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Webster, Ny, Us

Tonawanda, Ny, Us

Buffalo, New York, Us

· Manage manufacturing management staff and oversee all manufacturing operations at multiple sites to ensure cohesiveness and an enterprise approach in processes and consistencies across the 503B business.· Directs complex projects and leads cross-functional problem-solving teams regarding manufacturing issues and customer complaints.· Ensure compliance with FDA established 21CFR, internal specifications and external regulatory requirements. · Utilizes in-depth disciplinary knowledge of manufacturing methodologies to support production initiatives. · Perform Root Cause Analysis to identify short- and long-term corrective actions.· Establish departmental goals and objectives; create and report performance metrics, including but not limited to cost efficiency and production goals.· Review and approve Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for multiple sites focusing on consistency between locations.· Assess personnel performance, create development plans and implement reward/recognition practices.· Implement LEAN initiatives, including 5S, Kaizen and safety programs to improve safety, efficiencies, yields, and profitability.· Oversees manufacturing leadership to ensure the coordination of resources to support daily/weekly production operation.

Buffalo, New York, Us

· Responsible for managing production teams who support specific operational tasks in the production of 503B and Ointment products in a cGMP environment. · Management team assisting in establishing new facility with equipment, operational team and manufacturing processes, creation of weekly production schedule/ resource management.· Led troubleshooting activities such as Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for Deviation Investigation Reports (DIR) to find corrective actions, mitigate potential future risks, and ensure On Time In Full (OTIF) production.· Uphold highest level of integrity and involvement to ensure all production is conducted with adherence to quality, safety, and FDA guidelines.

Waltham, Ma, Us

· Responsible for managing Liquid production teams (Component Preparations, Product Formulation, and Product Filtration) who support specific operational tasks in the production of cell culture products in a cGMP environment. · Daily prioritization of production schedules, equipment management and coordination of resources to ensure production goals are met.· Maintain a continuous safety mindset. Participate in Job Hazard Assessment and BEST Ergonomic Analysis of all Liquid Manufacturing to improve work quality for Operators.· Contribute and engage team to participate in PPI events, cross-functional teamwork, and process / safety improvements. Safety Qualified Trainer and Certified PPI Process Manager.· Co-facilitator for the EGF Scrap Factor Reduction kaizen which optimized the manufacturing process and revalidated the fill volumes to create a favorable work order variance of $35,798.· Team member of Production pH Out of Specification kaizen focusing on MEM base SKU’s that improved processing of sensitive products and resulted in a 61.4% reduction in the pH failure rate.· Team member of the Liquid Custom Shortages kaizen which increased processing of Chemically Define Lipids to 32% faster, avoid more than $175,000 in lost sales and scrap, and hit 100% OTIF of all orders after implementing tri-filter housing in October 2016.

Waltham, Ma, Us

· Manufacturing Team Lead responsible for managing production teams who support the production of cell culture products in a GMP environment. · Daily prioritization of production schedules, tank management and coordination of resources to ensure production goals are met.· Troubleshooting equipment and documentation issues to ensure OTIF product production.· Focus on PPI and safety activities such as Just Do It’s (JDI’s), GEMBA’s, Safety Walks.· Facilitation process improvement projects from research through execution to increase manufacturing efficiency and ergonomics safety.

Waltham, Ma, Us

· Operator responsible for adhering to cGMP documentation batch records to formulate products, dispensing powder and liquid raw materials, and testing product quality in a laboratory environment.· Supported running manual and automatic labeling, sealing and packaging lines to prepare products for shipment.· Coordinated efforts with upstream Filtration department and downstream Storage department to ensure plot adherence and schedule attainment.· Engaged teamwork by leading High-Performance Work Teams (HPWT), PPI Tier Meetings and Safety Walks.· Provided training for internal and new hires in Formulation to ensure all work would be at the highest adherence to quality, safety, and FDA guidelines.

Rochester, Ny, Us