Robert E. Rice

*** * ****** ****** ************, PA 19565

610-***-**** acxsgz@r.postjobfree.com

Manufacturing Supervisor

Manufacturing Processes Technical Troubleshooting Training & Development

Resourceful and results-oriented engineering technician with significant leadership experience in directing the manufacturing of medical devices. Track record of successful technical troubleshooting and employee training and supervising. Specific expertise in medical device plastics extrusion, tipping, and molding. Skilled at developing solid relationships with employees and management to improve organizational effectiveness.

Lean Manufacturing Processes

Equipment Verification & Validation

Extrusion, Tipping, & Molding

Medical Device Plastics

5S Proficiency

Technical Troubleshooting

Process Control

Development Protocols

Quality Assurance

SAP Production Systems

Training and Development

Scheduling & Supervision

ISO 9000 Proficiency

Regulatory Compliance

Infinity Data

Professional Experience

TELEFLEX MEDICAL Oct 2007 – Present

General Manufacturing Supervisor

Plan, direct, and coordinate daily manufacturing operations for medical equipment in accordance with company production objectives and quality requirements.

Organize workflow by assigning responsibilities, allocating tasks, and preparing schedules to create positive work environment.

Foster high standards of productivity by cultivating effective employee/supervisor communications and providing positive performance reinforcement.

Consistently administer policies and procedures, promoting safe use of equipment, identifying issues, and recommending process improvements.

ARROW INTERNATIONAL 2001 – 2007

General Manufacturing Supervisor, 2005-2007

Maintained work flow by monitoring process, observing control points and equipment, and facilitating corrections to malfunctions within process control points.

Monitored production, preparing production plan, scheduling and assigning personnel, establishing priorities, monitoring progress, and revising schedules as needed to ensure safe operations.

Manufacturing Leader, 2004-2005

Troubleshot and resolved technical issues and process problems, outsourcing repair as necessary.

Assisted current managers, supervisors, and engineering staff in all facets of medical device production.

Collaborated with R&D in implementing processes, running validations, and conducting product and process control operations.

Manufacturing Engineering Technician, 2001-2004

Supported, maintained, and upgraded new and existing production processes and machinery, interfacing with engineering development, quality engineering, management, shop floor personnel, and technicians.

Maintained machinery, coordinating and specifying build, validating and revalidating equipment, and troubleshooting issues.

Education & Training

Diploma, Reading High School, Reading, PA

Certifications

Supervisory Leadership Programs

Paulson Injection Molding Course

Quick Changeover / Set-Up Reduction

Scientific Injection Molding Technology

Teleflex Ethics

Teleflex Diversity

Teleflex Workplace Respect

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