Kenneth R. Meyer Jr.

Permanent Address: *** Cheyenne Ct. - DeForest, WI 53532 - 608-***-****

acrzgg@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION

Bachelors of Science Degree - May 2009

University of Wisconsin Oshkosh - Oshkosh, Wisconsin

Major: Microbiology

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Laboratory Supervisor -ABS Global-Deforest, Wisconsin-April 2014 to Present

QUALITY ASSURANCE

• Review CSS and USDA regulations and help ensure that procedures and facilities are compliant

• Maintain records of all QA activities, documents, and data for internal and external inspections

• Maintain SOPs for all processes and procedures. Ensure that processes and procedures are conducted according to SOPs

• Supervise and oversee procedures used for calibration of pipettes, scales, autodiluters, spectrophotometers, Nucleocounters, CASA, osmometers, filler/sealers and auto-dispensers through training, assigning responsibilities, establishing calibration schedule, recording/evaluating data, and taking corrective action when necessary

• Supervise and oversee equipment maintenance through training, assigning responsibilities, establishing maintenance schedules, and recording maintenance/repair data

• Serve as the contact person for third parties providing equipment repair and/or maintenance services

• Supervise and oversee procedures for cleaning all lab areas (countertops, cabinets, shelves, light fixtures, walls, wind tunnel, etc.), materials (tube racks, straw boxes, etc.) and equipment (including computers)

• Supervise and oversee the evaluation of the effectiveness of cleaning and disinfection procedures, including evaluation of ovens and autoclaves, and microbiological testing of environment, materials, and semen.

• Ensure that consumables and reagents are properly stored according to the manufacturer’s recommendations and that expired items are promptly discarded.

• Evaluate ejaculate tube’s weights every 4 months and discard tubes that are out of spec

• Maintain a log for training of new technicians indicating the function, type of training (lecture, web-based, observation, hands-on), duration, and instructor(s).

• Collect and compile data to document technician proficiency. Schedule and conduct proficiency testing according to instructions.

LEADERSHIP

• Use Genus Performance Management tools to manage direct reports. Conduct year-end and mid-year reviews

• Ensure that direct reports comply with their defined working hours, enter accurate information on their timecards, and limit overtime

• Review and approve ETO schedule requests. Maintain up-to-date ETO electronic calculator

• Review training tables and understand who has responsibilities for each function in the area

• Review technician training schedules and coordinate rotation through different functions

• Review production schedule and identify potential bottle necks for the day

• Direct technicians during the work day to ensure efficient use of labor and timely completion of the work

• Manage crisis situations to minimize disruption to normal production

• Promptly communicate with other supervisors, coordinators and/or manager about problems that occur during the production day

• Meet with Laboratory Manager on a weekly basis to review and approve overtime, evaluate suggestions, and discuss challenges/problems

• Advise Laboratory Manager on promotions, bonuses, and salary raises

Manufacturing Supervisor-Life Technologies (Thermo Fisher)-Madison, Wisconsin-February 2013 to April 2014

• Manager of individual contributors in the Madison manufacturing area-train and develop individuals to be effective in their job functions

--Establish clear objectives and expectations for each individual on the team and provide real-time feedback

--Define roles and responsibilities for all career levels holding individuals accountable

--Complete on time quarterly performance reviews for all direct reports

--Complete merit and ICP decisions ensuring alignment with pay for performance culture

• Work with individuals on career development understand career aspirations, conduct gap analysis for employees in their roles, and complete team building workout sessions

• Effectively lead change with the team environment getting the team on-board and/or informed

• Identify candidates and hire employees that are the right level for the position available

• Hold team specific meetings as well as 1:1 meetings and drive weekly prioritization discussions

• Empower individuals to drive process improvements, delegate to others and ensure one does not fall back into an individual contributor role

• Drive visibility-be available on the shop floor-assist when needed to complete the work in the laboratory and understand where the needs are

