Quality Control Manager

Bryan D. Trimbur

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Bellmawr, NJ *8031

609-***-**** / *******.********@*****.***

Process Chemist with Significant Business Experience

Summary:

Accomplished chemist with over 10 years experience in a production environment in diversified areas and roles. Broad-based background encompasses exceptional work ethic and commitment to organizational objectives. Analytical minded with extensive experience in wet chemistry, stability analysis, batch and continuous chemical processes, and GMP/GLP standards.

Selected Career Highlights, Achievements, and Performance Improvements:

• Led the Responsible Care (RC14001) implementation for the quality and R&D departments in a GMP ISO 9001 certified manufacturing facility.

• Increased lab efficiency by utilizing automated equipment, implementing and improving standard operating procedures, and applying time management skills – lab personnel was reduced by over 30% while maintaining its effectiveness.

• Led the business team in transitioning inorganic chemical manufacturing from the USA to Germany that resulted in a $1 million cost reduction for the business.

• Demonstrated growth of the custom solution business by 100% in two years by applying technical know-how plus strong analytical skills.

• Contributed to the development and optimization of an entire production line of chemicals, including standard procedures for manufacturing, testing, and packaging.

Education: BS in Chemical Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University, 1997.

Skills:

Experienced in the laboratory with TJA ICP instrumentation, Perkin Elmer UV instrumentation, TSP mercury analyzer, Perkin Elmer FT-IR instrumentation. Complete Compendia Analysis by USP/NF, EU and JP. Highly experienced in wet chemistry techniques, including titration, moisture determination by Karl Fisher, water analysis (pH, Osmolality, TOC). Solid foundation in microbiology techniques (non-selective media for water quality monitoring, gram staining for quality control of stain production). Deep knowledge of gas chromatography, TLC plating, and HPLC instrumentation. Expertise in Excel with a good working knowledge of all other Microsoft Office programs. Key user for the Master Control tracking system. Knowledge of multiple modules in SAP (PP-PI, MM, SD, WM, IM, CRM, BW).

Employment history:

EMD Chemicals, a division of Merck KGaA (2000 - present)

Demand Manager, pigments division (2011 - present)

•Led the Sales and Operations Planning process at an Oliver Wight Class A certified facility. Managed the forecast for 1,000+ SKUs. Over the past year, improved the forecast accuracy to >80% through the application of various forecasting techniques.

Product Manager, lab chemicals division (2009 - 2010)

•Successfully streamlined the product portfolio resulting in overall higher profitability for the inorganics business.

•Developed marketing plans to implement price strategy, distribution strategy, and sales channel strategy.

Custom Solutions Coordinator, lab chemicals division (2007 - 2009)

•Analyzed product specifications using knowledge of industrial liquid and laboratory chemical solutions to help determine standards and establish quality and reliability objectives of finished product.

•Communicated with customers and sales reps to obtain specific requirements in order to implement product specifications, price requirements, and production timelines.

Chemist, lab chemicals division (2000-2007)

•Lead auditor of RC14001 (Responsible Care) for the quality control and R&D departments for six years. Audited and certified the validity of HSSE standards in the laboratory. Made recommendations and developed action plans in areas where we were out of compliance. Managed all projects to bring us back into compliance from a QC and R&D perspective.

•Analyzed raw materials and finished goods for USP powders, solutions and granulations using USP/NF, EU, JP, and BP methods.

•Managed and executed all aspects of the lab for aqueous and non-aqueous solutions – titrations (automated and manual), utilized AA, GC, and various other equipment in the lab for quality analysis, managed stock of reagents, calibration of equipment, documentation for FDA regulated products.

•Organized the lab utilizing Six Sigma concepts, such as 5S methodology, to reduce search time for reagents and supplies.

•Assisted in the development of procedures for quality control testing of the solutions line. Developed methods for testing assays and other specifications required by customers.

•Monitored batch production of various chemical solutions for compliance with documented procedures.

•Root cause analysis on production runs that failed quality testing.

EMSL Analytical (1998 to 2000)

Lab Analyst, trace metal analysis department

•Used lab skills to help determine the environmental impact of harmful trace metals in waste water and soil samples around the country.

•Samples prepared using microwave and hot plate digestion by EPA methodology (3051, 3050B, 200.7).

•Analyzed samples with ICP technology (Perkin Elmer), maintained these instruments including cleaning and running controls and blanks to ensure accuracy.

Professional Memberships: American Chemical Society, American Institute of Chemical Engineers

Additional Training: Successful Product Management (AMA), Time Management (Franklin-Covey), Six Sigma Green Belt Certification

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