PHILIP J. GARDENER
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919-***-**** acow0d@r.postjobfree.com www.linkedin.com/philgardener
QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
Manufacturing Supervisor with strong background in vaccine production within global
pharmaceutical manufacturing companies. Skilled in all aspects of fermentation and purification
processes. Highly effective in communicating across departmental lines to resolve production
issues. Demonstrated ability for effectively managing challenging projects. Expertise includes:
Facility & Equipment Compliance SOP Creation & Management
Production Schedules Technician Training & Coaching
Training Protocol Development Batch Record Documentation
Production Changeover & Shutdown Manufacturing Deviation Control
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
HOSPIRA – CLAYTON, NC 2011-2015
Manufacturing Supervisor
Supervised technicians in formulation, filling and drug weigh operations in a multi-shift operation.
Ensured operations adhere to GMP standards in meeting production schedule.
Collaborated with site Lean Department to create and implement standards to increase
effectiveness of operations.
Developed and revised SOP’s to improve manufacturing performance and compliance. SOP’s
included the development of a production hose management procedure, revisions of a major
batch production record, and designing a technician training program.
Assisted with the validation and implementation of process to increase production capacity, while
reducing cost of manufacturing.
PFIZER (FORMERLY WYETH) – Sanford, NC 2002 to 2010
Manufacturing Supervisor, Purification and Fermentation (2002 – 2010)
Supervised technicians in multi-shift operation to meet production schedule while maintaining
GMP compliance. Managed day to day floor operations involving up to 15 technicians and
communicated with support groups to resolve ongoing production issues.
Led campaign to resume production of purification area. Trained technicians, revised SOPs, and
qualified equipment in order to meet production goals.
Volunteered for annual shutdown of production area in 2007 and 2008. Provided oversight in
collaboration with QA, QC, and Engineering to facilitate area release for GMP production on
schedule, allowing achievement of production goals for both years.
Partnered with maintenance and engineering to ensure GMP compliance of facility equipment,
sustaining equipment availability against production schedule which permitted both engineering
and manufacturing to complete site requirements on schedule.
Developed and implemented real-time document review program that significantly reduced batch
record errors, leading to faster release of completed batches.
Directed team of supervisors and technicians to expedite standards for performance evaluation.
Organized meetings to provide feedback and build consensus, then created consistent and fair
rating template.
Managed implementation of media fill qualifications for department personnel. Revised media fill
procedure and trained personnel. Allowed department to meet FDA guidelines for aseptic filling of
bulk product.
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Achieved production goals regarding quantity and quality of product produced as the only
supervisor in multiple shift operation. Worked with leads on both shifts to increase communication
to manage production issues appropriately.
JOHNSON CONTROLS / GLAXOSMITHKLINE – Zebulon, NC 1994 – 2002
Maintenance Planner / Database Administrator (1998 – 2002)
Planned and scheduled work for 15 mechanics and calibration technicians maintaining facility
operations.
Developed and implemented automated calibration system. Determined calibration parameters for
50+ different types of instruments. Increased number of calibrations completed on daily basis by
reducing calibration paperwork.
Planned and scheduled floor repair of 5000 sq. ft. manufacturing area around production
schedule. Organized meetings with floor repair contractor and production department to determine
area availability. Completed floor repair enabled site to maintain manufacturing area in a GMP
compliant state while meeting production goals.
Lead Technician, Calibrations (1994 – 1998)
Supervised calibration technicians for timely completion of 4000+ calibrations per year. Processed
preventive / corrective work orders according to cGMP and FDA regulations.
Led effort to execute validation protocols on all facility air handling equipment. Scheduled
downtime with production, coordinated testing with validation, and executed protocol.
Completed required testing of all equipment on schedule.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Bachelor of Science, Industrial Technology, Southern Illinois University
Professional Development
Wyeth 21st Century Supervisor Program
Wyeth Supervisory / Management Development Curriculum
PDA (Parenteral Drug Association) Aseptic Operations
Dale Carnegie Skills For Success
Technical Proficiencies
Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
SAP Solutions Software