Kimberly Haynes
Cameron,SC
Summary
Results-driven Lead Quality Auditor with solid background directly inspecting products such as automobiles, medical devices and nuclear products for conformance with specifications. Assigns grades and removes defective items to meet quality targets. Reports on findings and helps coordinate corrective actions at all production stages.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Product Acceptance Specialist
Boeing
07.2023 - Current
- Verifies routine product conformance to design requirements
- Provides objective evidence of results
- Performs auditing, surveillance and monitoring
- Identifies and documents discrepancies
- Segregates and controls non-conforming items
- Performs preliminary review and disposition of non-conformance
- Conducts product review with customer during product or process verification
- Identifies repetitive or significant non-conformances and initiates requests for corrective action.
- Maintained accurate documentation of product inspections, ensuring traceability and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented continuous improvement initiatives aimed at refining the overall product acceptance process for greater efficiency and effectiveness.
- Established clear performance metrics for ongoing monitoring of the effectiveness of product acceptance efforts, driving continuous improvement in results.
- Lead Tier 2 for Quality to address issues with productions and second level managers.
Lead Quality Auditor
Utilimaster
04.2022 - 07.2023
- Identified issues of non-compliance and elevated reports to senior personnel
- Reviewed work instructions and production strategies to verify compliance with established standards
- Completed timely quality reports highlighting deficiencies and recommending corrective actions
- Educated and oriented employees to improve compliance with quality control protocols
- Inspected work areas regularly to identify safety practices, quality control procedures and worker actions in need of improvement
- Inspected raw and in-processed materials to determine quality and any not meeting minimum standards
- Audited activities of workers on production lines.
- Led cross-functional teams for process improvement initiatives, achieving higher product standards and improved customer satisfaction.
Senior Visual Inspector
Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation
01.2021 - 03.2022
- Used hand tools, instruments, gauges and equipment to complete accurate measurements and noted results for official records
- Examined syringes and IV bottles for defects or issues, reported problems quickly and maintained high levels of accuracy
- Checked color, shape, texture and grade of products and materials against established templates, charts and samples
- Evaluated items to assign grades and marked quality level, rejection status or acceptance
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Facilitated communication between production and quality control departments, promoting collaboration in addressing product quality concerns.
- Reduced production delays by efficiently performing visual inspections on a wide range of products.
- Provided constructive feedback to production team members on identified defects, fostering continuous improvement efforts in product quality.
Quality Inspector and Chemical Operator
Westinghouse Electric Company
12.2008 - 02.2019
- Followed safety processes and protocols while moving hazardous chemicals and operating heavy machinery to avoid and accidents
- Modified controls to regulate temperature, pressure, feed and flow of liquids and gases while monitoring outcomes and promoting successful processing
- Stored, retrieved, mixed and monitored chemicals used in production process
- Safely used various machinery and forklifts during chemical drumming operations
- Operated chemical processing equipment successfully while adhering to company standards
- Followed all waste handling guidelines to minimize waste generation
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Identified and helped resolve non-conforming product issues.
Education
Master of Science - Supply Chain Management
Charleston Southern University
Charleston, SC07.2026
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration and Management
Strayer University
Washington, DC09.2023
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Strayer University
Washington, DC12.2021
Skills
- Finished Goods Inspection
- Raw Materials Receiving
- Quality Assurance Requirements
- ISO Quality Standards
- Critical thinking abilities
- Teamwork and Cooperation
- Continuous learning mindset
- Decision-Making Competence
- Regulatory Compliance Knowledge
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Word Processing
Timeline
Product Acceptance Specialist
Boeing
07.2023 - Current
Lead Quality Auditor
Utilimaster
04.2022 - 07.2023
Senior Visual Inspector
Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation
01.2021 - 03.2022
Quality Inspector and Chemical Operator
Westinghouse Electric Company
12.2008 - 02.2019
Master of Science - Supply Chain Management
Charleston Southern University
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration and Management
Strayer University
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Strayer University
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