Theresa Luman
Peoria
Summary
Dynamic Quality Assurance professional with extensive experience at Aquafil Carpet Recycling, excelling in chemical testing and quality control analysis. Proven ability to enhance product integrity through effective communication and meticulous attention to detail. Skilled in documentation management and process improvement, consistently achieving compliance with stringent quality standards.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Assurance
Aquafil Carpet Recycling
Phoenix
02.2020 - Current
- Chemical testing done daily on all lines to check for Calcium and Ash content as well as hydrolysis testing
- Grinding of chip form material to finer dust for testing of chemical compound for the dsc machine
- Special testing for machine modifications or samples received from other locations
- Magnet testing on certain product checking for metal content in chips
- Special test for CARE incentive program
- Daily reports of findings to all leadership team (internally and externally)
- Monthly reports sent to finance team on all carpets ran during the month
- Proper use and disposal of hazardous chemicals
Quality Assurance
Novembal Inc.
Peoria
03.2019 - 02.2020
- Daily audits of all equipment and manufacturing lines to check for any possible contamination to product
- Visual and dimensional tests on all products running during shift (twice daily complete) spot checks every 2 hours
- Work with production team to support color and material changes on products
- Placed product on quarantine hold if any out of spec product was found and segregated from good product
- Inspected incoming raw materials for any quality issues
- Daily reports to all leadership team
- Training of oncoming new employees on quality defects
- Part of the GMP team conducting monthly audits and working with leadership to implement improvements for findings
Procurement/Shipping & Receiving
Virgin Hyperloop-One
Las Vegas
11.2016 - 11.2018
- Work hand in hand with corporate procurement team and shipping and receiving team to develop policies and procedures for both departments
- Support several different design teams on the purchasing, manufacturing and shipping of raw materials as well as finished and very time sensitive and high security project designs
- Work with design teams to ensure best solutions on materials and supplies while maintaining the lowest possible cost while still achieving the highest quality.
- Point of contact for external vendors as well as internal customers
- Work with external vendors and internal teams to ship and receive any incoming or outgoing raw materials or design parts to vendors or internal customers
- Keep a details inventory log of all raw materials in house as well all items shipped from HQ location for displacement to the Las Vegas location
- Maintained an inventory vending machine system and began the process of getting an ERP system in place
- As well as being an active member of the Safety Committee
Purchasing Clerk
MGM RESORTS INTERNATIONAL
Las Vegas
12.2015 - 11.2016
- Purchase and order supplies and materials for engineering department using SWS.
- Work closely with management team to ensure vendors and suppliers are receiving payment through AP Direct
- Maintain logbook for environmental compliance for all hazardous materials used in engineering department
- Together with the corporate buyer we work to ensure we are receiving the best price possible for items purchased
Quality Assurance Technician
WESTERN CONTAINER COPRORATION – COCA-COLA BOTTLING COMPANY
Tolleson
11.2007 - 09.2015
- Interpret test results, compare them to established specifications and control limits and then make recommendations on appropriateness of data for release
- Perform visual inspections of finished products
- Complete documentation needed to support testing procedures
- Participate in out-of-specification and failure investigation and recommend corrective actions
- Receive and inspect raw materials
- Investigate or report questionable test results
- Ensure that lab cleanliness and safety standards are maintained
- Identify quality problems and recommend solutions
- Monitor testing procedures to ensure that all tests are performed according to established item specifications
- Serve as a technical liaison between quality control and other departments, vendors and contractors
- Identify and troubleshoot equipment problems
- Participate in internal assessments and audits as required
Molding, Operator, and Plastics
WESTERN CONTAINER COPRORATION – COCA-COLA BOTTLING COMPANY
Tolleson
07.2004 - 11.2007
- Observe continuous operations of automatic machines to ensure that products meet specifications and to detect jams or malfunctions and then making adjustments
- Measure and visually inspect products for surface and dimension defects in order to ensure conformance to specifications using precision measuring instruments
Industrial Truck Operator
WESTERN CONTAINER COPRORATION – COCA-COLA BOTTLING COMPANY
Tolleson
02.2004 - 07.2004
- Drive PIT to convey contaminated waste as well as good product to designated locations
- Inspect product load for accuracy and safely move it around the warehouse or facility to ensure timely and complete delivery
- Weigh materials or products and record weight or other production data on tags or labels
Injection Molding and Mold Setter
RUBBERMAID INC
Goodyear
07.1993 - 12.2003
- Observe continuous operation of automatic machines to ensure that products meet specifications and to detect jams or malfunctions then making necessary adjustments.
- Measure and visually inspect products for surface and dimension defects in order to ensure conformance to specifications
- Set up and operate plastic molding machines to mold plastic parts or products.
- Remove finished or cured products form molds using Robotics
- Tri excess material from parts using knives and grind scrap plastic into powder for reuse
- Cool products after processing to prevent distortion
- Position and secure work pieces on machines and start feeding mechanism
- Mix and measure compounds or weigh premixed compounds; then dump them into machine tubs, cavities or molds
- Turn valves and dials of machines to regulate pressure, temperatures and speed, as well as feed rates and set cycle times
Quality Assurance
RUBBERMAID INC
Goodyear
08.1990 - 07.1993
- Stop production if serious product defects are present
- Monitor performance of quality control systems to ensure effectiveness and efficiency.
- Instruct staff in quality control and analytical procedures
- Oversee workers including supervisors, inspectors or laboratory workers engaged in testing activities
- Identify quality problems or areas for improvement and recommend solutions
Skills
- Judgement and Decision Making
- Food Production
- Time Management
- Equipment Maintenance
- Quality Control Analysis
- Shipping & Receiving Supervisor
- Procurement/Buyer
- Members Safety Chairman
- Chemical testing
- Visual inspection
- Quality control
- Documentation management
- Contamination prevention
- Inventory management
- Procurement processes
- Team collaboration
- Employee training
- Data analysis
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Process improvement
- Quality assurance and verification
- Quality assurance documentation
- Quality assurance checks
- Quality assurance practices
- Quality assurance trainer role skills,
- Quality assurance awareness
- Quality assurance audits
- Quality assurance testing
- Achieved consistent quality assurance by adhering to company specifications and guidelines for beef processing
- Quality assurance procedures
- Quality assurance (QA) testing
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Quality Assurance
Aquafil Carpet Recycling
02.2020 - Current
Quality Assurance
Novembal Inc.
03.2019 - 02.2020
Procurement/Shipping & Receiving
Virgin Hyperloop-One
11.2016 - 11.2018
Purchasing Clerk
MGM RESORTS INTERNATIONAL
12.2015 - 11.2016
Quality Assurance Technician
WESTERN CONTAINER COPRORATION – COCA-COLA BOTTLING COMPANY
11.2007 - 09.2015
Molding, Operator, and Plastics
WESTERN CONTAINER COPRORATION – COCA-COLA BOTTLING COMPANY
07.2004 - 11.2007
Industrial Truck Operator
WESTERN CONTAINER COPRORATION – COCA-COLA BOTTLING COMPANY
02.2004 - 07.2004
Injection Molding and Mold Setter
RUBBERMAID INC
07.1993 - 12.2003
Quality Assurance
RUBBERMAID INC
08.1990 - 07.1993
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