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CHARLETTE JEFFRESS

Summary

I am an experienced machine technologist, with over 20 years of experience in the manufacturing industry. I am a experienced manufacturing team lead with a focus on quality control, customer service, and team building. I am a leader, team player, multiskilled individual with the ability to adapt in any environment.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Quality Shop Floor Associate

Civica Inc.
09.2022 - Current
  • Monitor and operate equipment and facilities, including field equipment, ensuring quality and conformance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) to maintain safety standards, to include initiating emergency procedures
  • Ensure that all aspects of processing and manufacturing of pharmaceutical products at the site comply with Civica RX and relevant Federal Drug Administration (FDA) and Drug
  • Enforcement Administration (DEA) regulatory requirements
  • Ensure that good documentation practices are followed in accordance with the principles of (ALCOA), regulatory guidelines, and SOPs
  • Provide training on inspection techniques or best practices to other Quality or
  • Production employees
  • Maintain the site’s quality systems related to operations to enable reliable supply of quality generic medications to patients
  • Responsible for compliance aspects of all manufacturing products including: automated and manual product inspections, incoming raw materials and components, labeling control, issuance of nonconformances, inspection of finished goods, and enforcing adherence to all SOPs while on the manufacturing floor
  • Ensure the real-time review of manufacturing records, batch quantities, and accountability calculations are performed and completed
  • Provide support in the identification and documentation of nonconformances, deviations and discrepancies.

Chemical Operator/Inspector

Dupont Spruance Plant
08.2021 - 08.2022
  • Review ,record and report any quality issues or shortages / overage in inventory and production management system. Recount or search storage location for accuracy
  • Responsible for receiving unloading and processing incoming shipments. Verify documentation against container or packing labels according to SOPs in reporting any discrepancies ,misdirected and damaged materials.
  • Responsible for stock selection,stow,research location survey,material handling , verifying, inspecting containers and packaging , using forklift, hand trucks, pallet jacks , pallet truck rider
  • Support testing for equipment qualification and product/process transfers from development and/or other manufacturing sites
  • Proactively identify and work collaboratively to resolve problems taking risk-based and compliant approaches to solutions
  • Monitored, operated, and maintained equipment and facilities by ensuring adherence to safety standards and regulations and executing approved cleaning procedures
  • Initiated and followed emergency procedures when necessary
  • Ensured all documentation was completed according to Good Documentation Practices (GDP)
  • Operated manufacturing equipment according to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
  • Utilized SOPs and ANSI/ASQ to perform mathematical calculations and verify vendor certificates against specifications
  • Ensured the accuracy and validity of testing results and record results in accordance with cGMPs, SOPs, and laboratory requirements
  • Rotated through various roles within the area to include control room environment, high hazard areas and expectations to perform minor repairs to process equipment
  • Followed safety processes and protocols while moving hazardous chemicals and operating heavy machinery to avoid and accidents
  • Operated chemical processing equipment successfully while adhering to company standards
  • Modified controls to regulate temperature, pressure, feed and flow of liquids and gases while monitoring outcomes and promoting successful processing.
  • Performed inspections on take in-process samples from various manufacturing processes
  • Executed visual, chemical, physical, and mechanical functionality testing of critical processing materials
  • Executed instructions on batch records as written
  • Responsible for Lock-out tag-out equipment
  • Worked independently and on teams with minimal supervision

