Leslie Morrison
** ********** ****** + Dover, NJ 07801
973-***-**** + ********@*****.***
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Specialist
Background encompasses 19 years of pharmaceutical manufacturing experience
with Roche Diagnostics. Proficient in many aspects of production including
filling, packaging, labeling, machine operations, and inspections.
Knowledgeable in the applicable standards, requirements, and best practices
of regulatory agencies including OSHA, FDA, and ISO. Expertise in SOPs,
QSRs, cGMPs, and safety practices regarding pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Consistently achieved or exceeded all production objectives. Supervised,
scheduled, and trained teams of up to 12 production employees.
Professional Experience
ROCHE DIAGNOSTICS, Branchburg, NJ (June 1995 - June 2014)
Diagnostic Tech Specialist + Jan. 2012 - June 2014
Managed and coordinated the day-to-day operations of a high-performing
filling team within a fast-paced production facility. Provided leadership,
direction, and guidance to 12 team members to ensure that production
objectives were achieved. Organized team's work schedules to optimize
productivity. Trained personnel in all aspects of filling.
. Oversaw all work performed by staff to ensure compliance with SOPs, QSRs,
safety, and requirements of various regulatory agencies (OSHA, FDA, ISO);
monitored dispensing of hazardous materials to optimize safety &
efficiency.
. Supervised the completion of production documentation and associated SAP
transactions; ensured accuracy and that all components met requirements
regarding lot numbers, expiration dates, intermediates, and
reconciliations.
. Served as a technical resource and mentor to team members; investigated
and resolved production challenges and issues to improve performance and
output.
. Performed inspections of products to identify defects and ensure
conformance to quality standards and applicable SOPs; performed in-process
product checks and visual inspections.
. Monitored work areas and surfaces to ensure cleanliness, decontamination,
and compliance with safety standards.
. Performed minor maintenance and troubleshooting of production equipment
to minimize downtime.
. Worked collaboratively with internal departments to coordinate schedules
and resolve production issues.
Accomplishments:
. Earned company award assuming full responsibility for a colleague's area
during a four-month absence; achieved all quality and productivity goals,
despite doubling personal workload.
. Prevented a massive recall by implementing quality controls and
identifying an error in a batch record.
. Consistently surpassed all daily objectives; maintained an accuracy and
quality rate of 99+%.
Diagnostic Technician + June 1997 - Jan. 2012
Operated complex, state-of-the-art production equipment in accordance with
all applicable SOPs and QSRs as well as ISO and GMP standards and
requirements. Performed diverse filling responsibilities with a high degree
of accuracy and quality within an aseptic environment. Cleaned work areas
and performed scheduled environmental monitoring.
. Performed in-process quality checks for specific attributes; conducted
inspections of products to identify defects and determine conformance to
appropriate quality, safety, and manufacturing requirements.
. Assisted in completing production documentation and associated SAP
transactions.
Accomplishments:
. Earned company awards for achieving perfect attendance for four years.
. Consistently exceeded all production, quality, and accuracy standards,
objectives, and requirements.
Diagnostic Inspector + June 1995 - June 1997
Performed assembly of totes, cartons, platforms, and associated packaging
and filling components. Performed visual inspections to identify defects.
Counted and reconciled intermediates, labels, and inserts. Palletized
finished products.
Leslie Morrison
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Education
ORANGE HIGH SCHOOL - High School Diploma
Technical Skills
Arthur G. Russell (AGR) Liquid Filling Machinery Chase-Logeman
Liquid Filling Machinery
Accraply Labeling Equipment, Pneumatic-Scale Capper Cozzoli
Liquid Filling Machinery
Farason Corporation Liquid Powder Filling Machinery Farason
Corporation Liquid Filling Machinery
Integrated Packaging Systems Liquid Filling Machinery Dominion Ink
Jet Printer
Kaps-All Packaging Systems Inline Capper Ivek
Precision Liquid Dispenser
M&O Perry Industries Liquid Filling Machinery Optima Pharma
Liquid Filling Machinery
Palace Packaging Machines Unscramblers & Feeder Systems Omega Design
Corporation Bottle Unscramblers
Precision Automation Company Labeling Equipment Watson-Marlow
Flexicon Liquid Filler
References are available upon request.