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Senior Operations Manager

Location:
Roseville, CA
Posted:
November 28, 2015

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Project Manager

Chemical Engineering s Six Sigma Certification s Lean Manufacturing s Operations Excellence

Thirteen years of experience in manufacturing, operations and distribution in the biomedical, pharmaceutical and consumer industries with achievements in doubling production output, driving process improvements, improving quality, reducing material waste and implementing cost savings with continuous improvements. Proven leader who works well with cross functional teams and enjoys problem-solving. Demonstrated ability to develop high performing Kaizen teams and implement multi-million dollar capital projects.

Managed $3 million operating budgets

Start-up of $60 million production facility

Led $1 million and $650K expansion projects

Implemented $407,000 in annual cost savings

Increased overall productivity to 121% of goal

Improved first pass quality to 100%

Reduced cost per unit from $5.43 to $2.10

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

The Jackson Laboratory 2012 – Present

Operations Engineering Manager Sacramento, CA

Demonstrated leadership ability to motivate, develop and empower employees to achieve objectives with a team approach. Materials processing that includes washing, sanitation, sterilization, shipping and distribution of materials. Analyzed process flows for the enhancements of quality, cost reduction and increased throughput.

Cut expenses to 80% of operating budget in 2014

Oversaw design, installation and validation of over $1 million of processing equipment

Designed and successfully executed $65 million building and $1 million processing area expansions

Slashed raw material costs 20% by negotiating pricing and ensuring continuation and enhancements of services

Led site wide safety program to reduce injury rate to lowest ever at site

Set organization record for shipping performance at 23% above forecast for 2015 YTD

Directed activities such as production forecasting and scheduling, processing, packaging and shipping

Generated reports for inventory levels, production forecasts and usage using ERP software (Infor Lawson)

Safety Committee Chair in charge of completing over 50 safety improvements in two years

Ensured compliance with OSHA regulations by implementing LOTO and equipment guarding programs

Led efforts for full AAALAC accreditation on two separate occasions

Quality improvements for product biosecurity and raw materials

Developed, approved and implemented SOP's to improve safety and quality of product

Created training program for all new hires and cross training program for all staff

Utilization of MAXIMO maintenance software for facility/equipment repairs and equipment PM’s

Showcased green initiatives such as composting and glove recycling in Sacramento Business Journal

Perfect attendance with zero unscheduled days off in over three consecutive years

Target Corporation 2011 – 2012

Group Leader Woodland, CA

Inspired and engaged team to achieve best performance in company and sustaining high level of performance. Responsible for hiring, engaging, developing, coaching and disciplining employees.

Saved $366,369 in 2012 vs. 2011 operating budget by improving efficiency and reducing OT hours

Set performance records at 121% and 120% of goal by motivating employees and eliminating inefficiencies

#1 productivity ranking in company out of all distribution centers

Top safety performance at facility with zero OSHA recordable injuries in 2011

Implemented 6S (sort, straighten, shine, standardize, sustain and safety) to reduce equipment downtime and improve employee morale

Jarden Corporation 2010

Operations Manager Sacramento, CA

Managed all site operations, including Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Purchasing, Distribution, Planning, Maintenance, EH&S and Raw Material Inventories and all 60 employees on-site. Responsible for plant’s operating budget and controlling expenditures and variances. Successfully developed people, improved processes, reduced costs, enhanced quality and launched new products.

Slashed cost per unit from $5.43 to $2.10 in three months by reducing waste and improving OEE

Overall Equipment Effectiveness jumped from 40% to 73% in two months by utilizing lean and 6S principles

Managed $650K plant expansion, including new production line, equipment and building expansion

Negotiated raw material pricing in addition of securing back-up suppliers and transporters (rail and road)

Conducted OSHA inspection which resulted in no citations

Led safety program to zero loss time accidents and improved safety culture with the addition of lockout/tagout, machine guarding and PPE programs

Exceeded goals for key performance indicators (KPI's) in safety, cost, quality and customer service

Implemented Total Productive and Preventative Maintenance programs and spare parts inventory tracking

Created SOP’s for safety, equipment operation, cleaning and changeovers

Initiated Visual Management and Standard Work on production floor

Improved environmental compliance by installing energy efficient lighting and reducing hazardous waste

Johnson & Johnson 2002 – 2010

Senior Process Engineer and Production Supervisor (2006 – 2010) Vacaville, CA

Supervised 40 pharmaceutical employees in the solid dosage controlled release tablet and controlled release patch drug delivery technologies. Developed employees for advancement and initiated cross-training program. Created, implemented and sustained Standard Work.

Doubled production output and reduced cycle times from 24 hr to 12 hr utilizing Six Sigma tools

Increased production OEE from 40% to 70%

Cut cost per unit by 30% and improved production yields from 88% to 99%

Executed $1,060,000 cost savings over five years by switching PPE supplier

Enhanced safety to zero injuries and improved first pass quality to 100% with Kaizen continuous improvements

Ensured compliance with OSHA, FDA, DEA, EPA and ISO 14001 regulations

Implemented 6S methodology in parts and safety room, which increased production OEE

Recipient of J&J Encore and Standards of Leadership Awards

Process Engineer (2002 – 2006) Bridgewater, NJ and Fort Washington, PA

Managed multiple multi-million dollar engineering projects, including design, specifications, purchases, construction, start-up and validation. Led manufacturing projects to improve yields and expand capabilities of process equipment.

Six Sigma certification using Minitab that reduced packaging reject rate from 2.3% to 0.3%, increased process sigma from 0.4 to 3.4 and cost savings of $200,200 per year

Installed, commissioned, IQ/OQ/PQ and start-up for $5 million of pharmaceutical processing equipment in a $60 million new plant expansion

Identified and addressed cost and productivity opportunities with Six Sigma tools (e.g. SIPOC analysis, critical to quality tree, root cause analysis, FMEA and value stream mapping)

EDUCATION

Rutgers University 2002

B.S. Chemical Engineering and Minor Economics with Highest Honors New Brunswick, NJ



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