Ajay Patel

New Castle, DE *****

Cell: 267-***-****

ad0urs@r.postjobfree.com

Summary

Qualified skilled leader with 10+ years of pharmaceutical packaging & manufacturing management experience promoting employees with cross training, scheduling, maintaining production deadlines, record-keeping data and meeting production deadlines.

Independent contributors able to grasp business needs quickly, work well under pressure and communicate ideas clearly and effectively to staff and team members of all levels. Data Analyst with extensive experience in Statistical Process Control preparing control charts, utilizing Pareto Analysis as well as understanding process capabilities, ANOVA & Regressions and APR’s. Specialized Skills

MS Office, JMP, Man-Man (MRP), Pilgrim, Track wise, VSPC software, Production Scheduling, 5S Methodology, Data Analysis & ANOVA, Regression, Verify/calibrating multi-testers, Process Improvement, Operation Management, First Time Right, Production Adherence, Lean Manufacturing, cGMP compliance (CFR 210, 211) Experience & Accomplishments

Amazon, Philadelphia PA

Fulfilment Center Associate (2019 - Present)

Supply chain management, fulfilling orders nationwide. Assuring all orders are processed, packaged and distributed in a timely fashion with high level of quality, accuracy and in a timely manner. Performing cycle count to keep inventory accurate. Receiving incoming goods and distributing them to their appropriate location. F & N Wine and Spirits, Wilmington, DE

Manager (2015-2018)

Manage the entire operation of incorporation include customer services, invoicing, ordering, maintaining inventory control, payrolls, account receivables etc.

PCI Inc., Philadelphia, PA

QA Inspector (2015)

Performed visual inspections on all aspects of the packaging products as required by the customer or company specification.

Performed and documented periodic inspection of in-process production process as well as other product and process assessments. Challenge all auxiliary equipment: barcode scanners, video jets & check weighs. Performed various package integrity tests required by the MPI (vacuum leak, removal torque, fill count. Inspected and approved shipper labels in the label room, verified room cleaning and completed on signing-off the Room Cleaning Log.

Accurately and legibly documented inspection data using designated forms. Ensures compliance with customer, company, and GMP specifications by performing inspections, checks, and tests for quality control for the packaging of pharmaceuticals. Delavau LLC. (Accucorp) Philadelphia, PA

Business Unit Leader/ Statistical Process Control Engineer (2004-2014) Appointed by Director / VP of operations for special tasks and large scale projects such as Implementation of AT4 automation project which resulted in virtually “lights out” operation in the compression department with improved production and quality of the product.

Established a scorecard measurement system to make the “invisible visible” by developing and utilizing metrics, which became an eye opening across the organization. Served as a key team member as a part in eliminating the sorting process department resulted significantly in reducing costs and minimizing handling and damage of the coated product ensuring product quality. Multiple promotions with increased pay grade within first 3+ years of employment and thereafter Led regular meetings, events and continuous improvement projects with measurable goals, maintained and enforced a safe and clean working environment at all times. Coordinated PM on existing and new production equipment, including routine calibration, supervised project schedules, production quality and time delivery.

Assessed manufacturing performance against standards and reviewed the performance outcomes to set future targets.

Implemented root cause and corrective actions to remove production constraints and improve product quality. Enforced culture of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement while providing leadership resulted in improved efficiency and productivity by eliminating waste and production constraints. Review production orders, schedules, delivery dates and inventory levels to determine the scope of product availability.

Trained, developed and counseled employees to develop a high performing team, optimized scheduling based on machine and equipment capacities.

Developed metrics used to determine efficiency and areas for improvement, tracked, analyzed and interpreted trends in SPC data.

Mastered the intricacies of the process flow within each department, conducted activity-based analysis of business processes and made recommendations.

Manipulated data using JMP, charts and macros, identified process boundaries and determined opportunities to automate process and functions.

Defined the scope and goal of new projects, answered customer questions regarding products, processes and availability.

Identified key growth opportunities for the business through automation, conducted cost, schedule, contract performance, variance and risk analysis.

Set up and operate production equipment in accordance with current manufacturing practices and standard operating procedures.

Troubleshoot problems with equipment, devices, products and VSPC Software Certification and Training

AT4 Calibration Certificate: Fette America, Rockaway NJ: AT4 - Testing equipment used in conjunction with high speed Tablet presses (Fette, Killian, courtoy) to measure and control the various solid dosage and encapsulation characteristics such as weight, thickness, diameter and hardness.

Statistical Data Exploration, ANOVA & Regression: SAS Institute, Boston MA Extensive knowledge and experience in exploring data, analysis, Pareto plots, control charts, process Capabilities, annual product reviews, new products launches, automated VSPC software maintenance and Operation along with verifications and calibrations of multi-testers manufactured by Pharmatron (Sotax / Schleuniger). Task & Time Management Training, Non-Harassment & Business Ethics: Paychex Excel Level 2 & 3, PowerPoint Level 1 : New Horizons Basic Press Theory and Operation - MK4: Thomas Engineering Inc. Education: Bachelor of Science (BS): Production Engineering, BVM Eng. College, Gujarat, India.

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