Sandy UT, *****
*********@*****.***
Brian Henneberry
PRODUCTION MANAGER/TQM LEADER with over twenty-five years of proven experience in all aspects of staff
training and supervision, quality control, packaging, shipping/receiving, warehousing, inventory controls, line
supervision, supply chain management, special projects… extensive knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry…
proven record of accomplishments utilizing Lean Manufacturing, 6 Sigma & TQM methods… strong & supportive team
leader, organized, skilled in motivating and developing a self-directed, cohesive work force… communicate effectively
and diplomatically at all professional levels… excellent problem solving and decision making skills… operates
efficiently and productively in a fast-paced, high pressure production environment… high energy… strong reputation
for reliability, accuracy and timely follow through on all projects… excellent memory for details and figures… available
to travel
Objective:
To work in a challenging manufacturing environment, where I can use my skills in team building, leadership and process
improvements, allowing me to become a valuable asset to a growing company.
Experience:
01/25/10 – Present Teva Pharmaceutical Salt Lake City UT
Manufacturing Supervisor:
• Facilitated daily manufacturing operations utilizing self-directed teams
• Solid understanding Granulation, Fluid Bed Particle Coating, Tablet Film Coating, Drying, Blending, Tablet
Compression, Assembly
• Certified OTJ Trainer for all manufacturing personnel on SOPs, Safety, cGMPs (including Good Documentation
Practices) and company policies
• Performs batch record review and inventory transactions (SAP/AS400/Oracle)
• Performs investigations and implements CAPAs in coordination with QA, QC to insure root cause identification
and effective corrective actions
06/05 – 06/09 KV Pharmaceuticals St Louis, MO
Department Manager:
• Improved compliance by establishing cleaning procedures for areas at scheduled times
• Maintained FDA, DEA & OSHA compliance/regulations
• Established metrics to measure performance of production, efficiencies & production nonconformance’s
• Managed 4 supervisors and a team of 33 employees
• Developed tools to track NCRs (Non-Conformance Reports) by general classification to show trends and identify
root cause, improving 1st Time Right by 15%
• Headed project that increased/doubled throughput in the Granulation/Blending Department through improved
efficiencies and department realignment (personnel, equipment, 5S)
• Researched, identified, justified, purchased new equipment to improve throughput and reduce waste by more than
$200,000.00 a year
• Reduced documentation errors by 60%
• Improved batch record turnaround/auditing in department to under 24 hours by eliminating non-value added
handling
• As a Green Belt on a cross functional team, helped reduce change over time on tablet presses by 25% and improve
the quality/cGMP of the area during changeovers using 6 Sigma & 5S
• Wrote Equipment Justifications to be submitted for yearly Capital Budget Planning
12/98 – 06/05 KV Pharmaceuticals St Louis, MO
Production Manager:
• Facilitated daily manufacturing and packaging operations (API, solid dose, liquid dose, creams)utilizing self-
directed teams on off-shifts
• Authored & administered departmental awards & disciplinary actions
• Trained new personnel in SOPs, Safety, cGMPs and company policies
• Coordinated and implemented new inspection procedure
• Created Training Profiles for new employees, as well as employees transferring to other departments
• Championed the implementation of a new training procedure for manufacturing personnel
• Shift grew from 8 to 35 employees (438%)
1997-1998 Novartis Pharmaceuticals Suffern, NY
Manufacturing Supervisor
• Facilitated daily manufacturing operations utilizing self-directed teams
• Trained new and existing personnel on SOPs, Safety, cGMPs and company policies
• Coordinated operations and successfully implemented Branding Department in new manufacturing facility
• Supervised manufacturing operations during the validation of a new manufacturing facility
1995-1997 Schein Pharmaceuticals Carmel, NY
Manufacturing Supervisor
• Trained in Encapsulation
• Facilitated daily manufacturing operations
• Trained new and existing personnel on SOPs, Safety, cGMPs and company policies
• Scheduled weekly product routing through Granulation & Blending Departments
• Re-wrote SOPs to reflect actual procedures, improving compliance with FDA regulations
1988-1995 Lederle Labs Pearl River, NY
Manufacturing Supervisor/Pharmaceutical Operator
• Trained in Granulation, Blending, Tablet Compression and Coating of solid dose pharmaceuticals
• First Facilitator of Centrum Team
• Key Player in creating operations of SPIM (Standard Product Integrated Manufacturing) Team
• Helped to initiate TQM concept plant wide
• Trained new team members
Education:
B.S. in Business Administration/TQM from Dominican College, Blauvelt NY (Graduated with Honors)
Green Belt Training – Six Sigma
Lean Manufacturing
On-The Job Training
Conflict Management
Effective Communication Skills
Microsoft Office
SAP
AS400
Oracle
1st Line Management Skills
Building a Better Team