Director Of Operations
CurrentManage all divisions and provide comprehensive leadership to over 180 personnel to include support groups covering 6 Work Centers [Formulation/Blending, Fill/Finish, Packaging, Warehouse, Safety/Health, and Facilities]. Develop and execute the vision for the sustainability of operational controls, administrative and reporting procedures, and personnel systems that empower efficiency, organizational growth, financial strength for a pharmaceutical packaging and manufacturing facility.Lead supporting efforts to contract manufacturing partners in executing daily/weekly/monthly/quarterly plansProvided technical expertise and leadership for six packaging lines producing solid dosage, injectable syringes, modified manual inspection (MMI) for ampules and vials. Four aseptic filling suites; pharmaceutical directing fill, process controls, batch records, procedural and regulatory compliance to ensure lots met all packaging specification, quality standards, and FDA regulations.Executed time-sensitive investigation reports due to customer complaints and in-house deviations and implemented corrective/preventive action plans.Worked with the scheduling department to manipulate the schedule to reduce changeover and reduce downtimeHired, supervised, motivated, trained/cross-trained, and developed line leads and operators to create a more diverse workforceReviewed SOP’s and offered suggestions for improvementsParticipated in 5S events in formulation, filling, and packaging department to improve efficientPerformed semi-annual and annual employee reviews and distributed employee recognitions and disciplinary actions as required.Ensure business strategies are being met by performing the following: Maintain close surveillance over set-up procedures, equipment operation, and line clearancesEquipment efficiencies are being met or exceeded the standard set.Review validation protocols, SOPs, and batch records assuring compliance with appropriate regulatory standards
