Derrick C. Taylor

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Cell: 256-***-****

Email: acu5f5@r.postjobfree.com

OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

Experienced and talented operations management professional with experience and successful contribution in process improvement within packaging operations and regulatory compliance standards. Hands-on manager with ability to train, lead, and motivate effective cross-functional teams.

Management and Supervision / Quality Assurance and Quality Control / Manufacturing Packaging / Sanitation / Safety / Continuous Improvement and Root Cause Analysis / Training / Lean Six Sigma

EDUCATION

2014 Florida Institute of Technology Melbourne, FL

Master of Business Administration

2013 Faulkner University Montgomery, AL

Bachelor of Business Administration

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Nov. 2010 – Feb. 2016 Par Pharmaceuticals Huntsville, AL

Packaging Supervisor (Feb. 2015 – Feb. 2016)

Company manufactures pharmaceuticals to include solid dosage and sterile filling. Direct report of 45 employees (6 Lead Operators, 6 Back-up Lead Operators, 30 Operators, Packaging Coordinator, Trainer, and Batch Record Reconciler)

Supervised the day-to-day packaging operations.

Assured compliance with all GMPs, SOPs, PPE, and safety practices. Initiated documentation of violations and disciplinary action as required. Implemented daily department work schedules. Ensured timely delivery of product to meet schedules.

Reported and initiated packaging schedule changes, requested equipment and facility repairs or modifications and initiated changes to batch records and packaging work orders.

Counseled, trained, and developed employees for more efficient performances in assignments. Created an atmosphere for team effort and open communication.

Quality Raw Material Technician (Nov. 2010 – Feb. 2015)

Ensured incoming raw materials met QA standards and monitored record keeping procedures.

Ensured that all product testing is accomplished and up-to-date to include quality, weighing, and volume checks.

Leader of Lean Six Sigma Program, Trainer, Safety Circle Leader, and First Medical Responder.

Apr. 2010 – Nov. 2010 Academy Sports and Outdoors Decatur, AL

Cashier Team Lead

(2nd job while employed at Cinram)

Company provides retail sales and customer service. Direct report of

Worked closely with management, attended seminars, and guided employees to ensure that the company goals were met.

Responsible for department merchandising, price maintenance, cashier drops, employee audits, work assignments, training, and disciplinary actions as required. Authorized returns, exchanges, and voids.

Feb. 2007 – June 2010 Cinram, Inc. Huntsville, AL

Team Leader

Company manufactures dvd and blue-ray discs. Direct report of 75-150 employees (7 Lead Operators, 14 QA Inspectors, 54 Operators, and temporary employees).

Acted as an immediate point of reference for problems, motivated team to ensure targets and deadlines were clearly understood and achieved, and maintained warehouse and equipment. Assured compliance with all GMPs, SOPs, PPE, and safety practices.

Nov. 2006 – Feb. 2007 Rent-A-Center Huntsville, AL

Store Manager

Company provides retail rentals, sales, and customer service. Direct report of 10 Sales Account Managers.

Created, managed, and executed plans to increase sales and profits.

Budget and inventory management, goal setting for store and employee performance, monitored employee sales, and training.

Mar. 2003 – Nov. 2006 Shoe Carnival Huntsville, AL

Store Manager

Company provides retail sales and customer service. Direct report of 13 employees (3 Floor Supervisors and 10 Sales Associates).

Worked at multiple store locations including Little Rock, AR and Conway, AR.

Prepared sales contracts, maintained sales records, inventory management, training, and customer service.