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Tressa MacFarlane

Hartland,NB

Summary

Results-driven Quality Control Coordinator at Old Dutch Foods, adept in CAPA management and quality metrics. Spearheaded initiatives that significantly reduced product return rates and enhanced customer satisfaction. Proven ability to streamline processes and conduct internal audits, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and compliance within cross-functional teams.

Quality control professional with extensive experience in monitoring and evaluating production processes to ensure product quality. Known for collaborative approach and achieving consistent results. Reliable team player with adaptability and critical thinking skills, adept in problem-solving and quality management.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Quality Control Coordinator

Old Dutch Foods
11.2020 - Current
  • Played a key role in reducing product return rates by implementing stringent quality control measures, leading to increased customer satisfaction.
  • Worked closely with the design and engineering teams to ensure that new products met established quality standards prior to production launch.
  • Conducted root cause analyses to identify issues and develop corrective actions, minimizing product defects.
  • Enhanced product quality by implementing rigorous inspection procedures and coordinating with production teams.
  • Evaluated incoming materials for conformance to specifications, reducing instances of non-compliant products entering the production line.
  • Provided guidance on regulatory requirements pertaining to industry-specific guidelines, contributing to successful audits from external agencies.
  • Streamlined quality control processes for increased efficiency and reduced waste, resulting in cost savings.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify areas of improvement, leading to higher customer satisfaction rates.
  • Managed internal audits to assess compliance with ISO standards, ensuring consistent adherence to quality requirements.
  • Reviewed data from quality tests to identify trends and patterns that could indicate potential issues or areas for improvement in the manufacturing process.
  • Developed educational materials used to train staff on QA standards.
  • Recorded findings of inspection process, collaborating with quality team to implement corrective actions.

Quality Control Technician

Old Dutch Foods
11.2017 - 11.2020

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  • Utilized inspection tools and equipment to assess product quality at various production stages.
  • Collaborated with production teams to identify and resolve quality issues promptly.
  • Documented test results and maintained accurate records of defects for analysis and reporting.
  • Trained new team members on quality standards and inspection techniques to enhance team performance.
  • Maintained quality documentation and records for conformance with relevant standards.

Education

Bachelor Of Science - Biology

St. Francis Xavier University
Antigonish, None
05.2011

Skills

  • CAPA management
  • Quality metrics
  • Documentation control
  • Quality management systems
  • Product inspection
  • Non-conformance reporting

Languages

English
Elementary

Certification

Haccp

Timeline

Quality Control Coordinator

Old Dutch Foods
11.2020 - Current

Quality Control Technician

Old Dutch Foods
11.2017 - 11.2020

Bachelor Of Science - Biology

St. Francis Xavier University
Tressa MacFarlane