JAMES LEE

**** ******** *****, *********, ** ****2

P: 618-***-****

E: advsl9@r.postjobfree.com

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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