DANIEL J. CASEY

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Lake Zurich, IL 60047

Home: 847-***-**** Cell: 847-***-****

Email: acsqgf@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

A challenging position as a Manufacturing Manager/Production Manager utilizing my successful track record in manufacturing operations, methods improvements, product rollout, quality control, and personnel development.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Progressive experience in a manufacturing environment; eliminating waste while enhancing quality and productivity.

Proven skills in organization and leadership that result in cost reduction, methods improvements, better utilization of assets.

Extensive experience in diagnosing operational problems and developing workable solutions in productivity, quality control, personnel absenteeism, corporate and line audit problems.

"Hands-on" supervisor...personally committed to achieving desired objectives through close supervision and participation in work activities...cost conscious...excellent rapport with employees, adept at motivating others.

Core Competencies: ability to:

- Achieve departmental, plant and corporate goals for safety, quality and productivity.

-Maintain exceptional employee morale by portraying a positive image of the company and its improvement programs.

- Problem solve and resolve quality issues.

-Demonstrate an understanding of the technical aspects of manufacturing processes.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Merz North America, Inc. (Contract Position) 6/15 – 11/15

Associate Manufacturing Manager

Manage a Medical Device Manufacturing Factory, on 3rd shift with a staff of 7 which includes two Group Leads.

Provided effective leadership to direct reports emphasis on planning, teamwork, training and development for all employees to meet facility objectives.

Ensured plant procedures were communicated, applied consistently and that high ethical standards were maintained.

Managed and measured the performance of direct reports in their knowledge, skill, and behavior.

Work directly with factory planning staff and material management group to ensure the proper scheduling and workload.

Maintained assigned area in a high degree of cleanliness and assure compliance with established housekeeping standards.

Facilitated communication among team members, between teams, and across shifts and departments; assure organization communication is shared with all team members.

Met quality objectives by ensuring compliance to quality systems and partner with Quality function as necessary to meet GMP requirements.

Promoted, monitored and ensured a safe work environment and adhere to all safety policies.

A-S Medication Solutions 2/14-3/15

Production Manager

Managed a pharmaceutical repacking operation, with a staff of 35, 1 line supervisor and 1 maintenance supervisor.

Provided effective leadership to direct reports emphasis on planning, teamwork, training and development for all employees to meet facility objectives.

Ensured plant procedures were communicated, applied consistently and that high ethical standards were maintained.

Managed and measured the performance of direct reports in their knowledge, skill, and behavior using the client Performance Management Process.

Worked with management to apply budget standards and ensure effective control of costs including material efficiencies, rate efficiency, labor, and operating supplies and services. Monitor inventory levels to maintain at the Operation’s targeted levels.

Ensured that safety was top priority; while continuously improving production volumes, costs, and quality.

Led, developed, and coordinated with a variety of teams including managerial, maintenance, technical, and financial resources to achieve executional excellence within the facility.

Worked directly with Planning/Warehouse Management to ensure the timely flow of production batches through the production operation.

Worked directly to add additional staff to the operation depending on workload requirements.

Significant accomplishments:

- Review and update Production SOP’s. Improve factory documentation for machine usage and preventative maintenance.

- Worked with quality management to meet FDA and VAWD standards; responded and corrected all auditable items

- Setup new packaging operation for custom product packaging, including writing SOP’s, managing the procurement of finished product labels, and rebalancing workloads to adjust for the increase in production.

- Working as project manager to expand warehouse facilities and add a new production room & line to the facility. Additional projects include working with warehouse manager and vendors to implement a new label type into the operation, organizing the maintenance shop and determining spare part requirements, and planning for a multipack configuration in the production operation.

- Recommend upgraded equipment purchases to enhance line productivity.

Plexus, Inc. Buffalo Grove, IL 11/08-02/14

Production Supervisor

Supervise two Medical Device Manufacturing Focus Factories, on 2nd shifts with a staff of 30+ and 5 Group Leads.

Provided effective leadership to direct reports emphasis on planning, teamwork, training and development for all employees to meet facility objectives.

Ensured plant procedures were communicated, applied consistently and that high ethical standards were maintained.

Managed and measured the performance of direct reports in their knowledge, skill, and behavior using the client Performance Management Process.

Ensure effective control of costs including material efficiencies, rate efficiency, labor, using Lean and 5S production methods

Currently acting as 5S champion for Focus Factory.

Work directly with temporary employment services in hiring, and evaluation of production workers using a “Temp to Hire” process.

Work directly with factory planning staff and material management group to ensure the proper scheduling and workload flow from Surface Mount Operations to Finished goods at both board level and HLA (Higher Level Assemblies).

Drove training requirements on second shift, including training all associates in new on-line labor tracking system, and overseeing the completion of corporate mandated training matrix for all employees.

DRx MEDICATION DISPENSING, an Essence Company, Lake Forest, IL 11/06-8/08

Production Manager

Managed a pharmaceutical repacking operation, across 2-shifts with a staff of 20+ and 2-line supervisors.

Provided effective leadership to direct reports emphasis on planning, teamwork, training and development for all employees to meet facility objectives.

Ensured plant procedures were communicated, applied consistently and that high ethical standards were maintained.

Managed and measured the performance of direct reports in their knowledge, skill, and behavior using the client Performance Management Process.

Established budget standards and ensure effective control of costs including material efficiencies, rate efficiency, labor, and operating supplies and services. Monitor inventory levels to maintain at the Division's targeted levels.

Ensured that safety was top priority; while continuously improving production volumes, costs, and quality.

Led, developed, and coordinated with a variety of teams including engineering, maintenance, technical, and financial resources to achieve executional excellence within the facility.

Worked directly with Planning/Warehouse Management to ensure the timely flow of production batches through the production operation.

