Operations Manager
Resume:
DAVID T. MCCOACH
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http://www.linkedin.com/in/davidmccoach
SUMMARY PROFILE
Resourceful and goal-driven Operations and Management Professional with 20+ years of dynamic technical, production and plant management experience. Broad based background in leading manufacturing and global distribution of pharmaceuticals, specialty chemicals and medical devices. Employs “outside-the-box” thinking approach complemented with high accuracy standards crucial to produce quality products. Recognized as an exceptional leader who exhibits a “go-getter” attitude and thrives in a fast-paced environment where delivery of customer service and continuous productivity improvements are critical. Effectively promotes teamwork, problem resolution and cohesive action.
KEY EXPERTISE
- Strategic Planning & Execution
- Process Improvement & Optimization
- Production & Customer Service Excellence
- Supply Chain, Inventory & Logistics
- Safety, Quality & cGMP Compliance
- Start-up & New Product Launch
- FDA & Regulatory Agency Inspections
- Project Management
- Budget Development, Analysis & Performance
- Capital Planning & Administration
- Margin & Profitability Improvement
- Effective Communication & Team Building
- Union / Management Labor Relations
- Staff Training & Development
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
AIR LIQUIDE HEALTHCARE AMERICA CORPORATION, PLUMSTEADVILLE, PA ~ 2003-2009
Operations / Plant Manager
Oversaw all aspects of plant operations on a daily basis as well as implemented continuous improvement initiatives to facilitate the production and distribution of specialty medical gases and related gas handling equipment for the health care industry, which include blood gas calibration, pulmonary function testing, surgical lasers, ophthalmic, anesthesia and nitric oxide monitoring gases. Fostered strong leadership and boosted the morale of 23 hourly and salaried employees responsible for product and process development, planning, procurement, drug and device manufacturing, global distribution and facility maintenance operations, while achieving 100% compliance with FDA regulations and GMP for an in-vitro diagnostic (Medical Device) manufacturer.
- Assumed role of VP/GM during a 5-month vacancy of the position; effectively spearheaded the operations of the medical products business unit, including full P&L responsibility
- Coordinated the strategic execution of sound business plans to reduce costs by more than 3% through a reduction in force as well as efficiency and procurement savings practices
- Significantly increased product profitability by 200% within a 5-year scale through the implementation of competitive manufacturing improvement strategies, teams, and efficiency projects that trimmed down man-hour and materials costs
- Optimized on-time delivery performance above expectations, from an average of 95% to more than 99% annually
- Executed operations safely without a lost-time injury for five consecutive years and no OSHA recordable injuries for more than two years
COLORCON, WEST POINT, PA ~ 2002-2003
Operations Manager
Synchronized functions of five production departments engaged in manufacturing color coatings, excipients and specialty chemical products for the pharmaceutical and nutritional industry. Effectively managed salaried and hourly staff of 84 site employees, while ensuring proper training and compliance to safety, quality, cGMP, production schedule, and controlled expense and capital budgets. Participated in internal/external audits and secured delivery of products on-time.
- Maximized organizational structure and efficiency by implementing Production Shift Manager positions on all three shifts
- Boosted Dry Dispersion annual production output by 30% versus prior year, with no additional headcount
- Attained 25% decrease in average monthly direct labor cost per kilogram of product by maximizing throughput
- Heightened customer delivery performance to above 95% monthly on short lead-time, custom make-orders
MERCK & CO., INC., WEST POINT, PA ~ 1986-2001
Operations Manager, Plastic Bottle Manufacturing 1999-2001
Facilitated and maintained efficient and streamlined operations of a 7-day / 3-shift bottle manufacturing facility, which included 11 injection blow and 2 extrusion blow molding machines that produced high-density and low-density polyethylene bottles; supervised staff of 30 union employees and allocated $4.7M operational budget. Manufactured and distributed 200 million bottles annually to sustain the six internal North American pharmaceutical and biological packaging sites.
- Selected to lead and ensure successful implementation of the strategic Bottle Manufacturing Outsourcing project that is forecasted to save $3M annually
- Instrumental in achieving 100% on-time customer service delivery performance rating for a 2-year period that experienced 30% incremental growth in unit volume
- Dramatically improved and streamlined supply chains, multi-site customer demand planning and shop floor scheduling business processes, with emphasis on customer service and Operational Excellence
- Managed operations in conformance with safety, quality, cGMP and state/federal regulatory standards with no resulting market actions or product recalls
EARLIER CAREER
MERCK & CO., INC. (MERCK MANUFACTURING DIVISION), WEST POINT, PA
Manufacturing Manager, Liquid and Specialty Products 1995-1999
Senior Manufacturing Supervisor, Solvent Granulation 1994-1995
Senior Project Industrial Engineer, Pharmaceutical Operations 1989-1994
Maintenance Supervisor, Manufacturing and Packaging Operations 1988-1989
Control Systems Engineer, Work Measurements and Control 1988-1988
Maintenance Planner/Scheduler, Site Engineering Services 1987-1988
Associate Industrial Engineer, Management Engineering 1986-1987
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Commerce and Engineering
With emphasis in Operations Management and Human Resource Management
Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA
Completed a 5-year Cooperative Education / Work Experience Program
AFFILIATIONS & ACTIVITIES
ChemPharma (Philadelphia Chapter)
CGA (Compressed Gas Association)
PMA (Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association)
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