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San Jose, California, Us

As the Site Director of Operations, I am entrusted with leading a diverse cross-functional team, fostering innovation, and upholding manufacturing excellence in producing vital medical components. With over a decade of dedicated experience in operations management and a comprehensive grasp of Lean principles, I am steadfast in my commitment to maintaining world-class standards in safety, quality, and delivery performance. I pursue this commitment by embracing a servant leadership philosophy that places a high value on individuals and cultivates a proactive organizational culture dedicated to continuous improvement, maximizing efficiency and effectiveness. My strategic outlook centers on talent development, profit and loss management, and cultivating enduring customer relationships to ensure unparalleled satisfaction.

Windsor, Berkshire, Gb

As a seasoned Production and Operational Excellence Leader, I provide strategic guidance and oversight to our production and supply chain teams, strongly focusing on driving continuous improvement initiatives throughout our operations. With a keen eye for meeting sales objectives and maintaining uncompromising quality standards, my primary goal is to ensure the successful execution of our production processes.In my role, I employ tactical and strategic approaches to optimize our production operations, leading to tangible improvements and sustainable outcomes for our organization. By aligning my direct reports and cross-functional leaders with the necessary resources and skills, I enable them to carry out their responsibilities effectively. Moreover, I collaborate closely with sales, customer service, and other cross-functional teams to synchronize production processes with customer demands, constantly seeking opportunities for process optimization.As a critical thinker and adept problem solver, I leverage my extensive experience to spearhead teams and drive them toward achieving our organizational objectives. I foster a positive, productive, safe work environment where innovation and collaboration flourish. Through my leadership, I have consistently guided my teams to accomplish significant operational milestones, resulting in record-breaking revenue generation. Notably, my responsibilities have expanded to encompass the procurement arm of the business, leveraging my expertise more broadly.

Stockton, California, Us

As the VP of Operations, I was accountable for manufacturing, quality, compliance, supply chain, and customer/vendor relations. I have a proven track record of driving business growth and optimizing operations.I successfully navigated the organization through unprecedented challenges during the pandemic, ensuring business continuity while prioritizing the safety and well-being of our employees. I partnered with our leadership team and led the implementation of remote work protocols, established safety measures, expanded production operations, and collaborated with cross-functional teams, vendors, and suppliers to address supply chain disruptions.Through my leadership, I managed manufacturing operations, quality, compliance, supply chain, and customer/vendor relations while maintaining limited P&L accountability. With my strategic planning and project management expertise, I successfully managed budgets and ensured timely project completion.While at Pelton Shepherd, I was dedicated to driving organizational success by building high-performance teams and fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration. My passion for operational excellence and continuous improvement drives me to develop and implement successful strategies that position organizations for long-term success.Accountable for ~$14M revenue and six manufacturing facilities across the United States with a total employee population of ~ 200 non-union employees.

Folsom, Ca, Us

As the Vice President of Quality, I am proud to have been promoted to this role based on my proven success in ensuring the efficacy of our products, operational excellence, customer management, and launching our first clinically collected process.In my previous role, I was responsible for developing and implementing effective business and quality management systems and leading quality control and assurance teams. By maintaining and improving compliance with regulatory requirements, I worked closely with our cross-functional teams to ensure that quality standards were met throughout the product and project life cycle.As Vice President of Quality, I continued to use my strong leadership and communication skills to motivate and manage my team effectively, even during turbulent times driven by the pandemic. My collaborative approach to quality management and deep understanding of regulatory compliance allowed me to maintain our reputation for producing high-quality, safe products. Additionally, I supported our executive leadership team in successfully navigating StemExpress through unprecedented challenges, including implementing COVID testing and launching the first clinical collections process. These initiatives required significant organizational transformation, including temporary downsizing, testing ramp up, and diversifying our business model to ensure the company's long-term viability.

Folsom, Ca, Us

As the VP of Operations, I was responsible for overseeing a wide range of business functions, including overall business operations, collection and laboratory operations, quality and compliance, and operational customer and vendor relations. I worked closely with Sales and Marketing to drive improvements for increasing donor pools and provided project management guidance for the launch of new collection centers. In addition, I had limited P&L accountability, which allowed me to balance operational efficiency with financial responsibility.Throughout my tenure, I demonstrated a consistent track record of effectively managing operations, leading teams, and maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements. This success was achieved through a combination of strategic planning, effective communication, and a focus on operational efficiency.Accountable for ~$20M revenue, supported by seven collection and laboratory sites across the United States with a total employee population of 80 non-union employees

Shelbyville, Kentucky, Us

As the Chief Operations Officer (COO), I brought a wealth of experience in improving business performance and maximizing value to Revere Packaging. I played a critical role in preparing Revere for an aggressive sale timeline by collaborating closely with the private equity firm, the CEO, and Board of Executives. My focus was to maximize the company's value by enhancing its financial performance, operational efficiency, and growth potential by developing and implementing strategic initiatives.I was accountable for the company's P&L and end-to-end operations, including production, quality, shipping & receiving, sales, finance, and human resources. I was also responsible for driving operational improvements, streamlining processes, and ensuring the company was in optimal condition for a potential buyer. My background in finance and operations, combined with my effective communication and interpersonal skills, allowed me to effectively lead our teams and work closely with stakeholders to achieve business goals and ultimately set up the company for a profitable sale.Accountable for ~$25M revenue, supported by four manufacturing sites across the United States with a total employee population of 200 union and non-union employees.

