Open To Work
Armando Alquijay
Group Lead/Project Manager
West Haven,CT
Summary
A Professional in the Management Field of Manufacturing and Production of finished products in the Pharmaceutical Industry. Retired from the United States Marine Corps with 15+ years of experience in Supply Chain Management and Project Management who understands the importance of communication and teamwork through years of experience in the field of Logistics and the Supply Chain Process. Qualifications and responsibilities include: Problem Solving Skills, Resource Planning, Fluent in English and Spanish, Time Management, Identify and Analyzing processes, Scheduling, Confident Decision Maker, Management Skills, Just-in-Time (JIT) Production, Lean Manufacturing, Customer Service, Skill Negotiation, Process Improvement, Building Client Relationships, Proficient communicator, Conflict Resolution.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Optical Fabrication Coating Group Lead
ASML
Wilton, CT
05.2020 - Current
- Maintaining alignment of individual, team, and area goals to department and Company objectives.
- Creating employee annual performance goals and coaching and mentoring your team of technicians for daily success.
- Developing competencies within the team that focus on technical skills, continuous improvement, teambuilding, and cross-training.
- Leading a team of technicians on 1st & 2nd shift to deliver precision optics while meeting or exceeding department and product Key Performance Indicators. These include, but are not limited to: 5S safety; product first pass yield; on-time delivery; production lead time reduction; labor efficiency and labor hour accuracy; and workforce development and upskilling.
- Led cross-functional teams to enhance product development processes and ensure project alignment.
- Implemented strategic initiatives to optimize operational efficiency and reduce cycle times.
- Spearheaded process improvement projects that resulted in significant cost savings and resource optimization.
- Anticipating resource requirements and allocating accordingly in order to meet shift goals. Transparently highlighting any product or performance issues and escalating requests for help as needed.
- Creating, maintaining, and monitoring work schedules with clearly defined priorities for 40+ technicians while overseen two shift.
- Facilitating identification and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives within your area.
- Partnering with Production Engineering to systematically improve processes for increased efficiency and product quality.
- Leading by example, encourage personal motivation in an effort to achieve world class quality and performance.
- Communicating effectively to gain buy-in from technicians and influence department leaders.
- Administering and enforcing company policies and procedures in a direct and consistent manner.
- Working with Human Resources on disciplinary issues and hiring decisions.
Manufacturing/Production Supervisor
Perrigo Pharmaceuticals
The Bronx, NY
02.2018 - 03.2020
- Studied manufacturing schedules, assigned work and estimated worker hour requirements for completion of job assignments while enforcing safety, cGMP and FDA regulations.
- Provided leadership of 30+ personnel and insured good communication between maintenance and operations to insure coverage for manufacturing operation schedule, machine repair, transportation schedule and project implementation.
- Coordinated and conducted employee training, monitored work performances and recommended process improvements.
- Conducted employee training in a classroom setting and ensure all employees are current and up to date on procedures.
- Supervised daily manufacturing operations to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards with products worth over $8 Million Dollars.
- Led a team of production staff to achieve operational efficiency and meet production goals.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced workflow and reduced downtime across the production line.
- Conducted regular audits of production processes to maintain adherence to regulatory requirements.
Logistics and Supply Manager
United States Marine Corps
San Diego, CA
12.2011 - 11.2017
- Trained, mentored and managed 25 logisticians to ensure the organization had skilled individual to conducted business in the most efficient manner in accordance with all orders and directives.
- Identified vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interview them to determine product availability and negotiated terms of sales.
- Directed inbound or outbound logistics operations, such as transportation and warehouse activities with a total value of $2.5 Million Dollars.
- Supervised the execution of over 40 General Account buys with a total of over $6.5 Million dollars.
- Managed the handling of all financial supply accounts for units in located in Hawaii, Iwakuni and Okinawa, Japan with a worth of over $15 Million Dollars.
- Managed stock levels worth over $12 Million Dollars and properly maintained critical and demand-based requirements.
- Managed supply chain operations to ensure timely delivery of materials and resources.
- Coordinated procurement processes to meet operational requirements and budget constraints.
- Led cross-functional teams in logistics planning to improve overall supply chain performance.
Recruiter and Station Commander
United States Marine Corps
New York, NY
02.2008 - 11.2011
- Prepare or maintain employment records related to events, such as hiring, termination, leaves, transfers, or promotions, using human resources management system software.
- Informed 100+ job applicants of details such as duties and responsibilities, compensation, benefits, schedules, working conditions, or promotion opportunities.
- Developed constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintaining them over time.
- Developed and implemented recruitment strategies to attract top talent for diverse roles.
- Conducted comprehensive candidate assessments to ensure alignment with organizational values and mission.
Education
Executive Master of Business Administration - Executive Leadership
University of New Haven
West Haven, CT01.2021
B.A. - Technical Management, Minor: Project Management
DeVry University
San Diego, California01.2017
Skills
- Problem Solving Skills
- Resource Planning
- Time Management
- Identify and Analyzing processes
- Scheduling
- Confident Decision Maker
- Management Skills
- Just-in-Time (JIT) Production
- Lean Manufacturing
- Customer Service
Certification
Green Belt in Lean Six Sigma
Affiliations
The National Society of Leadership and Success, Member of the Veterans Association
Timeline
Optical Fabrication Coating Group Lead
ASML
05.2020 - Current
Manufacturing/Production Supervisor
Perrigo Pharmaceuticals
02.2018 - 03.2020
Logistics and Supply Manager
United States Marine Corps
12.2011 - 11.2017
Recruiter and Station Commander
United States Marine Corps
02.2008 - 11.2011
B.A. - Technical Management, Minor: Project Management
DeVry University
Executive Master of Business Administration - Executive Leadership
University of New Haven