Gordana Kovac Djordjevic

advtto@r.postjobfree.com Cell: 508-***-**** Fountain Hills, AZ 85268

Education and Professional Certifications:

MSc, Mechanical Engineering, University of Belgrade, Serbia Life Coaching, SWIHA, Tempe, AZ

Six Sigma Green Belt, Mesa Community College, Mesa, AZ CAPA Training Course, Chandler, AZ

Lean Manufacturing Training Course, JDS Uniphase, Bloomfield, CT Professional Experience:

Cohere Beauty, Phoenix, AZ

May 2022-Present

QA Manager for the FDA, GMP Facility

• Oversee the Quality and Lab (Analytical and Micro) Team. Manage training process, maintain Quality projects, Oversee and perform cGMP, FDA, OSHA, and GPL practices.

• Approved specifications provided by R&D, response to customer complaint, record Non- Conformance, Errors caught, and report the KPI activities to the company board.

• Build strong and functional Team and transfer all SOPs and Finished Goods Specifications from the SySpac to the AS400 and WebDocs.

• Subject matter for the Packaging, Process Improvement, Mentoring, and Training.

• Work with the sales, customer QA and brand team, for the existing and future product. Develop and maintain relationships with the customer, implemented the CSAR requirements and China Registration Updates for the cosmetic and personal care product. Established brand loyalty and customer satisfaction.

• Work closely with the Operation, Sales, Supply, Finance, and Formulation Team. Worked in cross functionally teams. Evaluate responses to incident, define investigational strategy, and perform a QA audits.

• Implemented the RedZone paperless process for all SKU-s and worked in a cross functional team to increase the customer satisfaction and increase profit for the company at the same time. Implement Process Improvement Protocols, and Led processes to the most profitable production lines.

• Set up new products and processes to the production lines per the customer requirements. Coordinate Continuous Improvement using the Lean/Six Sigma tools. Professional Experience:

Herbally Yours Inc., Gilbert, AZ

Aug 2019-May 2022

Product Standards Manager

• For cGMP Manufacturing, Managed multiple projects for new, and existing products. Led Change Control Management and Business Control requirements and provided BOM, MMR, BR, SOPs, Manufacturing and Packaging RM Specifications, Formulations for Liquids, Powders, Capsules and EBT products, cost saving and approval for new and existing formulas and finished goods. Developed and managed projects using BatchMaster and SmartSheet,

• Managed, optimized and utilized In-Process and Final Lab Testing, and packaging for per customer, regulatory and FDA requirements.

• Work closely with the Operation, Sales, Supply, Finance, Lab and Formulation Team. Managed Budget, and engaged with purchasing and customers. Worked in cross functionally teams.

Arizona Nutritional Supplements, Chandler, AZ

Dec 2012-Aug 2019

Gordana Kovac Djordjevic

advtto@r.postjobfree.com Cell: 508-***-**** Fountain Hills, AZ 85268 Technical Project Manager

• Led business and control analysis, MMR, PMR, BR, CGMP Manufacturing and Packaging Specification, Material Specs and Label Specs, Supply and Cost saving and approval for new and existing formulas and finished goods. Lead to select new and optimize existing equipment, and utilize machines and equipment for the packaging of bottles, films, packets, tubs, blister packs and pouches. Finance analysis and provide project recommendation for the process approval.

• Led Label implementation project per FTC and FDA requirements. Led Optimal Batch Sizes project for Making Stock Orders.

• Led and Identified Inspection practices, utilized all quality control documentation, processes and procedures in accordance with Federal, State and FDA guidelines, TGA, and OSHA regulations and requirements. Provided support for the FDA Audit. Administered and planned Corrective and Preventive Action Plans using CAPA Systems, Kaizen and Lean Manufacturing. Performed risk assessment and monitoring and improved daily quality performance. Led the transfer of new products from R&D to production. Prepared the quarterly review of products and processes. Developed and maintained SOP’s. Developed and managed projects using SAP, MPR, Teamwork, Master Control, Red Zone, Dynamics AX and TOPS Systems.

• Managed multiple projects for new, existing products, contract and private label orders in partnership with departments within the organization, new and existing customers and vendors. Led product safety and compliance efforts. Managed maintenance personnel by setting direction and priorities. Supported Non-GMO and Environmental projects. Provided packaging analyses and pallet configuration.

• Provided training to other departments and peers. Worked with sales, production supply chain, lab, QA and finance teams.

H&R Block, Scottsdale, AZ

2010-Present

Senior Tax Advisor (Part Time)

• Tax Preparer and Advisor for Business and Personal, Federal and State Tax Returns. Claret Consulting Ltd, Scottsdale, AZ

2008-2015

Project Consultant

• Identified opportunities for and representing the Company business in new system/ technology implementations and upgrades.

APRIVA / Scottsdale, AZ

2005-2008

Quality Assurance Test Engineer

• Led QA projects effort for definition and maintenance of Alpha, Beta and Production test procedure for all point of sale, E-Commerce and SC of life sciences products.

• Managed test evaluation, planning, creation, execution and maintenance regression and test scripts. Troubleshooting core software defects, data center and communication security products. Led QA for new budgeting and invoicing systems for delivering and purchasing projects.

• Led an innovative business, resolved technical issues, analyzed client business requirements for merchants and banks processors for the US and World-wide markets. Gordana Kovac Djordjevic

advtto@r.postjobfree.com Cell: 508-***-**** Fountain Hills, AZ 85268 Bascom-Turnet Instruments, Inc., Norwood, MA

2002-2003

Manufacturing Manager

• Managed all processes of production of devices for utility industry for standard and prototype products; led evaluation of components for buying; provided troubleshooting expertise in design, reliability, thermal, electrical and mechanical issues; improved inventory tracking and cost reductions by 23%.

Nortel Networks (former CORETEC), Wilmington, MA

2000-2001

Packaging Manufacturing/Engineering Manager

Managed the set-up of a new production line and transfer of LRM and VCSEL Tunable Laser processes from R&D group to the pilot line, reporting directly to the VP of manufacturing. Managed 7 engineers.

Developed a team for manufacturing. Responsible for facilitating and coordinating all activities to ensure smooth product flow, met on-time deliveries, improved yields and maintained profitability margins.

Managed ISO implementation and optimization production protocols. Hired and trained 15 technicians.

Rifocs Inc., (Present Textron), Camarillo, CA

1998-2000.

Manufacturing/Engineering Manager (Plant Manager)

• Direct Supervision of a new division and pilot plant, responsible for facilitating Rifocs at Bloomfield, CT for fiber termination for JDS Uniphase, optical modulators and fiber optic cables.

• Managed business for Rifocs in CT and reported directly to the President of Rifocs, Inc. Managed 10 engineers and technicians. Developed Project Management Plan, ERP, and Project Execution and Budget Forecasts.

• Achieved 40% higher profit than similar plants in CA. Improved yields by 80%. Designed a manufacturing line for $500K revenue yet reached $1.5M in revenue representing 10% of company revenue.

International Professional Experience:

OZ OPTICS/Carp, Ontario, Canada

1997-1998

Fiber Optics Engineer

JDS UNIPHASE/Nepean, Ontario, Canada

1993-1997

Fiber Optics and Coating Process Engineer

INSTITUTE FOR NUCLEAR SCIENCES “VINCA”/Serbia

1984-1993

Scientist; Plasma Deposition and Process Coating Researcher

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