LERON C. ALLEN

**** ****** ****** ~ Atlanta, GA *0331 ~ 770-***-**** ~ ad2tq2@r.postjobfree.com

career profile

Knowledgeable, detail-oriented Quality Assurance/Quality Control Manager with solid expertise, training and skills in ensuring quality within high production and regulated industries. Expertise in ISO concepts and maintaining a GMP-compliant facility/organization. Proficient in OSHA, 5s and Lean Six Sigma regulations. Experience in biotechnology, food science and manufacturing environments.

areas of strength and expertise

Quality Control

Safety Assurance

Laboratory Skills

Communication Skills

Manufacturing Processes

Technical Troubleshooting

Quality Assurance

Project Management

Leadership Skills

Professional Experience

Sto Corp Company – Atlanta, GA Dec 2015 to Present

Quality Lab Supervisor

Management of the Quality Control program including testing and verification of incoming raw materials and outgoing finished goods, ensuring lab equipment is properly maintained and acceptable for use and the statistical analysis of process control charts and production data.

Writes/Revises QA standard operating procedures and work instructions.

Solely responsible for the control, release and implementation of facility procedures and documents in the electronic Quality Management System.

Facilitates the investigation and closure of deviations, customer complaints, CAPA’s and audit non-conformities for internal and external customers/stakeholders.

Responsible for the facility’s Environmental, Health, Safety and Risk management program to include training of new and existing employees, assigning and conducting safety and environmental audits, management of bacterial hygiene product testing, monitoring and mitigation of facility incidents and safety issues.

Collaborates with sales and management teams on investigation and disposition of non-conforming products.

Ensures the facility maintains compliance by conducting internal system audits using the ISO 9001,14001:2015 Standards.

Leads and organizes quarterly review metric meetings, safety meetings and annual training of all employees.

Hosts all external audits for Sto Corp including ISO, OSHA and customer audits.

Pavestone Company – Tyrone, GA Dec 2012 to Dec 2015

Plant Quality Control Supervisor

Audited all plant manufacturing processes and procedures to ensure adherence to process guidelines and tolerance for phase 2 productions.

Instructed and trained personnel to perform sampling, raw material testing and finished product testing. Perform monthly facility areas and equipment inspections.

Accurately reviewed and evaluated quality data regarding both finished products and raw materials, communicating trends to Plant General Manager, Central Laboratory and Regional Operations Vice President.

Reviewed production runs data to ensure efficiency for cycle using Vorne XL.

Sherwin Williams Company – Morrow, GA Apr 2006 to Dec 2012

Quality Control Technician III

Oversaw strict quality measures to ensure all products were manufactured according to procedure and plant regulations.

Contributed to continuous improvement projects throughout the manufacturing / filling process.

Trained and coached new and existing manufacturing employees.

Inspected and audited plant operations to ensure quality procedures and optimal working conditions.

Supervised lab staff, and scheduled staff in absence of Laboratory Supervisor and Raw Material Supervisor.

Sherwin Williams Company – Morrow, GA Jul 2002 – Apr 2006

Quality Control Technician II

Accurately completed color matching using spectrophotometer applied mathematics such as Red, Green, Yellow, Blue ratios, CIE lab and XYZ variables.

Managed all quality testing on water-based and oil-based paints with an 80% success rating.

Collaborated in training employees on laboratory procedures and policies.

Performed general equipment maintenance, calibration and troubleshooting with skill, accuracy and efficiency.

Education and Training

Bachelor of Science, Biology (Minor in Chemistry)

Savannah State University

OSHA Certification: 29 CFR 1910.178 (Forklift Operations)

ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor Certificate of Attainment; Georgia Institute of Technology (July 2016)

OSHA 511 Standards for General Industry Training; Georgia Institute of Technology (April 2016)

Technical / Computer Skills

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Data Management System (DMS), LIMS, Product Vision, Electronic Bench Record, Non-conformance Database, SAP and CAR systems

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