ARNOLD MCGLOTHIN
**** *. ******** **., *********, CA 93535 C: 661-***-**** *********@***.***
SUMMARY
Manufacturing and production professional skilled in leading high producing teams and using lean
manufacturing to reduce costs and increase process efficiency. In depth knowledge of GMPs
and FDA regulation in a manufacturing environment. Results driven, skilled, focused on achieving success and
increased productivity through improvements in operations, quality, safety and administration.
HIGHLIGHTS
Knowledgeable of quality Compliance with cGMPs
control standard Dedication to product quality
Knowledge of Lean and TPM
methodology
EXPERIENCE
Packaging Technician
10/2000 to Current
3M Northridge, CA
Mastered the intricacies of the process flow within each department.
Assessed and trained personnel for promotion to cross functional operations. Maintained
and enforced a safe and clean working environment at all times.
Established and adjusted work procedures to meet production schedules.
Defined manufacturing performance standards and reviewed the performance
outcomes to set future targets. Identified staffing and capital needs,
collected relevant data and wrote justifications for established needs. Stage production
lines per department needs driving the stand up forklift.
Lead Test Technician
07/1997 to 10/2000
St. Jude Medical Sylmar, CA
Assessed and trained personnel for promotion to cross functional operations.
Operated all equipment throughout testing department to specs. Coordinated closely with
quality control regarding products awaiting dispositions. Improved efficiency and productivity
by eliminating waste and production test constraints.
Completed shift production reports and department attendance reports to Management.
EDUCATION
Associate of Arts: Foundations of Business
2013
University Of Phoenix Lancaster, CA., U S .
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Assigned to Lean and TPM team for my in depth knowledge of production packaging lines.
Planned, directed, coordinated and
assigned manpower to efficiently meet production requirements. Contributed
to an annual 3% increase in productivity through improvements in operations,
quality, safety and administration thru 5S methodologies.