Carla Thompson
Product assurance Coordinator
Memphis, TN 38104
*********@*****.***
• A position where my experience can contribute to your customers satisfaction and your company's success.
Tekwissen/Zimmer Biomet
Product Assurance Coordinator
April 2018 Currently employed
• Responsible for inspecting parts and deciding if the parts conform to visual and dimensional specifications and documenting the supporting data using calipers, micrometers, thread gauges and optical comparator.
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Kit Build Lead
Zimmer Biomet / ZimVie - Memphis, TN
April 2018 to Present
• My position as a kit build lead is to Plan, coordinate and oversee all kitting activities; including staff required to manage on-going clinical trials; ensuring deliverables are met on-time and error-free. Advise Project Managers and Medical Writers on suggested kit components.
• I am required to train employees on the kitting process by having weekly meetings which includes that training.
• I am required to attend management meetings and support customer service in the quantity of kits for spinal surgery
Material Handler
Nike
January 2016 to March 2017
Performed various warehouse duties such as processing orders for shipment, including picking, packing checking and restocking, I also handle computer data inquiries and special processing of customer orders. Lean Production Technician 2/In process Inspection/Dispatcher Wright Medical/ Microport Orthopedics
July 2008 to September 2015
Responsible for inspecting outbound shipments and conducted random sampling to ensure product quality,
Inspected and packed product meticulously according to manufacturing specifications. Discarded and rejected product, materials, and equipment that did not meet specifications. Monitored production operations for compliance with specifications and promptly reported defects .Routinely checked measuring equipment, maintained a high standard of workmanship using only approved data, materials, and tools
Validated equipment in ECA room and checking equipment Quality Assurance Inspector
Smith & Nephew Richards
August 2004 to July 2008
Inspected and packed product according to manufacturing specification, identified and helped resolve nonconforming product issues. Collated components for assembly, inspected small and large orthopedic parts per blueprints. Trained new and current employees to perform passivation, assembly, and packing of product in and out of the ECA room
Education
GED
MEMPHIS CITY SCHOOL BOARD
1999
Skills
• Calipers
• Micrometer
• Clinical Trials
• Lean Manufacturing
• Blueprint Reading
• 5S