Experience

Greene Tweed

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Manufacturing Manager

  • Jul 2023 - Present



Jubilant Cadista Pharmaceuticals Inc.

• United States
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Manager

  • Dec 2021 - Jul 2023

  Senior Manager of packaging operations. People manager of 3 Shift Supervisors and an organization of 65 packaging personnel. Solid dose packaging operations management of 2 bottle fill lines of various bottle counts/configurations, 1 blister fill line, and bulk fills per FDA filing specifications. Senior Manager of packaging operations. People manager of 3 Shift Supervisors and an organization of 65 packaging personnel. Solid dose packaging operations management of 2 bottle fill lines of various bottle counts/configurations, 1 blister fill line, and bulk fills per FDA filing specifications.



Merck

• United States
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Emulsions Operations Manager

  • Dec 2019 - Dec 2021

  Manager of operations for the Emulsions lab. People manager of 4 lab technicians. Emulsions lab manufactures finished product that is formulated with various antigen inputs and filled into 500ml bottles as finished product.Key Roles and Accomplishments:• Responsible for formulation blends of various antigen inputs. Critical calculations in determining ideal blending mix to meet USDA governed Order of Outline requirements such as theoretical tier/dose, input percentages, and quality critical specifications. Key team lead for Breedervac Cognizance team reporting out titers, volumes, and planning to meet production schedule requirements.• Project lead/change manager in replacing key grinding equipment used in Emulsions and Filling/Freeze Drying labs. Initiated PO for purchase of second homogenizer unit valued at $160,000. Lead stakeholder in identifying process efficiencies in using homogenizer.• Shared management responsibilities with Filling/Freeze Drying lab. Lab has 17 technicians. Responsibilities include leading/facilitating tiers, assist in investigation efforts associated with deviations, provide labor support during understaffed processes, and approve ADP timecards.• Identified cost saving initiative for SE Emulsions products. Was able to determine cost of inputs for SE Emulsions products in collaboration with Finance. Proposed cost savings decreased cost of input from $73.35 per bottle to $69.30 and reduction in antigen inventory by 50%. Efforts also included collaborative efforts with Bio-Technology Services team utilizing promising ELISA test method on antigen. Show less

• Operations Support Associate Specialist

  • Sep 2017 - Dec 2019

  VBF manufacturing support responsible for all levels of virus suite/cell propagation support in meeting production targets for schedule adherence, DM investigations, RFT, and training. VBF Peripheral Equipment Manager and Safety Champion. Key Roles and Accomplishments:• Lead technical, compliance, EHS, and continuous improvement support person for Virus Processing suite. Responsibilities include equipment and maintenance reliability/tracking, Process Simulation lead, JSA revision and review, CAPA assignment and successful closure, and process/EM training. As VBF Peripheral Equipment manager, lead multiple shifts and areas in weekly shop floor GEMBA’s and reported GEMBA score results as part of VBF Virus overall performance in alignment with department and site goals.• Project lead with projects associated with accelerated process training, GLIMS environmental monitoring, aseptic qualification, materials management via SAP T-Codes, and continuous improvement. Developed, scheduled, and implemented training associated with 5th Wheaton Cart project which increased HVF yield above 2018 target.• Technical writing experience with associated documentation such as process protocol support, VBF JSA’s, SOP revisions/redlining via MIDAS, KPI tracking/reporting, and Standard Work. Critical leadership in Thaw Bath protocol training, implementation, and multiple shift hyper care support with the objective to provide quantifiable data in establishing root cause for Thaw Bath mold hits during EM testing.• Facilitate and participate in Level I and Level II Tier discussions pertaining to safety, quality, schedule adherence, training, maintenance work order review/closure, and after action item review/reporting of assigned tasks. • Alternate Training Program manager in meeting VBF critical training/upskilling needs. Delivered 10 process ready robotics technicians on time within the Alternate Training Program (2nd Qtr 2019). Show less

• Associate Bio-Process Technician

  • Apr 2015 - Dec 2019

  Varicella Bulk Facility Virus technician responsible for meeting daily robotic processes pertaining to the planting, refeeding, seeding, and harvesting viral fluid for downstream processes per production schedule.Key Roles and Accomplishments:Performs various operational tasks within a Grade A and B Clean Room aseptic environment.Set-up and breakdown of vaccine production equipment in accordance with SOP's.Actively follows lean manufacturing/5S/Kanban principles in compliance with cGMPs. Manages production components and aseptic procedures for transfer of materials via aseptic techniques. Operates/monitors production equipment such as RCCS, Shell Freezers, Wheaton Carts, Tube Welders, and Peristaltic Pumps.Insures production equipment is QC compliant for the manufacturing of sterile product.Advanced user of computer systems such as SAP, MES, LIMS, DeltaV, and PLC. Show less



HCLTech

• India
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Employee Benefit Operations Administration Analyst

  • Aug 2014 - Feb 2015

  Process Payroll transactions associated with client 401k Plans and loan payoffs.Utilize Sungard AG and OMNI applications affiliated with creating census and financial folders.Responsible for review of trial balances/cash sheets daily for accuracy.Request funding for client with primary function as QC approval.Develop/ grow banking relationships with BB&T clients including updating member census information.

