Lena McDaniel

A committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Quality Leader - Mauser Packaging Solutions - LaGrange, GA

(2013-10)

• Collaborated with other team members to perform internal QA audits.
• Established product specifications and quality assurance practices.
• Reviewed standard operating procedures or quality assurance manuals to refine production processes or update for conformity to new regulations or policies.
• Decided which products were defective and which ones were right.
• Managed a team of technicians and inspectors to ensure adherence to product requirements.
• Monitored execution of testing activities, directing supervisors, inspectors, and floor workers according to testing specifications to gather accurate, useful data.
• Kept records of quality reports and statistical reviews.
• Analyzed quality control test results and provided feedback and interpretation to production management or staff.
• Collected and analyzed production samples to evaluate quality.
• Supervised and guided inspectors, technicians, and other staff.
• Trained and developed employees in an effort to contribute to overall professional growth.

Quality Assurance Auditor - Mauser Packaging Solutions - LaGrange, GA

(2001-10 - 2013-10)

• Collected and assessed the latest information about ongoing work and compliance issues.
• Conducted audits for clients to assess products for compliance with internal standards.
• Highlighted compliance issues for the management team.
• Completed reports using SQC Pack and managed results for clients.
• Outlined standardized procedures for company inspections and process reviews.
• Noted changes during testing in the project documentation.
• Inspected, tested, and measured materials for conformance to specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Notified supervisors or other relevant personnel of test or production issues.
• Identified production concerns and worked with supervisors to understand and remedy situations.
• Marked materials with grade or acceptance status.
• Selected samples for use as test models.
• Oversaw disposal of products, materials, and equipment not in compliance with tolerances, safety standards, or quality levels.
• Read blueprints and manuals to determine test procedures or adjustment methods.

Diploma - Troup High School (1999-05)

Business Management - West Georgia Technical College (2025-01)