Jonathan Barnes
Rome
Summary
Professional with significant experience in quality assurance, prepared for ensuring top-notch product standards. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving impactful results. Dependable and flexible, adept at identifying issues, implementing corrective actions, and maintaining compliance with industry standards. Known for precision in executing test plans, excellent problem-solving skills, and strong communication with cross-functional teams.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Assurance Technician
Hillshire Brands
Rome, Ga
11.2010 - 2026
- Conducted quality inspections on production lines to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Developed and maintained documentation for quality assurance processes and procedures.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve product defects and inconsistencies.
- Utilized statistical analysis tools to monitor production quality metrics and trends.
- Trained new team members on quality control techniques and operational protocols.
- Routinely tested products to align temperature, specifications, and ingredient levels with best practices and quality standards.
- Evaluated samples against standards by completing measurements, visual inspections, and other established tests.
Quality Assurance Lead
Zartic Inc.
Rome, Ga
01.2008 - 2010
- Lead a team of 8 QA techs to test and evaluate produced product.
- Entered all data collected by QA techs durning product run to insure all product met specs.
- Wrote, reviewed and approved documents to preserve quality assurance.
- Enforced compliance with federal, state, local and internal regulations related to product quality and operational activities.
Production Supervisor
Zartic Inc.
Rome, Ga
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Supervised daily production operations to ensure adherence to safety protocols and quality standards.
- Coordinated workflow among team members, optimizing resource allocation and minimizing downtime.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced operational efficiency and reduced waste.
- Trained new employees on equipment usage, safety practices, and standard operating procedures.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations to identify areas for employee development and training needs.
- Managed team of 65 production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.65
Label Coordinator/Senior QA Lead
Zartic Inc.
Rome, Ga
02.2004 - 01.2007
- Created and maintained all labels for plant and ensured that all product information is accurate and up to date.
- Review all data collected by Qa techs and entered into company data base daily
- Lead a team of 15 QA techs in data collection and GMP procedures to ensure product fell in to customer specs and adhered to safety guide lines.
Quality Assurance Technician
Zartic Inc
Rome, Ga
07.2001 - 02.2004
- Inspected finished products for overall quality and adherence to customer specifications.
- Ensured production employee followed GMP guidelines
Education
Computer Information Systems
Northwest Georgia Technical College
Rome, GaHACCP -
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN08-2006
Skills
- Testing procedures
- Auditing
- Equipment inspection
- Lab equipment maintenance
- Documentation skills
- Equipment calibration
- Manual testing
Certification
HACCP Certification
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Quality Assurance Technician
Hillshire Brands
11.2010 - 2026
Quality Assurance Lead
Zartic Inc.
01.2008 - 2010
Production Supervisor
Zartic Inc.
01.2007 - 01.2008
Label Coordinator/Senior QA Lead
Zartic Inc.
02.2004 - 01.2007
Quality Assurance Technician
Zartic Inc
07.2001 - 02.2004
Computer Information Systems
Northwest Georgia Technical College
HACCP -
University of Tennessee