Lesley-Ann Whyte
Lockerbie,Dumfriesshire
Summary
Driven professional with strong aptitude for strategic planning and problem-solving. Demonstrates expertise in process optimisation and team leadership. Committed to fostering continuous improvement and delivering measurable business outcomes.
Results-focused ISO Internal Auditor with knack for driving quality improvements and compliance across organisations. Enhanced operational efficiency by implementing ISO standards, leading to smoother audits and reduced non-conformities. Known for fostering collaborative environments and delivering actionable insights that align with organisational goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work history
Senior quality assurance manager
Crown Bevcan
Carlisle, Cumbria
04.2022 - 11.2024
- Designed and implemented training to further develop staff based on business goals.
- Coordinated with suppliers maintaining high-quality inputs for production processes.
- Demonstrated commitment towards continual learning and professional development whilst keeping abreast of latest industry trends in QA methodologies.
- Performed periodic operational checks of data held within database to uphold quality standards.
- Conducted and completed quality assurance checks for new products.
- Streamlined process workflows, enhancing overall operational efficiency.
- Collated required documentation to support external reviews and audits.
- Contributed to development of guidelines, processes and documentation to meet required business standards.
- Participated in strategic planning contributing to the establishment of long-term corporate goals related to quality assurance.
- Liaised with external auditors ensuring compliance with industry regulations.
- Mitigated potential risks, implementing proactive strategies to address key issues.
Operations Facilitator
Carlisle Brass
Carlisle, Cumbria
04.2021 - 08.2022
- Implemented necessary staff training to improve health and safety standards in different scenarios.
- Wrote and updated company EHS manual and reviewed changes to support accuracy.
- Created detailed reports on inspection and audit findings, enabling businesses to adapt improved safety measures.
- Ensured adherence to all relevant legislation with frequent policy reviews.
- Conducted site inspections to determine hazard-free environment.
- Collaborated with management teams in developing effective safety policies.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of health and safety regulations to offer best possible compliance advice.
- Aligned all departments to comply with ISO 9001 and 14001 standardisation requirements improving organisational credibility.
- Maintained current knowledge of environmental regulations to mitigate pipeline projects' impact.
- Executed different types of audits including operational and legal compliance audits.
- Supported senior auditors during complex audits, improved overall team performance.
Quality Improvement Manager
DS Smith
Lockerbie, Dumfries and Galloway
11.2015 - 02.2021
- Educated teams about latest food safety regulations for improved compliance.
- Kept updated on latest legislation relating to food production and distribution for accurate auditing.
- Collaborated with management to implement food safety practices.
- Maintained confidentiality regarding audit findings until all stakeholders were informed thereby upholding professional integrity.
- Developed action plans post-audit, ensuring full compliance within specified timelines.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Applied critical thinking to analyse problems, evaluate solutions and select best decisions.
Skills
- Change management
- Effective communication
- Regulatory understanding
- Data analytics
- Proactive approach
- Cost control
- Emotional intelligence
- Analytical-thinking
- Leadership excellence
- Quality control procedures
- Quality Assurance
- Safety consciousness
- Business process improvement
- Active listening
References
Avaialable upon request
Timeline
Senior quality assurance manager
Crown Bevcan
04.2022 - 11.2024
Operations Facilitator
Carlisle Brass
04.2021 - 08.2022
Quality Improvement Manager
DS Smith
11.2015 - 02.2021
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