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Mercedes Quintong

380 Day Street,MA

Summary

Dynamic Quality Manager with extensive experience at Smurfit Westrock, adept at driving root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions. Proven track record in internal auditing and quality management systems, ensuring compliance and enhancing customer satisfaction. Bilingual problem-solver with Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification, fostering cross-functional collaboration for continuous improvement.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Quality Manager

Smurfit Westrock
04.2022 - Current
  • Managed root cause analysis investigations, determining underlying issues in product failures, and implementing corrective actions as necessary.
  • Managed and archived quality documentation and participated in internal and external quality audits.
  • Facilitated cross-functional team collaboration, ensuring seamless communication between departments regarding quality matters.
  • Conducted thorough audits to ensure adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements, maintaining compliance consistently.
  • Visit customers and evaluate any non-conforming products.
  • Internal Auditor SQF Certificate
  • HACCP certificate
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate.
  • Organize Kaizen and Quality Rodeo events

Customer Service Representative

Smurfit Westrock
01.2019 - 03.2022
  • · Management of customer accounts, booking purchase orders
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and providing accurate information.
  • Teamwork
  • Price changes
  • ·Maintain proactive communication between customers, production, and sales staff
  • Enter customer Issues
  • Monitor and resolve orders
  • Understand the status of the plant
  • Management inventory.

Human Resources Coordinator

Smurfit Westrock
02.2018 - 01.2019
  • Supported human resources staff with new hires
  • Call candidates for the scheduled interview.
  • Participate in a panel interview
  • Lead a job Fair

Customer Service Representative

Smurfit Westrock
08.2016 - 01.2019
  • Managing customer accounts, booking purchase orders, and inventory control.
  • Creating new item packets
  • Process and receive orders in JD
  • Assist with updates in ESP. Price change, uploading print cards.
  • Create new customer Issues in CIS
  • · Double-checking orders booked
  • Entering waste tracking data
  • Participated in physical inventory counts

Quality Technician

Smurfit Westrock
01.2016 - 03.2018

· Performed weekly audits and monitored calibration logs for quarterly equipment.

· Assigned and worked with management on Customer Issue System (CIS).

· Participated in customer-focused Kaizen.

· Organized MSDS book.

· Performed caliper, scored bend, ECT, Basis weight, slide angle, starch test.

· Collect and send out samples for microorganisms and biological tests.

· Filled in for Quality Manager

· Attended System Process meeting SPM

· Audit rework area

· New hire training provided safety and quality training.

· Visit customers and evaluate any non-conforming product

· Assign, approve, and work on customer complaints (CIS)

· Maintained quality assurance and customer satisfaction objectives.

Machine Operator

WestRock
06.2005 - 01.2016
  • Conducted Strike Board test
  • Evaluate unit characteristics
  • Prepare units for shipment
  • Make sure the unit meets the customer's specifications

Customer Service Representative

SudAmerica Seguros
01.2001 - 02.2004
  • Addressed customer calls daily.
  • Provided insurance information and policies to customers upon inquiry and answered questions via phone, email.
  • Described product coverage details to customers to help them to better understand the benefits and advantages of the insurance policy.
  • Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.
  • Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.
  • Resolved customer complaints with empathy, resulting in increased loyalty and repeat business.

Education

Associate of Business Administration - Business Administration

Mount Wachusett Community College
Gardner, MA

BBA - Business Administration

Universidad Laica Vicente Rocafuerte
Guayaquil, Ecuador

Associate of Science - Computer Programming

CORADI
Guayaquil, Ecuador

High School Diploma -

Colegio Hispanoamericano
Ventanas, Ecuador

Skills

  • Internal auditing
  • Quality management systems
  • Root cause and Corrective actions analysis
  • Quality metrics
  • Document control
  • HACCP Certificate
  • Compliance monitoring
  • Problem-solving
  • CPK analysis
  • Calibration quality tooling control
  • Internal auditor SQF certificate
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
  • Document management
  • Bilingual
  • Microsoft Excel

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Portuguese
Limited Working

Timeline

Quality Manager

Smurfit Westrock
04.2022 - Current

Customer Service Representative

Smurfit Westrock
01.2019 - 03.2022

Human Resources Coordinator

Smurfit Westrock
02.2018 - 01.2019

Customer Service Representative

Smurfit Westrock
08.2016 - 01.2019

Quality Technician

Smurfit Westrock
01.2016 - 03.2018

Machine Operator

WestRock
06.2005 - 01.2016

Customer Service Representative

SudAmerica Seguros
01.2001 - 02.2004

Associate of Business Administration - Business Administration

Mount Wachusett Community College

BBA - Business Administration

Universidad Laica Vicente Rocafuerte

Associate of Science - Computer Programming

CORADI

High School Diploma -

Colegio Hispanoamericano
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