Shannon Carnley
Forest
Summary
Results-driven Quality Control Technician with extensive experience , skilled in product inspection and compliance verification. Proven track record of enhancing product reliability through effective quality issue identification and corrective action implementation. Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills contributed to reducing customer complaints and improving overall quality standards.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Control Technician
Tyson Foods
10.2023 - 09.2024
- Conducted quality inspections on products to ensure compliance with specifications and standards.
- Assisted in documenting inspection results for traceability and quality records.
- Collaborated with team members to identify and address quality issues promptly.
- Operated basic testing equipment to evaluate product performance and functionality.
- Participated in training sessions on safety protocols and quality control procedures.
- Supported routine maintenance of testing tools and equipment for optimal performance.
- Reviewed production processes to recommend improvements for increased efficiency.
- Engaged in continuous learning about industry standards and emerging quality control techniques.
- Maintained quality documentation and records for conformance with relevant standards.
- Collaborated with production teams to address and resolve quality concerns, improving overall product reliability.
- Inspected raw materials and finished products to verify quality and disposed items that did not meet safety requirements.
- Evaluated samples against standards by completing measurements, visual inspections, and other established tests.
- Performed thorough inspections of incoming materials and outgoing products.
- Enhanced product quality by conducting comprehensive inspections and identifying defects in a timely manner.
- Maintained accurate records of all quality control activities, ensuring easy retrieval for audits or management inquiries.
- Proposed corrective actions to address recurring quality issues.
- Reduced customer complaints by proactively addressing potential issues before products left the facility.
Quality Assurance Technician
Koch Foods
08.2021 - 06.2023
- Conducted thorough inspections of products to ensure compliance with quality standards.
- Identified defects and implemented corrective actions to enhance product reliability.
- Collaborated with production teams to troubleshoot quality issues and improve processes.
- Documented inspection results and maintained accurate records for quality assurance reviews.
- Trained new team members on quality assurance procedures and safety protocols.
- Inspected finished products for overall quality and adherence to [Type] specifications.
- Streamlined data collection methods for test results, enabling faster analysis and decision-making regarding product improvements.
- Contributed to continuous improvement initiatives by actively participating in regular team meetings and sharing insights about potential areas of improvement.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all quality-related activities, facilitating easy access to records when needed.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop comprehensive quality control strategies, ensuring optimal product performance.
- Helped uncover and fix production problems in order to reduce overall defect rates.
- Improved product quality by conducting thorough inspections and identifying defects in the manufacturing process.
- Evaluated effectiveness of corrective actions, making adjustments as necessary to maintain high levels of quality performance.
- Increased overall product reliability through diligent monitoring of equipment calibration and maintenance schedules.
- Utilized problem-solving skills to identify trends in data that indicated potential areas requiring attention or modification within the manufacturing process.
- Analyzed test data to determine performance and reliability of materials
- Enhanced production efficiency by streamlining quality assurance processes and implementing best practices.
- Developed and maintained defect databases for known issues.
- Evaluated samples against standards by completing measurements, visual inspections, and other established tests.
- Performed thorough inspections of incoming materials and outgoing products.
Human Resources Assistant
Kochs Food
02.2007 - 11.2009
- Coordinated recruitment processes, including job postings and candidate screening.
- Assisted in onboarding new employees, ensuring a smooth integration into company culture.
- Managed employee records using HRIS for accurate data tracking and compliance.
- Supported performance management initiatives by scheduling reviews and collecting feedback.
- Facilitated training sessions to enhance employee skills and knowledge retention.
- Conducted exit interviews to gather insights for improving retention strategies.
- Filed paperwork, sorted, and delivered mail and maintained office organization.
- Conducted new hire orientation to verify completion of appropriate paperwork, recording information on human resources database.
- Answered and redirected incoming phone calls for office.
- Monitored employee attendance and performance to verify punctuality and absences, addressing issues in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Organized new employee orientation schedules for new hires.
- Created and completed personnel action forms for hires, terminations, title changes and terminations.
- Processed employee termination paperwork at direction of supervisory staff.
Education
High School Diploma -
Pelahatchie/Mendenhall HS
Pelahatchie05-1999
Skills
- Product inspection
- Visual inspection
- Equipment calibration
- Inspections and reviews
- Workplace safety
- Test method validation
- Documentation skills
- Auditing techniques
- Continuous improvement
- Calibration standards
- Product sampling
- Production troubleshooting
- Testing protocols
- Data interpretation
- Sampling methods
- Software applications
- Testing procedures
- Chemical handling
- Record preparation
- Compliance verification
- Specifications
- Line inspection
- GMP auditing
- Conformance evaluation
- Quality auditing
- Quality control coordination
- Measurement tools
- Raw materials testing
- Laboratory safety
- Testing efficiency
- Attention to detail
- Quality issue identification
- Attentive and observant
- Data entry
- Quality control data compilation
- Safety compliance
- Materials testing
- Documentation
- Multitasking
- Product Inspections
- Finished goods inspection
- Safety procedures
- Test results interpretation
- Laboratory equipment calibration
- Quality sops development
- Environmental sampling and testing
- Corrective action implementation
- Raw materials receiving
- Staff mentoring
- Data capture and analysis
- Excellent communication
- Time management
- Word processing
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Quality Control Technician
Tyson Foods
10.2023 - 09.2024
Quality Assurance Technician
Koch Foods
08.2021 - 06.2023
Human Resources Assistant
Kochs Food
02.2007 - 11.2009
High School Diploma -
Pelahatchie/Mendenhall HS
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