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Philip Kweku Ahemfo

Burlington,NC

Summary

Highly motivated and detail-oriented technician with a strong team player mindset. Demonstrated expertise in various manufacturing processes, including the food and beverage industry, fabric and textile, chemical manufacturing, as well as aerospace and automotive sectors. Academic foundation in project and quality management systems, coupled with practical experience in lean manufacturing, positions as a valuable asset in driving operational excellence.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Manufacturing Quality Technician

Airspeed LLC
11.2024 - 03.2025
  • Performed thorough inspections of incoming materials and outgoing products.
  • Evaluated samples against standards by completing measurements, visual inspections, and other established tests.
  • Inspected raw materials and finished products to verify quality and disposed items that did not meet safety requirements.
  • Helped uncover and fix production problems in order to reduce overall defect rates.
  • Tested and evaluated product precision against specifications to reduce discrepancies.
  • Maintained quality documentation and records for conformance with relevant standards.
  • Produced Certificate of Compliance for finished products ready to be shipped.
  • Used NetSuite software to build work order prior to shipping and transfer of inventory from warehouse to production unit.

Process Quality Assurance Technician

Nestle Health Science
01.2022 - 09.2024
  • Performed quality checks at various stages of the production process including incoming raw materials, inprocess WIP and finished products
  • Reviewed products requirement according product specifications and materials safety data sheets
  • Use of production and lab instrumentation to verify product dimensions, temperature, humidity, protein testing to ensure product durability and quality
  • Interpreting and analyzing test results and writing reports
  • Identifying non-conforming products, quarantine product using the appropriate procedure/SOP and reporting to management and assembly line workers for containment and corrective actions
  • Analyzed production data/ KPI and worked with quality team on ways to improve first time quality, process efficiency, and on-time customer delivery
  • Developed Lean manufacturing methodology and implemented plant wide 5S system
  • Trained production and operation team on SOP and ensuring employees understand regulations, follow procedures, and work within systems
  • Ensured all production quality records were correctly stored and maintained in the controlled document system
  • Knowledge of the following industry regulations FDA (Food and Drug Administration), GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) / QSR (Quality System Regulation), ISO (International Organization of Standardization)

Quality Assurance Inspector

The Bountiful company (NBTY)
10.2021 - 01.2022
  • Inspected and approved incoming materials by confirming specifications, conducting visual and measurement tests, and rejecting and returning unacceptable materials using the internal quality control process
  • Approved finished products by confirming specifications, conducting visual and measurement tests, returning products for re-work, and confirming re-work
  • Documented inspection results by completing reports and logs, summarizes re-work and waste, and inputs data into quality database
  • Maintained measuring equipment operating by following operating instructions and calibration requirements and schedules
  • Maintained safe and healthy work environment by following all SOP and complying with FDA regulations

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Studies (Accounting)

University of Cape Coast
Cape Coast, Ghana

Skills

  • Lean Production Techniques
  • 5S Methodology Expertise
  • GMP / FDA regulations
  • Product Quality Evaluation
  • Production Planning
  • Project Management
  • Supplier Quality Assurance
  • Quality Assurance in Processes
  • Calibration techniques
  • Precision Measurement Techniques
  • Calibration Compliance Standards
  • Keyence LM-X Vision System

Relevant Topics

  • Lean Manufacturing
  • 5S methodology
  • GMP / FDA regulations
  • Quality Control
  • Production Planning
  • Project Management
  • Supplier Quality
  • KPI Metrics

Languages

English
Full Professional

Certification

• Certified Project management Professional (PMP) Institute of Project Management

• Certified Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt

ISCEA

SAP,DMO.AS400

Timeline

Manufacturing Quality Technician

Airspeed LLC
11.2024 - 03.2025

Process Quality Assurance Technician

Nestle Health Science
01.2022 - 09.2024

Quality Assurance Inspector

The Bountiful company (NBTY)
10.2021 - 01.2022

Bachelor of Science - Business Studies (Accounting)

University of Cape Coast
Philip Kweku Ahemfo