and concerns to management.
- Review and release batch record documentation.
- Lead the the successful closure of paper & electronic batch records through collaboration with peers in operations and other departments.
- Function as quality representative as needed supporting reduction of errors on batch records initiation and continuous improvement of the system of quality investigations.
Documentation Associate
Catalent Pharma Solutions
Morrisville, NC
04.2014 - 09.2017
- Secured confidential company information from unauthorized access.
- Maintained , inventory, scan, archive & retrieve company documentation for internal & external customers & all audits.
- Generate & assembly laboratory notebooks upon request.
- Retrieve/deliver internal/external customer requested documentation (CD's PDF's data packets, etc.)
- Perform electronic & physical filing of documents as needed.
- Assigned controlled document numbers in TrackWise.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines
- Managed over 30 customer calls per day.
Quality Specialist Leader
Teleflex Medical OEM
Durham, NC
06.2004 - 04.2014
- Followed quality standards and procedures to minimize errors and maximize customer satisfaction.
- Evaluated quality problems and performed assessments to identify and resolve issues.
- Improved quality processes for increased efficiency and effectiveness.
- Updated quality control standards, methods, and procedures to meet compliance requirements.
- Provided observations, took measurements, and performed tests at various stages according to quality control plan.
- Inspected products and worker progress throughout production.
- Led and managed a team if quality inspectors .
- Skilled at organizing projects priorities and delegating task.
- Trained employees in work and safety procedures and company policies.
Quality Associate
Becton Dickinson
Durham
07.1996 - 06.2004
- Addressed non-conformance issues, pausing production to correct errors.
- Fixed identified issues to increase productivity and boost workflows.
- Promoted adherence to quality standards by educating personnel on quality control.
- Updated inspection journals and daily summary logs with quality-related data.
- Recorded findings of inspection process, collaborating with quality team to implement corrective actions.
- Completed deviation forms and recorded findings of inspection process, collaborating with quality team members and department managers to implement procedural remedies.
- Monitored product quality at all stages of production process.
- Examined products for imperfections and defects.
- Weighed products prior to shipment to confirm accuracy.
- Addressed non-conformance issues, pausing production to correct errors
Education
Bio Works -
Durham Technical Community College
Durham, NC07.2004
High School Diploma -
South Granville High School
Creedmoor, NC06.1996
Skills
- Personnel Training
- Improve Processes
- Quality Assurance Requirements
- Random Sampling
- Training Initiatives
- Customer Satisfaction
- SAP Systems
- Quality Improvement Initiatives
- Sampling Techniques
- Routine Inspections
- Reports
- Quality Assurance Procedures
- Safety Awareness
- Veeva Vault
Timeline
In Process Quality Engineer
Pfizer
09.2021 - Current
Incoming Quality Technician
Intuitive Surgical
08.2019 - 09.2021
Quality Specialist
Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories
09.2017 - 08.2019
Documentation Associate
Catalent Pharma Solutions
04.2014 - 09.2017
Quality Specialist Leader
Teleflex Medical OEM
06.2004 - 04.2014
Quality Associate
Becton Dickinson
07.1996 - 06.2004
Bio Works -
Durham Technical Community College
High School Diploma -
South Granville High School