Bethlehem, Pa, Us

As the Associate Director of Manufacturing and a key member of the Irvine site Executive Leadership Team, I provided governance and strategic direction that drove corporate growth, profitability, and customer satisfaction. My primary responsibilities included managing the daily operations of assigned manufacturing facilities, including formulation, aseptic filling, sterilization, and commercial packing of PIC™, Glass, and other production lines.I actively guided and led the manufacturing team to meet performance metrics and site-wide strategic objectives, focusing on safety, quality, delivery, cost, and continuous improvement. I also mentored and developed two management-level direct reports and their teams, supported performance management, and drove employee development initiatives.I worked closely with cross-functional teams to create the annual budget, control costs, and ensure efficient and effective business processes. I ensured the site's processes and operations aligned with the overall corporate strategy and contributed to the company's success. To achieve this, I regularly engaged with other members of the Executive Leadership Team and various stakeholders such as customers, suppliers, and regulatory bodies.My expertise in the industry and manufacturing processes and my unwavering commitment to quality and continuous improvement allowed me to fulfil my responsibilities effectively. I was a strong and confident leader with excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a proven ability to motivate and inspire my team to achieve their best.

Bethlehem, Pa, Us

As the Associate Director of Operational Excellence and a member of the Irvine site's Executive Leadership Team, I played a crucial role in shaping the organization's future. I was dedicated to promoting corporate growth, profitability, and customer satisfaction by providing strategic guidance and visionary leadership.My primary responsibilities included developing and executing site strategy aligned with global business imperatives. This involved designing and deploying effective business process management across all business units and support functions and driving the advocacy, direction, prioritization, and execution of company-wide business and cultural transformation initiatives. In addition to these key tasks, I was also responsible for leading, coaching, and developing a team of over 700 personnel to achieve operational excellence by designing and executing a lean deployment strategy. This required a holistic focus on continuous improvement, disciplined processes, and a culture of excellence.I brought a deep understanding of operational excellence and a proven track record of success in leadership positions. My commitment to excellence, combined with my expertise in business process management and my membership on the Irvine site's Executive Leadership Team, positions me well to support the success of the site and the entire organization.

Illinois, Us

Responsible (through (3) subordinates and (57) professional staff), for the day-to-day operations of all Shipping & Receiving Warehouses, Logistics Fleet, Global Distribution (including Transportation Security Administration (TSA) program) and Maintenance Repairs and Operations (MRO) with a combined operations budgets of $19.2M for a fast paced multi-product pharmaceutical manufacturing site. This includes but is not limited to site facilities manager responsibilities for all site warehouses accountable for $223M in raw materials, WIP, finished goods, global stability samples and critical spare parts inventories.

Deerfield, Illinois, Us

Responsible (through subordinates and professional staff), for the development, implementation and maintenance of continuous systems and methods through identifying trends and best practices through internal and external benchmarking. Accountable for strategy development and execution for building a culture of continuous improvement and business excellence within the Thousand Oaks organization. Also, for leading provisions of leadership, coaching and development for all personnel to promote operational excellence and increase overall intellectual capital improvement methodologies.

Deerfield, Illinois, Us

Responsible (through (5) subordinate supervisors and (64) professional staff), for the day-to-day operations all final visual inspection, assembly and commercial finishing production with an operating budget of $1.5M. (Includes responsibilities of Manufacturing Superintendent)

Deerfield, Illinois, Us

Responsible (through subordinate supervisors and professional staff) for leading and managing all aspects of Finishing production operations, including commercial and clinical in-process visual inspection, assembly, labeling, and packaging with strict adherence to manufacturing compliance regulations for global markets. Developed and managed operational budget, forecast updates and scrap reduction initiatives in support of site cost reduction targets.

Deerfield, Illinois, Us

Responsible for identification and execution of continuous improvement, operational efficiency and cost reduction objectives for the Formulation and Finishing organization (Bulk Formulation, Filling, Capping, Lyophilization and Finishing) through Lean and Six Sigma Tools. Ensured recommendations align with strategic business objectives including plans related to operational, unit cost and scrap reduction saving targets. Partnered closely with senior leadership within all lines of business to define continuous improvement capabilities within each business group and develop appropriate programs to support initiative execution. Also responsible for the development, training, and deployment of Lean principles at the department level.

Deerfield, Illinois, Us

Responsible for operational oversight (through subordinate manufacturing personnel) of filling, lyophilization, capping, and component preparation of commercial and clinical product manufacturing processes. Ensured proper systems, environmental controls, equipment reliability, materials management, compliant training, and other resources were in place to meet production demands. Ensured all products were manufactured to specifications and in complete accordance with all cGMP, SOP, and batch records. Effectively developed and managed resources to maintain production goals and efficiencies, implements process improvements projects and programs, led and developed personnel.

Deerfield, Illinois, Us

Responsible for developing master and shop floor production schedules for site manufacturing of multiple products to establish sequence and lead time of each operation to meet completion dates in support of market demand. Coordinated and organized level loading practices to ensure optimization of production. Managed raw materials from order to manufacturing through Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system and interfaced with internal purchasing and external suppliers to ensure uninterrupted raw material supply. Also, responsible for developing product budget and quarterly forecasts updates for each product franchise at the site level.

Deerfield, Illinois, Us

Responsible for preparing the shop floor production schedules for site manufacturing areas. Managed master production schedule through work orders to establish sequence and lead time of each operation to meet completion dates in support of market demand. Coordinated and organized level loading practices to ensure optimization of production. Managed raw materials from order to manufacturing through Material Requirements Planning (MRP) system and interfaced with internal purchasing and external suppliers to ensure uninterrupted raw material supply.

Master Of Management, Management

Bachelors Of Science, Business Management

High School Diploma