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Northridge, Ca, Usa

Responsible for management of the reconciliation process during mixing, coating, slitting, converting, and packaging transdermal manufacturing operations. Provides guidance to technicians and operators on management of controlled substance raw material, semi-finished, and finished goods inventory.

Ensured products met client and industry requirements; ensured the accuracy and completeness of all documentation and system requirements.

Manufacture of semi-conductors and panel flex for medical devices. Set up and monitored operations to identify and resolve defects and minimize waste and downtime. Selected multiple times to cross-train into new areas as the ability to master multiple production lines based, ensure quality, and improve performance. Selected to serve on the Packaging Process Team 5S System to improve the process and reduce errors or damage. Collaborated with a team on the redesign of the entire sort area; implemented better workflow and increased efficiency for a smoother production process. Conducted quality review of equipment, processes, and products in accordance with site quality requirements. Managed quality and preventive maintenance for all production equipment.Ensured proper product labeling, including barcode and research designations.Assisted the 5S Systems Team to improve workflow for wet-process production. Ensured the maximum profile of applied solder met the customer requirements.Responsible for solutions, chemistry make-up, and electroless copper process.Tasked with the responsibility of handling hazardous materials.Served as a Kaizen team member for multiple successful cost reduction and process improvement projects. Implemented an expedited process to ensure all components were in place to finish a work lot; eliminated bottleneck areas and improved the delivery time of the final product.Managed semi-finished material inventory to reduce cost and eliminate delays. Conducted quality inspections for registration, dents, contamination, and handling defects, utilizing a microscope.Used JD Edwards Enterprise System (E-1M) to enter department product movement.Assisted with the implementation of Lean Manufacturing Methodology.Performed lay-up 2, 3, and 4 layers in accordance with the instructions in Standard Operating Procedures.Demonstrated skill in the use of cutting tools, heat guns, and sensitive equipment, ensuring quality standards were met

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Lean Manufacturing Training

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