Juan Carlos Flores

Estancias de Manatí

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Manatí, PR 00674

Mobile: 787-***-****

E-mail: acskuz@r.postjobfree.com

Career Profile

Chemical engineer who “walks the talk” in highly demanding pharmaceutical manufacturing environments with progressive trajectory assuming increasingly complex leadership roles after participating in Engineering Professional Development Program. Outcome driven with consistent success in leading site-wide strategic initiatives leading to substantial cost reduction and avoidance maintaining high standards. Well-known for treating everyone as internal/external customers to meet their needs often working across organizational boundaries. Noteworthy at identifying, recruiting, supervising, and developing key talent for the business. Recognized for sharp conflict resolution skills. First rate communication and technical writing as well as budget and project management skills. Receiver of numerous awards for outstanding contributions at local and global level. Complements managerial responsibilities with community involvement. Proficient in MS Office, MS Project, Minitab, and Scheduling Programs.

Professional Experience and Achievements

Abbott Healthcare Inc.

Barceloneta, P.R.

2011-Present

AHL Production Section Manager

Held responsibility for entire Drug Product Facility and production areas including three shifts of a total of forty-five (45) employees (forty operators, three supervisors, one trainer, and one secretary).

Developed and prepared annual operating budget for employee wages, apparel, and personal protective equipment as well as laboratory equipment working in close collaboration with site’s supply chain and external contractors.

Participated in projects related to cost reductions, yield improvements, energy conservation, and product quality, safety, and industrial hygiene to improve overall operations.

Implemented Choline Fenofibrate process in South Chemical area achieving startup date goal and improving the yield by 3% in first year.

Abbott Pharmaceuticals Laboratories

Barceloneta, P.R.

2004 - 2011

APL Production Section Manager

Reorganized labor force at APL Plant in Puerto Rico integrating a chemical plant built in 1993 with a fermentation plant built in 1970 increasing efficiency and effectiveness of its operation expanding the area covered by each chemical operator as well as decreasing the necessary labor per lot after conducting the first site’s labor –hour evaluation that yielded more than $1.5 M in savings in 2009.

Implemented an effective leadership administration at Manufacturing Chemical Operations based on fostering highly motivational atmosphere valuing each individual that resulted in significant ideas for process improvements and cost savings/avoidance as well as lower operational errors and higher employee empowerment.

Coordinated site wide Red Cross Blood Donation Campaign in 2005 and 2007.

Participated in site’s Regala Un Día community outreach activity to benefit Fondos Unidos de Puerto Rico during three consecutive years with hands-on involvement in construction and remodeling of structures.

Teamed with chemical plant supervisors and other managers to improve total safety incidents in 2009 reducing First Aid cases by 75% and total incidents by 58% in comparison with 2008.

Transferred HMDO by-product to a single tank prior to transportation to Germany for processing.

Purchased color-coded utensils aligned with new product color codes that improved material flow in plant.

APL Fermentation/Extraction Plant Production Section Manager

2002 - 2004

Recommended reduction of DSAF vials to be inoculated to one per seeder.

Proposed idea to measure only phosphate and protein in fermenters and seeders with changes in mean to reduce assay costs receiving site recognition.

Abbott Chemical Plant

Barceloneta, P.R.

2000 - 2002

APL Extraction Plant Production Section Manager

Led group of scientists organized into fermentation process development to optimize new erythromycin being produced and reduce production time from one (1) year to six (6) months in special assignment in North Chicago.

Planned, organized, and coordinated work of engineers and technicians to ensure timely project completion.

Developed and implemented process improvements.

Formed and led cross-functional teams to share technical expertise, review manufacturing operation efficiency, and generate plans to address out of standard situations.

Previous Positions Held: APL Fermentation Process Support Section Manager, Abbott Chemical Inc.; APL Fermentation Process Support Engineer, Abbott Chemical Plant.

Education and Certification

Master’s Degree in Management Engineering

Bachelor’s Degree in Science

Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico

Major: Chemical Engineering

San Juan, Puerto Rico

University of Puerto Rico

Mayaguez, Puerto Rico

Hazmat Subpart H of 49 CFR - Hazardous Materials Transportation Council (2002)

Selected Trainings

Violence in the Workplace and Domestic Violence; Illegal Harassment in the Workplace – Abbott Performance Excellence Clinic for Leaders – Abbott

ICH Q7A Good Manufacturing Practice Guidance for Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) – PDA

Selected Recognitions

GPO President’s Award for Reorganizing Labor Force at APL Plant in Puerto Rico

Bronze Recognition Global Pharmaceutical Operations

Eight Silver Recognitions Global Pharmaceutical Operations

Abbott Laboratories, Special Products Division, Puerto Rico Operations Engineering Excellence Award

Abbott Laboratories, CAPD, Puerto Rico Operations Engineering Excellence Award

Abbott Laboratories Spot Awards – Premios Cumbre

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