Youngsoo Koo

Kiswire Newberry, USA Kiswire Vietnam Plant Kiswire Pohang Plant, South Korea Kiswire Expansion Plant, South Korea Kiswire CW Changwon Plant, South Korea

QA Supervisor (October 2013 – Present)

• Led the setup and layout of the QA department for the new manufacturing plant.
• Supervised quality control processes, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
• Managed customer quality complaints and updated testing procedures accordingly.
• Conducted employee training sessions based on customer-specific requirements and changes.
• Oversaw calibration and scheduling of testing equipment.
• Maintained and organized data and files for customer audits.
• Reviewed and approved product certificates and samples before customer dispatch.
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Quality Assurance Lead (March 2009 – 2010)

• Played a key role in establishing the QA lab and training local employees.
• Managed quality assurance processes and ensured compliance with company standards.
• Supported plant startup and operational efficiency improvements.

QA Team Lead (July 2000 – 2009)

• Conducted intermediate process inspections to ensure production quality.
• Led training and education programs for new employees and overseas staff.
• Assisted in the development and execution of quality inspection procedures.

QC Inspector (1997 – 2000)

• Performed raw material (ROD Mill Cert) inspections and incoming material evaluations.
• Verified final product shipments and coordinated with sales and logistics.

Quality Control Team (September 1994 – 1997)

• Conducted routine quality checks on production lines.
• Assisted in quality issue resolution with customers and internal teams.