Jeff Hastings
About Jeff Hastings
Jeff Hastings is the Quality Inspection Lead at Teleflex in Wallingford, Connecticut, with extensive experience in quality assurance and engineering roles across various industries.
Current Title at Teleflex
Jeff Hastings currently holds the position of Quality Inspection Lead at Teleflex. He is based in Wallingford, Connecticut, United States, where he oversees quality inspection processes and ensures compliance with industry standards and company policies.
Previous Experience at Medtronic
From 2018 to 2021, Jeff Hastings worked at Medtronic in North Haven, Connecticut. Initially, he served as an Incoming Quality Inspector - Medical Device for a year. Later, he transitioned to the role of Engineering Technician - Surgical Robotics, where he spent two years ensuring the quality of surgical robotics technologies.
Roles at Unilever
Jeff Hastings' tenure at Unilever spanned from 2004 to 2017, during which he held multiple roles. He began as a Material Planner/Production Scheduler Skin-Face SAP in Trumbull, Connecticut for three years. He then served as NA Quality Lead Engineer - Haircare for another three years at the same location, focusing on quality engineering for haircare products. Subsequently, he moved to Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, where he worked for seven years as a 3PM & Supplier Quality Specialist - Tea/Ice Cream/Dry Savory, managing third-party manufacturers and supplier quality.
Experience at Procter & Gamble and Bristol-Myers Squibb
Prior to his extensive career at Unilever, Jeff Hastings gained valuable experience at Procter & Gamble and Bristol-Myers Squibb. He worked as a Chemical Planner SAP at Procter & Gamble in Stamford, Connecticut for one year from 2002 to 2003. Before that, he served as a Compounder at Bristol-Myers Squibb, also in Stamford, for five years from 1997 to 2002.
Educational Background
Jeff Hastings holds a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition & Food Science from the University of Connecticut. He further advanced his education by obtaining a Master of Science in Food Science & Technology from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. His academic background supports his professional roles in quality inspection and food safety.
Specialized Skills and Certifications
Jeff Hastings possesses several specialized skills and certifications relevant to his field. These include formal training in Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing skills ASME Y14.5 - 2009, and proficiency in Minitab and IQ OQ PQ validation. He is also PCQI and HACCP food safety certified. Additionally, he has experience with SAP for planning and scheduling, as well as intermediate Microsoft Office skills.