JIM SHERWOOD

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Paris, Kentucky 40361

859-***-****

PRODUCTION & MANUFACTURING MANAGEMENT

Team Management * Safety Protocols * GMP Standards

Highly accomplished and results-oriented professional with demonstrated success leading production and manufacturing operations to meet strict guidelines and business needs. Skilled at facilitating cross-functional collaboration to maintain schedules and manage deadlines. Motivate and coach team members, providing instruction and training on processes, regulations, and quality standards. Possess strong ability to develop and improve processes to drive efficiencies and productivity.

CORE COMPETENCIES

* Deadline Attainment

* Policies / Procedures

* Contract Management

* Process Improvement

* Cross-team Collaboration

* Vendor Management

* Resource Allocation

* Quality Control

Keyword Summary

Allocate, Collaborate, Collaboration, Communicate, Communication, Coordinate, Cost Containment, Cost Savings, Deadline Management, Direct, GMP, Good Manufacturing Processes, Inventory, Management, Manufacturing, Material Processing, Plan, Process Improvement, Production Management, Production Operations, Production Planning, Resource Allocation, Resource Management, Safety Protocols, Safety Training, Schedule, Six Sigma, Strategic Planning, Team Management, Vendor Management, Vendor Relationships

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Piramal Pharma Solutions – Lexington, Kentucky Nov 2018-Present

Manufacturing Supervisor/Certified Trainer

Responsible for supervising and coordinating the activities of employees engaging in component preparation, filling, capping, autoclaving, terminal sterilization, compounding, and lyophilization production. Ensures the proper systems and resources are in place to meet production schedules on time and that product is manufactured to specification and in accordance with SOP’s, cGMP’s, and safety procedures.

Easy Gardener Inc – Paris, Kentucky March 2014 –Nov 2018

Production/Operations Manager

Duties and responsibilities include formulating policies, managing daily operations, and planning the use of materials and human resources, but are too diverse and general in nature to be classified in any one functional area of management or administration, such as personnel, purchasing, or administrative services. Includes owners and managers who head small business establishments whose duties are primarily managerial.

Manage warehouse shipping and receiving including cycle counts and inventory control to insure consistent accountability of all shipped and received product.

Accomplished all goals including the restructure of the existing warehouse to allow for daily inventory accountability.

Responsible for daily facility operations.

Manage 75 personnel

Coordinate and monitor the work of various departments involved in production, warehousing, pricing and distribution of goods.

Monitor performance and implement improvements.

Manage quality and quantity of employee productivity.

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Improve processes and policies in support of organizational goals.

Formulate and implement departmental and organizational policies and procedures to maximize output.

Monitor adherence to rules, regulations and procedures.

Six Sigma/Kaizan/lean/continuous improvements: Have made improvements in several areas (Pilot Plant, Granular department, Tree line, and Extruders)

Osram Sylvania – Winchester Kentucky, Dec 2012 - Mar 2014

General Plant Foreman at a UAW Plant

Directly supervises, motivates and trains hourly associates by utilizing sound and effective supervisory skills. Responsible for meeting and exceeding production standards, quality objectives and safety guidelines by incorporating the following methodologies:

5S, 5 Core Strategies

Understanding and adhering to all standard operating procedures.

Labor efficiency with self-directed work teams, and overtime management or other similar methodologies.

Material efficiency with, Stop Scrap Now, and cycle count adjustments or other similar methodologies.

Asset utilization with the use of equipment up-time and inventory management.

Excellent customer service with the use of scheduling compliance.

Coordinate with the Union president and/or Union representatives to adhere to all company and Union policies

Responsible for 350 Union employees

Catalent Pharma Solutions – Winchester Kentucky, 2011 to 2012

Quality Assurance Supervisor (8 Quality personnel and 45 production personnel)

Investigates complaints on existing products and responds to vendor or customer.

Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet testing schedules.

Provides leadership, mentoring and supervision of manufacturing Quality Assurance Technicians.

Evaluate employees through performance reviews, ongoing coaching and feedback methods.

Continuously improve performance based on the key performance indicators.

Analyzes and resolves, or assists workers in solving work problems.

Oversee the efficient implementation of quality standards, programs and processes to improve operational efficiencies and reduce/eliminate production waste and HOLD product.

Train employees in SOP’s and ensure training effectiveness in application of job skills

Maintains a thorough knowledge of new developments, technology and processes.

MALLINCKRODT-BAKER now a part of Avantor - Paris, KY, 1998 to 2011

Production Supervisor / Quality Control / Lead Operator

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Lead 25-member team, coordinate production operations, and oversee material processing for chemical manufacturing firm. Monitor team member performance and ability to meet business needs. Communicate with cross-functional management team to establish objectives, implement appropriate strategies, and allocate resources. Enforce administrative and employee policies. In earlier roles, audited packaging procedures and chemical analysis.

Key Achievements:

Ensure consistent adherence with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) guidelines, internal protocols, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.

Interfaced with engineering team to spearhead redesign of packaging area resulting in increased efficiency.

Served as key participant on Six Sigma teams charged with reducing costs.

*Help establish 5S program and monitor safety boards to make sure employees are following procedures and assigned task.

*Six Sigma blue belt certificate

*Lean Manufacturing: Have participated and helped lead different Kaizen events to eliminate many steps in the production process that proved to be wasteful and non-value added.

UNITED STATES AIR FORCE NATIONAL GUARD - Louisville, KY and Nashville, TN, 1991 to 2000

Contract Specialist

Handled vendor research and contracting, supply procurement, and administrative support to facilitate day-to-day operations. Identified specific materiel and budget needs, identified vendors, and secured beneficial pricing.

UNITED STATES ARMY – USA, 1977 to 1991

Heavy Construction Equipment Operator

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS

Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Management, 2009

MIDWAY COLLEGE - Midway, KY

GPA 3.78 ~ Selected as Outstanding Graduate

College of the Air Force Training: Defense Acquisition University Level 3-5-7 ~ Defense Acquisition

University Internet Research Course

Technical Skills: Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.

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