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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

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