Quality Assurance Internal Auditor

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Career Objective

Motivated and experienced manufacturing professional seeking a position that leverages my leadership, quality assurance, and team collaboration skills—offering opportunities for growth and advancement based on performance and initiative. Brings strong problem-solving ability, sound decision-making, and a proven capacity to learn quickly and apply reasoning in fast-paced industrial environments.

Certifications & Training

●ISO 9001 / ISO 9001 Internal Auditor

●OSHA 10 Certification

●Total Quality Management

●Business & Production Management Systems

●LEAN Manufacturing / 5S / Kaizen / Kanban

●Poka-Yoke (Error Proofing)

●Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)

●Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT/MSDS)

●Ergonomics & Workplace Safety

●Seven Habits of Highly Effective People

●Powered Industrial Vehicle Certification

Fire Extinguisher Training

Professional Experience

Cooper Tire & Rubber Company – Texarkana, AR

Machine Operator August 1999 – Present

●Operate two automated tire machines in a fast paced environment as part of a 3-person team.

●Ensure product quality, component inventory, safety, and production goals are met daily.

●Recognized for being self-motivated and a strong team collaborator in a high-paced, piece-rate environment.

●Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Adobe tools; actively developing skills to support data tracking, reporting, and documentation in a production environment

●Trained new employees, assisted with machinery certification, and operated experimental tires during testing phases prior to full-scale production rollout

Alcoa – Magnolia, AR

Shipping Department Supervisor August 1997 – August 1999

●Supervised and coordinated activities of 40 employees in order fulfillment and truck loading operations in a timely and efficient manner.

●Maintained ISO documentation and internal audit compliance for the department.

●Led the yearly physical inventory process and ensured accurate die print documentation.

Hudson Food – Hope, AR

First Processing Supervisor August 1996 – August 1997

●Directed 65 employees and coordinated with USDA and Quality Control inspectors to meet federal standards.

●Handled payroll, attendance, safety meetings, and employee training.

●Professionally addressed disciplinary actions and maintained company production standards.

Education

Southern Arkansas University – Magnolia, AR

Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Business

Springhill High School – Springhill, LA

High School Diploma

Professional References

●James Mauldin Shift Foreman – Cooper Tire

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●Steven Patterson Area Coordinator – Cooper Tire

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●Marty Thornell Business Center Manager – Cooper Tire

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