Gary W. Bowman ac1y7z@r.postjobfree.com

**** **** ****** ***** ********, FL 33707 727-***-****

Manager Summary of Qualifications

25+ years of comprehensive experience in production environments (team management, packaging, quality inspection, stock management, inventory controls, machine operations, and troubleshooting). Possess extensive knowledge of safety and quality programs along up with superior understanding of manufacturing process and practices. Skills include strong team leadership with excellent organizational and supervisory skills as well as excellent memory for details and figures. Cost and quality conscious worker with experience in planning, scheduling, and establishing work flow priorities in a multi-project manufacturing environment.

●Experience in Production Equipment

●Capable in Equipment Maintenance

●Expert in Production Cost Savings

●Proven Ability to Efficiently Prioritize

●Experience in Using SAP Software

●High Energy and Training Skills

●Proficient in Kronos Software

●Proven in Packaging Processes

●Extensive experience resolving employee issues

Professional Experience

Formulated Solutions Largo Florida

Operations Manager March 2017-Present

●Oversee daily operations of manufacturing (team of 25)

●Direct supervisor on daily priorities.

●Review of Batch paperwork on a daily basis

●Implementing Six Sigma to improve workflow,

Catalent Pharmaceuticals St. Petersburg, FL

Manufacturing Supervisor January 2017 - March

●Oversee daily operations in Packaging Department (team of 19 associates)

●Conduct cGmp training.

●Perform Kronos transactions

Omnicell Corporation St. Petersburg, FL

Production Administrator January 2015 – December 2016

●Utilize SAP software to track production orders and to correct “Cogi Errors”. Responsible for true-up of orders and close-out of completed jobs. Provide leadership in reviewing batch records on a daily basis.

●Make recommendations on inventory WIP and corrections needed. Provide feedback to increase production and efficiency output. Perform detailed audits weekly on inventory to ensure SAP is correct.

●Conduct and complete weekly meetings with manager and supervisor to review production challenges and opportunities for improvement in production lines while leading and completing numerous projects.

Pfizer Pharmaceuticals / King Pharmaceuticals St. Petersburg, FL

Manufacturing Supervisor/ Manager 2000-2012

●Managed day-to-day operations of Blending, Compression, and Packaging Departments (team of 30).

●Audited existing processes; identified cost saving steps. Implemented quality improvements including root-cause analysis and corrective actions. Gained SAP experience in compiling “Process Orders”.

●Performed Kronos transactions for all hourly employees. Completed “Notice of Events” documentation.

●Was responsible for publishing corrective actions and preventative actions, conducting all interviews for potential candidates, writing all of the worksite accident reports, and contacting the insurance carrier.

●Selected as a Member of First Aid Team. Updated and wrote Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s).

●Certified in all aspects of cGMP regulations. Conducted comprehensive audits for bottle/polyester vendors.

●Performed safety audits weekly that resulted in breaking the longstanding company record for no OSHA recordable accidents. Named Employee of the Month twice in one year for outstanding achievements.

West Pharmaceuticals Medical Device Company Clearwater, FL

Assistant Shift Manager / Scheduler / Molder 1988 – 2000

●Completed 65 performance reviews each year, offering recommendations for improvements and praise.

●Supervised Blending Molding and Finishing Departments. Conducted time studies for Finishing Department for over 75 different products. Completed training for Molding and Finishing Departments.

●Was instrumental in gaining ISO 9001 certification. Selected as a member of Lean Manufacturing Teams.

●Delivered training to 60 associates. Increased Quality by 20%. Earned Employee of the Month Award.

Education

St. Petersburg College for Business Administration Currently Attending

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