WAYNE K. HOPKINS

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609-***-**** adzlpx@r.postjobfree.com

Production supervisor and manager with a proven history of enhancing operational efficiency and ensuring product quality for leading companies. Recognized for motivating personnel, streamlining systems and increasing productivity. Committed to quality and team building.

EXPERIENCE

PERMA PURE l LAKEWOOD, NJ

Senior ME Supervisor, August 2020 - April 2023

• Supervised the Medical Equipment department, of approximately 45 employees, with hand assembly and injection molding processes in a class 1,000 cleanroom.

• Trained employees on the operation of the injection molding machines where Nafion dryers were manufactured.

• Oversaw and coordinated the assembly of products following FDA Quality System Regulations, ISO guidelines, and customer-specific procedures.

• Developed time and production targets to trend shift output.

• Promoted a positive environment focused on quality, compliance, and employee development.

• Performed mechanical troubleshooting on manufacturing equipment when needed.

• Hired to supervise and improve operation efficiencies on their 2nd shift, with sole responsibility of building operations. Promoted to supervise 1st shift within a year.

CATALENT PHARMA SOLUTIONS (Formerly Aptuit Clinical Packaging and Logistics, Quintiles Clinical Packaging) PHILADELPHIA, PA, MT. LAUREL, NJ

Facilities Supervisor, March 2013– December 2019

Operations Coordinator, December 2002 – March 2013

• Oversaw facilities department to ensure upkeep, maintenance and appearance of buildings and systems that supported operation of site

• Supervised janitorial and maintenance technicians to ensure maintenance projects were performed correctly and construction initiatives were completed accurately and efficiently

• Directed overall production and day-to-day operations of machine operators in solid dose packaging areas

• Trained personnel in thermo-form, cold form, encapsulation, bottle filling and encapsulation projects

• Ensured quarterly preventive maintenance was performed and documented on all packaging machines

• Wrote and maintained SOP’s

DPT PHARMACEUTICALS INC LAKEWOOD, NJ

Production Supervisor, October 1996 – October 2002

• Directed overall production and day-to-day operations in solid dose packaging areas (blister packs, cold form, bottle fills, and clinical packaging)

• Controlled Class 1 and 2 narcotic packaging lines, maintained 100% accountability

• Maintained Class 10,000 sterile packaging line for Dupont Merck

• Wrote and maintained SOP’s

• Purchased supplies for all packaging needs, instituted blanket order system to increase efficiencies

• Streamlined special project line for Procter & Gamble, scheduled to run for 12 months with 30 personnel

• Improved efficiencies and motivated personnel to complete in 8 months with 25 personnel

• Increased efficiencies by 20%, promoted to first shift Production Supervisor

• Supervised and trained 30 union employees on high speed liquid filling line, surpassed daily output requirements by 20%

• Initiated and implemented preventive maintenance schedules, reduced downtime

PRODUCTION SERVICES, INC. LAKEWOOD, NJ

Manager, Filling Operations and Electronic Assembly, September 1990 – September 1996

Production Supervisor, July 1985 – September 1990

• Managed and coordinated all filling and electronic assembly activities, directed and monitored 50 personnel

• Provided on-the-job training in electronics and filling operations

• Assisted in the development of SOP’s

• Initiated and implemented preventive maintenance schedules, reduced downtime

• Supervised intricate soldering and torching work, analyzed problems and repaired machinery

• Performed setup and operated high-speed wrappers, heat tunnels, bundler and label and shrink banding machines

• Scheduled truck movements

EDUCATION

OCEAN COUNTY COLLEGE TOMS RIVER, NJ

• Completed 60 credits toward bachelor’s degree in Business

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