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Carlsbad, Ca, Us

Manages and coaches a team of 9 supervisors and 200+ leads/technicians across 3 shifts on a complex production line for diagnostic tests using electrowetting microfluidic technology and DNA. Manages site manufacturing and works with maintenance/facilities groups, technical support, engineering groups, and research and development on various projects and improvements. Drives production & projects to meet and increase metric targets for yield, capacity, lean manufacturing, and quality production. Implemented SAP crossover on the manufacturing floors, including electronic batch records and inventory management transactions. Functions as the SAP SME for manufacturing activities. Part of the core team for diversity and culture initiatives; including leading a chapter for veteran involvement and veteran challenge awareness.

Carlsbad, California

Coordinated a cross-functional, cross-departmental group of manufacturing, technical operations, development, and quality assurance scientists in a Value Stream supporting the production of more than $13 million dollars annually in in-vitro diagnostic reagent and calibrator/control production. Managed further cross-departmental projects and involvement with finance, process validation, quality control, material planning/purchasing and warehouse operations. Experienced leader in FDA/ISO regulated manufacturing operations including independent reagent formulation processes, USDA certified ranch processes, and production assembly line filling and kitting processes. Directly supervised a group of between 14 to 27 diverse, cross-cultural scientists including two supervisors with direct reports of 8 scientists, 4 ranch hands/technicians, and a team of 5 fill/packaging production techs. Set performance goals and provided feedback. Provided coaching and mentoring on technical abilities, career goals and development to direct reports and cross-functional employees.

Carlsbad, Ca

Manufacturing Responsibilities Managed projects and production scheduling in both independent formulation and production assembly line settings in a rapidly shifting business environment. Used the Danaher Business System & Toyota System of Continuous Improvement/Daily Management to monitor and assess problems and determine solutions.Conducted in-depth material usage variance analysis and corresponding planning & projects to improve it. Supervisory Skills and Responsibilities-Supervisor of up to 24 diverse, cross-cultural manufacturing scientists (entry to upper level)-Set performance goals and provided feedback; conducted mid- and end-year reviews-Provided coaching on technical abilities - idenitified opportunity for technical advancement-Provided coaching/mentoring on development and career goals-Wrote job requisitions; interviewed, and hired candidates for open positions

Experienced in the production and testing of intricate high volume production and pilot reagents involving protein-antibody conjugation in immunoassays, including operation of and troubleshooting of automated machinery for the large-scale production of immunoassays.Experienced in cGMP and GLP under FDA and NSAI regulation, including the use and creation of new and existing SOPs.Proficient in Lean/Six Sigma/5S process methods with involvement in several large scale projects to streamline processes for efficiency and waste reduction.Collaborated with Quality, Validation, Manufacturing, Regulatory, and other Research and Development groups in order to meet production deadlines, troubleshoot problems and maneuver through the CAPA process.

Nuclear Plant Mechanical Operator- Extensive experience in progressively responsible positions of all aspects of maintenance, operation, troubleshooting and repair of U.S. Navy aircraft carrier reactor plants and steam-electric plants. Highly skilled maintenance mechanic and craftsman with 6 years of hands-on and supervisory experience in the maintenance and repair of propulsion plant mechanical systems. Strong background in steam and reactor plant operations, hydrostatic testing, radiological containment work, hazardous material work and damage control.Nuclear Engineering Trainer/Supervisor - Responsible for the supervision and training of 50 plus sailors during initial training and qualification on a naval nuclear steam plant. Maintained detailed records of training, qualifications and knowledge levels of 400 plus sailors in keeping with the high standards of the naval nuclear inspections. Planned and executed scenarios designed to test the knowledge and readiness of the sailors.Quality Control Inspector- Ensured all work performed in reactor plant and steam plant systems met all applicable technical specifications and documentation requirements. Ensured all work was performed within the limits of precise cleanliness requirements.Repair Parts Coordinator- Extensive experience in researching, order placement and receipt inspection of necessary repair parts. Managed repair budgets in excess of $1,000,000.

Doctor Of Strategic Leadership, Business Administration, Management And Operations

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Business Administration And Management

Master Of Science, Biology - Physiology

Classes include Advanced Physiology, Endocrinology, Immunology, Cancer Biology, Cell Biology and Biochemistry

Bachelor Of Science, Biology With Animal Science Minor

Classes of interest included Anatomy, Physiology, Reproductive Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics and Animal Science

Education record

Select Courses include Fluid Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Mechanical Engineering, Radiological Chemistry, and Nuclear Engineering Theory