ENGINEERING / OPERATIONS PROFESSIONAL
SUMMARY
Versatile Manufacturing/Design and Industrial Engineer by education with increasing responsibilities and experience supporting various operations in a high volume cGMP manufacturing facility, as well as training in an ISO 9001:2008 facility. Over 5 years’ experience taking projects from concept through manufacturing in multiple capacities with extensive design for manufacturability and lean project/process management, and cost analysis experience. A well liked and resourceful leader with the unique ability to combine both strong interpersonal communication and analytical skills to achieve targeted company and customer goals. Expertise in:
*Customer Service/ Quality *Design for Manufacturability *Cost Analysis / Cost Control *Continuous Improvement Projects *BOM Creation and Revision / ECR Implementation *Team Development / Training *Manufacturing Processes / Process Improvement *Project Management *AutoCAD and Facility Layout *Time Studies and Line Balancing *Project Management (Lean) *Packaging Design *IQ/OQ and SOPs
EDUCATION
Northwestern University, Evanston, IL
B.S.- Industrial Engineering & Management Sciences, 2005
B.S.- Manufacturing & Design Engineering, 2005
Certifications:
Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt, 2014i
Training:
ISO 9001:2008 Internal Auditor, 2014
ISO 9001:2008 Management Overview, 2014
ISO 9001:2008 Benefits and QMS Requirements, 2014
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
FILTEC PRECISE, INC., Tabor City, NC (2014)
Quality Manager (2014)
-Hired on as ISO 9001 Management Representative of industrial manufacturing company specializing in the processing and converting of high tenacity synthetic fibers and engineered yarns
-Maintained Filtec’s Quality Manual, updating and adding forms and procedures as needed, and checking for compliance and consistency on floor in preparation of upcoming audit
-Worked with two Lab Techs to ensure testing was done on all production orders and necessary raw material, as well as Customer and R&D samples as requested
-Served as point of contact for Customers and Suppliers
-Issued Corrective Action Reports (CARs) as needed to document and resolve customer complaints
-Ensured lab equipment and production scales had proper calibration and records per ISO
COTY INC. (Formerly Del Laboratories), Rocky Point, NC (2006 - 2011)
Technical Package Development Engineer (2010 – 2011)
-Served on Rocky Point’s Technical Transfer Team of 15 colleagues to ensure smooth transition and transfer of processes, material tracking, and methodologies to Third Party Manufacturers and supporting groups taking on our B&D and Remover business with the closure of the Coty-Rocky Point facility
-Conducted line trials in-house for new products and/or new packaging and componentry such as blisterpacks, folding cartons, heat seals and caps to validate compatibility and proper function, as well as at outside facilities during product transfer
-Performed drop tests, shake, and laboratory tests to validate packaging compatibility and shipping configurations
-Developed/updated packaging specifications and Bills of Material (BOMs) and Engineering Change Orders (ECRs)
-Supported existing business through package revisions, defect analysis and packaging cost improvement projects
-Provided hands-on technical support and troubleshooting of Production and Manufacturing Operations
-Advised on packaging and cartoning equipment purchases for production lines
-Investigated alternative package designs to reduce costs and increase line efficiency
-Facilitated launch activities and priorities by continuously working with Marketing and Packaging departments in the conception phase of new product development
Production Supervisor (2010)
-Supervised staff of over 25 Production personnel and line workers on filling, packaging, and hand-pack lines
-Led weekly safety, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and cGMP training meetings and new hire/temp orientation, and developed cohesive team through coaching and collaborating with staff for valuable input on improvement projects, maintaining an open line of communication
-Utilized Industrial Engineering experience to reevaluate crew assignments, further increasing efficiencies and reducing costs while maintaining ergonomic integrity and product quality
-Monitored/reconciled labor hours and other key metrics with extreme scrutiny, tracking data for projects and drastically reducing unaccounted for labor in Accounting audits
-Reduced safety incidents and workers’ fatigue through ergonomic adjustments initiating equipment acquisitions for product packout
Industrial / Process Engineer (2006 - 2010)
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