Anthony Dixon
13 Hazel Place, Irvington,NJ
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Supply Chain Specialist
AAA USA Inc Radio Ligand Therapy
04.2023 - Current
- Manage the receipt, inspection, and documentation of incoming materials, including active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), excipients, packaging materials, and laboratory supplies
- Oversee the proper storage and handling of materials in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and other regulatory requirements
- Lead inventory management activities, including cycle counts, reconciliations, and disposition of expired or obsolete materials
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including finance, procurement, quality assurance, and production, to ensure timely availability of materials for manufacturing schedules
- Utilize electronic inventory management system D365 to track material movements, maintain accurate inventory records, and generate reports as needed
- Train and mentor junior material technicians on proper handling procedures, safety protocols, and regulatory compliance
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiency enhancements within the materials management function
- Participate in internal and external audits, providing documentation and support as required
- Establish protocols, policy, and standard operations procedures
- Serve as a subject matter expert on material handling best practices and regulatory guidelines.
Senior Material Technician (Contractor)
Kelly Services/ Merck
06.2022 - 02.2023
- Perform day to day activities of Material Technicians 1 and 2
- Dispense, weigh, and subdivide OEB 1 and 2 raw materials and excipients for drug product manufacturing for pilot plant manufacturing operations, sampling, and analysis of incoming goods in support of quality certification, document retain samples in inventory management
- Use SAP along with working knowledge of manufacturing procedures and federal regulations pertaining to manufacturing processes
- Employ detailed knowledge of good manufacturing systems in accordance with regulatory and manufacturing SOPs and cGMPs
- Plan, organize, and manage the execution of team member task.
Logistics Management Specialist CAR-T
Novartis Cell and Gene Therapies Unit
11.2018 - 04.2022
- Perform goods receipt for incoming Apheresis and final packs for outgoing patient delivery
- Inspect and verify material, labels and documents for accuracy
- Follow SOPs to ensure quality from start to finish applying lean initiatives
- Provide on the floor training and reinforce lean principles
- Lead teams to assure inventory accuracy supporting CAR-T and warehouse functions
- Load and unload trucks verifying paperwork for accuracy of raw materials received
- Stage materials created goods receipt and transfer to their proper locations
- Coordinate shipping, receiving, storage and processing of goods for imports/exports
- Proficient in various operating systems, including but not limited to SAP MES & LIMS
- Use MES for labeling scanning and storage for Apheresis and harvest blood
- Responsible for scheduling preventive maintenance staff to perform monthly calibration of cold storage and LN2 tanks
- Schedule pickup and destruction of both Non-hazardous and hazardous waste
- Prepare scrap form with dollar amount for finance and monthly KPIs.
Lead Supply Chain CAR-T (Contractor)
Joule Staffing/Celgene
01.2018 - 11.2018
- Complete inventory and material transfer within warehouse facility
- Perform inspection and Goods receipt of incoming raw materials, Leukapheresis, PBMC, and components in collaboration with quality assurance
- Manage material expiry, lot, and batch control pertaining to COA and final documentation
- Prepare dry shipper and final drug product for carriers deliver to customers
- Support CAR-T manufacturing operations and dispose manufacturing hazardous waste.
Pharmaceutical Development Technician R&D
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
04.2016 - 12.2017
- Oversee and discuss batch records, setup and safety precautions in cGmp environment
- Perform Delta-V interface recipe and SAP for scanning raw materials to reactor process
- Maintain documentation through Delta-V with laboratory inventory management systems
- Paid attention to detail of activities such as distillations, reactions, filtrations, extractions, and sampling
- Set-up pumps, meters, centrifuges, hoses, and tank farm transfers for processing
- Lock out equipment and write work permits for maintenance
- Unload raw materials, review BOL, COA, and scan material into the proper location within the warehouse
- Prepare paperwork and perform proper shipping for final drug product.
Chemical Operator/Esters
Stepan Company
09.2014 - 01.2016
- Job responsibilities in harsh weather operating heavy equipment, rail cars and tank trucks
- Execute batch making procedures following cGMP guidelines to produce quality finish products
- Scan and retrieve raw materials from location for batch processing
- Sample product from reactors to check specs to be drummed, load tank trucks and railcars for shipment
- Check P-notes for daily responsibilities and tank truck log for incoming raw materials
- Gauge tanks for levels, temperature, and document readings on a weekly basis
- Write work permits for maintenance and use mechanical lifts to LOTO piping and valves
- Use SAP to document data, check reactor schedule and complete batch paperwork.
Pump House Operator (Contractor)
Manpower Staffing/Exxon Mobil
01.2014 - 06.2014
- Perform duties in extreme weather operating equipment, handling hazardous materials and tools
- Perform DOT inspections when loading and unloading tank trucks or railcars
- Sample raw material and finish product following sample protocol and SOP’s
- Run test for IR, specific gravity, viscosity, and acidity
- Use PPE for specific handling of raw material including full face respirator
- Check paperwork for certificate of analysis, P.O
- Numbers, carrier seals match bill of lading
- Gauge tanks for weekly inventory and LOTO equipment for maintenance work orders.
Education
High School Diploma -
Irvington High School
Irvington, NJ05.1989
Skills
- 10 years of experience in materials management or logistics within the pharmaceutical industry, with a demonstrated progression of responsibilities
- Thorough understanding of GMP, FDA regulations, and other relevant quality standards
- Licensed Forklift, Genie Boom and Scissor Lift
- Creative problem-solving capabilities and leadership experience
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Experience in D365, SAP and Oracle applications
Timeline
Supply Chain Specialist
AAA USA Inc Radio Ligand Therapy
04.2023 - Current
Senior Material Technician (Contractor)
Kelly Services/ Merck
06.2022 - 02.2023
Logistics Management Specialist CAR-T
Novartis Cell and Gene Therapies Unit
11.2018 - 04.2022
Lead Supply Chain CAR-T (Contractor)
Joule Staffing/Celgene
01.2018 - 11.2018
Pharmaceutical Development Technician R&D
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
04.2016 - 12.2017
Chemical Operator/Esters
Stepan Company
09.2014 - 01.2016
Pump House Operator (Contractor)
Manpower Staffing/Exxon Mobil
01.2014 - 06.2014
High School Diploma -
Irvington High School