Operations And Quality Systems Efficiencies Consultant Resume
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TECHNICAL SKILLS
- Staff Supervision, Training, Development & Motivation
- Low Mix and High Volume Production
- Implementing Lean Manufacturing Principles
- Implementing Visual Manufacturing Principles
- Just - In-Time Manufacturing
- Supplier Selection, Validation & Qualification
- Identifying & Solving Operational Problems
- Supply Chain Risk Mitigation
- Negotiating & Developing Strategic Vendor Partnerships
- Master Production Schedule Management
- Identifying & Implementing Process Improvements
- Solving Material Shortages & Quality Problems
- Implementing Forecasting & Planning Into MRP Processes
- Performing Supplier Quality Audits
- New Products Development & Introduction
- Developing & Tracking Key Performance Metrics
- 21 CFR Part 820 & ISO 13485 Medical Device Regulations
- Warehouse Management and Strict Inventory Control
- Reducing Cycle Times / Identifying Cost Reduction Strategies
- Writing and Revising Standard Operations Procedures
- Experienced User of QAD\Mfg. Pro
- Advanced User of Microsoft Office Applications
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Operations and Quality Systems Efficiencies Consultant
Confidential
Responsibilities:
- Audited entire Quality Management System (QMS) formally documenting all findings
- Investigated all findings to root cause and implemented permanent corrective actions for 100% of findings.
- Wrote\rewrote SOPs that were inadequate\ineffective relating to the quality systems as well, in addition wrote specific process operations procedures.
- Implemented internal auditing role
- Restructured entire organization, generated corporate organization chart, and wrote job descriptions for the management team reporting to the president
- Introduced and implemented Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for all meaningful quality and operations processes
- Revised Documentation Control\ECO process to be more complete and controlled and to allow for appropriate review and feedback before change is released
- Improved overall quality from 60% to well into the 90% range as the result of the above actions
Materials and Supply Chain Manager
Confidential
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for vendor relationships and negotiating terms of business from COD to 30 days. Work with Legal to finalize non-standard terms of contracts and formal Manufacturing Service Agreements.
- Generated and managed the Master Production Schedule and Materials Requirements Planning from Sales and Operation output for short term and long term planning ensuring appropriate inventory coverage at all levels.
- Performed Supply Chain Risk Analysis and Mitigation ensuring 100% material coverage.
- Managed all shipping, receiving, purchasing and logistics functions.
- Modified or created all department policies and procedures consistent with FDA and ISO requirements.
- Work closely with Finance for all month end closing processes as well as inventory management requirements.
- Managed four direct reports.
- Identified and qualified a Chinese CMO and managed the Supply Chain and Logistics functions as necessary
- Drove the selection and implementation of the ERP System (QAD - Mfg\Pro).
Materials and Manufacturing Manager
Confidential
Responsibilities:
- Transitioned engineering designs into manufacturing for multiple products
- Transformed manufacturing from a cubicle to an FDA compliant production work site
- Generated all production and purchasing SOPs
- Established all raw material suppliers and created manufacturing agreements with each
- Went through an FDA audit with zero findings in my area of responsibility
