Technician Project Manager
Resume:
David Giordano
**A Red Oak Lane
Old Bridge, New Jersey 08857
********@*****.***
I have been a Packaging Technician and Supervisor since 1988. I have managed teams of Technicians while working as lead troubleshooting expert and Senior Project Manager. I am well trained on high-speed packaging equipment. I have almost 20 years experience with technologies such as powder, liquid and tablet packaging and product manufacturing, Blister forming and sealing, as well as oral solids and soft gel. I have conceived of, designed and implemented many innovations to improve production and limit downtime while ensuring safety and quality. I am well trained in GMP procedures as well as FDA and DEA regulations. I have excellent troubleshooting skills and the ability to keep downtime to a bare minimum. Among some of my projects has been to research all packaging equipment and prepare definitive and structured set-up and Preventive Maintenance procedures, and train all Technicians. I have been on many root cause analysis and investigation teams. I pride myself in learning about my team, knowing their individual strengths and how to get them help when needed.
Nu-World Beauty Corporation August 2016 – November 2016
Supervising Technician
Among responsibilities are to supervise the second shift Technicians, perform set-up, maintenance and troubleshooting of all cosmetic manufacturing and packaging equipment. My main focus is on the tube filling equipment. Other duties include delegating assignments to the other Technicians according to manufacturing priorities. Working with Team Leaders to assess those priorities.
Catalent Pharma Solutions June 2010 – April 2016
Process Technician
My responsibility is to ensure continuous, safe and proper operation of the different manufacturing processes that take place. These include set-up and repair of the form filling and sealing process for Claritin.
Also to set-up, repair and maintain the manufacturing equipment in the soft gel, oral solids and research and development departments, as well as stick pack technology. Heavy troubleshooting. It is my responsibility to see that the monthly PM’s are done in a timely fashion. I have charge of the preventive maintenance schedule. I also write preventive maintenance and operational procedures. I perform tooling inspections for the solid dosage tablet presses.
HH&P/Triad Group January 2009 – June 2010
Supervising lead technician
To oversee a group of technicians in an over-the-counter pharmaceutical manufacturing and high-speed packaging company. Interact with the production supervision to ensure packaging lines are up and running when needed. My other responsibilities are to prepare set-up procedures and train technicians on set-up and troubleshooting techniques on equipment such as liquid, powder and tablet fillers, cappers, labelers and cartoners. Develop
and oversee new projects and upgrades on machinery to improve throughput.
Sony DADC April 2008 – January 2009
Blu-ray packaging technician
Responsibilities include set-up, troubleshooting, repair and maintenance of high-speed Blu-ray DVD packaging equipment including assemblers, label placement machines, sticker printers, vision systems, case packers and robotic stackers. Also including special project assignments to improve production.
Pfizer Corporation March 2000 – April 2008
Lead Packaging Technician
Responsible for setting up, maintaining and repairing high speed packaging equipment including bottle unscramblers, fillers, vision systems, cappers, labelers and printers. Perform monthly preventative maintenance.
1Designed and implemented a PLC based device, which detects and removes fallen bottles from a conveyor belt. This has shown to improve production, safety and quality. I was given a special recognition award.
2I have designed and made mechanical improvements to machines when the product shape, size and contents were changed. These improvements were a key factor in resuming normal production output. I received a recognition award for these improvements.
3I have been called upon many times when other technicians are having downtime and are unable to resolve the problem. My troubleshooting skills have been a key factor in limiting downtime.
4I have been involved in equipment validations and have written my own validation change control procedures.
5I am considered a subject matter expert on the high-speed labeler and one of the authors of a training manual specific to this machine.
6I have been a safety representative and preside over monthly safety meetings given to my unit.
7I have been involved in the development of new PM procedures.
8Since January 2007 I have been training as a Primary operator on the Uhlman blister filling machine.
Watson Pharmaceuticals July 1999 – December 1999
Packaging mechanic
Responsible for set-up, maintenance and repair of pharmaceutical high speed packaging equipment. Make any necessary repairs to electrical and pneumatic systems.
1Have made mechanical and pneumatic improvements to the tablet filler, which have improved production and reduced wasted product.
2Designed and implemented mechanical improvements to the cottoner, improving product quality and reducing downtime.
Vertrod corporation October 1988 - May 1999
Assembly department supervisor
Supervise all aspects of final assembly, testing and repair of thermal heat sealing and vacuum packaging machinery working with blueprints and electrical schematics.
1Delegate work orders to proper individuals and ensure that work is being done correctly.
2Oversee the day-to-day operations of the twelve workers in my department.
3Have made design improvements to new machinery to increase efficiency.
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