Eliza M. Acosta
Objective Seeking a career in quality assurance and environmental health and safety (EHS) to enhance the skills acquired to grow with the organization
Employment
Feb 2010 – July 2017 Greif Packaging LLC La Palma, CA
Quality Assurance Specialist
* Maintained #1 standing in Safety and Quality for 7 years
* Obtained the highest safety score in a safety audit
* Minimized customer complaints
* Performed and lead internal and external audits for both quality and safety
* Provided employee training and safety training to all employees
* Managed the QMS (Quality Management System)
* Developed and updated work instructions, manuals, JSA, quality policies, risk assessments
* Familiarity in safe quality foods practices and compliance
* Managed projects
* Coordinated safety and quality programs
* Implemented OPEX/ Lean practices
* Conducted Safety and Quality Meetings
* Performed customer surveys
* Created PowerPoint presentations for production as well as clientele
* Created and implemented Safety and Quality procedures
* Proficient with ISO 9001:2008 standards
* Proficient with OSHA standards
* Used software such as Microsoft office, Lotus Notes, QS-System, Workday, Kronos
* Supervised employees in the absence of floor supervisor and/or plant manager
* Backup for human resources, procurement, and customer service duties
* Performed Behavior Based Safety Observations
* Implemented HR policies and laws throughout the company
* Performed payroll for employees
* Conducted new hires and employee orientations
* Increased employee involvement and participation with safety initiatives
Oct 2005 – Jan 2009 Fleetwood-Fibre Packaging & Graphics, Inc. Industry, CA
QA Administrative Assistant
* Conducted internal audits
* Performed Root Cause and Corrective Action Training
* Prepared reports for other departments
* Maintained quality assurance documents
* Acts as a liaison among department personnel
* Acted as a resource for both internal and external customers
* Performs administrative duties such as data entry, filing, correspondences
* Works with minimal supervision
* Performed customer surveys
* Used software such as Microsoft office, ASI, Q-Pulse, Powerway
* Studied ISO 9001:2000 standards
* Uses office machinery such as 10-key, calculators, fax machines, scanners, and copiers
* Generated customer and internal complaints
* Assisted with statistical data
* Presented charts/ graphs for areas of improvement
* Responsible for tool calibrations
* Certification with Tap Root Analysis
* Maintained Management System
Aug 1997 – Oct 2005 Weber Metals, Inc Paramount, CA
Quality Assurance Technician
* Maintained office inventory
* Assisted supervisor with customer needs
* Prepared data for presentations for clientele
* Reviewed and controlled quality assurance documents
* Acted as liaison between QA, Sales, Customer Service, Plant personnel
* Reviewed documents such as stress relieve records, heat treat certifications, and metallurgical test results
* Scheduled audits and surveys
* Arranged travel accommodations
* Improved clerical process by simplifying data input
* Created first article inspections
* Responsible for calibrations and customer compliance
Education
1989 - 1995 University of California, Riverside Riverside, CA
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
Certifications
Internal auditor
OSHA 30
ISO 50001: Energy Management System
GMP
HACCP
Human Resources
Tap Root Analysis
Leadership
In pursuit of CSP (Certified Safety Professional)