Project Manager Sales
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Robert E. Addison
Robert E. Addison
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Grottoes, VA 24441
Manufacturing Supervisor/Manager Highlights
Results-driven operating manager with 20 years progressive experience in Consumer Products, Pharma
and Food Type Packaging and Manufacturing. Combine modern manufacturing philosophies and
systematic approaches to consistently deliver strong operating and financial results.
• Continuous Improvement/LEAN
• Knowledgeable in Plant & Facilities
Exposure
Maintenance Programs
• Experience with Unions
• Trained in Quality Control, cGMP’s and ISO
• Capable of Project Management & Methods
Support Programs
• Proficient in Production Scheduling
• Ability to handle complex production
• Training, Coaching & Team Building skills
schedules
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
American Safety Razor, Verona, VA 2004 – 6/2009
American Safety Razor has manufacturing facilities located around the world and is one of the largest
producers of shaving, medical, and industrial blades and it is committed to quality and makes every effort
to ensure that its products meet the highest international standards for safety and quality.
Area Manufacturing Manager 2nd Shift
Responsible for the manufacturing and packaging of over 300 finished consumer goods in a
LEAN/continuous improvement, automated environment with 55 union employee direct reports.
• Introduced a series of five Lean events, which established standard production run times for
productivity equipment.
• Project lead on site project to reduce the number of backorders due to steel shortages, resulted
in reduction by over 85% in eight weeks.
• Encouraged performance improvement by coaching employees and implementing training
programs.
• Collaborated with internal sales and operational groups to ensure customer transactions were
processed accurately and efficiently.
Merck & Company, Inc., Elkton, VA 1981- 2004 Merck
& Company, Inc., with over 40 billion in annual sales, is a global research-driven pharmaceutical
company dedicated to putting patients first and whose mission is to provide society with superior
products and services.
Senior Supervisor - Sterile Injectables 2001- 2004
Contributed to growth of manufacturing team and ongoing facility enhancements by continuously
providing guidance and training to twenty-five direct Union reports and contractors.
• Managed a recovery process by deadline, which helped to generate significant
additional revenue for the corporation.
• Oversaw all equipment in area including: Shrink wrappers and tunnels, carton machines, dry
and wet filling equipment, thermoformer and sealing equipment, laser/ink jet printers, and
Allen Bradley CPU’s. Products included Food (OTC drugs) and prescription products.
• Followed strictseveralprecautions with team members and employees to reduce number of
• Incorporated safety line enhancements to improve quality and reduce customer
grievances.
• Achieved customer satisfaction rating of over 99%.
• Responsible for the Packaging line that was the final processing step for a product that
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generated over $500 million in annual sales.
Senior Supervisor - Oral Solid Dosage 1993-2001
Supervised the manufacturing and packing operations for the launching of four different pharmaceutical
drugs. Assisted the project manager with the design and development of these automated processes and
was instrumental in providing coverage for construction activities during the start-up phases.
• Successfully gained knowledge of powder granulation, blending, compaction, compressing,
encapsulation, film coating, bottling, and labeling following applicable GMP and safety
guidelines.
• Successfully implemented two new products with new product launch deadlines and
while meeting all expectations.
• Effectively supervised multiple crafts, initiated work permits, monitored safety practices and
progress against timelines.
Shift Supervisor - Sterile Bulk Operations 1981-1993
Supervised a rotating shift of operators in the bulk sterilization processes and packaging for two major
antibiotic drug substances.
• Drove forward productivity improvement initiatives that yielded a 33% headcount
reduction without a reduction in workload or quality product and service.
• Maintained manufacturing standards and deadlines in spite of staff reductions through
process and staffing enhancements.
• Successfully managed a Union work stoppage for 6 months by training and assigning
salaried personnel to hourly jobs.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Marketing and Management, Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University,
Blacksburg, VA
Courses from ASR: Basic LEAN Thinking, The Visual Workplace, TAKE TWO, ISO Certification.
Courses from Merck: Team Leadership Training, Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, Leadership
Effectiveness Training, Analytical Problem Solving, Win-Win Conflict Resolution, Harassment in the
Workplace, Leadership Training for Supervisors, Records Management Training, Writing Investigative
Reports
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