Sandy Faison
Richmond, VA *****
***********@*****.***
Work Experience
Quality Technician
Reynolds Consumer Products - Chester, VA
September 2021 to Present
Performed quality audits of product being produced off of production assets. Verify product is within customer specifications. Communicate with Supervisors and Team Leaders of product that has quality issues and encouraged Team Leader to take necessary action to correct issue. Disposition nonconforming product to MRB and document. Record any information pertaining to production issues, for example, labor shortage, mechanical issues or product defects in Microsoft Teams. Attend meetings and webinars as scheduled. Perform testing for absorbency, adhesion, thickness, coating weight etc. as required. Communicate and train GMP compliance to operators, and how to properly document paper work as needed.
Quality Technician
PPD Laboratories
July 2019 to September 2019
Routed samples to appropriate testers
Opened up container of dry ice with specimen in them and assured the product was correct and to the right temperatures
Sent codes on specimen to appropriate departments
Production Planner
DuPont
2010 to 2018
Retrieve required tests for quality and integrity on product samples
Implement process changes if and when needed
Evaluate procedures and results for accuracy to determine appropriate next steps
Write and or authorize SOP's and Standard Practices for technical and operational purposes
Authorize product style changes such as Basis weight or polymer changes
Give oral reports to Quality manager when necessary
Perform trace and clear procedure when needed
Senior Lab Technician
Implemented company policies, technical procedures and standards for preserving the integrity and security of data, reports and access
Perform quality and developmental testing on product using TDM cut tester, CTTP cut tester, Martindale Abrasions, Taber Abrasions, operate the Sheiki Sewing machine, Vertical Flames and thermal heat, Titration for moisture testing, hot plate testing, oven testing, Tensile testing, color match testing and Viscosity testing
Demonstrate the effectiveness of product to customers using various lab testing equipment
Compile data from results Input data onto proper data spreadsheet and forward to Manager or Engineer for analysis
Give verbal feedback to engineer as to the data results and conditions
Prepared specimens for analysis and established proper chronological priorities in testing
Carefully reviewed test results for accuracy. Properly calibrate and adjust malfunctioning equipment to ensure precise test results
Maintained current knowledge of developments in technical instrumentation
Performed both routine and emergency maintenance on laboratory instruments
Analyzed data to create and organize graphs, charts, and documents for publications and presentation
Order supplies, obtained pricing and quotes, prepared purchase requests and maintained an organize expense log
Manage specimen sample handling, receiving, storage and inventory
Create worksheets and log samples correctly into the LIMS computerized tracking system
Machine Operator
Receive and correctly process both written and verbal instructions for production run as required by standard Practices
Plan and pace work efficiently in order to meet daily, weekly, project or production goals
Observed all safety policies and procedures
Correctly and safely used a variety of hand tools, scissors and cutting equipment to carry out job duties
Closely inspected parts on Bonding and Spinning machine to ensure they were clean and free of contaminants
String up Bonder and or Spinning machine for startup or style change
Perform startup check on Bonding and or Spinning machine
Inspect sheet after each doff for quality issues, such as worms, dog bones, spits, fly etc.
Notify team, manager and or quality personnel regarding any quality issues or possible issues
Perform all Lock out tag outs or zone lockouts when needed
Packaging Technician
Kraft Foods
2001 to 2010
Ensure products were produced on time and of good quality
Set and monitored product standards, examining samples of raw products and processing tests, to ensure the quality of all finished products
Set up and verified the functionality of safety equipment
Reported all equipment failures and malfunctions to supervisor
Swept floors and stored equipment at the end of each shift
Monitored department performance data to identify and avoid potential risks
Complied at all times with USDA and FDA, guidelines and regulations
Recorded Numbers of units handled and moved using daily production sheets and work tickets
Education
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John Tyler Community College
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J. Sargent Reynolds Community College
GED
John Marshall High School
Skills
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Laboratory Experience
Quality Inspection
Quality Assurance
Packaging
Manufacturing
ISO 9001
Internal Audits
Quality Management
Calibration
SAP
Root Cause Analysis
Lean Manufacturing
Six Sigma
5S
Quality Audits
Supply Chain
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Assessments
Manufacturing fit - Highly Proficient
June 2021
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Work style: Reliability - Expert
June 2021
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Analyzing data - Familiar
April 2021
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Creating presentations with Microsoft PowerPoint - Familiar
April 2021
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Management & leadership skills: Planning & execution - Familiar
April 2021
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