Alexa Garrett

Email: abpj20@r.postjobfree.com

Address: **** ******** ***** *****

City: Elkridge

State: MD

Zip: 21075

Country: USA

Phone: 717-***-****

Skill Level: Management

Salary Range: $90,000

Willing to Relocate

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ALEXA GARRETT

7400 Mulberry Grove Drive, Elkridge, MD 21075

717-***-**** (Cell) aa abpj20@r.postjobfree.com

Continuous Improvement Driver

Results-focused manager proficient in advancing organizational objectives by creating robust, effective, compliant, and business driven processes across different functional areas.

aa Proven ability to implement improvements and solutions that enhance business results and customer satisfaction.

aa Able to understand and balance business and quality requirements to create optimal solutions.

aa Proficient in GMPs, OSHA regulations, and ISO 9001:2008 as they relate to manufacturing and logistics operations.

Areas of Expertise

System Implementation aa Process Improvement aa Project & Program Management aa Team Management aa Regulatory Compliance (GMP and OSHA) aa Quality Management aa Distribution/Operations Management aa Change Management

Professional History

Alcon Laboratories (a division of Novartis) aaa Elkridge, Maryland 2012 to Present

World leader of optical medications and medical devices

COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST

Facility Quality leader of a cGMP and ISO 13485 compliant distribution center managing pharmaceutical products and medical devices. Responsible for creating systems and processes to achieve business goals while maintaining regulatory compliance. Additional responsibilities include: auditing for quality and safety compliance, representing the facility for external visitors (including MD Board of Pharmacy, FDA, and site audits), working with operations personnel to ensure that quality is incorporated into daily business.

Selected Highlights

aa Within 45 days of hire, successfully lead facility to Verified Accredited Wholesale Distributor (VAWD) audit with no site findings.

aa Improved the site training completion rating from 45% at the time of hire, to 98% within two months. Included review of training records, completion of a site training matrix, and hands on training for quality, safety, and human resources topics.

aa Implemented a site process mapping process to address both operational opportunities for improvement as well as procedural gaps with respect to regulatory compliance. Completed process mapping for three site critical functions including: freight shipping, receiving, and systematic order processing.

aa Reduced open customer complaints from greater than 45 to averaging less than 5 per month. No complaints open greater than 30 days.

Computer Systems used: Red Prairie (DLx) WMS, Trackwise Complaint Management, CATSWeb non-conformance system, DCM ((Part 11 compliant electronic document system)

LifeScience Logistics aaa Columbia, Maryland 2011 to 2012

Third Party Logistics provider for pharmaceutical clients

SITE MANAGER (2011-Present)

Site leader of a cGMP compliant distribution center managing pharmaceutical products, including controlled substances, vaccines, and medical devices. Manage a team of eight, creating systems and processes to achieve business goals while maintaining regulatory compliance, and meeting customer requirements.

Selected Highlights

aa Staffed a start-up facility to enable transfer and acceptance of $1.3B dollars of inventory from a legacy facility over a 2 A month timeframe

aa Led customer and client facility quality audits prior to the movement of goods, to ensure facility and operating systems met with client and customer approval

aa Developed and implemented Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

aa Site validation and acceptance of controlled temperature environments including controlled ambient, cooler, and freezer storage spaces

Computer Systems used: TecSys (ERP), Private temperature monitoring system

SAFC Biosciences aaa Denver, Pennsylvania 2002 to 2011

Manufacturer of cell culture media for biopharmaceutical customers

DISTRIBUTION MANAGER (2007-2011)

Managed operations of ISO:9001-2008 and cGMP compliant distribution center managing receipt of raw materials and shipment of finished goods. Led a team of 15 to ensure timely movement and delivery of materials. Maintained adherence to GMP/DOT/IATA regulations and quality requirements while driving improvements to systems and processes to enhance productivity.

Selected Highlights

aa Initiated strategic system and process improvements, and reorganized departmental staff, resulting in a highly motivated team that delivered significant performance improvements, with no increase in headcount.

aa Improved order accuracy from 95% in 2007 to >99.8% in 2010, and increased on-time shipments from 93% in 2007 to 100% in 2010. Achieved world-class inventory accuracy levels (98

aa Drove execution of initiative to create a new $10MM warehouse. This project consolidated three existing facilities into one streamlined distribution center including the transfer of goods within cold chain requirements. Maximized productivity through development of Operating Procedures, and designed detailed material flow patterns.

aa Improved capabilities for managing and tracking key activities and materials by leading SAP implementations for finished goods inventory, distribution, and sales.

aa Ensured quality as key member of several site quality review boards that responded to internal and external issues and complaints. Led and reviewed investigations, represented Logistics for customer audits, and held responsibility for warehouse-related CAPA strategies and plans.

aa Achieved 100% satisfaction rating from pharmaceutical customers based on their vendor management program.

Computer Systems used: BPCS (ERP), SAP (PP and SD environments), Successfactors (HR Management), eDOC (Part 11 compliant electronic document system)

SAFETY SPECIALIST (2002-2007)

Protected employees from on-the-job hazards through development of a detailed program for health and safety covering 300 employees across 5 domestic facilities. Developed a comprehensive safety manual, oversaw delivery of safety training, and created standards for handling of workeraaas compensation claims for all sites. Directed multi-disciplined Site Safety Committee and completed industrial hygiene studies for the site.

Selected Highlights

aa Reduced OSHA recordable rates by 77.5% (from 23+ to 5.16 incidents per year) through proactive improvements to safety programs including an ergonomics assessment and mitigation initiative.

aa Led several high-profile corporate initiatives: directed safety design of new production facility at Kansas manufacturing site; completed safety due diligence during business acquisition; and deployed a global MSDS system.

Fluor Signature Services aaa Texas & North Carolina 1998-2000 & 2001-2002

SAFETY SPECIALIST

Education

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Management Systems aaa Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 1997

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