Supervisor Manager
Resume:
Kevin A. Smith
Somerville, AL 35670 **************@*****.***
SUMMARY
Supervisor/Manager with background in...
Pick/Pack Processes Optum PeopleSoft
LEAN Manufacturing C-TPAT SAP
cGMPs AS/400 PowerPoint
RFID Technology MS Office Replenishment
KAIZEN ETS
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
QUALITEST PHARMACEUTICALS Huntsville, AL 2009-Present
Liquids Pharmaceuticals
Filling/Packaging Supervisor
. Manage 40 employees in a filling and packaging department
. Participated in a team eliminating non-value added steps in processes
saving over $100K annually.
. Developed a production matrix to enable department capacity planning
. As a team member developed a comprehensive training program
. As a member of a team, resolve quality and process issues with other
departments
. Updated SOPs to reflect current practices
KENNAMETAL Seneca, SC 2008 - 2009
High Speed Drill Manufacturing
Production Supervisor
Oversaw five departments on second shift
. Maintained daily productivity and quality requirements
. Insured compliance with applicable safety regulations and company
policies
. Developed a daily productivity and efficiency spreadsheet
. Reduced Deviant Material Reports- quality defects (DMRs) by70% in areas
of responsibility
BAUSCH & LOMB, Greenville, SC 1989 - 2008
Contact Lens Solution Facility
Warehouse Supervisor 2004 - 2008
Oversaw 20 warehouse employees engaged in Shipping and Receiving activities
. Wrote and executed test scripts for new Warehouse Management System
. Managed expenses for forklift maintenance and new equipment procurement
. Implemented changes to WMS that achieved 36K annual savings
. Participated in Kaizan teams to improve product flow
. Led the annual inventory count
. Conducted biannual performance reviews for employees
. Coordinated the interviewing and hiring of warehouse employees
. Addressed and resolved issues with inventory control
. Led a team in training and implementation of C-TPAT (Customs Trade
Partnership Against Terrorism)
Supervisor-Packaging Department 2002 - 2004
Managed 36 employees in a high-speed packaging department
. Assured compliance with cGMPs
. Reduced Packaging leads from 10 to 4 and guided employees through
transition
. Streamlined line set-up components. Achieved cost savings in excess of
$10,000
. Worked on Lean Mfg. team. Changed material flow in Packaging area.
Savings of +35K/yr
. Developed comprehensive training program for new Packaging associates
Supervisor-Filling Department 2001 - 2002
Managed 21 employees operating in clean environment
. Maintained production reports and operating efficiencies
. Managed the yearly department budget ($1,000,000)
. Monitored and procured Filling supplies. Achieved annual cost savings of
$40K
. Assured compliance with cGMPs and FDA regulations
. Led team in development of new contract for servicing sterile garments.
Saved 60K+/yr
. Monitored and proposed department budget
. Resolved clean room integrity issues as member of Environmental
Monitoring Team
Supervisor-Form/Fill/Seal Department 2000 - 2001
Developed training/job certification program for Form/Fill/Seal department
. Revised department batch record for process improvement
. Reduced temporary labor costs by 25%
. Improved department morale
. Maintained and proposed department budget
Lead Compounder 1999 - 2000
Directed team of 8 associates in daily activities of CIP, SIP, and daily
batch compounding
. Trained personnel in new operating procedures and processes
. Coordinated personnel issues with department supervisor
. Maintained proper filter inventory control and replenishment
. Insured complete and correct batch record documentation
Other Positions Held:
Compounder 12/91- 5/96 10/96 - 8/99
Production Planner 5/96 -10/96 (temporary assignment)
Material Handler 10/89 - 4/90 9/90 - 12/91
Lead Package Assembler 4/90 - 9/90
Package Assembler 2/89 - 9/89
EDUCATION
B.S., Business Administration, Southern Wesleyan University, Central, SC
Received 12/03, GPA-3.4
Associate in Business, Major in Materials Management,
Greenville Technical College, Greenville, SC
Received 5/98, GPA-3.1
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