Production Supervisor
Resume:
JAMES LEE
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P: 618-***-****
E: *****.*.*******@*****.***
CAREER OBJECTIVES
To utilize my diversified experiences in production and operations with an industry leader specializing in manufacturing and/ or distribution. My goal is to obtain a position with an organization that provides career growth and opportunities in exchange for my contribution to helping the organization achieve its profit goals and objectives.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
8th Avenue Food & Provisions
December 2021 to present
PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR
Plant startup
Troubleshooting
1 on 1 coaching and mentoring
Work Order Reconciliation
QA background
FSPCA trained
Huvepharma
July 2019 to December 2021
PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR
Employee supervision, mentoring, coaching, daily assignments and reviews
Regularly ensures FDA regulations for facility
Batch record review
cGMP
New product development
Scale-up
Validation
Sensient Color Company
August 2016 to July 2019
CHEMICAL OPERATOR GRADE 2
Chemical Operator Grade 2
Prepare formulas for designated color blends including purity of ingredients for 5500-gallon batches.
Blend ingredients and maintain pH balance throughout processes.
Use regulated FDA practices for food manufacturing procedures.
Participated in weekly toolbox meetings.
5S inspections.
Forklift certified
Virbac Animal Pharmaceutical
April 2016 to August 2016
LAB TECHNICIAN
Prepared suite for designated products including wash downs, sterilization of equipment, verification of settings and scales.
Completed 3-week training course for FDA/PHARMA regulations.
Solae LLC, Dupont Nutrition and Health
January 2012 to January 2016
SENIOR PILOT PLANT TECH/OPERATOR
Responsible for setting up equipment for daily trials.
Responsible for data collection per project leader’s request.
Modified and developed SOPs and SSOPs as needed.
Adhere to all facility policies including GLP and GMP.
Was a lead member for the environmental/pathogen monitoring group.
Forklift certified.
Member of the First response safety team.
Four years no lost time accidents.
Traveled for new product startups and quality control issues.
Lead and participated in weekly safety meetings.
Nuplex Resins
March 2011 to December 2011
LAB TECHNICIAN
Analyzed completed batches for shipping.
Adjusted correct batches to be within spec.
Participated in the plant safety committee.
Revised SOPs
Developed new SOPs for new products.
Ralston Purina/Nestle Purina
1999 to 2010
SENIOR PILOT PLANT TECHNICIAN
Responsible for organizing and performing pilot plant trials and associated support work under general supervision
Liaison to Super Premium Research Group for Pilot Plant.
Organize and prepare formulations and perform pilot plant trials in a safe and efficient manner.
Organize and record data as outlined in the pilot plant request.
Prepare summaries of trial results with recommendations for processing/product improvements based on observations.
Working knowledge of most equipment and operations in pilot plant.
Adhere to all facility policies concerning safety, security, Good Laboratory and Good Manufacturing Practices (GLP & GMP)
Travel as required for factory trials, factory start-ups, and training.
Attended Texas A&M extrusion course in 1999.
Attended a 3-day ISO 22000 seminar for European Certification in October 2008.
Attended a 2-day Microwave Technology seminar in September 2010.
Completed the HACCP validation training program.
Participated in pathogen monitoring program.
Actively participated in cross-training as needed as well as learning skills required due to technology advancing.
Conducted Pilot Plant tours for new associates, Veterinarian students, Plant managers, and supervisors.
Wrote and revised SOPs and SSOPs as needed.
Two years no lost time accidents
Continental Grain Company - Animal Nutrition Division
1985 to 1997
LINE OPERATOR
Responsible for production of commercial animal feed utilizing automated controls, programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and state of the art weighing systems
Organize and prepare formulations and perform pilot plant trials in a safe and efficient manner.
Improved manufacturing accuracy on all commercial feeds produced, including highly regulated drugs by the FDA.
Worked closely with the Quality Assurance Manager to ensure the plant successfully passed all FDA inspections.
Assisted plant supervisors in training new employees.
EDUCATION
Craig Sr. High School
Janesville, WI
Completion of college prep courses and general studies
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AND AFFILIATIONS
Certified referee in the State of Illinois
Jr. Kahoks board member
Ambassador to Cardinal Glennon Grateful Patient Program
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