Manufacturing Operator Technician

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CORA L. DAVIS

**** *********** ***** ************, ** 27409

Phone: 336-***-**** Email: *************@*****.*** OBJECTIVE

Seeking a challenging and rewarding position in a professional or industrial setting utilizing my abilities, training and skills, with an opportunity for personal and professional development SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

• 30 years of professional experience as a Quality Control Manufacturing Technician with certifications in GMP, OSHA, Six Sigma, Work keys and Process Improvement

• Proven ability to perform routine and standardized tests procedures and product examinations.

• Skilled in the management, scheduling and training of personnel.

• Experienced in shipping, receiving and inventory of goods.

• Experienced in handling and operating heavy-duty production equipment while providing sustainable, high yield production performance on manufacturing floors

• Proficient in Microsoft Word Processing, Excel, Access, Internet Explorer PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Sr. Manufacturing Technician, Thermo Fisher Scientific, High Point, NC February 2016 to Present

• Performs current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) production of pharmaceutical Spray Dried Intermediates (SDI) and Solid Dosage Forms (tablets, capsules, granules). Executes process documentation in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Essential Functions:

• Maintains cleanliness and safety required of equipment, work areas, and facility with assistance of assigned personnel.

• Prepares manufacturing suites and components for Production Batch Record execution.

• Executes Production Batch Records.

• Keeps proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and gowning materials supplied in gowning suite.

• Maintains cGMP materials inventory according to applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s).

• Complies with established waste disposal operations.

• Cleans and visually inspects the processing equipment, tools, and utensils for cleanliness per the appropriate SOP and documents those activities.

• Monitor manufacturing operations including all procedures, batch records, and components, to see that cGMP requirements are met.

• Train personnel in manufacturing techniques and other support aspects of Manufacturing. Document manufacturing technician training.

• Support all aspects of manufacturing and help ensure personnel are following SOPs. Review Master Batch Records. Review Production Batch Records and all other documentation prior to submitting to QA. Performs other Manufacturing operator responsibilities as necessary. Distribution lean and batch/UV maker, Valspar Corporation, High Point, NC April 2016 to July 2016 (Contract)

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• Responsible for weighing and measuring materials, ingredients, and products to ensure conformance to requirements.

• Tested samples of materials or products to ensure compliance with specifications, using test equipment. Responsible for mixing or blending ingredients; then allow them to mix for specified times.

• Operated machines to mix or blend any of a wide variety of materials such as spices, dough batter, tobacco, fruit juices, chemicals, livestock feed, food products, color pigments, or explosive ingredients.

• Maintained levels of specified amounts of materials into machinery and equipment.

• Observed production and monitored equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.

• Responsible for stop mixing or blending machines when specified product qualities were obtained, and open valves and start pumps to transfer mixtures.

• Collected samples of materials or products for laboratory testing.

• Responsible for adding specified amounts of chemicals and ingredients for processing, using hand tools or other devices.

• Inspected and examined materials, ingredients, or products visually or with hands, in order to ensure conformance to establish standards.

Team Lead Manufacturing Technician, Herbalife: Winston-Salem, NC 2014 to 2015

• Ensured all manufacturing equipment (Blenders, Mixers, Sifters, Fluid Bed Dryers, etc.) are set up and functional for daily operations.

• Reported any equipment issues to the department supervisor or maintenance department.

• Ensures all product and components required for daily production are in the appropriate staging area in a timely manner to ensure availability before production begins.

• Ordered and requested materials for daily production

• Conducted in-process quality checks for product and documentation errors during the manufacturing of product. Informed supervisor of any defects or discrepancies.

• Ensured all component specifications are correct. For example, product codes, lot numbers, required weights, printed labels, etc.

• Ensured batch records equipment log books and other relevant records are current.

• Assisted Supervisor in the training and direction of employees in the equipment and process of the manufacturing equipment and area.

• Coordinated and monitored work of manufacturing employees in assigned areas.

• Documented daily production.

• Ensured equipment clearances with quality control before start of processing.

• Always Ensured operators followed safety procedures. Reported any unsafe acts or conditions.

• Cleaned and maintained processing rooms and equipment

• Ensured all personnel follow GMP`s and written SOP`s

• Complied with all company policies and procedures including safety rules and regulations

• Assisted supervisor with planning man power requirements Production Operator, Carolina Cookie Company: Greensboro, NC 2005 to Present (Seasonal Contract)

• Reviewed documentation and identify trends; provide detailed written observations to management as appropriate.

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• Provided on site production support and evaluation when needed

• Performed quality control methods by ensuring that orders are pulled correctly

• Responsible for picking or packing cookies and preparing orders for delivery

• Utilized product materials to ensure safe and quality packaging

• Responsible for shipping products via UPS/FED EX

• Consistently met and exceeded customer service and sale goals. Manufacturing Operator, Southern Optical Essilor Labs of America, Greensboro, NC 2005 to 2011

• Operated six machines to fabricate a shape for eye glass lens (i.e. Perform lab work)

• performing a cosmetic inspection of the lens and using the lensometer to check for power, prism, axis, frame alignment, PD’s, seg height and lens fit

• Utilized manual or automatic lensometer to check power, prism, axis, frame alignment, PD’s, seg height, and lens fit.

• Read the work ticket to verify prescription instructions such as tints, UV, coatings, and progressive adds.

• Washed or wiped lenses if necessary and perform cosmetic inspection.

• Utilized marker to put all appropriate markings on lenses.

• Bagged lenses or insert framed work into cases. Put all necessary enclosures in envelope or pouch

• Monitored the machines regularly to avert preventable breakdowns (i.e. preventative maintenance)

• Performed regular checks on the machinery and made required adjustments wherever necessary Manufacturing Operator, Dan River Mills: Danville, VA 1989 to 2005

• Worked on high speed machine equipment and precision machinery used in mass production

• Prepared machines for the production process by equipping them with the required tools and parts

• Assured the constant availability of raw materials and inputs so that the machine could function at all times

• Performed routine equipment setup verifying proper operation of factory machines within ISO standards.

• Responsible for the weighing and mixing of raw material components according to a specific formula on a batch ticket.

• Operated factory equipment sure as the Extruder and Grinder Mills according to the company procedures and kept detailed records of machine running parameters.

• Ensured proper operation of the air classification mills through careful initial set-up and adjustments during operation of the grinding machines to achieve the desired quality of finished powder

• Maintained quality checks by hand spraying samples at specified intervals during batch progressions.

• Provided leadership and training to fellow employees new to the job and factory equipment EDUCATION

Administration, Diploma

National Business College: Danville VA

August 1999 to May 2001

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