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Continuous Improvement Preventative Maintenance

Location:
Raleigh, NC
Posted:
June 27, 2025

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Alban Fergusson

Knightdale, NC *****

347-***-**** ***************@*****.***

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong knowledge of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), SOP, FDA regulations, EHS standards

• Proficient in troubleshooting and repairing complex machinery and equipment

• Skilled in preventative maintenance, reducing downtime, and improving operational efficiency

• Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail

• Adept at working collaboratively in fast-paced, high-stakes environments

• Committed to ensuring safety and quality standards are consistently met

• Preventative Maintenance

• Equipment Calibration

• Root Cause Analysis

• Continuous Improvement

• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing environment

• Regulatory Compliance

• Technical Documentation

EDUCATION

Durham Tech Community College, Durham, NC

BioWork 3.0 Certification, June 2023

Program includes, however not limited to, FDA requirements for Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) in a biomanufacturing environment.

University New York Sunny Delhi, New York

Liberal Arts and Science AAS; Graduation Date: Jun 2003 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

bioMérieux, Durham, NC

Manufacturing Maintenance Technician III Jul 2022 – Present

• Performs, documents, and improves procedures and Preventative Maintenance Activities.

• Adherence to FDA Regulations, GMP, ISO, HSE (OSHA), Department Procedures, and Manufacturing Directions.

• Ensures the most recent information related to maintenance and reliability is communicated and/or documented for compliance, history, and reliability.

• Strive towards continuous improvement of Preventative Maintenance procedures in pursuit of failure prevention and increased efficiency.

• Maintains / Operates (and as necessary troubleshoots) highly automated mechanical and electrical systems with minimal supervision within a team environment. Alban Fergusson

Knightdale, NC 27545

347-***-**** ***************@*****.***

• Performs corrective maintenance activities as necessary and in compliance with site documentation and change control requirements.

• Ensures that the automated mechanical and electrical systems meets and exceeds the Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) goals determined by World Class Manufacturing standards to support business demands.

• Ensures manufacturing line is operating at optimum level for a GMP environment in a Safe mode while meeting production goals.

• Champion root cause analysis and continuous improvement to equipment/systems driving toward increasing reliability and minimizing the incidence of unplanned downtime to production equipment.

Manufacturing Maintenance Technician II Sept 2021 – Jul 2022

• Performs, documents, and improves procedures and Preventative Maintenance Activities

• Adherence to FDA Regulations, GMP, ISO, HSE (OSHA), Department Procedures, and Manufacturing Directions.

• Ensures the most recent information related to maintenance and reliability is communicated and/or documented for compliance, history, and reliability.

• Strive towards continuous improvement of Preventative Maintenance procedures in pursuit of failure prevention and increased efficiency.

• Maintains / Operates and troubleshoots highly automated mechanical and electrical systems with minimal supervision within a team environment.

• Performs corrective maintenance activities as necessary and in compliance with site documentation and change control requirements.

• Ensures that the automated mechanical and electrical systems meets and exceeds the Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) goals determined by World Class Manufacturing standards to support business demands.

• Ensures manufacturing line is operating at optimum level for a GMP environment in a Safe mode while meeting production goals.

• Champion root cause analysis and continuous improvement to equipment/systems driving toward increasing reliability and minimizing the incidence of unplanned downtime to production equipment.

Process Manufacturing Technician I Jul 2020 – Sept 2021 Fedex, Knightdale, NC Jun 2019 – Jul 2020

Supervisor, Facility Operations

• Lead, managed, educated, and developed company employees focusing on retention and growth.

• Supervised and directed employee work (including pre-shifts) with a focus on outstanding quality, customer deliverables and safety performance identifying and overseeing improvement. Alban Fergusson

Knightdale, NC 27545

347-***-**** ***************@*****.***

• Actively monitored, recorded, and educated employees regarding unsafe acts/conditions correcting immediately using corrective action as needed. Provided feedback and follow-up with all impacted employees.

• Planned daily manpower needs and set schedules to ensure customers’ freight was delivered and picked-up timely and damage free.

• Communicated job assignments coordinating with all employees’ ensuring direction was clear and concise.

• Monitored service freight and ensure cut time compliance.

• Monitored, analyzed, and addressed all opportunities to cut costs and improve efficiencies while maintaining rigorous safety standards.

• Assisted customers with rate quotes, claim information and setting appointments.

• Monitored actual performance data and gathered information for reporting.

• Built relationships and positive communications with all business partners to ensure customers’ and company’s service standards were met.

• Identified freight moving at incorrect weight and classification.

**Relocation to North Carolina**

The James SOHO Hotel, New York, NY Oct 2013 – Mar 2019 Training and Quality Manager

• Responsible for identifying and assessing training needs through guest and associate feedback and acting as a quality catalyst for the hotel's overall performance; planning, organizing, and directing the hotel's training programs.

• Supervised continuous learning and development opportunities both for line and leadership associates.

• Ensured consistent compliance with operational standards.

• Promoted continuous operational performance improvement throughout the hotel.

• Reviewed guest satisfaction surveys and prepared necessary reports.

• Assisted in the Roll out of corporate initiatives.

• Assisted with various facets of rooms operations. Hotel Operations Supervisor Aug 2010- Oct 2013

• Met all daily/weekly/monthly/quarterly due dates with tasks.

• Ensured that training in service standards is taking place in each department using the steps to effective training according hotel standards, including compliance in all departments.

• Assisted in creating a positive team-oriented environment that focuses on the guest, through employee development and motivation.

• Maintained direct contact with and monitored the development of the housekeeping department.

• Inspected rooms regularly to improve processes.

• Ensured schedule & payroll were submitted appropriately to GM weekly.

• Ensured the cleanliness and maintenance of the physical property through inspections and walking the floors.



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