• Share resources across Manufacturing based on business needs-understand reasons behind the movement and support the movement of individuals; ensure team awareness of rationale for plant level resource shifting decisions

• Celebrate team and individual successes

COST CENTER MANAGEMENT

• Complete budgetary expense and manage to the final annual operating plan or spend in alignment with volume and forecast adjustments over the year

• Review monthly financial statements and ensure accuracy in the charges applied

• Coordinate spend allocation plans when sharing a cost center

• Communicate with Supply Chain Management team to ensure visibility of needs as well as Procurement/Purchasing/Dispensing/Lab Support/Distribution

• Review Time Utilization Reports to understand capacity requirements and check accuracy in recording of time

• Adjust levels based on usage from financial reports-analyze quarterly and ensure levels are in alignment with growth and with spend plans

OPERATION EXECUTION

• Direct the overall production activities of the team to ensure on time delivery of projects or products to customers

• Ensure clear and timely information is provided to the team to deliver results and coordinate the activities of the team

• Decision maker of projects going out the door data driven decisions with assessment and with action path determined and directed to the team

• Utilize resources across teams to complete the work on-hand and/or raise to direct manager so that resource needs can be addressed

• Ensure tracking of reagents and consumables is accurate to ensure no affect to work being completed or scheduled

• Assist in executing in the lab or data analysis when critical deadlines are fast approaching or resource shortages

• Complete and ensure documents are written and updated that are required for the processes and workflows the laboratory utilize

• Learn and prepare communications to customers, prepare for and determine who is required to be at teleconferences with clients, and answering customer related questions

• Review batch records and/or customer reports

• Identify value added vs. non-value added work and address to drive business continuity and alignment

• Lead and assist team to use the Quality System for proactive re-validations across product portfolios vs. individual skus to drive holistic changes that can impact multiple product lines

• Conduct weekly walk through of the labs to monitor continuous improvement in 5S+1

• Ensure safety is a top priority with active measures in place to drive a safe culture for teams to work in, including PPE

STRATEGIC AND TACTICAL VISION

• Liaise with technical experts to increase scientific understanding of all the technology platforms utilized by the teams

• Attend cross-departmental meetings

Supervisor of Biotechnological Processes-Quincy Biosciences-Middleton, Wisconsin-May 2011 to February 2013

• Purification of protein using column chromatography and Scilog skids in a cGMP environment

• Perform biochemical techniques such as SDS-PAGE, spectrophotometery, HPLC, IEX, SEC using AKTA, and HIC.

• Detection and quantization of total protein by BCA assays

• Determination of presence of human pathogens by microplating and petrifilm

• Microbial cleaning and filtering of purified protein to be lyophilized using hollow fiber cartridges

• Gel electrophoresis and DNA purification

• Research and development of bioprocessing improvements and protein recovery

• Develop protein chemistry analytical procedures

• Training of newly hired personnel, managing efficient product production to improve yields as well as facility management, sanitation and raw material inventory

• Writing and revising of SOP’s

• Literate in technology based computer programs such as Unicorn and Chromeleon

QC Chemist-Hydrite Chemical Co.-Oshkosh, Wisconsin-July 2007 to April 2011

• Perform quality control analyses on incoming, manufactured and outgoing materials with authority to make acceptance, production adjustments or rejection decisions

• Maintain records accurately, neatly, legibly and completely

• Assist in addressing customer product complaints and returns through investigation and analysis

• Perform instrument maintenance, calibrations, quality control checks, solution preparations and standardizations

• Complete analysis, projects, analytical developments and revisions of quality policies as assigned

• Manage any wastes in accordance with applicable SOPs, including labeling, storage, and profiling

• Support effective communication with all Hydrite departments where responsibilities overlap to ensure success of the branch team

• Work with other staff to maintain workload balances. Provide backup support as necessary

Certifications

• Six Sigma Black Belt Professional Certificate

Management and Strategy Institute (90% completed)

• High Performance Leadership Series Certificate

University of Wisconsin-Madison – March 31, 2015-April 14, 2015

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