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Duthika Jayawardane

Edmonton,AB

Summary

Experienced Quality Control Analyst with demonstrated track record of improving products and procedures by leveraging hands-on inspections, testing methods and data analysis. Disciplined professional with systematic approach good quality products. Applies excellent attention to detail and critical reasoning to successfully conduct experiments.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Quality Control-analyst

Rocky Mountain Soap Company
11.2021 - Current
  • Trained and coached existing and new employees on multiple investigative case types and internal control processes.
  • Inspected items and compared against standards to meet regulatory requirements.
  • Inspected raw materials and finished products to verify quality and disposed items that did not meet safety requirements.
  • Conducted data review and followed standard practices to find solutions.
  • Reviewed and validated quality requirements for manufacturing planning, supplier purchase orders, and engineering specifications to meet contract compliance regulations.
  • Adhered to safety and clean area procedures to comply with agency and regulatory mandates.
  • Determined root cause of deviations and non-conforming results and implemented appropriate corrective and preventive actions throughout product development process.
  • Inspected incoming products for adherence to labeling laws and company quality standards.
  • Instructed vendors or contractors on quality guidelines, safety procedures, testing procedures and ways to eliminate deficiencies.
  • Planned and implemented performance improvement and quality assurance programs.
  • Collaborated with management to provide training on improved processes and assisted with creation and maintenance of quality training.
  • Created and maintained several databases to track statistical data.
  • Defined and implemented quality initiatives to reduce risk.
  • Analyzed quality and performance data to support operational decision-making.
  • Participated internal quality audits and assessed results to inform corrective action measures.
  • Developed and maintained quality assurance procedure documentation.
  • Created and revised procedures, checklists and job aids to reduce errors.
  • Developed training materials, SOPs and work instructions to supplement new team member onboarding.
  • Participated in departmental meetings to establish short- and long-term strategy.
  • Compiled and distributed weekly feedback to team leaders and managers to improve service time and quality while increasing productivity.
  • Performed standard first article inspections and random sampling inspections to verify adherence to customer standards.
  • Monitored KPIs to proactively address bottlenecks and quality issues.
  • Created presentations, flowcharts and graphs detailing data analysis results.
  • Led process improvement projects to help operations meet and exceed quality standards and reduce costs.
  • Edited, proofed and critiqued internal documents to improve clarity.
  • Provided regular updates to team leadership on quality metrics by communicating consistency problems or production deficiencies.
  • Created and collaborated in implementation and maintenance of customer complaint log.

Food Co-worker

IKEA
12.2020 - 11.2021

Education

Postgraduate Diploma - Biotechnology

Centennial College of Applied Arts And Technology
Scarborough, ON
04.2021

Bachelor of Science - Genetics, Microbiology, Chemistry

Garden City College,
Bangalore, India
05.2011

Skills

  • Report Creation
  • Corrective Actions
  • Training Implementation
  • Product Inspection
  • Testing Protocols
  • SOP Development
  • New Project Development
  • Data Analysis

Accomplishments

  • Best outgoing International Student - Microbiology - Garden City College -Bangalore – India

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Quality Control-analyst

Rocky Mountain Soap Company
11.2021 - Current

Food Co-worker

IKEA
12.2020 - 11.2021

Postgraduate Diploma - Biotechnology

Centennial College of Applied Arts And Technology

Bachelor of Science - Genetics, Microbiology, Chemistry

Garden City College,
Duthika Jayawardane