Worked directly with temp services to add additional staff to the operation depending on workload requirements.

Significant accomplishments:

- Brought production SOP’s up to industry standards, and developed training manuals for production operations.

- Combined production and labeling departments into one, saving the company 20% annually

- Worked with quality management to meet FDA and VAWD standards; responded and corrected all auditable items

- Set up penicillin and cephalosporin controlled environment rooms in new facility; performed room and machine qualifications in both regular production area and specialized suites based on quality assurance protocols.

- Led the coordination and movement of the facility from 30,000 sq. ft to a 40,000 ft. facility; contracted the moving company, laid out the movement plan; coordinated the movement with the various departments in the building.

- Setup new packaging operation for custom product packaging, including writing SOP’s, managing the procurement of finished product labels, and rebalancing workloads to adjust for the increase in production.

MORTON GROVE PHARMACEUTICALS, Morton Grove, IL 11/05-11/06

Production Supervisor

Managed the filling and packaging of liquid-fill pharmaceutical products on the 1st shift.

Drove innovation and change by communicating on key business initiatives, promoting employee engagement, and acting as a lean deployment leader.

Supervised, led and coached a group of 40+ product builders and 5 group leaders while spending time on the production floor. Executed on-boarding and personal development strategies for direct reports.

Met quality objectives by ensuring compliance to quality systems and partner with Quality function as necessary to meet GMP requirements.

Continuously tracked, monitor and report production performance.

Met daily production plans, proactively identify and resolve issues.

Ensured plant and department cost and budget objectives.

Developed and communicated departmental goals in order to achieve effective core metric performance

Investigated root cause of non-conformances identify and execute corrective actions by expected completion date.

Work closely with cross-functional groups (i.e. engineering, calibration, validation, materials management, equipment engineering and quality) in order to achieve plant and departmental objectives.

Provided leadership and consistently adhered to company policies and procedures.

Encouraged involvement and provide communication on key business initiatives.

Promoted, monitored and ensured a safe work environment and adhere to all safety policies.

Managed leave situations such as worker’s compensation, disability, etc.

CARDINAL HEALTH, Woodstock, IL 4/01-10/05

Production Shift Manager

Managed the compounding and packaging of sterile pharmaceutical products on the B2 shift.

Directed and drove team process to achieve daily production objectives; contribute to financial targets; and meet quality goals including GMP requirements.

Created, maintained, and promoted all quality systems and procedures in compliance to QS standards.

Production Reporting for department through standard measurable (pieces, scrap, etc).

Responsible for execution of plans to meet/exceed production targets. These include but are not limited to overtime management, First Pass Yield (FPY), lead-time reduction, lost time accidents, recordables, and productivity.

Implement safety procedures and assure compliance to create and maintain a safe work environment.

Maintained assigned area in a high degree of cleanliness and assure compliance with established housekeeping standards.

Assured associates were properly trained in critical areas of safety and housekeeping, team behavior, time management, lean manufacturing, conflict resolution, continuous improvement and total quality management.

Established a baseline for team member performance and evaluate team member performance to assure expectations are met or exceeded in all areas of responsibility and accountability.

Managed conflict resolution between and among team members as well as across teams to maintain harmony to the highest extent possible.

Facilitated communication among team members, between teams, and across shifts and departments; assure organization communication is shared with all team members.

Demonstrated leadership that is consistent with company's vision, mission, and values.

Worked directly with Human Resources to hire additional factory associates and supervision while setting up a newly created 4/3 work schedule. Worked closely with Human Resources on matters of employee moral and discipline.

MOTOROLA, INC., Harvard, IL 5/89-4/01

Manufacturing Shift Manager

Managed production operations for GSM/PCS Cellular Subscriber Sector, providing leadership to 8 supervisors and 150 operators across both 5/40 and 4/3 shifts, ensuring overall process flow from SMT to Model Assembly and Test.

Developed strategies, initiatives, budgets, goals, and objectives for the shift and communicated to all employees.

Maintained an organized productive workflow of all personnel, creating, implementing, and monitoring ongoing employee development activities to enhance skills and capabilities.

Implemented planning, execution and problem resolution to achieve optimum manufacturing efficiencies and capacity utilization; define objectives for floor operations with focus on cost, quality, safety, and service.

Maintained accurate stock levels to project material shortages.

Handled all material procurement, providing production with the necessary tools to allows for efficient manufacturing utilizing “good manufacturing principles”.

Worked with production supervisors and operators to troubleshoot problems and take necessary corrective action.

Interfaced with Production and Development Engineers, VQC, Scheduling, and Purchasing to ensure Six Sigma products.

Formed an effective manufacturing team that consistently exceeded production and quality goals.

Served as member of Cellular Operator Advancement Program Steering Committee.

Worked directly with Human Resources to hire additional factory associates and supervision during a time of accelerated growth. Participated in Job fairs, made direct hiring decisions at Arlington Heights, Libertyville, and Harvard facilities for both the Supervisory and Production Associate levels. Recommended and executed promotions, worked closely with Human Resources on issues of employee moral and discipline.

BAXTER HEALTHCARE, INC., Round Lake, IL 10/87-4/89

Production Supervisor

Supervised the compounding and packaging of sterile cephalosporin solutions, ensuring compliance of specifications and standard operating procedures to G.M.P.’s.

Created and met production schedules, prioritized work assignments, and setup manufacturing sequences; developed and documented manufacturing processes, control production materials, and maximized cell's effectiveness through long-term planning and project implementation.

Trained all employees, monitored hours of work, and enforced company policies for all personnel.

Approved S.O.P.’s and documentation to ensure that the product met all requirements and integrity.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Business Management, 1982

Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, IL

References are available upon request

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