Kuldip Dhawan
** ******** ***** ***** *********, NJ 08902 732-***-**** ******.*******@*****.***
Objective
To secure a dynamic supervisory career in the Production and packaging industry with complete responsibility for the
improvement and development of Production and Packaging processes.
Profile
Motivated, personable packaging professional with over 25+ years track record of profitable small business ownership. Talent
for quickly mastering technology – recently completed Microsoft Office Suite. Diplomatic and tactful with professionals and
non-professionals at all levels. Accustomed to handling sensitive, confidential records. Demonstrated history of producing
accurate, timely reports meeting stringent guidelines. Flexible and versatile – able to maintain a sense of humor under pressure.
Poised and competent with demonstrated ability to easily transcend cultural differences. Thrive in deadline-driven
environments. Excellent team-building skills.
Skills Summary
Direct all activities on Maintain quality Recommend and implement
Production and and safety improvements to the
Packaging lines of standards within operation including process,
Bottling, Blistering and line machinery, method and
Cartoning for packaging Supervise hourly material changes in support
of solid doses. employees. of the plant goals
Project Management Collaborates with Operate equipment as
Prepare and Update Marketing & required and perform
Production Schedules Sales mechanical tasks as needed.
Daily Production requirements Professional Presentations of
Report Preparation Assure the operations and work
Strict Adherence to production areas.
Safety and / GMP process is Work with Plant Manager for
Procedures followed at all Production scheduling,
Work with the times hiring, developing team
Maintenance Dept. in Strong through coaching/counseling
order to maintain plant mechanical skills, and feedback - Develop and
& equipment and carry out maintain a strong team that is
Ability to problems project work as results oriented through
solve and troubleshoot directed. training, coaching, discipline,
Good understanding of Knowledge of and effective
FDA regulations Microsoft Suite: communications
Perform line clearances Word, Excel,
and check proper setup Access and
according to the change Powerpoint
over.
Perform In-Process
checks and visual quality
checks during
production.
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Kuldip Dhawan
10 Driscoll Court North Brunswick, NJ 08902 732-***-**** ******.*******@*****.***
Professional Experience Amneal Pharmaceuticals.
Packaging Supervisor
GMP Scientific Inc.April 2012
On Contract
Supporting Process and Equipment validations, SOP’s, IQ,OQ,PQ.
American Foils Inc. January 2012 – April 2012
Retail Sales and Product Packaging Development Manager
Cuneo Inc-from September 2010- December 2011
Supervise the sites of American Library Association for the production and installation of library furniture.
Ohm Laboratories- from October 2001-April 2010
Over 8 years of practical hands on Managerial experience in FDA regulated plant operations of this generic pharmaceutical
company.
Responsibilities include;
- Scheduling, planning, and executing Pharmaceutical Packaging operations, responsible for ensuring updating
SAP data on timely manner,.
- Supervising a workforce of 78 line operations personnel, making hiring decisions,
- Supporting process and equipment validations,
- Packaging Material testing & help make Protocols.
- Writing, reviewing and approving Standard Operating Procedures.
- Executing training programs for the floor personnel for SOP’s, cGMPs and safety.
- Supporting Quality unit in cGMP compliance activities.
- Conducting Market Complaint, Investigations, Plan Deviations, Resolving Technical Issues on the floor.
- Reviewing and sign completed Packaging Batch Records.
- Support production efficiencies using LEAN and Six Sigma tools
C olor Graphics Inc - April 1995 –Sept 2001
Graphics Designer – Supervisor – Developing media kits and advertisement copies for the retail industry.
Owner of Printing Company – J une 1987 – J anuary 1994
As a business owner handled and supervised Sales, Marketing as well as production of all aspects of printing
contracts especially over all timely completion of the diverse work load of job orders on different machines like
Off-set, Gravure, Wax coating, flexible pouch making, carton punching, form feel sealing, converting, laminating
and more. Managed over 20 employees while supervising and maintaining a smooth operation of all machines.
During the course of my business learned and gained experience in printing of Designer Shopping bags.
Western Printers & Publis hers; India – N ov 1985 – M ay 1987
Lead Production technician for all print job orders
Gujarat Off set Works, India – Aug 1984 - N ov 1985
Supervised and lead the camera and plate-making Department.
N ational Institute of Designs, I ndia – J uly 1983 – August 1984
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Kuldip Dhawan
10 Driscoll Court North Brunswick, NJ 08902 732-***-**** ******.*******@*****.***
Worked as a Technical Apprentice.
F reelanced as a graphic Designer and Interior Decoration for selected Customers.
Education
Bachelor’s In Printing and Flexible Packaging Technology
(Government Institute of India)
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