Process Optimization Manager• Manage a team of 9 SME’s responsible for all tech transfer, scale up, process optimization, and validation projects coming into the site• Provide professional customer service to both internal and external customers• Manage numerous projects simultaneously• Take a proactive approach to project management in order to anticipate issues before they arise• Meet with all potential customers to discuss project scope and timelines• Perform yearly review of all commercial processes in order to determine if there are any opportunities for optimizing batch times, yields, etc.• Defined equipment specifications and user requirements for Catalent Schorndorf plant expansion• Escort and interact with potential clients, customers and agency auditors on plant tours.• Have led two and participated in several Kaizen events around training, process improvements, and equipment changeover• Develop and write manufacturing batch records• Assist in project quotations• Set clear objectives for the team and myself

• Responsible for the day to day operation of a 24/7 commercial manufacturing operation overseeing approximately 150 employees• Involved in monthly forecasting and budgetary submissions• Drove batch “right first time” culture• Managed through daily scheduling, manufacturing, and personnel issues in order to maintain a greater than 98% OTD metric• Developed tracking tools used to measure Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost as it pertains to the manufacturing area• Wrote standard operating procedures• Worked with the Quality department on deviations, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective actions

• Provided technical/ processing assistance to both the client and to the Winchester manufacturing department• Assisted in preparation of timelines, master batch records, protocols, and other project related functions• Operation and troubleshooting of various solid dose manufacturing equipment including fluid beds, high shear granulators, encapsulation machines, tablet presses, pan coaters, blenders, and etc.• Trained and educated personnel about techniques involved in solid dose manufacturing• Ensured that my direct reports performed work accurately and efficiently in order to meet deadlines and quality expectations• Assist in project quotations

• Performed various tasks in Fluid bed manufacturing including granulation and Wurster coating • Operated Winchesters “development” scale machine where I worked in a customer facing role which helped develop my communication skills • Operation and troubleshooting of various solid dose manufacturing equipment