NED MESSER
SKILLS
Maintain facilities and manufacturing
systems in compliance with GMP
and applicable regulatory agencies
Expertise in cGMP/FDA principals
for pharmaceutical and medical
industry
Project and maintain facility budgets
and plans
Comply with FDA and OSHA
requirements
Validate equipment for cGMP
Write SOP’s and PM for plant
equipment
Proficient with Microsoft Office
Suite, Delta View for Plant
Manufacturing, Building Control,
Security, and C.A.T. Architectural
Maintain vendor relationships and
communication for PM programs
Read and understand engineering
plan drawings
Packaging and canning lines
Mixers 25, 50, 75 and 100
CERTIFICATIONS
Blue Print Reading
Building Space Managements
Fiber Optics Installation
Leed - Building Design and
Construction
Metasys - Building Control Systems
Delta V Plant Controls
Accomplished facilities manager offering 20+ years of experience, with an expertise in managing research and development (R&D) labs, as well as medical and pharmaceutical technology plants.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Nexgen Pharma. September 2018 – November 2018
Supervised maintenance and facilities operations for all equipment and building upkeep.
• Supervised first and second shift maintenance crews
• Maintain contact with all outside vendors
• Oversaw PM’s and SOP's
• Met with department heads to discuss and implement their needs
• Cost reduction
• Safety classes and walk throughs
Bacham Americas Inc. June 2017 – October 2017
Temporary Project Manager
Manage the installation of a $2 million GMP validated and FDA approved plant producing small peptides, starter materials for API's, and other pharmaceutical materials.
• Installed multiple reactors, a filter dryer, a chiller, P.T.F.E. glass, and acid piping to ensure that projects run on time and to plan.
• Handle inspections, verify testing procedures, liaise with vendors, and write PM's and SOP's for all equipment.
Arena Pharmaceuticals Inc. August 1997 – June 2017 Facilities Manager
Supervised the maintenance and operating status of the facilities and managed design, construction, security, shipping/receiving, housekeeping, and manufacturing departments.
• Served as liaison for the City of San Diego and building leaseholders to ensure clear communication and permitting.
• Oversaw a 400,000 square foot facility with seven buildings, a 23 acre campus, and an FDA approved cGMP manufacturing plant. o Buildings consisted of 61 fume hoods, a 15,000 square foot vivarium, and a 40,000 square foot scale up plant with chemical reactors and aseptic chemical processers.
• Actively evaluated corrective action plans for facility system repairs, replacements, and modifications.
• Worked with EH&S on writing SOP’s, and handled building design information in order to obtain required permits.
• Held meetings with quality assurance, quality control, VP of operations, and department managers to discuss project needs.
• Maintained vendor relationships for quotes/contracts, verifying that vendors comply with company safety requirements.
• Designed and oversaw the construction of 75,000 square foot Gold Leed office building with a 1,237 panel solar system. EDUCATION
Mechanical Trade School – Diploma
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Temecula, California