• Financial Operations Analyst

  • Jun 2013 - Jul 2014

  Process investment transactions of stocks, securities, traditional/ Roth IRA’s, and mutual funds.Co Team Lead responsibilities including training, workload distribution, and quality reporting.Expert use of Brokerage GUI/DTC/Phase 3 applications.Responsible for operating performance and exception reports.QA team functions insuring performance standards are met and corrective measures are successfully implemented.Perform Six Sigma activities associated with process improvements and increasing member satisfaction.Validate new processes in compliance with investment regulations.Cross functional IT support for database/system issues including systems access and password resets.Decision consumer loan applications and fulfill loan documentation requirements as a Level II Consumer Loan Underwriter. Show less



Measured Progress

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 100 - 200 Employee

• QC Senior Reader

  • Apr 2013 - May 2013

  Supervised 10 test scorers. Utilize New Mexico database to pull scorer samples ensuring 70 percent or greater consistency in scoring test responses. Adhering to New Mexico scoring standards/making necessary corrections and training to validate scoring responses. Train scorers on question prompts and providing ongoing support via recalibration/one on one counseling. Collaborate with other QC personnel in staffing support and workload management. Supervised 10 test scorers. Utilize New Mexico database to pull scorer samples ensuring 70 percent or greater consistency in scoring test responses. Adhering to New Mexico scoring standards/making necessary corrections and training to validate scoring responses. Train scorers on question prompts and providing ongoing support via recalibration/one on one counseling. Collaborate with other QC personnel in staffing support and workload management.



Wilson County Schools

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Band Director

  • Sep 2009 - Feb 2013

  Quality one-on-one instruction of various disciplines of drum kit and percussion instruction. Oversee weekly business operations such as payments, scheduling, database management, and event planning. Created all relevant documentation and process flow of incoming payments, lesson scheduling, and lesson accountability. Provide and facilitate classroom instruction for 6th, 7th and 8th grade bands and general music in accordance to North Carolina State Standards. Conducted business practices for music program within budget including accounts payable/receivable, bookkeeping, vendor account management, and reporting. Maintain all appropriate documentation in accordance with North Carolina State Education and County Standards. Identify and implement professional development opportunities among fellow band directors including monitoring of all outcomes and changes. Managed instrument and supply inventory as well as scheduling of in-house instrument repairs. Created and implemented initiatives for band recruitment and retention. Show less



Barry-Wehmiller Design Group

• United States
• Automation Machinery Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Process Engineer Technician

  • Apr 2007 - Sep 2007

  Instrumental within work team in preparing product evaluations, clinical studies and transportation studies for newly developed products. Developed and executed critical testing methods for validation studies for product efficacy and safety. Synthesized project findings into actionable recommendations with demonstrable effects on business performance. Responsible for shipping and receiving retain/release testing samples overseas for product development and stability. Prepared/created Excel spreadsheets for lab results/Word documents for test analyses and FDA usage. Use of company databases for data collection, entry, research, and reporting. Show less



Merck

• United States
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Pharmaceutical Processor

  • Jan 1997 - Feb 2007

  Processed raw material/active ingredient for granulation using mixing, drying, and blending processes. Active participation in Lean Manufacturing practices and other cost saving initiatives such as 5S, Six Sigma, SMED, and Continuous Improvement. Routine demonstration of in-process quality measures. Worked cross functionally in initiating process upgrades and reductions in labor costs. Resolved quality investigations using root cause analysis and investigative reporting. Knowledgeable and active participation in preventive maintenance as well as system upgrades. Show less



UScellular

• United States
• Telecommunications
• 700 & Above Employee

• Payment Control

  • May 1993 - Dec 1995

  Coordinated inventory levels of phones, accessories, and parts for inside/outside sales reps, agents and retail offices. Established and implemented organized systems of handling customer/vendor contracts as well as accounts receivables. Reviewed new customer orders and requests and manually entered data into a centralized database. Liaison between outside sales representatives and contract processing personnel. Coordinated inventory levels of phones, accessories, and parts for inside/outside sales reps, agents and retail offices. Established and implemented organized systems of handling customer/vendor contracts as well as accounts receivables. Reviewed new customer orders and requests and manually entered data into a centralized database. Liaison between outside sales representatives and contract processing personnel.