Manager Quality Assurance

Joey Milford

**** *** ***** ** ******, AL ***** Home: 334-***-**** Cell: 706-***-****

PROFILE

Hands on professional with over 30 years of management experience in manufacturing operations, with special emphasis on Safety, Environmental and Quality initiatives.

EXPERIENCE

Safety, Environmental, Quality Manager, January 2010 – Present RockTenn Corporation, Columbus, GA 31903

Providing leadership in environmental and safety areas and Quality Control for food packaging operation. Responsible for all general industry safety and food safety (AIB) for staff of 65 employees. Responsible for audits, investigations, root cause assessments, worker’s comp, and training. Serving on RockTenn’s Folding Carton Division Safety and Quality Steering Committees.

Environmental Health and Safety Manager, December 2005 - February 2009 InterfaceFlor, West Point, GA

Responsible for EHS initiative for 550+ associate, three shift, manufacturing operation. Conducted Safety and Environmental audits. Provided safety training for all associates including production, office, and maintenance personnel. Performed incident investigations and root cause assessments. Maintained OSHA records. Supervised plant safety audits.

Finishing Department Manager, January 2004 - December 2005 InterfaceFlor, LaGrange, GA

Managed shift production for 4 process lines with 48 employees. Also managed PVC compounding process. Maintained quality, efficiency and safety standards.

Manufacturing Services Specialist, August 2002 - January 2004 InterfaceFlor, West Point, GA

Assisted various production departments with efficiency and quality issues. Conducted production trials. Evaluated and qualified raw materials.

Quest Coordinator, January 2001 - August 2002 InterfaceFlor, LaGrange, GA

Managed company initiative to eliminate waste. Assisted production departments with waste reduction projects and goals. Maintained waste reduction data and reported to corporate.

Quality Assurance Manager, February 2000 - December 2000 InterfaceFlor, West Point, GA

Managed three shift Quality Assurance department for manufacturing operation. Assisted manufacturing managers on quality related issues, performed quality audits, performed testing on finished product and raw materials, filed claims with vendors, and maintained quality records.

Department Manager, January 1997 - January 2000 InterfaceFlor, West Point, GA

Responsible for 3 shift manufacturing operation with 45 associates. Maintained quality, efficiency and safety standards. Worked with upstream and downstream processes for quality improvements.

September 1987 - January 1997 InterfaceFlor, LaGrange, GA

Served as Process Engineer and also department supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

OSHA Certified Trainer; ISO 9001 & 14001 trained auditor; HACCP for Food Processors; SafeStart Trainer ; MoveSmart Trainer; Applied Ergonomic Training; Hazwoper Training; Electrical Standard (NFPA 70E) Training; Clean Air Compliance Training; Stormwater & SPCC Training; Industrial Powered Lift Trainer; Industrial Health & Safety Certificate (GA Tech / 2013);

EDUCATION

Lanett High School, Lanett, AL (1971)

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