Rui Lima
Attleboro
Summary
Dynamic Quality Assurance Manager with a proven track record at Legal Sea Foods, adept at enhancing product quality through data analysis and process improvement. Skilled in employee training and team collaboration, I drive continuous improvement initiatives that elevate organizational performance and ensure compliance with safety standards. Organized quality assurance manager with several years of managerial experience dedicated to detail-oriented production inspections and collaborating with various departments. Proficient in daily product sampling and performing accurate audits. Systematic Quality Assurance Manager with an excellent eye for detail and a knack for devising and establishing effective quality procedures, standards and specifications. Talented at clearly specifying quality requirements with suppliers and monitoring procedure performance.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Assurance Manager
Legal Sea Foods - Innovation Center
Milford
09.2024 - Current
- Coordinated with other departments such as engineering, manufacturing, sales. in order to resolve any issues related to product quality.
- Maintained records of all test results and monitored trends over time in order to detect potential problems early on.
- Trained personnel on the use of new technologies or techniques designed to improve product reliability or safety standards.
- Documented all findings from investigations into non-conformances in order to track progress towards resolution.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop strategies for improving product quality.
- Analyzed data from quality control testing to identify areas of improvement.
- Developed and implemented quality assurance policies and procedures.
- Reviewed customer complaints and identified trends in order to develop corrective action plans.
- Provided guidance on process improvements and best practices in order to maintain high levels of product quality.
- Monitored production activities for conformance to established quality requirements.
- Performed root cause analysis on non-conforming materials or products in order to determine appropriate corrective actions.
- Reviewed current standards and policies.
- Managed company onboarding processes, interviewing, and selecting new quality assurance personnel.
GMP Cleaner Technician
Janitronic's Building Services at Thermo Fisher
Plainville
08.2023 - 09.2024
- Company Overview: Plainville, MA
- With a Certificate of Appreciation as one of the best workers among the team.
- Plainville, MA.
Houseman
Kriolas Clean-Newport
04.2022 - 07.2023
- Responsible for Cleaning/Sanitizing Public/Common Areas/ Pool.
Youth Manager
Boa Vista City Hall
12.2016 - 03.2021
- Company Overview: Cape Verde
- Cape Verde
Warehouse Controller
Emicela, Lda.
01.2014 - 11.2016
- Company Overview: Cape Verde
- Manager of Coee and Juices Factory / Warehouse Controller
- Cape Verde
Administrative Assistant
Blue Banana Group, Lda.
12.2012 - 10.2016
President non-profit Association RBS
- 5 years
President of Regional Athletics Association of Boa vista Island
- 3 years
Education
Bachelor of Science - Engineering Technology, Advanced Biomedical and Manufacturing
Bristol Community College
Fall River, MA, USA06.2025
4 years (No degree) - Business Administration and Management
Universidade do Mindelo
São Vicente island, Cape Verde01.2011
Skills
- Project management
- Creativity
- Self-motivation
- Teamwork skills
- Adaptability
- Work Ethic
- Time management skills
- MS Office
- Team leadership
- Communication skills
- Quality assurance
- Data analysis
- Process improvement
- Team collaboration
- Employee training
- Product testing
- Employee supervision
- QA reporting
- QA documentation
- Organizational performance evaluation
- Employee recruitment
- Continuous improvement
- Document control
- Internal audits
- Quality assurance management
- Attention to detail
- Analytical problem solving
- Quality control tests
- Quality assurance experience
Certification
- HACCP
- ServSafe
- ServSafe Allergens
- Hygiena BAX System Q7
- OSHA Forklift Operator
- First Aids & CPR
- Sports Technology (China, Changsha - 2018)
- Customer Services
- Advanced Excel
- PIN/PBI (Plan Business Ideas) - GERME
- Management/Organization Events and Sports Leadership
- Team Leadership and Development
- GIN/GBI (Generate Business Ideas) - GERME
- Leadership for Youth Associations and Group
- 60th International Session for Young Participants
- Drive License, Classe D
Languages
Native, Advanced, Basic
Timeline
Quality Assurance Manager
Legal Sea Foods - Innovation Center
09.2024 - Current
GMP Cleaner Technician
Janitronic's Building Services at Thermo Fisher
08.2023 - 09.2024
Houseman
Kriolas Clean-Newport
04.2022 - 07.2023
Youth Manager
Boa Vista City Hall
12.2016 - 03.2021
Warehouse Controller
Emicela, Lda.
01.2014 - 11.2016
Administrative Assistant
Blue Banana Group, Lda.
12.2012 - 10.2016
President non-profit Association RBS
President of Regional Athletics Association of Boa vista Island
Bachelor of Science - Engineering Technology, Advanced Biomedical and Manufacturing
Bristol Community College
4 years (No degree) - Business Administration and Management
Universidade do Mindelo
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