Experience

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  Abbott

  Mar 1988 - Dec 1999

  Responsible for the execution of the production plan, schedules, priorities, and reworks. Assured RFT, GMPs and Safety compliance in all operation. Provided direct supervision to Packaging, Bulk Solution Manufacturing, Product Filling and sub assembly areas. Investigated and documented production quality issues. Resolve and communicate operational situations that could impact product quality and operational efficiency to upper management. Assured continuous improvement in operations cycle time, schedule adherence and labor efficiency. Show less Performed Incoming inspection sampling and testing of raw materials, printed materials and plastic components for production. Managed Source Inspection Program for the sampling and testing of printed materials and components at vendors site. Worked in the Vendor’s Certification Program for the plastics components and Supplier quality audits. Performed internal and external quality audits with the QA compliance team. Manage disposal of rejected materials and documentation. Managed production quality assurance line clearances, inspections, AQL's and records review. Develop and implement standard operating procedures in the areas of responsibility. Show less

  • Manufacturing Superintendent

    Apr 1997 - Dec 1999

  • Sr. Packaging Supervisor

    Jun 1995 - Apr 1997

  • Supervisor (Warehouse, Chemical Dispensing Room and Label Control Room)

    Dec 1992 - Jun 1995

  • Incoming Quality Assurance Technician

    Mar 1988 - Dec 1992
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  Pfizer

  Jan 1999 - Apr 2015

  Logistics and transportation leader - puerto rico operations

  Directed and managed Receiving, Warehouse, Distribution & Shipping. Import & Export Compliance, Traffic/Transportation and Incoming Sampling areas. Planned strategies and managed design of storage layouts for the most efficient utilization of space; storage by commodities and expeditious handling of materials. Maintained all warehouse operations in compliance with current internal and external regulations, such as Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs), GDP, Pfizer Quality Standards (PQS), PR-OSHA, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), DOT/FAA, IATA, US Customs (CBP) and TSA. Promoted RFT (M1 to M4) initiatives at the site/location. Implemented lean initiatives for continuous improvements and efficiency of the operations. Managed disposal of rejected inventory including Controlled Substances and Hazardous Materials. Lead PR Transportation Council to manage all transportation aspects of Pfizer products, including selection of new service providers, routing, security and cold chain. Provided logistics guidance and recommendation to Puerto Rico Leadership Team and operational strategies including: evaluation of outsourcing alternatives that support cost management and warehouse expense reductions including transportation and freight reduction initiatives.Responsible for budgeting, planning, scheduling, and implementation new warehouse processes or systems. Streamlined warehouse network, communicated and initiated corrective actions. Assured continuous improvement, lean strategist and best harmonization of the areas of responsibility. Primary liaison with Manufacturing, Packaging, Quality functional areas as well as EHS, HR and Finance. Developed, reviewed and implemented Standard Operating Procedures for all areas of responsibility. Performed quality investigations and implemented corrective actions (CAPA) in Quality Tracking System (QTS) and Track wise system Show less

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  Bristol myers squibb

  Apr 2016 - now

  Warehouse & distribution manager