Quality Assurance Manager leading the inspection team for incoming and process inspection of unfinished and finished hardwood flooring.

Quality Supervisor of Inspection ( 2001 - 2006) for manufacturing and distribution. Supervised inspection of packaging components, production process auditing, raw material sampling and finished goods auditing.Reduced quality incidents from 8% to less than 3% in filling operations through data collection systems.Implemented a new testing method for poly tube seals reducing open seal defects.Revised Filling floor quality check procedures reducing defects.Transportation Manager (2006 - 2009) for Wella NA Distribution network of 5 sites as well as imports and exports. Primary role was to take loss (cost savings) out of the transportation costs. Managed tariffs with LTL and TL carriers and supported the distribution network on daily operations.Developed and implemented savings projects that resulted in $700K+ in cost savings.Worked hands on with Shipping teams to optimize LTL/Volume rates versus truckload to realize savings of $100K+.

Managed the Quality inspection team for NJ operations in manufacuring and distribution for consumer pet products. Responsibilities included inspection/auditing, pest control, and sanitation.Managed auditing of 20-25 high speed packaging/filling lines including small animal and bird foods, flea collars, fish foods, shampoo and flea & tick repellents and Pharmaceutical blending, encapsulation, and packaging.Coordinated Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program.Managed the inspection of packaging components including labels, cartons, bottles and raw material sampling.Compiled the SOP procedures and Manual for cGMP compliance to FDA requirements.Improved houskeeping, stored product pest issues through training of plant personnel using AIB standards.Implemented monthly Management Quality Committee meetings to ensure standards were met and improved.