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Chicago, IL, US

Bad Homburg, Hessen, DE

Bad Homburg, Hessen, DE

• Achieved FDA approval for commercial manufacturing of new state-of-the-art integrated Isolator Aseptic Filling Lines with Lyophilization and Component Preparation equipment for Parenteral Injectable Products
• Managed a team of 35+ Production Supervisors, Technicians and Engineers to validate, start-up and operate new Isolator Aseptic Filling Lines (Vial Washer, Depyrogenation Tunnel, Filling Machine, Isolator, Capping.
• Lead team to install and fully validate (SAT, IQ, OQ, PQ, Aseptic Process Simulations, Stability Batches, PPQ Batches) new Filling equipment.
• Develop new systems and procedures required to operate and maintain the new facility.
• Track departmental KPIs and performance goals.

Bad Homburg, Hessen, DE

• Lead teams to execute qualification activities (FAT, SAT, IQ, OQ, PQ) for multiple pharmaceutical Filling Lines
• Completed vendor qualifications activities with minimal on-site vendor support due to the COVID-19 epidemic by setting direction for team members, eliminating roadblocks with the vendor, and communicating across.
• Successfully executed the 1st bio-decontamination (Vaporized Hydrogen Peroxide) cycle development in the Expansion without on-site vendor support by effectively communicating between the Vendor, Engineering.
• Developed a machine recipe and dataset to achieve a filling standard deviation of 0.013g for the 1st filled product
• Trained a team of 10+ Supervisors, Technicians, and Engineers that are fully capable of daily machine operation
• Developed protocols, engineering studies, process instructions, risk assessments and SOP’s for equipment operation

Cincinnati, Ohio, US

• Effectively operated a 24/7 Diaper Converter operation overseeing 20 Equipment Owners, and developed a track record for both safety and quality (0 Injuries, 0 Quality Incidents, and 51% reduction in negative consumer.
• Built stronger and more effective teams by instilling a sense of equipment ownership among line personnel, conducting technical training, and providing regular 1:1 coaching sessions, as evidenced by a 10% reduction in.
• As the upgrade start-up leader, completed line upgrade 3.5days before Rough Cut Capacity Plan [RCCP] start-up date by overseeing construction contractors and executing process validations (IQ, OQ, PQ)
• Delivered Process Based Quality Assurance (PBQA) above 98% daily by utilizing process camera images to identify root cause of quality abnormalities and develop systemic solutions to prevent reoccurrence
• Efficiently managed a multi-million dollar budget by controlling overtime, M&R, and Operating Supplies expenses
• Developed a self-sufficient HPO culture using Integrated Work System (IWS) tools, including Daily Direction Setting (DDS), Daily Management Systems (DMS), and Loss Elimination

Cincinnati, Ohio, US

• Led a team of 80 Progressive Maintenance Leaders & Planners to deliver a 17.2% reduction in Department M&R
• Achieved a 34% reduction in line breakdowns across the site by providing effective onsite training for equipment owners in the Breakdown Elimination DMS, SAP ERP software, and Proficy Plant Applications software
• Reduced unplanned downtime by 1.3% across department lines by simplifying systemic losses into actionable items daily
• Reduced scrap by 0.38% across department lines by developing and implementing a new maintenance cleaning strategy
• Completed P&G’s Baby Care technical qualification program (including 2 months of shift work), Process Engineer Leadership Training, Integrated Work Systems (IWS) Training, Reliability Engineering Training, and.

Latham, New York, US

• Performed testing and capability analysis (with Minitab) of new assembly methods for catheters to automate the assembly process for labor cost savings and increased manufacturing rates
• Led a team to improve operator ergonomics and machine footprint of outdated bagging machinery by organizing team meetings, developing schedules, assigning tasks, conducting cost & production analyses, and communicating.
• Developed Functional Specifications, Installation Protocols, and Work Instructions to validate processes with the FDA
• Worked with vendor to improve epoxy dispensing process in order to increase the yield of Port Valves

Pawtucket, RI, US

• Lead Project Engineer for over 22 exclusive products, organizing and running team meetings every week
• Took a leadership role in a team of three other co-ops to develop a brand new product by designing, modeling,analyzing costs, obtaining legal clearance and presenting a working prototype to upper level management
• Communicated across the language barrier of the design department in RI and manufacturing in China
• Modeled and developed a new blaster stock to be a one piece molded part for cost savings
• Used Solidworks to model and 3D print a designer’s new sports item so that it was suitable for manufacture
• Analyzed cost sheets to cost reduce multiple products without changing function or contents

• Lead Bicycle Mechanic
• Built and repaired customer bicycles
• Sales associate specializing in Cannondale, Specialized and Cervelo brands

• Used Solidworks and Autodesk Inventor to design community fire training trailers and parts for manufacturing
• Led execution team on factory floor to build up trailers and meet design specifications
• Developed a 10,000W power supply converter to test European trailers and equipment

• Assisted in developing motion control systems
• Developed iPhone program for ordering and searching for restaurants
• Presented program to management