Cedric Slade

Progressive and seasoned management professional with expertise in pharmaceutical and distribution operations. Implemented initiatives, influenced by lean methodology, resulting in measurable improvements to the bottom-line. Oversees deviation management to expedite QA batch disposition. Quality-centric resource who enforces adherence to cGMP and Federal compliance regulations. Proven leader who champions employee development through pragmatic mentorship. Engaging communicator who builds cohesive teams while fostering staff retention.

•Spearheaded shift Lean transformation production increase of 23% in OEE Achieved OSHA recordable rate of 0.
•Soaring Eagle award recipient (for best plant safety team) Led and implemented 5S process for packaging lines.
•Leader of Six Sigma Green Belt cost reduction team responsible for cost reductions of 100k per year.
•SME for separation of filling and packaging lines; increased annual product throughput yield of 6+ million units
•Led Kaizen events for reduction in line turn times and MUV reduction annualized savings of 50K production line.
•Completed greenbelt project for alternative packaging component savings 15k annually.
•Partnered with QA to create robust defect classification matrix to increase transparency between departments.

•Led QRA and PRA for End to End processing unit using failure mode analysis to identity and mitigate potential process risk.

•Collaborated with support groups to reduce material utilization and reduced scrap by 10% annually.

•Rolled out new GMP compliance training software for audit. Provided better transparency and retrieve for records during audits and investigation.

• Led IPT, benchmarked and implemented best practices for operations areas sitewide.

• Implemented visual factory concepts to foster timely and effective communicate of alarm and alert condition to reduce machine downtime by 15%.

•Introduced GEMBA walks to Packaging department to increase employee engagement and cultivate skip level information exchange.