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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
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
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
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
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
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
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, NC
07.2004

High School Diploma -

South Granville High School
Creedmoor, NC
06.1996

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
Toshia Cobb