Manager Manufacturing

Trang Vo

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Summary

I have over 10-year experience as a manufacturing/operation supervisor/manager in the medical devices industry. I am skilled in creating flexible and efficient manufacturing teams. I am a team player who can work/lead effectively on cross functional projects, results oriented; a trusted and dedicated leader.

Highlight

Over 10-year working knowledge of FDA, cGMP, and clean room manufacturing.

Possess a strong understanding of both reagents and instrumentation in medical devices industry.

Rich experience in CAPA/quality system, and continuous process improvement.

Knowledge of lean manufacturing, and successful establish/sustain a 5S on manufacturing floor.

Excellent training skills including create training materials and facilitate the training session.

Experience

PRODUCTION MANAGER PROTEINSIMPLE-SAN JOSE CA JULY 2013 TO JUNE 2017

Responsible for overseeing the Instrument Operations department, supervise manufacturing staff, as well as performing investigation, and troubleshooting activities when necessary. This includes ensuring production floor in an effective, and safe environment through on the floor observation, direction, and participation.

Work effectively with cross functional teams to establish two new protein analyzer lines in two years.

Lead the instrument team successfully met company shipping goals with minimal backlogs.

Successfully increase the production efficiency of Wes instrument line volume from $ 2.0 million to $ 3.5 million, Maurice line volume from $1.8 million to $3.6 million per quarter over 2 years with minimum change of department head counts.

Establish and sustain 5S working environment.

Create GDP and BOM verification training material and train the production staff successfully.

Write new kit-packing, production entry procedures and train staff.

MANUFACTURING SUPERVISOR ABBOTT HEMATOLOGY-SANTA CLARA CA 2010 TO JULY 2013

Supervise the direct activities of Instrument Manufacturing Department. Provide supervision to the direct labor staff. Insure production schedules are met and milestones are achieved. Direct the activities of staff to achieve objectives at lowest cost.

Lead daily production meeting attended by members of all manufacturing support departments.

Doubled production output on one of the Hematology from 40 to 80 instruments per month.

Perform CAPA human error investigations; implement corrective actions and perform effectiveness check and result in 50% workmanship errors reduction.

REAGENT SUPERVISOR ABBOTT HEMATOLOGY- SANTA CLARA, CA 2008 TO 2010

Supervise the direct activities of Instrument Manufacturing Department. Provide supervision to the direct labor staff. Insure production schedules are met and milestones are achieved. Direct the activities of staff to achieve objectives at lowest cost. Monitor staff performance. Establish and assure adequate training plans for staffs. Interview and select candidates for positions on the direct staff.

Assist staff in problem solving and quality improvement.

Work with EHS to improve safety in Reagent manufacturing facilities.

Support development projects.

REAGENTS/CALIBRATORS AND CONTROLS SUPERVISOR ABBOTT HEMATOLOGY-SANTA CLARA 2004 TO 2008

Supervise the direct activities of Reagents/Calibrators and Controls Manufacturing Department. Provide supervision to the direct labor staff. Insure production schedules are met and milestones are achieved. Direct the activities of staff to achieve objectives at lowest cost. Monitor staff performance. Provide performance feedback; write and conduct appraisals for employees. Assist employees in the creation of development plans; work with employees to meet their development needs. Establish and assure adequate training plans for staffs. Interview and select candidates for positions on the direct staff.

Developed improved processes and reduced White Blood Cell manufacturing cost by 20%. Abbott Santa Clara Site Award for White Blood Cells Cost Reduction.

Standardized Platelet processes and reduced the test failures by 50%. Abbott Santa Clara Site Award for Platelet Process Improvement

Education

De Anza College, Cupertino, CA

Biotechnology Certification, 1997

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