Motivated and results-driven team leader with extensive experience in Electronic, Pharmaceutical, Chemical, and Nutritional manufacturing. Skilled in SMT Programming, Production Supervision, Data Analytics and Continuous Improvement; I bring a strong technical acumen and collaborative nature to every role.
Experience
2023 — Now
2023 — Now
Hackettstown, New Jersey, United States
• Responsible for programming surface mount jobs for Fuji Aimex III and Fuji XPF SMT machines.
• Generate BOMs, clean and sort CAD data and implement and refine data to create programs on SMT machines.
• Order stencils and verify matching schematics between CAD data and the stencils created.
• Proficient in Fuji Flexa and Nexim software (proprietary programming software for Fuji equipment/machines).
• Coordinate and work in tandem with Engineering department to ensure data is refined and ideal for programming.
• Aid in Continuous Improvement efforts to streamline manufacturing processes and reduce waste. Also assist in preventative maintenance and troubleshooting.
2021 — 2023
Branchburg, New Jersey, United States
• Use and maintain SMT equipment to run and improve processes and procedures to streamline results.
• ISO 9001:15 and AS 9100:16 certified
• Work with SMT machines, circuit boards and soldering equipment to produce high quality electronic assemblies and circuit boards.
• Duties include programming, troubleshooting, maintaining SMT equipment and loading and unloading feeders and carriages.
• Assist in assembly and programming of SMT equipment.
2020 — 2021
2020 — 2021
Bangor, Pennsylvania, United States
Plan, coordinate, direct and supervise the activities of chemical operators to produce a finished product according to production schedule and quality requirements to maintain compliance.
• Ensure compliance of all current Quality and Safety systems with all their direct reports.
• Produce finished goods in alignment with cGMP and ICH Q9 standards.
• Train and manage employees to achieve highest production standards.
o Monitor production methods, equipment performance and product quality.
o Submit recommendations and improvements through efficiency and cost measure to management.
• Maintain operational/batch data. Read and analyze charts, work orders and production schedules to determine production requirements.
• Train new and current employees as needed on equipment operations and work procedures.
• Communicate specifications, job orders and company policies/procedures for production team.
• Initiate discrepancies as they occur and provide input on root cause and preventative actions.
• Consult with Manufacturing Department Managers to coordinate operations and activities within departments; confers with management and/or subordinates to resolve worker problems and complaints.
• Requisition supplies needed for production.
• Inspect documentation and finished good packaging routinely during shift to ensure compliance.
• Monitor gauges, dials, and other indicators to ensure operations conforms to production/processing standards.
• Batch record review/reconciliation and complete work orders.
2020 — 2020
2020 — 2020
Phillipsburg, NJ
• Lead and coordinate Manufacturing and Packaging teams in the Solvents chemicals division with compliance to cGMP standards and a Safety First mindset.
• Union workforce management.
• Manage personnel scheduling and shift rotations; assist payroll for all wage employees using Kronos.
• Track KPI’s and implement Continuous Improvement opportunities to better meet delivery efficiently, addressing problem areas when needed and following through on solutions with corrective action.
• Directly assist in planning and scheduling production to meet customer demands and needs.
• Author and issue hot work permits for the Solvents division.
• Work in tandem with Maintenance Dept. to troubleshoot and fix process equipment and problem solve.
• Oversee and manage the logistics of raw material delivery, working with vendors to meet needs and ensure all materials and items follow through to aid in the production schedule on a weekly basis.
2015 — 2020
2015 — 2020
Belvidere, New Jersey
Responsible for producing quality chemical intermediates and finished products according to a pre-determined spray dry operations plan, following cGMP standards and SOPs.
• Responsible for leading production team to achieve organizational goals, deliveries and demands.
• Analyze and validate standards of work for production processes (Continuous Improvement)
• Conduct shift meetings, addressing problems and assisting in finding solutions, being an active participant in tracking Key Performance Indicators for the Department, and highlighting the daily execution plan.
• Involvement in Implementation Task Force efforts and Continuous Improvement opportunities – utilizing 5S standards and A3/Six Sigma/Lean principles in problem solving and adaptation.
• Issue work permits for contractual and in-house maintenance and projects.
Education
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
Public Health
Northampton Community College
Associate's degree
Ursinus College