Nelson Valent n

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Sanford, FL 32771 407-***-**** (Mobile)

e-mail: nelson.valentin@.hotmail.com

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EXPERIENCE

LEAN MANUFACTURING & MAINTENANCE MANAGER

February 2009 to Present

LSG SKY CHEFS, Orlando, FL

Developed strategies to increase productivity and reduce waste in the

airline catering industry. Searched and implemented best practices to

improve process and increase outputs. Implemented process mapping to

eliminate non-value added activities. Recommended tooling, fixtures and

auxiliary equipment to improve processes in the production area.

Implemented preventive and corrective maintenance plans to sustain air

handling units, condensers, evaporators, freight elevators, boilers, dish

washing machines, plastic film wrapping machines, water softeners, exhaust

fans, kitchen equipment and forklifts. Re-organized warehouse layout to

maximize space utilization. Re-organized disposables and rotables

supermarket to improve productivity. Supported successful startup of a new

airline contract. Justified replacement of freight elevators during tight

spending year. Granted the 3rd & 4th Quarter 2009 Lean

Achievement Award for Cold Food Area's productivity improvements.

SENIOR TECHNICAL SERVICES SPECIALIST April

2002 to September 2008

PFIZER PHARMACEUTICALS, Caguas, PR

Responsible for projects related to the packaging of pharmaceutical

products. Scope of work included planning, research, testing,

commissioning, installation, and qualification of all type of packaging

equipment. Led projects from conceptual design to implementation with

budgets up to $5 MM. Worked with packaging machinery suppliers to

accurately convey specification requirements and solve technical

difficulties. Prepared capital funding requests. Prepared technical

documents such as Request for Proposals, User Requirements Specifications

and Qualification Protocols, among others. Evaluated pharmaceutical

equipment and recommended improvements to specifications. Performed Factory

Acceptance Tests in manufacturers sites to ensure equipment's functionality

and reliability prior to use. Selected as member of Pfizer's Americas

Packaging Bottle Sub-Team to offer recommendations to the company about new

technologies available in the market. Accountable for the successful

transfer of Detrol product from one low speed line to one high speed line,

including tooling, purchasing of equipment and commercial lots validation.

Performed successful implementation of Radio Frequency Identification

(RFID) technology to avoid counterfeiting. Performed successful

replacement for bottle labelers. Performed successful replacement of

vision systems of blister machines. Performed successful upgrade of vision

systems on capper machines. Performed successful upgrade of Human Machine

Interface (HMI) panels on filler machines.

PACKAGING SUPERVISOR

July 1997 - March 2002

SEARLE PHARMACEUTICALS, Caguas, PR

Responsible for the production of five packaging lines and supervision of

40 employees. Scope of work included coordination of preventive maintenance

activities, revision of finished product packaging records, and

preparation of packaging efficiency reports. Instrumental in the start up

of two high speed bottle lines. Recognized for the ability to negotiate and

manage budget conscientiously. Prepared production schedules based on

production forecast. Participated as key player in the launch of one of the

most successful products in the pharmaceutical history. Increased

productivity through the ability of teaming up with subordinates and hands-

on participation.

ENGINEERING SUPERVISOR February 1994 -

July 1997

WARNER LAMBERT PHARMACEUTICALS, Fajardo, PR

Accountable for the plant calibration/instrumentation program, site fire

protection system, utilities and facilities maintenance, HVAC and dust

collection systems. Prepared the annual budget for the area. Provided

maintenance support to the wastewater treatment plant. Responsible for the

HEPA filters inventory and replacement. Managed the disposition of non-

hazardous waste material. Created the site Calibration/Instrumentation

Program to comply

with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requirements. Reduced

calibration costs by outsourcing services and the application of cross-

training strategies.

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SENIOR QUALITY/PROCESS ENGINEER

February 1993 - February 1994

WARNER LAMBERT CONSUMER DIVISION, Carolina, PR

Managed quality improvement projects and implemented programs to reduce

quality failures and complaints. Trained operators on SPC techniques.

Prepared process capability studies and quality cost analyses to identify

areas of improvement. Assisted in process validations. Generated procedures

to enhance the manufacturing process. Recommended modifications to

manufacturing processes. Served as liaison between Manufacturing,

Engineering and Quality to improve product quality. Recommended new

technologies to enhance product inspection. Recommended an X-Ray

inspection system to detect foreign matter in Trident and Dentyne chewing

gums.

QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER

November 1988 - February 1993

AEROFLEX INTERNATIONAL, INC., Caguas, PR

Responsible for the overall quality program in a manufacturing facility of

military products for customers such as Hughes Aircraft, Lockheed Martin

and Raytheon. Acted as the company main contact with the Defense Logistic

Agency (DLA). Performed internal and external quality audits. Developed

training modules for QC inspectors. Managed the customer complaints program

and electronic devices testing area. Supervised 15 employees including one

electronics engineer, one process engineer and electronic and mechanical

inspectors. Generated new procedures to enhance the manufacturing

processes. Achieved certification of a clean room class 10,000 facilities

under MIL-STD-1772.

QUALITY/PROCESS ENGINEER October

1987 - November 1988

AEROFLEX INTERNATIONAL, INC., Caguas, PR

Improved manufacturing processes for military products such as: infrared

scanners for M-1 tanks and F-16 airplanes, brushless DC motors for

Maverick missiles, vibration isolators for military electronic devices and

micro-chips (hybrids). Managed the instruments calibration program.

Provided technical support to production areas. Monitored equipment

performance through SPC tools. Analyzed military drawings to facilitate

manufacturability of parts. Train operators on SPC techniques. Monitored

chemical treatments on metal parts such as: anodizing, chromium coating and

passivation. Developed inspection methods for high precision metal parts

produced by CNC machines. Responsible for the welder's certification

program according to established military specifications. Generated new

procedures to enhance the manufacturing process. Served as liaison between

Manufacturing, Engineering and Quality to improve product quality.

EDUCATION

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, University of Puerto Rico,

Mayaguez Campus - 1987

TECHNICAL AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

o Knowledge of product validation cycle, cGMP's, OSHA, SOP's, FDA, and

environmental regulations applicable to the pharmaceutical industry

o Extensive experience with packaging machinery such as: bottle

unscramblers, liquid fillers, solid dose fillers, capper machines, heat

induction sealers, bottle labelers, bundler machines, case packers,

palletizers, thermoforming machines, cartoners, stretch banders, blister

vision systems, programmable logic controllers, Radio Frequency

Identification (RFID), SCADA systems and automation.

o Strong experience as military contractor

o Strong project management and supervisory skills

o Excellent verbal and written communication skills (Spanish and

English)

o Former Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) and SPC Trainer

o Knowledge of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)

o Very detail-oriented with excellent analytical and troubleshooting

skills.

o Ability to work unsupervised and as part of a team.

o Outstanding ability to teach myself and learn new skills rapidly by

reading manuals and performing

o Computer literate in MS Office, MS Project, Internet and Email

applications.

o Six Sigma Method I Training.

o PR Engineer In Training (EIT) License No. 13629

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