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Tests raw, in-process, and finished materials as a Quality Control Chemist in the Quality Assurance Department. Professionally makes decisions and adjustments to products in process as necessary to stay within customer specification. Other testing and working with R&D on EPRs new and existing products. Provides monthly performance reports covering plant production. Development of KPI’s for process improvement team. Uses SAP and LIMS to enter product results and inventory control. Removes and stores hazard materials. Monthly verifications and calibrations of instruments.

Direct and manage lab activities including the release of raw materials and in-process testing for ThermaCare heat wrap production. Ensure wraps test within set specifications and professionally communicate out of specification (OOS) results with production and upper management so that corrections can be made to the production lines. Oversee OOS investigations and supply final approval before forwarding to quality assurance (QA). Efficiently coordinate the implementation of department needs with management or vendors ensuring requirements are met for projects. Accurately plan project implementations, validating the software or lab equipment needed and ensuring the project is within budget limits. Ensure project deadlines are met and progress is reported to upper management. Create and revise standard operating procedures for quality control (QC). Order lab equipment and supplies, review and approve bill of materials (BOMS) required for production runs, and approve payroll for lab employees. Communicate with finance team regularly to ensure held materials are accounted for and properly disposed. Collaborate with auditors to complete department audits to ensure desired changes are implemented. Received three Own It awards for exceptional work on projects in QC.

Professionally monitored and supervised third country national (TCN) monitors and their local national (LN) and / or TCN laborers while maintaining an alert state of readiness. Lead daily meetings to update staff on their tasks. Effectively communicated project status to management and developed new procedures as well as made any necessary adjustments to procedures already in place. Coordinated with US military personnel regarding LN / TCN daily work assignments. Inspected work vehicles for possible repair and service. Guided LN / TCN personnel through assigned entry control points (ECPs) at the start and end of each workday through technical standard monitoring and escort practices of each type / classification of work site.

Plant Chemist / Laboratory ManagerManaged the productivity of the Yarn Dye and Handicraft’s departments operating within budget while maintaining labor efficiencies. Ensured the safety of personnel while achieving quality. Developed, met, and maintained targets with great attention to detail. Worked cohesively with departments regarding environmental issues, technical support, and development. Received acknowledgement as the HazMat Leader.Plant Chemist Professionally directed the activities of the QA laboratory staff in a yarn manufacturing plant environment. Efficiently planned and coordinated product development and improvement of manufacturing processes by inspecting the quality of chemicals entering the plant. Completed technical courses in dyeing hand knitting yarns. Performed color matching of yarn, daily water analysis and testing for production process to verify composition of water. Developed and rewrote standard operating procedures. Coordinated research and analysis activities in accordance with applicable government regulations, manufacturing processes and other considerations. Approved modifications of formulas, standards, specifications, and processes. Accurately interpreted results of laboratory activities to laboratory personnel and management. Prepared reports, technical papers, and administered payroll for laboratory

Inspected raw materials and finished products by testing and adjusting packaging equipment during processing of beer. Accurately determined spoilage analytical testing on the brewing process using the following methods: GC, HPLC, UV, AA, SCABA, and Anton Parr. Interpreted and documented classified quality testing results to be provided to Brewing Team Leaders and Quality Supervisors. Resolved unexpected issues with quality instrumentation. Frequently performed multiple tasks simultaneously often completing them within the parameters of specified deadlines. Utilized ability to adapt to a constantly changing workload.