BRUCE W. HEATH
Greenwood, IN 46143
Home: 317-***-**** Cell: 317-***-****
abh99f@r.postjobfree.com
SUMMARY
I am seeking a position that will utilize my supervision, education,
manufacturing experience, and achievements, with my desire to succeed.
Background includes over 15 years in a variety of production, inventory,
and manufacturing settings. Skills include supervision, production, safety,
quality control, communications, and training and recruiting new employees.
Areas of Expertise:
11 years management experience Familiar with CGMP, FDA, and ISO
Production supervisor for 8 years manufacturing procedures in a
Quality Control manager for 2 years pharmaceutical environment
Sales Manager for 3 years Familiar with in process audits and lab
samples
Experience with OSHA health and Member of a material review board
safety requirements for operations Currently supervising multiple
contractors
Experience managing multiple Experience with good documentation
departments practices
Experience recruiting qualified Familiar with barcode, presence, and
personnel open sensors
Experience meeting budget, goals, and Performed reviews and disciplined
deadlines accordingly
Experience dispositioning material Familiar with SAP, Microsoft excel,
word, and outlook
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ROCHE DIAGNOSTICS, Indianapolis, IN 06/08-08/10
Incoming Inspection/Quality Control
. Lead inspector per FDA Guidelines
. Supervised contract inspectors
. Member of a material review board
. Documented rejects and provided summary reports
. Special projects coordinator
. Quality System and Regulatory Compliance Training
ELI LILLY CONTRACTOR, Kelly Services, Indianapolis, IN 02/08-6/08
Production Technician
. Mastered three different types of labeling machines including setting
up for a new batch.
. Performed in process audits
. Documented deviations
. Kept training updated via computerized self-study courses
. Received a letter of recommendation and was placed on a shift of my
choice due to outstanding job performance within the first month of
employment
. Received the "EXTRA MILE AWARD" from Kelly Services for exceeding
expectations
CITIZENS GAS AND COKE, Indianapolis, IN 04/92-07/07
Manufacturing Supervisor
Responsible for meeting production goals, administering discipline,
communicating with multiple departments, safety meetings, and quality
concerns in a union environment.
. Assisted superintendent in writing procedures for jobs I performed in
the past.
. Asked to participate in a focus group to establish incentives for
outstanding performance.
. Supervisor over 16 people for 8 years in 2 different departments
. Production Associate for 7 years
. Trained and coached new employees
. Never had an OSHA recordable in over 15 years of service
. Stellar absenteeism
. Familiar with PPE and OSHA regulations and gave weekly safety
presentations
. Mastered more than 20 jobs in the operations process.
. Familiar with QS9000 guidelines
GOODYEAR TIRE AND RUBBER COMPANY, Indianapolis, IN
01/89-12/91
Sales Manager
Responsible for profit/loss and sales goals as well as recruiting qualified
personnel and acquiring new business.
. Managed 25 plus people
. Responsible for all sales both retail and commercial
. Managed inventory
. Achieved quarterly bonus 9 out of 12 quarters
. Successfully passed a three month long training curriculum in Akron, OH
. Increased sales every year
. Decreased inventory losses by over 4%
MCQUAY NORRIS, Bradford, TN 01/86-12/88
Quality Control Manager
. Responsible for recognizing product deviations
. Minimized scrap due to more thorough internal audits and sampling
procedures
. Evaluated 10 quality employees and reported the results to the plant
manager
. Established guidelines and procedures including a flowchart on how to
handle various quality issues
. Established a procedure to investigate the root cause of scrapped parts.
Computer Proficiencies
. Microsoft office Access, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint, and Word
. Additional experience includes familiarity with SAP, E-DOC, Learning
Solution, and Product Center
EDUCATION/PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
B.S. Business Administration, IUPUI, Indianapolis, IN
Basic Electricity, Ivy Tech, Indianapolis, IN
Goodyear Management Training, Akron OH
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
Coached baseball, basketball, football, and softball for 10 years