Leigha Clark
Villa Rica
Summary
Hardworking quality control inspector offering several years of manufacturing and production experience and training experience.Detail-oriented and systematic professional knowledgeable about compliance standards. Adheres strictly to documentation guidelines and reporting requirements. Experienced professional proficient in gathering, reviewing and reporting on inspection information. Successful at completing both visual and physical inspections to evaluate compliance. Ready to apply several years of experience and take on new long-term position.
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level team coach position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Specialist
Southwire
03.2025 - Current
- Assisted in the implementation of a continuous improvement culture, contributing to company-wide improvements in productivity and waste reduction.
- Developed comprehensive quality control documentation, standardizing procedures across all departments and promoting consistency.
- Improved product quality by implementing rigorous testing protocols and identifying areas for improvement.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify process improvements, resulting in increased production efficiency and cost savings.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on relevant regulations within the industry, ensuring company practices remained compliant at all times.
- Provided regular updates to team leadership on quality metrics by communicating consistency problems or production deficiencies.
- Reported problems and concerns to management.
- Reviewed production processes and identified potential quality issues.
Management Trainee
Pizza Hut
08.2024 - 12.2025
- Improved management skills by participating in rigorous training programs and workshops.
- Assisted supervisors in setting clear goals, establishing priorities, and monitoring progress to ensure successful completion of tasks.
- Gained knowledge of company policies, protocols and processes.
- Acted with integrity, honesty, and knowledge to promote culture of company.
- Maintained high-quality standards in all aspects of work, ensuring customer satisfaction at every touchpoint within the business journey.
- Used company reports to analyze sales, gross profit and inventory activities.
- Developed problem-solving abilities through hands-on experience with real-life business scenarios.
- Assisted with onboarding of new employees by providing training and development resources.
- Strengthened leadership skills by overseeing projects and guiding team members towards successful outcomes.
- Established open and professional relationships with team members which facilitated communication, quickly resolving issues, and conflicts.
- Coordinated with senior management to align departmental goals with overall company objectives, ensuring cohesive efforts towards growth.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction with introduction of customer feedback system, allowing for quick resolution of issues and improvements in service quality.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
Machine Operator
Universal Pure
12.2024 - 02.2025
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
- Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Trained new employees on proper machine operation, ensuring adherence to company standards and safety guidelines.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning how to operate new machinery and implementing newly introduced processes within the production environment.
- Operated various types of machinery, contributing to the successful completion of diverse projects.
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
- Maintained open communication lines with supervisors regarding project status updates, potential delays, or any concerns affecting production timelines.
- Enhanced production efficiency by performing routine machine maintenance and troubleshooting issues.
- Upheld high-quality standards while meeting tight deadlines during periods of increased demand.
- Reduced downtime by conducting regular equipment inspections and identifying necessary repairs.
Quality Inspector
Flowers Bakery
10.2023 - 03.2024
- Reviewed and inspected products for conformance to established standards, specifications and customer requirements.
- Performed visual inspections of components for surface defects such as scratches, dents, burrs.
- Conducted dimensional checks with various measuring instruments including micrometers, calipers and gauges.
Plate Mounter
Printpack
11.2021 - 01.2023
- Set up and operate printing press to print designs or logos on fabric, paper, cardboard, plastic, metal, glass, or leather items.
- Monitor and adjust the speed of the machine according to the type of material being printed.
- Inspect and test printed materials for defects such as smearing, blurring, fading, or streaking.
- Participated in ongoing training programs to stay current on industry trends and best practices.
- Stayed informed about industry trends and advancements in plate mounting technology to enhance personal knowledge and skills.
- Streamlined workflow processes by effectively prioritizing tasks and managing time efficiently.
- Demonstrated attention to detail when inspecting mounted plates for defects, minimizing the risk of costly errors during the printing process.
- Improved communication between departments by proactively sharing relevant information regarding job status and changes in specifications.
- Exhibited problem-solving abilities when faced with challenging plate mounting scenarios, resulting in minimal production delays.
- Ensured high-quality prints by aligning plates with precision and verifying proper registration.
- Reduced machine downtime by performing regular maintenance and cleaning of plate mounting equipment.
Education
Cosmetologist - Cosmetologist/barber
Vouge Beauty School
Douglasville, GA05.2022
High School Diploma - undefined
Villa Rica High School
Villa Rica, GA05.2016
Skills
- Results Documentation
- Keen eye for detail
- Production Monitoring
- Visual Inspection
- Measuring skills
- Equipment Operation
- Equipment Repairs
- Blueprint Reading
- Prior supervisory experience
- QA expert
- Statistical Analysis
- Quality Assurance Controls
- Documentation skills
- Inspections and audits
- Quality Assurance
- Reporting and documentation
- Blueprint Interpretation
- Database Management
- Documentation control
- Product inspection
- Quality improvements
- Issue resolution
- File management
- Team leadership
- Decision-making
- Quality assurance
- Software development
- Production optimization
- Materials inspection
- Data analysis
- Finished product inspection
- Safety procedures
- Warehouse operations
- Heavy machinery operation
- System inspection
- Data entry
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Quality Specialist
Southwire
03.2025 - Current
Machine Operator
Universal Pure
12.2024 - 02.2025
Management Trainee
Pizza Hut
08.2024 - 12.2025
Quality Inspector
Flowers Bakery
10.2023 - 03.2024
Plate Mounter
Printpack
11.2021 - 01.2023
High School Diploma - undefined
Villa Rica High School
Cosmetologist - Cosmetologist/barber
Vouge Beauty School
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