MISAEL HERNANDEZ

adu97b@r.postjobfree.com

562-***-****

Downey CA, 90241

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a position within an organization that will allow me to utilize my knowledge and experience on a management or corporate level

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

KIK Consumer Products/Santa Fe Springs CA, 90670

Quality Assurance Manager

(March 2021-July 2022)

Lead on NSF, GMP, NSF/ANSI 60 compliance audits & facility trainings

Effectively establishing and monitoring of Infinity QS management systems program in blow-molding and production lines

Implementation of Preventive Maintenance program to minimize percentages of down time

Established GEMBA goals increasing production reliability

Direct liaison to Target, Walmart, CVS, Home Depot social, regulatory & facility audits

Conducted HACCP & FMEA trainings

Implemented quality metrics reviews to meet quarterly OPEX goals

Managed & assisted with HESS compliance trainings per industry and government standards

Assisted with managing and maintaining EH&S program through trainings and compliance of workplace laws and regulations

Management of internal/external corrective action program

Ensured proper disposition, identification of root cause analysis and implementation/response of CAR’s/SCAR’s/ NCR’s/ RMA

per company and customer non-conforming policies and procedures

Assisted with procurement and supply chain by implementing vendor corrective action program thru Vintara systems

Review of processes and procedures in compliance with company and regulatory standards

VST/ Coast Plating Inc. Gardena, CA

Laboratory Manager/Quality Assurance Manager (September 2019- January -2021)

Responsible for the operation and administration of multiple facility laboratories, including employment of personnel

Completion & certification of secondary satellite testing laboratory

Conducted individual trainings and team meetings implementing safety procedures per OSHA & AQMD guidelines

Ensured an effective corrective action plan for OTD flaws and non-conforming customer hardware.

Led surveillance and re-certification audits for NADCAP AC7108, ISO 9001: 2016 and AS9100D QMS & AC7114

Developed procedures to improve work flows, share best practices between shifts

Collaborated with timely and cost-efficient plans aligned with senior management, avoiding excess costs and delays

Reviewed and performed quality and compliance checks on test instruments

Ensured laboratory remained approved and certified providing accurate and compliant test results

Management of 22 direct reports thru daily quality meetings

Established QMS thru process verification, flow down, procedural re-writes, revisions changes, customer certifications and new process approvals

Conducted acceptance criteria testing: corrosion, wet/dry adhesion, high humidity, abrasion and immersion

Verification of internal processes and procedures, specifications, technical troubleshooting and crisis management on production issues to meet customer OTD

Provided quality laboratory services for all aspects of test performance, pre analytical and post analytical phases of testing

Ensured a safe environment in which employees are protected from hazardous chemicals, hazardous waste and physical hazards thru mandatory trainings

Electron Plating III, Inc. Garden Grove, CA

Quality Assurance & Compliance Director

(August 2015 – August 2019)(CMQ Consultants Contractor)

• Experienced with customer, regulatory requirements:, NADCAP AC7004/7005, AC7114 1-2, FAR 21 and FAR-145

• Accountable for integrating and developing processes and procedures in-line with business needs and goals

• Supported NDT Responsible Level III in overseeing processes, procedures and policies

• Managed supplier and vendor approvals in compliance with process requirements

• Provided guidance and support for all internal/external customer matters, relating to inspections and contract review

• Knowledgeable in business systems including MRP and ERP

• Direct contact with prime contractors on implementation of customer required PPAP’s and FMEA process flow chart

• Implemented development of continuous improvement thru management review meetings

Ajax Forge Company, Vernon, CA

Quality Assurance Manager

(July 2015 – March 2019)

• Experienced in building & managing of ISO9001:2008,2015, AS9100C/D, AC7004 Quality Management Systems

Implementation of activities specifically focused on personnel management, development, and continuous improvement.

Oversaw inspection and approval of incoming raw materials to industry/customer standards per contract review/ quality /DFAR/ITAR

Work directly with customers to coordinate quality surveillance/ certification audits: NADCAP NDT AC7114/1-2/ Chemical Processing / Heat Treating/ AS9101

Review analysis and certifications of various internal/external processes to meet standards and compliance per customer and industry requirements

Cost management in loss reduction, scrap, inventory/stock

Experienced in generation/completion of FAIR per AS9102 standard

Initiate and coordinate all quality/manufacturing/ on-time delivery processes and procedures

Ensure proper disposition, identification of root cause analysis and implementation/response of CAR’s/SCAR’s/ NCR’s/ RMAs per company and customer non-Conforming policies and procedures

Review customer Purchase Orders / QAP’s to determine the quality requirements and all process flow down is adequately addressed.

Drive continuous improvement through direct and indirect reporting relationships with prime contractors and implementation of continuous improvement program.

Proficient in various test and inspection methods using Rockwell hardness, conductivity meters, micrometers, calipers, height gages and calibration bench.

Anodizing Industries, Los Angeles, CA

Quality Control Manager/ Chemist

(January 2012 – July 2015)

Management of the activities within quality assurance /control specifically focused on quality processing

Oversaw chemical laboratory testing of chemical products and raw materials to ensure they meet quality standards

Audits (internal/external), management of equipment, inventory, maintenance and calibration schedule per AS9100 and AS9101, AS9102

Analysis and certification of various solutions to per standards

Direct liaison for Los Angeles Health / Fire/ Industrial Waste Departments, AQMD, OSHA, EPA

Facilitation of the laboratory cost management in efforts to ensure budget maintenance and compliance

Conduct safety meetings and safety training in the production/ laboratory/ quality areas

Analyzed metal finishing, in process specifications, and finished product per industry/ customer standards

Provide oversight to ensure day-to-day and long term / project quality issues are identified and addressed

Building and maintaining of wastewater treatment system

Maintained anodize/passivation chemical processing lines to meet all required compliances and industry standards

Preparation of test solutions, compounds and reagents for laboratory personnel

Prepared and maintained current analytical reports and testing documentation

Atlas Testing Labs, INC., Los Angeles, CA

Chemical/Calibration Technician

(June 1999 – August 2011)

Calibration and certification of industrial size heat treating ovens and various machinery to comply with industry standards

Conducted sensitivity and uncertainty analysis of effectiveness of fallback positions to prevent radioactive waste volume

Recording, calculating, auditing and analyzed data to prepare reports

Quality assurance of all packaging labeling and safety documentation paperwork was correct

Completed projects in a professional and timely manner to meet corporate standards

Chemical analysis of various solutions to meet precise specifications per customer P.O. and industry regulations

Worked independently yet collaborating and supporting other technicians as necessary

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite, typing 60 wpm, Outlook, QuickBooks/ E2 Systems, MRP and ERP Systems, PRO-FLOW System, Visual Shop, FMX Systems, Tru-Chem, Microsoft Teams, Share Point, Infinity QS

Certifications and Memberships

American Chemical Society Member-Current

PRI AS9100D Certified-Current

MFASC Trained-Current

South Coast AQMD Rule 1469 Trained-Current

ASQ Member – Current

HACCP- Training Current

EDUCATION

Ashford University 2010-2013 Graduated- Bachelor of Arts

Health,Human Services,Science

PCI College 2008- 2010 Graduated- ARDMS Certified

East Los Angeles College 2002-2004 Associate of Science

South Gate High School. 1996 Graduated-Diploma

*Bilingual- Spanish

References Available Upon Request

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