Project Manager Process Improvement
Resume:
Ronald Davenhall
Branchburg, NJ 08876-3510
Phone: 908-***-**** or 908-***-**** Mobile: 201-***-****
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OBJECTIVE
Seeking a position in either the food or life science industries where I can capitalize on my significant manufacturing and ERP systems experience, and make a contribution through business process improvement.
KEYWORD SUMMARY
Hands-on ERP system Implementation and Validation experience
Line manufacturing experience in food, metals and specialty chemicals
Life Science industry experience (corporate and site ERP system implementations)
Subject Matter Expert in process manufacturing, QC/QA and ERP system validations in food and life science environments
Successful Cross-functional Project Management and Leadership skills
Computer System skills (training, SDLC, implementation, validation)
Strong Communications and Presentation skills
Business Process Improvement (CAPA and Change Management)
Pre-Sales skills (software demonstrations for Ross Enterprise clients)
Vantage Systems LLC, Fort Lee, NJ
September 2008 to present
Senior ERP Consultant
IT Project Manager for the Ross ERP implementation projects at various life license businesses. The largest full-implementation was at a BioPharmaceutical Manufacturing facility in Albuquerque, NM. The project was a SaaS (Software as a Service) implementation of the full suite of Ross modules. Also acted as the subject matter expert for Process Manufacturing, QA/QC, and ERP validation.
CDC Software, Atlanta, GA
August 2007 to May 2008
Director, Services – Life Sciences
Director of the services (Ross ERP system implementations) department for the life science clients. Responsible for all implementation-related activities for both the new and the installed-base clients within North America. Work closely with Application Support for client-requested enhancements and new system functionality.
Cambrex Corporation, East Rutherford, NJ
March 1996 to July 2007
Director, Business Process Improvement
The project manager of the user-directed implementation of a enterprise resource planning (ERP) system across the corporation, integrating the subsidiary companies and headquarters operations on a single business system (Ross System’s Renaissance™ C/S). Responsible for all manufacturing, process planning and QC areas of the implementation.
Fourteen of the companies (and the corporate headquarters) were successfully implemented on schedule. Implementation expertise includes 21 CFR Part 11 compliance, system validation and cGMP documentation.
Business environment: Manufacturer of a broad line of specialty chemicals, fine chemicals, pharmaceuticals and bio-technology products in six categories (health & pharmaceuticals, specialty chemicals, agricultural intermediates & additives, performance chemicals, coatings, and bio-technology products), with revenues of about $500 million.
EDUCATION
US Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, NY
BS, Marine Engineering
PERSONAL
My experience, knowledge, and skills cover all aspects of manufacturing operations, principally in multi-plant environments in the food and specialty chemicals industries. I have an engineering degree and a wide range of business experience. This leadership experience, in both line and staff positions, has enabled me to hone my analytical skills. Working with both management staffs and union/non-union labor, I have developed strong communications and negotiations abilities. I have earned progressive operations assignments because of my decision-making abilities and proven results. Throughout my career, I have been able to introduce efficiencies, cost cutting strategies and operational performance improvements.
SKILLS
A broad range of management experience in a variety of manufacturing and distribution organizations serving food, specialty chemical, pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries.
A comprehensive understanding of general business and general accounting procedures and practices.
A comprehensive working knowledge of the installation, set-up, configuration and implementation of mid-market ERP, Financial, Inventory management, manufacturing and distribution applications (like Marcam’s PRISM, Lilly’s VISUAL Manuf, and Ross ERP).
Validation of the cGMP-critical functions of an ERP application serving the Life Science industries.
Work experience in both domestic and European facilities.
A proven track record of leadership on projects (both ERP implementations and validations).
A strong work ethic and a commitment to working in a close-knit team environment.
Excellent communication and presentation skills with a wide range of clients at all levels of an organization.
Experience in learning and mastering new technologies, such as:
- Project Accounting for contract manufacturing application using ERP systems
- Electronic Batch Records, using existing ERP functionality
- Integration of Demand Planning, LIMS, Bar Coding and Labeling systems
- CAPA (TrackWise) applications
PUBLICATIONS
1. A Case Study of ERP System Validation, BioProcess International, Vol. 3 No. 1, Jan. 2005.
2. Building an Electronic Batch Record System, Part 1: Fitting into an Existing Software Environment, BioProcess International, Vol. 3 No. 4, April 2005.
3. Building an Electronic Batch Record System, Part 2: Designing the New EBR Functionality, BioProcess International, Vol. 3 No. 5, May 2005.
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