George F. Coates

** **** ******, ***********, **.

603-***-**** c7318y@r.postjobfree.com

Chemical Manufacturing Professional

Relevant Skills

• Experienced chemical production professional with expertise in the operation of all types of process equipment including high pressure reactors, horizontal mini-media mills, in line dispersers, centrifuges, pressure filter Neutch vessels, ultra filtration units, vacuum shelf driers, cone driers, distillation columns, cartridge and bag filter systems, and high speed filling lines,

• Expertise in GMP based cleaning practices including CIP systems using surfactant based cleaning media.

• Background in the processing of active pharmaceutical ingredients, coatings, lubricants and cleaners.

Intimately familiar, ISO 9001 and QS 9000 quality standards. Proactive participant in internal &

external audit programs. Co-wrote internal audit system at GMP API manufacturer. Led CAPA

reduction efforts.

• Proven skills in the continuous improvement process. Expertise in the application of process quality tools such as batch statistical process control, FMEA, lead time reduction, root cause analysis & 5S.

• Strong background in EHS. Proactive leader of emergency response & EHS committees with lead role in the development & facilitation of numerous related policies including a comprehensive condition/behavior audit program. Member of Newburyport, MA. LEPC. Helped slash EHS related incidents at PCI Synthesis by 80%.

• Unmatched work ethic. Energetic and engaged individual. Not afraid of long work hours and shift work.

Work Experience

Production Operator 2012 --- Present

Nyacol Nano Technologies Inc.

Operate reactor and resin bed processing system.

Artist & Custom Framer 2010 --- Present

Newburyport, MA.

Create and sell artwork. Own and operate small artwork framing shop. Still operate with two employees.

Production Manager 2006 --- 2010

PCI Synthesis

Newburyport, MA.

Managed manufacturing of GMP, API products. Started as Process Operator. Organized plant operations areas. Created 3 cross functional improvement teams. Re-tooled EHS program. Created functional EHS Committee. Generated comprehensive behavioral & conditional audit system. Increased utilization of idle process equipment. Cooperated closely with QA function to create operations GMP inspection program. Improved plant thru-put by 40%. Reduced number of EHS Related incidents by 90%. Helped double First Time Quality. Eliminated most plant overtime.

Marketing Manager/Co-Owner 2003---2006

Inotec LLC.

Commerce Twp. MI.

Helped start up small chemical company dedicated to the production of natural based cleaners & degreasers for the retail & pre-saturated wipes markets. Processed required products after hours while building sales & marketing during the day. Shipped all products from full truck loads to individual SKUs via Fed Ex, UPS etc. Built sales from $0 in 2003 to $2.1M in 2006. Sold interest in company in 2007 to move to New England to marry.

Production Supervisor 2000---2003

Metal Mates

Waterford, MI.

Working Supervisor in lubricant & metal cleaners manufacturing facility. Processed water based emulsions & oil based lubricants on high speed dispersers & jacketed mixing vessels. Scheduled plant production, procured materials, shipped finished goods. Led team that achieved ISO 9001 certification. Company sold in 2003. Production operations moved to Iowa. Went into business with one of the company owners.

Dispersion Operator 1999---2000

DuPont Automotive Coatings

Mount Clemens, MI.

Operator responsible for the utilization of dispersion & milling process equipment. Acted as trainer on PLC based dispersion system. Responsible for orienting new & transferred employees. Member of dispersion equipment procurement team.

Education

Gabriel Richard High School Graduated

Riverview, MI.

Wayne State University 52 Credit Hours earned toward a BA in

Detroit, MI. Manufacturing Management.

Numerous certifications & training in Quality Improvement, EHS, Materials Management & planning including Gazelles Management System, FMEA, SPC, Emergency Planning, Root Cause Analysis, & APICS certification in Master Scheduling.

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