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Fort Dodge, Ia

I facilitated the identification and execution of numerous productivity initiatives, and I identified & helped improve multiple process & safety opportunities through my routine Gemba walks. These initiatives and improvements impacted the financial scorecard’s expenses, variance, losses, labor, & absorption (overhead) metrics, saving over $11M, reducing waste & errors, and simplifying processes. Examples include:•Media preparation kanban system saving over $2M the first two years of use, reduced hazardous waste generation, and cutting media “emergency” orders from 25% to 5%.•Filter utilization improvements saving over $1.5M since implementation and reducing environmental impact by producing less refuse.•Raw material consumption reductions saving over $2M in some of the most expensive materials used to produce antigens. •Antigen process optimization saving nearly $1M in a year and improving production capacity constraints.I created several financial and quality visual dashboards using multiple Office 365 applications such as Excel, Power Automate, & Power BI to easily identify trends and process improvement opportunities. I used multiple lean and six sigma tools such as A3 problem solving, Kaizens, capacity analyses, process mapping, standard work & waste analyses, SIPOC, and many more to aid in the facilitation and execution of my improvement initiatives. I was publicly recognized and rewarded multiple times for my work and the results achieved.

Fort Dodge, Ia

I demonstrated enthusiasm and commitment to the company’s strategy and direction to inspire and increase coworkers’ motivation and involvement recognizing others’ achievements and praising milestones and demonstrated positive behaviors aligned to the values that benefited the overall strategy & direction of the organization. I trained Yellow Belts and mentored a Green Belt. I participated in VMS audits and provided coaching. I assisted team members by performing requested statistical analyses. I overcame considerable pushback and delaying tactics to conduct the first Gage R&R study on viable count testing, which led to testing improvement opportunities. I developed the implementation plan to roll out Tier boards to Fort Dodge and St. Joseph sites and facilitated workshops at both sites introducing tier boards to BIVI. I performed and facilitated several lean and six sigma projects such as the following: reduction of vial count variability, reduction of environmental monitoring testing, reduction of contamination risks (multiple projects), reduction of the number of material movement adjustments/corrections in SAP, simplification of the double/triple bagging process (and made it safer), improvement in communication between shifts, reduction in viable count measurement variability, reduction of waste in supply chain processes, etc.

Fort Dodge, Iowa, United States

I was responsible for the timely and efficient testing and release of raw materials, in-process samples, toll/contract manufactured products, and manufactured products; and I ensure the timely completion of CAPAs, change control action items, and training. I significantly reduced the occurrence of investigations and compliance risks by seeking and implementing continuous improvements. I verified technical adequacy of the scientific documents and testing methods, and I reviewed testing documentation for accuracy and compliance. I oversaw the introduction of new technology and procedures, method validations, incoming method transfers, and transfers of methods to contract laboratories. As a trained investigator, I participated in and oversaw investigations related to product quality and ensure timely completion. I performed statistical analyses and trended data, prepared annual product review and special reports, and assisted with technical responses to regulatory inquiries and citations. I ensured product quality complaints and adverse event complaints were of the highest priority. I was responsible for the implementation of and adherence to safety guidelines in the laboratory. I practiced in Lean Six Sigma. I performed all company business in accordance with all regulations (e.g., EEO, FDA, etc.) and company policy and procedures. When violations were noted/observed, they were immediately reported. I demonstrated high ethical and professional standards with all business contacts.

Eagle Grove, Iowa, United States

I was contracted to create a variety of web and application-based database programs (Java Script, MySQL, VBA). I performed MS Access Database design and programming, and MS Excel VBA programming. I created LIM’s systems, remote and local SPC systems, invoicing applications, data transfer applications, and more.

Eagle Grove, Iowa, United States

I was hired as an analytical chemist in the spring of 2000. I performed the more complicated analyses, maintained and repaired analytical equipment, and performed equipment and method validations. Early spring of 2001 I was promoted to Assistant Feed Laboratory Supervisor, and by fall of 2001 I was promoted to Feed Lab Supervisor. I performed all of the duties of both the chemist and laboratory supervisor. I performed analysis scheduling, provided customer and employee support, and ensured regulatory and company policies were followed. By early 2002 my title was changed to Laboratory Director and I managed the company’s Feed Lab, Microbiology Lab, and the Soil Lab. I also performed all of the tasks associated with an Information Technology department, Quality Assurance department, and Safety department. Beginning in 2002, I applied lean and six sigma tools (waste reduction, Std. Work, mistake proofing, TPM/OEE, DMAIC, TQM, etc.) to make several gradual improvements to the company and developed cost-effective, efficient, and simplified means, for employees to perform their jobs. In the summer of 2005 a new owner purchased the business. I was the only employee that understood the overall nature of the business, so I began to take a more active role in the business and financial management of the company and became the General Manager.

South Sioux City, Nebraska, United States

In late summer of 1997 ConAgra hired me as a Quality Assurance Chemist. I performed testing of finished products to ensure that customers’ specifications were met. I also performed Quality Control testing for the defatted wheat germ and defatted oat production plant. The summer of 1999 I was promoted to Assistant Quality Assurance Supervisor. I performed annual reviews of products to verify the consistency of the manufacturing processes, assessed trends, determined the needs for changes in specifications, production, manufacturing and/or control procedures, and evaluated the needs for revalidation. I participated in customer audits, and I was the subject-matter expert for laboratory operations and analyses. I monitored and reviewed the HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) program, and in the absence of the QA supervisor I interviewed customers about their complaints and concerns.

Elwood, Kansas, United States

I was hired through a temporary staffing firm to assist with analytical analyses of veterinary pharmaceutical products. I performed stability testing and tested finished products and medicated feedstuffs mixed by customers, and I assisted with method validations.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Chemistry

Water & Waste Water Analysis Continuing Education Courses

Master Of Science - Ms, Quality Assurance

Microbiology, General