Quality Professional

BRIDGETTE MCGEE

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Dacula, GA 30019 **************@*******.*** Cell: 678-***-****

www.linkedin.com/in/bridgettemcgee

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Six sigma Green Belt certified QA Professional serving more than 15 years as a quality subject matter expert

with expertise in research & development (R&D), quality systems, manufacturing, federal compliance

and training. Recognized for thorough efficiency in auditing and implementing new effective programs

as well as delivering insightful solutions for complex projects and for leading teams to achieve business

goals. Provides strategic and hands-on leadership for QA practice, working independently and with

cross-functional teams from all aspects of the business enterprise to achieve objectives and continuous

improvement.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

MULTI-PACK SOLUTIONS – Winder, GA 2012-2014

Quality Assurance/Research & Development Manager

Managed five hourly and two salaried employees for adherence to the quality systems which ensured each

department controlled the quality of equipment, processes, documentations, products and service. Ensured

systems, measurements, policies and procedures are in place and adequate to meet customer audits.

Accountable for the research and development of new and existing formulation projects to meet customer

requirements, requests or government regulations. Established and maintained current regulatory requirements.

• Provided work direction, leadership and developmental opportunities for quality team members including

batch technicians, quality technicians, quality supervisor and research chemist. Hired, trained and

developed the quality team.

• Reviewed and analyzed all customer and consumer complaints through investigation, root cause analysis (5-

WHY, fishbone) and issuance of corrective and preventative actions (CAPA).

• Presented a positive and professional demeanor during customer visits and or audits all while providing

compliant documentation.

• Served as liaison for the company’s safety committee/program, while establishing, training, and maintaining

safety communication and other EHS standards.

• Oversaw the regulatory reporting to EPA and shared responsibility with OSHA and facility wastewater

reporting.

WOODHAVEN FURNITURE INDUSTRIES – Buford, GA 2007-2012

Regional Quality Assurance/Regulatory Compliance Manager

Managed and directed all phases of a quality program from inception to completion to adhere to 16

CFR 1632 and 16 CFR 1633 federal rules and regulations.

• Built, developed and managed a quality assurance organization.

• Maintained all required certifications and licensing for each location by state and or providence.

• Established and maintained product assurance standards, procedures, and controls.

• Worked directly with manufacturing to control inspection activities, record keeping requirements, and

package specifications.

• Reviewed product processing for completeness, accuracy and compliance.

• Managed 8 locations from the Quality Assurance prospective for compliance, records, verification, training,

processes, and awareness.

• Scheduled production to ensure a well maintained inventory in order to supply seven satellite locations

component products.

BRIDGETTE MCGEE

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (continued)

COCA-COLA ENTERPRISES – College Park, GA 2004-2006

Quality Control Analyst Vacation Relief

Oversaw the laboratory during vacations or unexpected absence. Ensured the proper operation of laboratory

equipment through daily, weekly, and monthly calibrations.

• Ensured that the department adhered to its overtime policy.

• Helped maintain the daily Quality Index Reports as well as the Daily Syrup Yield reports.

Quality Control Analyst

Maintained beverage quality through rigorous bench testing, chemical analysis, and visual, taste, and smell

inspection.

• Ensured the proper operation of equipment through direction and inspection of standard operating

procedures.

KELLY SCIENTIFIC SERVICES (STEPAN COMPANY) – Winder, GA 2003-2004

Contract Agricultural Formulation Chemist

Formulated agricultural pesticides, surfactants, and other anionic and nonionic detergent blends for customer

specific applications.

AVERY DENNISON – Atlanta, GA 2002-2003

Research and Development Analyst

Developed thermoplastic for a highway safety multi-billion dollar Fortune 500 company, developing and

administering quality products through facility audits.

• Established a production cost reduction of approximately 20% through extensive research of resins and the

development of a new resin system for the finished product.

• Wrote and issued standard operating procedures, ensuring the proper operation of laboratory equipment.

• Reduced the distribution of defective goods through the development and implementation of quality audits.

COCA-COLA ENTERPRISES – Marietta, GA & West Memphis AR 2000-2002

Quality Control Analyst

Maintained beverage quality through rigorous bench testing, chemical analysis, and visual, taste, and smell inspection.

• Selected by senior management to chair the safety committee ensuring that all safety regulations were being

met in accordance to Occupational Safety Health Administration (OSHA).

• Selected to participate on a microbiological testing team ensuring distribution of bacteria free beverage

syrups for production.

• Ensured the proper operation of laboratory equipment through the development of standard operating

procedures.

EDUCATION

Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS - Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences

TRAINING/CERTIFICATIONS

Six Sigma Green Belt

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