ROBERT L. WOLF
Senior Management Executive
Operations / Packaging / Manufacturing
West Islip, NY 11795
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Creative and results-driven Executive with 20 years experience driving profitable growth in challenging, competitive customer markets. Solid technical background and very effective in launching new businesses and turning business units around in order to realize profits. Strong teambuilding, leadership and communication skills, along with the ability to solve problems creatively. Decisive and solutions focused. Other core competencies include:
Finished Products ~ Pharmaceuticals ~ Project Management ~ Consultant ~ P&L ~ Budgets ~ FDA ~ CFR’s
Client Relationship Management ~ Business Management ~ Negotiations ~ Budgets ~ Business Plans ~ OSHA
Problem-Solving ~ Solution Development ~ Systems Design ~ Strategic Vision & Planning ~ GMP’s ~ EPA
Contracts ~ Nutritional Supplies ~ Government Regulations ~ Operations ~ Business Analysis ~ SOP’s ~ DOT
BA, Business Administration / Management, Kennedy Western University, Cheyenne, WY
US NONWOVENS, Brentwood, NY
Senior Operations / Packaging / Manufacturing Manager, 2009 – Present
Oversee all activities related to the on-time delivery of products to customers, including manufacturing of consumer goods, packaging, equipment purchasing, installation, planning and scheduling.
Improved machine utilization 10% by restructuring the set up time
Created a vendor audit & qualifying program that reduced variability of product & improved vendor quality
Implemented three eight-hour shifts, reducing overtime with the direct labor in manufacturing
Lnk international, Hauppauge, NY
Senior Operations / Packaging Manager, 2008 – 2009
Oversaw 13 bottling lines, 14 blister packaging for two shifts, six tablet and caplet imprinting lines and eight over-encapsulation machines. Wrote, reviewed and approved SOP’s and Equipment Validations pertaining to FDA regulations and cGMP.
Increased efficiencies through utilizing equipment to optimum performance, training employees and developing SOP’s
Implemented and chaired a weekly meeting that moved materials through mutable facility’s efficiently in one shift, while supporting three shifts
FOREST LABORATORIES, Commack, NY
Packaging Manager, 2001 – 2008
Managed and coordinated assigned packaging activities; reviewed and organized daily production schedules; ascertained product data; provided technical support in identifying and implementing process improvements; wrote/reviewed SOP’s; reviewed packing products; assessed man power requirements and recruited and trained employees for the Packaging Department.
Increased output from, 60 units per minute to 300 units per minute by purchasing and designing validation of three new bottling lines
Successfully negotiated union contracts that were fair and equitable to the company
WATSON PHARMACEUTICAL, Copiague, NY
Director, Packaging & Logistics, 1995 – 2001
Scheduled and directed al Packaging /Warehouse activities and assured timely completion of packaging schedule and projects. Ensured FDA compliance, wrote SOP’s, prepared monthly reports, and kept current with industry standards and practices.
Supported new customer developments by visiting them on site and participating at trade shows
Assessed potential contract packaging products for cost estimation and suitability
Previous employment: Director of Packaging & Logistics for CIRCA PHARMACEUTICAL, Copiague, NY; and Warehouse Manager for BOLAR PHARMACEUTICAL, Copiague, NY