Dawn M. Urias
Coon Rapids
Summary
23+ years of success and responsibility in management, production assembly and in quality. Ability to learn quickly, assess problems and start corrective action. Comfortable in fast pace, high stress situations. Requiring mindfulness and following through. Able to motivate personnel to high performance, standards, and excellence. I have proven success and organization, increased efficiency and obtained maximum results from limited materials and workforce resources.
Professional with comprehensive experience in quality assurance and inspection. Adept at identifying defects, ensuring compliance with standards, and utilizing precision measurement tools. Strong focus on collaboration and achieving optimal results. Known for reliability, adaptability, and effective problem-solving skills.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Inspector III
RMS Surgical
06.2022 - Current
- Quality inspector
- Performing dimensional and visual inspections on various manufacturing processes and procedures, using various methods and equipment. Calipers, Micrometers, Pressure Micrometers, Optical Comparator, Micro Vue, CMM, Profilometer. Collaborating with the engineers on special projects.
Manufacturing Manager
Carbon Medical Technologies, St. Paul
09.2002 - 05.2021
- Led cross-functional teams to streamline production processes and enhance operational efficiency.
- Implemented lean manufacturing principles, reducing waste and improving workflow across multiple departments.
- Developed and enforced safety protocols, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and standards.
- Mentored junior staff, fostering skills development and promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
- Analyzed production data to identify trends, driving strategic decisions for process enhancements.
- Coordinated with quality assurance teams to maintain high product standards and minimize defects.
- Managed inventory levels effectively, optimizing material flow and reducing downtime in production schedules.
- Supervised production team, keeping production schedules on track to meet tight deadlines.
Production associate
ATS Medical
01.2000 - 01.2002
- Operated machinery and equipment to meet production targets efficiently.
- Monitored production processes to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance workflow and productivity.
- Conducted quality checks on finished products to maintain high standards.
- Implemented process improvements that reduced waste and increased efficiency.
- Assisted in troubleshooting equipment issues to minimize downtime.
- Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
Production associate, Machine Operator
Banta Corp.
01.1996 - 01.1998
- Operated production machinery to ensure efficient workflow and product quality.
- Monitored assembly line processes, identifying and resolving issues promptly.
Education
High School -
Humboldt High School
06-1990
Skills
- Inspections of receiving materials components, assemblies relating to quality appearance and performance interpret and accurately document, the results of inspections and testing's report and isolating segregation of non-conforming products use various inspection, measurement, tools, gauges, micrometers, calipers, pin gauges, thread gauges, microscope, operating various precision testing equipment, support and comply with company, quality systems ISO medical device requirements to read and understand and follow work instructions and work standards
- Understanding the customer needs in the core business market maintain and organize work areas 5S complete all other work duties as assigned ability to work in a manufacturing environment
- Cleanroom production, Class 7, piece part builds Demonstrated leadership in progressive experience in production planning, manufacturing execution, affordability, and continuous improvement activities Ability to recruit, develop and motivate teams with a direct management style Organized and effective leader with a strong emphasis on accountability and contingency planning, manufacturing execution, affordability, and continuous improvement activities
- Have performed personal evaluations and reviews Cleanroom production, manufacturing components, sterilization
- Grind and Polish, inspection of leaflets and mandrels
- Pocket loader, mail sorter, printing inspection, palletizing, and loading packets for information Production Associate, Machine Operator
- Machine setups- getting your machine ready for set up Removing and adding pockets as needed Making sure that your pockets are square Getting your product Make sure that your paper will fall properly on your line Setting up your inkjet heads Make sure that your goal is correct Your temperature is right
- Customer service Working with production layouts Collating products Making copies Cutting Folding Making plates Running an AB Dick One color print press
- Strategic Operations Management, Quality Assurance, Accountability, Process Analysis, Lean Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Product Development, Customer Service, Risk Management Cost Reduction & Budgeting, Strategic Planning, Project Coordination, Buying, OSHA Certification, Excellent Interpersonal Communication, Inventories of all raw and in process materials
- Organization Skills, Training Manufacturing, Problem Solving, and Troubleshooting Skills, Good Manufacturing Practices, Good Documentation Practices, Blood Borne Pathogen, Microsoft Office
- I have also worked in shipping and receiving UPS, FEDEX, and DHL
- Maintained constant communication with sales personnel to name customer requirements and ensure the highest levels of satisfaction
Certification
- [Area of certification] Training - [Timeframe]
- I am certified on how to train new personal once i learn my responsibilities, i do have a certificate.
Timeline
Quality Inspector III
RMS Surgical
06.2022 - Current
Manufacturing Manager
Carbon Medical Technologies, St. Paul
09.2002 - 05.2021
Production associate
ATS Medical
01.2000 - 01.2002
Production associate, Machine Operator
Banta Corp.
01.1996 - 01.1998
High School -
Humboldt High School