Linda J.

Simon
139 Money Road
Caryville , Tenn. 37714
Phone: (423) 566-0842
Email: ls43e254@westpost.net
OBJECTIVE:
My objective is to obtain employment where I can bring an initiative to apply ne
w applications
and ideas to a team environment.
QUALIFICATIONS:
I will be a great asset to any company who hires me. I am a bright and conscien
tious and a
diligent and hard working person, wishing to secure challenging employment that
will utilize
my talents while being eager to learn new abilities.
I have a very strong background in manufacturing, and have always been a positiv
e influence
on my peers and employees. Having a tendency to look for improvements, I have b
een able to
save my employers money many times. Although most of my background has been in
quality, I
have interacted and have a comprehensive understanding of inventory, receiving,
shipping,
production, customer service, sales and engineering.
EMPLOYMENT:
2007-present-Quality Technician
Carton Packaging and Service
Norris, Tenn.
Inspection and documentation of packaging of pharmaceuticals
Periodical Audits of housekeeping, processes, documentation and safety
Continuous process improvement suggestions
Inspection and documentation of receiving of raw materials
2003-2007 Production Manager
Leonard Utilities Inc. (formally - Trakker Trailers)
Helenwood Tenn
Management and scheduling of all plant employees and production
Responsible for plant wide Quality
Working continuously with Engineering and process improvement
Improved productivity by 51 %
Improved cross training by 71%
Set up attendance policy to cover incentive and disciplinary
Started Kanban process for inventory improvement
2001-2003 Quality Assurance
Trakker Trailers
Helenwood, Tenn.
100% inspection of Cargo trailers (from welding to completed product)
Tracking attendance and production (as employees are paid by trailer)
Set up standards, checklists, procedures and monthly report
Complete authority over product acceptance

1989-2001 Quality Assurance/ Quality Color Analyst

Plasti-Line Inc, now DBA ImagePoint, Inc.
Knoxville, Tenn.
Quality Color Analyst
Developed all processes and procedures for the Color Department
Implemented and developed colors per customer specifications
Total control and management of all color records and procedures
Interaction with Customer Service, Engineering, Vendors and the Customer
Mixing and supply of paint and paint kits to production area
Developed Bills of Material and routings
Supplied quarterly EPA report
Quality Assurance
Initiated and developed:
Documentation process
Quality reporting
Tracking of scrap and rework
Return Goods, Final Audit and Corrective Action process
Color process resulting in a new department and a $42,ooo yearly savings
Inspect and document production from raw material to finished product
Initiated plan for scrap reduction program that resulted in a 20% drop in scrap
Initiated plan for scrap reclaim project that resulted in a $100000 yearly credi
t
1981-1989 Group Leader/Machine Operator/Quality Assurance
Proctor and Gamble
Phoenix, Arizona
Maintained a healthy environment for 25 employees, including reviews, training,
hiring and firing process
Tracked and reported daily production numbers
Held various meetings for continuous improvement and team building
Ran high speed Jones equipment when required
Random quality checks of product and components
Implemented process improvements
Education:
1 year of college
Accounting certificate
Certified Nurses Assistance certificate