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Baltimore, Md, Us

Melbourne, Victoria, Au

Coordinated the weekly and day-to-day operation schedule, setting facility priorities where neededEstablished adequate coverage to support scheduled manufacturing by using internal and external meansCoordinated daily job assignments and identified overtime requirements Communicated effectively with the Maintenance Lead Supervisor of Facility Services on issues and needs of the department Maintained close contact with Manufacturing, Validation, Utility Services, Metrology, Quality and support labs to assure effective communication on problems, issues and schedules related to PM&R completion and manufacturing support Directed and assisted in the training and development of maintenance technicians Developed and maintained with focus on continuous improvement metrics to track the execution of preventative orders vs. due datesEnsured PMs, repair orders and task lists were completed in a timely and efficient manner

Melbourne, Victoria, Au

Maintenance Manager for a global leader in the plasma protein bio therapies industry.Managed the activities of the Maintenance group in accordance with company policies, current rules and regulations, current cGMP regulations, and business strategies Managed the Maintenance Services department to maximize efficient and effective use of equipment in productionDirected Maintenance Services work planning function to ensure priorities are metAssured compliance with regulatory agencies, safety guidelines, and budget controlsComplied with requirements from CSL Behring’s Safety Program, including Health and Safety mandates and OSHA requirements Responsibilities included providing 24/7 support for maintenance related issues Managed and supported the planning, scheduling, and completion of maintenance work performed at the facility to insure maximum uptime of equipment Managed personnel development and performance improvement objectives and activities; and plans for the short and long term facility needs of the company Provided a positive working environment emphasizing Customer Focus, Innovation, Integrity, Collaboration, and Superior Performance Investigated major mechanical problem areas and determined best course of action for resolution Administered bargaining unit agreement to maintain effective communication with represented contingentDefined the priorities of subordinates: plans for employee development through training and professional education activities; set performance objectives and provided evaluation of performance to subordinates Tracked purchased materials, inventory, and work orders to ensure optimum utilization of capital and expense dollars and personnel time

Melbourne, Victoria, Au

Assisted in the training and development of Supervisors Supported the Process Scientist in Deviation Investigations Supported the Process Engineer and participates in planning and implementing Capital ProjectsCoordinated the weekly and day-to-day production schedule and determined production priorities Provided direction on resource allocation, including personnel, PMs, calibrations and equipment Worked with Validation department in the coordination and execution of Validation studies Ensured compliance to cGMP’s in manufacturing Established adequate coverage to support the manufacturing schedule (coordination of daily job assignments)Identified overtime requirements and staffing needs for the department Monitored, reviewed and completed manufacturing procedures and log books as they are being filled on the production floor Enforced plant and department policies and procedures Ensured the manufacturing area and equipment was in satisfactory condition Approved work orders and discussed issues with maintenance department during weekly meeting Coordinated training activities with operators, ensuring trained operators are assigned to jobs appropriately Maintained a safe working environment Lead and coached manufacturing and supervisory work force to work as a cohesive unit

Melbourne, Victoria, Au

Maintain compliance for all GMP critical equipment in API Manufacturing Manage/Supervise contractors during regular maintenance work, shutdowns and projectsSupport technical investigations and root cause analysis Report and investigate critical service deviations, execute CAPAs and implement Change Controls as required Worked closely with maintenance personnel to ensure a proactive approach to maximizing plant availability Conduct manufacturing assessments on API Manufacturing equipment for all out of tolerance (OOTs)

Melbourne, Victoria, Au

Conducted daily pre-shift planning to determine manpower needs based on processes running Perform Environmental Monitoring per SOP-COG-85Perform Standardization of pH meters per SOP-COG-19Supervise production, ensuring operators are executing and documenting their work properly per MPR and SOP specifications Ensure operators are working safely and utilizing the proper PPE required for the jobs they are performing Perform real-time page-bottom reviews of active paper batch recordsFinal review and close paper batch records Final review electronic batch records for Pooling/Westfalia operations Print batch records and Labware labels when necessaryApprove/Start/Close MES(Manufacturing Execution System) electronic batch records. Create when necessary

Blackfriars, London, Gb

Supervised 14 craft unionized employees Responsible for asset care of 7 packaging linesResponsible for reducing minor stops, breakdowns and increasing PM completion rateLed 5-Why investigations of all minor stopsResponsible for leading craft personnel in training operators

Monitor and drive key performance indicators: safety, quality, and performance.Provide management support to Maintenance, Process, and Warehouse Departments.Participated with cross-functional team to reduce soap bar sizes from 121 grams to 113 grams in efforts to decrease production costs. Visited equipment manufacturer outside the U.S. in order to incorporate machine improvements and create training guides for operators. Train new and current employees on task performance and adhering to Unilever bar soap production standards. Resolve technical problems in packing and processing areas in conjunction with operators and maintenance personnel.Lead and drive Total Productive Manufacturing efforts/culture throughout facility. Foster a culture of integrity, responsibility/accountability, teamwork, appreciation, raising the bar and outside perspective.Assists the Safety Coordinator in conducting safety observations to ensure employees are using proper safety techniques as well as working in a safe environment.Created a positive working environment by recognizing at least one person per month for doing a good job for production, safety, 5S, and quality. Provide operators and craftsmen with ongoing coaching in performance and training to boost their overall effectiveness.Encourage operators to lead and join teams to improve plant beautification. Work with our Quality team to communicate our top 3 consumer complaints to our operators during our shift turnover meetings. Responsible for ensuring that all operators are following plant-wide Good Manufacturing Practices.Instrumental in improving and organizing DEFI LOCKER ROOM for space conservation and cleanliness.

Supervised five mechanics and four electricians in the Maintenance Department.Managed breakdowns to minimize downtime and assigned PM’s to maintain equipment.Conducted monthly safety meetings to ensure a safe work environment.Maintained a rapport with all departments and oven line operators to ensure we were proactive in handling issues that increase equipment downtime. Provided adequate staffing weekly for Monday morning start-ups to prevent and address mechanical failure on all oven lines. Researched/collected data and implemented a new system that would eliminate product contamination and reduce cost to re-handle and re-package product for an existing oven line.Established Good Manufacturing Practices and followed through to ensure adherence to these standards.Maintained payroll and inventory budgets, shift and departmental responsibilities.Supervised the successful start up of two new lines (Golden Oreo and White Chocolate Chunk Chips Ahoy).Encouraged a positive work environment by utilizing effective people skills, motivational skills, and emphasizing the importance of teamwork.

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Managed twelve mechanics that were responsible for replacing conveyor belts, polychain belts, motors, reducers, and diverters and conducting repeated maintenance inspections on existing equipment.Managed maintenance groups responsible for mechanical, electrical, welding, and general facility maintenance.Responsible for preventative maintenance on all facility equipment.Commissioned particular lines of equipment which were previously down to do preventative maintenance work.Improved efficiencies in load quality, scanning, mis-sorts, and retention.Promoted team unity and stressed the importance of having strong positive mental attitude.