Human Resources Quality Assurance

Russell E. Barrett

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Greenwood, SC 29649

864-***-**** | **************@****.***

PROFILE

PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR

Leadership / Customer Focus / Six Sigma / Communication

Twelve-year production supervisor with saturated experience working within the pharmaceutical industry. Keen knowledge of OSHA regulations, FDA requirements, manpower, cost control, administrative processes, and efficiency improvements.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Personnel / Six Sigma • Green Belt / Employee Development

Problem Solving • Office Management & Business Logistics

Organizational Skills / Recordkeeping • Conduct & Monitor Daily Operations

Conflict Management / Manufacturing • Supervisor Experience

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

• History of working with corporate giants, such as Pfizer, Banner Pharmacaps, Nutra Manufacturing and SPF.

• Selected to prepare, design, and implement Proper Documentation Policy.

• Redesigned department process flow to improve efficiency via Six Sigma.

• Possess competent decision-making abilities to effectively represent any company’s mission statement with demonstrated peak performance, an entrepreneurial vision, solid core competencies, and executive liaison abilities.

• Confidentiality is held in the highest regard.

EDUCATION

B.S. Liberal Studies

Limestone College, Gaffney, SC

A.S. Business

Piedmont Technical College, Greenwood, SC

Six Sigma – Green Belt

North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC

WORK EXPERIENCE

PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR, FEBRUARY 2011 – AUGUST 2011

SPF - USA, Hodges, SC

(Responsible for maintaining manufacturing operations and meeting production goals while achieving quality and cost objectives. Continually initiated cost savings project ideas. Provided leadership to a skilled labor force engaged in the receiving of raw materials, manufacturing and packaging activities to maximize the utilization of material, equipment, and human resources. Worked closely and coordinated with Planning, Purchasing, Warehouse, Quality Assurance, Engineering, Finance, and Human Resources to achieve company goals.)

SOFTGEL ENCAPSULATION SUPERVISOR, AUGUST 2010 – FEBRUARY 2011

Nutra Manufacturing, Greenville, SC

(Responsible for maintaining daily department operations and meeting production goals while achieving quality and cost objectives. Provided leadership to a skilled labor force engaged in the manufacturing activities to maximize the utilization of material, equipment, and human resources. Provided appraisals, coaching and training to subordinate personnel to help them achieve their goals and performance requirements. Worked closely and coordinate with Planning, Purchasing, Warehouse, Quality Assurance, Engineering, Finance, and Human Resources to achieve corporate goals.)

POST PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR, MAY 2007 – AUGUST 2010

Banner Pharmacaps, High Point, NC

(Responsible for maintaining daily department operations and meeting production goals while achieving quality and cost objectives. Implemented lean manufacturing and 5-S concepts when applicable. Provided leadership to a skilled labor force engaged in the manufacturing activities to maximize the utilization of material, equipment, and human resources. Worked closely and coordinated with Planning, Purchasing, Warehouse, Quality Assurance, Engineering, Finance, and Human Resources to achieve corporate goals.)

PRINTING PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR, MARCH 1999 – MARCH 2006

Capsugel, Greenwood, SC

(Responsible for the operation of the printing department, including meeting production and quality goals and ensuring all administrative requirements are met. Other responsibilities included making work assignments, coordinating troubleshooting efforts, monitoring shift payroll, scheduling overtime, monitoring performance indicators and job performance. Trained employees by ISO standards to assure equipment is operated safely. Implemented and managed ISO projects as needed and directed. Supervised and directed training of new employees. Performed coaching and counseling as required. Conducted monthly safety meetings.)

MILITARY EXPERIENCE

SOUTH CAROLINA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD, JANUARY 1984 – JANUARY 2004

Company D 111th Signal Battalion, Greenwood, SC

(Electronic Digital Communication)

SECURITY CLEARANCE: SECRET CURRENTLY: RETIRED

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