Lisa Mabry
Christiansburg
Summary
At Wolverine Advanced Materials, I spearheaded QA improvements, enhancing product quality by identifying key areas for improvement and streamlining documentation. My expertise in visual inspection and quality management systems, combined with a strong focus on teamwork, led to significant process enhancements.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead QA Inspector
Wolverine Advanced Materials
08.1983 - Current
- Streamlined QA documentation by maintaining organized records of all inspections, tests, and findings.
- Improved product quality by conducting thorough inspections and identifying areas for improvement.
- Performed detailed visual inspections of products, resulting in fewer defective units reaching customers.
- Evaluated effectiveness of corrective actions taken in response to identified quality issues, ensuring long-lasting improvements were achieved.
- Completed precise measurements using special tools.
- Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
- Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
- Inspected quality of products, taking note of functionality, appearance and other specifications.
- Assisted in developing inspection and testing protocols.
- Ensured compliance with industry standards by diligently following inspection protocols.
- Updated quality control records and reports.
- Supported internal audits by providing necessary documentation and evidence of compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
- Inspected incoming and outgoing materials for accuracy and quality.
- Checked color, shape, texture and grade of products and materials against established templates, charts, and samples.
- Trained other workers in inspection and testing procedures.
- Operated and maintained testing equipment.
- Examined products for imperfections and defects.
- Followed standard operating procedures for inspections and tests.
- Reduced defect rates by closely monitoring production processes and promptly addressing any deviations.
- Conducted thorough testing of raw materials to ensure their suitability for use in manufacturing high-quality products.
- Facilitated open communication between production staff and quality assurance teams to foster a collaborative work environment focused on achieving common goals.
- Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate.
- Evaluated components and final products against quality standards and manufacturing specifications.
- Identified and documented quality discrepancies for management to develop resolutions.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss progress and results, providing ideas and suggestions for improvement.
- Recorded inspection and test results on data sheets.
- Monitored product quality at all stages of production process.
- Provided valuable input during product design reviews, helping to identify potential quality risks early in the development process.
- Enhanced production efficiency by implementing effective QA processes and procedures.
- Weighed products prior to shipment to confirm accuracy.
- Provided feedback to production team regarding product quality.
- Trained and mentored junior inspection staff and interns to apply best practices and comply with quality control guidelines and regulations.
- Improved product quality by conducting thorough inspections and identifying defects in a timely manner.
- Maintained compliance with industry regulations through meticulous record-keeping and documentation of inspection results.
Education
General Diploma -
Christiansburg High School
Christiansburg, VA06.1983
Skills
- Quality management systems
- Visual inspection
- Measurement techniques
- Customer focus
- Product inspection
- First-article inspection
- ISO standards
- Visual inspections
- Inspections and reviews
- Quality processes
- Production experience
- Training and mentorship
- Inspection documentation
- Safety procedures
- Inspection protocols
- Defect identification
- Blueprint reading
- Non-conformance reporting
- Quality control
- Production expertise
- Quality control planning
- Sampling procedures
- Recordkeeping
- Process improvement
- Specifications reading
- QC planning
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Organizational skills
- Team leadership
- Decision-making
- Inspection and testing reports
- Documentation and recordkeeping
- Item sorting
- Product knowledge
- Proficient in using micrometers, calipers and other tools needed to conduct specification checks
Timeline
Lead QA Inspector
Wolverine Advanced Materials
08.1983 - Current
General Diploma -
Christiansburg High School
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