Manager Project

GEORGE ZUCCONE

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(C) 919-***-****

Experienced Operations / Manufacturing Manager with a strong background directing all aspects of

production and distribution for large scale fulfillment and manufacturing centers. Excel in dynamic

and fast paced environments, with proven ability to coordinate complex systems, satisfy client needs,

and continually advance organizational objectives.

HOSPIRA INC. – CLAYTON, NC 2008

2010

Filling / Packaging Supervisor

Responsible for all aspects of filling and packaging of injectable pharmaceuticals and achieving all

production goals. Provide direction to 20 direct reports to insure SOP and cGMP compliance.

Increased production speed 20%, resolved downtime for small volume parenteral component

manufacturing. Reduced exception reports 40% by authoring and presenting training curriculum for

20 floor level employees in RFT practices and real time documentation review.

Key Achievements:

Facilitated core system integration by performing major and minor investigation with

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SmartCAPA; slashed resolution time 50% and minimized risks 70% for nonconformance’s,

deviations, and quality issues.

Accelerated production speed 20%, resolved downtime for small volume parenteral component

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manufacturing.

HOWELL MARKETING SERVICES – ELMIRA, NEW YORK 2007

2008

OPERATIONS MANAGER

Responsible for the management of Pharmaceutical pick & pack production operation. Provide

overall leadership and direction to direct reports responsible for data entry, order fulfillment, shipping

& receiving, inventory control, distribution, logistics, customer service and billing in accordance with

all GMP and PDMA guidelines. Duties also include development and training on departmental SOP’s

and maintaining quality while ensuring continuous improvement. Key clients include Cornerstone

BioPharma, Astellas, Blue Sky and Olympus.

Key Achievements:

Provided fundamental leadership during transition from legacy warehouse management

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system to TECSYS Elite Series WMS.

ConAgra Foods – Garner, NC 2005 2007

WAREHOUSE MANAGER

Accountable for inventory control and logistics at one of ConAgra’s largest production plants in the

United States. Manage two direct reports and 30 Union employees in a 24/7 operation producing 36

million pounds of meat snacks annually. Specific duties involve managing two off site frozen goods

warehouses, one packaging materials warehouse and a finished goods warehouse. Plant

responsibilities include working with the processing and packaging departments to ensure timely and

accurate shipments of quality finished goods to our customers. Responsibilities also include managing

all production scheduling and all cycle counting activities. I also held the position of Product Recall

Team Coordinator.

Key Achievements:

Saved $135,000 per year by rescheduling inbound packaging materials.

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Implemented a cycle counting program that increased inventory accuracy which reduced

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packaging line changes and increased line item adherence.

Express Scripts – Towaco, NJ 1999 2005

Operations Manager

Oversaw all operations in 2 climate controlled fulfillment centers, providing key leadership to more

than 120 employees to achieve revenue and profit projections. Direct shipping of more than 3.5

million packages annually; control warehouse inventories and ensure strict accuracy in an evolving,

fast paced environment. Perform sample fulfillment operations in accordance with GMP and PDMA

standards. Manage vendor relations for facility operation. Coordinate all shipping and receiving

to/from 5 states and Puerto Rico. Develop quarterly/annual reports detailing key performance

indicators, including space utilization, inventory turns, day supply and costs of picks/hour. Provide

comprehensive training to new and existing employees, conveying key processes and regulations.

Spearhead procurement of all operational supplies to support production. Interface regularly with 18

client service professionals, ensuring retention of loyal client relationships through proactive

troubleshooting, issue resolution, and relationship management.

Key Achievements:

Managed the successful distributional launch of Nexium & Crestor.

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Effectively implemented new waste management system resulting in $70,000 in annual

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savings.

Provided fundamental leadership during transition from legacy warehouse management

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system to SAP R/3 WMS.

Pepsi Bottling Group – Moonachie, NJ 1993 1999

Product Availability Manager

Managed distribution, vehicle fleets, and facilities for company’s largest distribution center in the

Atlantic Coast Business Unit. Performed all sales forecasting and product sourcing in a 300 SKU

environment producing $60 million in annual sales. Held full accountability for P&L performance of a

$6.5 million warehouse and fleet cost center. Delivered positive leadership to 3 direct reports and

more than 40 employees. Managed inventory control/reconciliation. Maintained strict compliance

with company, DOT, and OSHA safety and procedural regulations. Oversaw a fleet of 60 vehicles.

Key Achievements:

Selected to serve as project manager for the removal of two underground fuel storage tanks.

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Implemented new Fleet Focus software program to streamline internal procedures.

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Oversaw the conversion from a route based sales system to company managed pre sold sales.

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EDUCATION BSBA University of Phoenix

U.S. Navy Honorable Discharge

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