Production Team Lead/Process Operator/CNC Operator

Rolls Royce
10.2011 - 06.2020
  • Production Team Lead
  • Responsible for training employees as Certified Trainer to Trainer Champion
  • Managed pass down activities during shift change
  • Directed daily activities of associate team members in assigned areas to accomplish department production goals
  • Communicated and collaborated with other production line leaders and cross- functional teams concerning production goals and all operational activities
  • Participated in daily production meetings to remain informed on plant processes to ensure that the activities of all production operations management are aligned
  • Conducted quality control inspections to ensure line operations met established standards, specifications, efficiency, and quality requirements to affect favorable production results
  • Supported testing for equipment and product qualification and processed transfers from development and/or other manufacturing sites
  • Communicated with management and associates operational issues, changes, or recommendations based on quality control inspections and meetings
  • Coached and trained associates on leadership, production skills, safety, labor relations, and six-sigma to foster a high-performance working environment and to increase employee relations
  • Assisted with personnel issues by participating in investigations and recommended corrective actions
  • Planned, scheduled and delegated daily work to team of employees
  • Maintained quality assurance and customer satisfaction objectives
  • Safety champion
  • Led safety walks , toolbox talks, and audits
  • Ensured all employees were working in a safe environment and adhering to safety guidelines
  • Managed team by supporting all training and safety
  • Ensured understanding of duties and safety protocols and safeguards by facilitating safety meetings prior to the start of shifts.
  • Tracked Corrective Action and Preventive Action (CAPA)log by conducting job safety analysis and participating in risk assessments
  • Responsible for monitoring and inspecting various daily operations for safety hazards and made recommendations,collect and track all data for accurate and efficient production operations
  • Perform and process MAXIMO service orders via telephone , email ,internet , in person in writing and input the service order using the automated MAXIMO system
  • Lean Manufacturing Champion
  • Managed a team that analyzed and process production problems
  • Assisted with increasing productivity and employee morale by leading 5s and housekeeping audits and walks
  • Performed analysis of different processes to improve frameworks to address issues
  • Led quality improvement efforts by performing continuous improvement and zero defects projects
  • CNC Operator
  • Ensured that all technical instructions are followed in all aspects of work including CNC machines setup,adjustments, drilling , milling, and grinding operations , process verification, product inspection,material handling, asset care and machine downtime .
  • Used intermediate trouble shooting logic and experience to identify dimensional failures and out of tolerances and process
  • Understand specifications of the task at hand and the desired result by interpreting drawings and blueprints
  • Remove small imperfections or break sharp edges,burrs,from machined parts using rotating pencil grinder, or polisher. Sand by hand or sanding with pneumatic hand tool for more troublesome deformities
  • Audit and order materials needed for deburring activities
  • Ensure deburred parts are within tolerances and corresponds to blue print specifications
  • Performed advanced manufacturing systems transactions
  • Monitored and maintained safety practices
  • HPC Champion
  • Supported peer development and built enduring relationships based on mutual trust
  • Encouraged the sharing of alternative viewpoints and ideas that shaped work assignments that delivered impactful results
  • Operated effectively and openly in a team and shared knowledge to increase the success of others

General Contractor/Construction Assistant

Charles Jeffress & Contractors
01.2000 - 01.2011
  • Performed construction duties and responsibilities in a construction company including general home repairs, commercial cleaning, carpentry, painting, drywall and sheetrock installation
  • Assisted with the installation of foundations, walls, floors, ceilings, roofs, using materials such as wood, steel metal, concrete, plastics, and composites of multiple materials
  • Working knowledge of small hand tools and power tools
  • Responsible for setup, cleaning, and removal of material from work site.
  • Kept site work safe and in line with budget, schedule and applicable building codes.
  • Maintained optimal cost controls by making affordable supplier purchases and negotiating lower prices
  • Monitored supply levels and identified cost effective materials to reduce project expenses.

CNC Operator/Vaqua Bast &Honing Operator/Inspector

Kennametal
01.2008 - 01.2010
  • Responsible for troubleshooting and resolving technical problems with tooling and fixtures
  • Reviewed blueprints and technical documents to calculate and measure dimensions of specified parts
  • Prepared part set-up/change-over template by aligning and securing holding fixtures, cutting tools, and attachment onto grinding machines
  • Performed preventative maintenance of equipment by conducting visual inspections, cleaning, and/or repairs to ensure accuracy of output.
  • Loaded and unloaded parts to maintain high level of production
  • Maintain tight tolerances with deign specifications
  • Performed detailed quality inspections of aerospace components ,materials ,assemblies to ensure compliance with engineering specifications ,industry standards, and regulations .
  • Reviews and verify specifications ,monitor operations ,conducts, sampling and visual tests, approves or disapprove quality and remove products with defects.
  • Document and report non conformances according to company procedures and processes
  • Responsible for using honing process for machined parts surfaces from grinding,boring ,and drilling operations,to produce smooth surface finishes.
  • Shovels or pours abrasive such as sand , grit or shot of specified grade into machine hopper
  • Responsible for masks specified areas of object to protect from abrading action.
  • Loads parts on racks in enclosed rooms into tumbling barrels, or into cabinets
  • Turns valves on equipment to control pressure and composition of abrasive mixture flowing through nozzle or tumbling barrel
  • direct nozzle over surface of parts or insert arms through glove fitted cabinet openings and manipulate small inserts under nozzle for specified intervals
  • Perform other tasks as instructed including deburring parts and performing other operations during cycle

Utility Worker and Forklift Operator

Georgia Pacific
01.2006 - 01.2008
  • Responsible for operating various control panels including dryer to fuel dryers, and glue line to apply fishtails on plywood
  • Ensured safety and cleaning of work area
  • Practiced and adhered to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines.

Education

Lean Practitioner Certification -

Community College Workforce
2020

Certified Logistics Associate - undefined

Tyler Community College
2018

CNC Precision Machine Technology - undefined

2018

National Physical Laboratory Certification - undefined

2016

Trainer to Trainer Certification - undefined

2014

Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) Training Blueprint Reading - undefined

2012

Certified Yellow Belt (Lean Six - undefined

2012

Skills

  • HARD SKILLS
  • MICROSOFT WORD
  • MICROSOFT OUTLOOK
  • MICROSOFT POWERPOINT
  • QUALITY CONTROL
  • SAFETY STANDARDS
  • PRODUCTION AND
  • PROCESSING
  • CONFLICT RESOLUTION
  • SOFT SKILLS
  • LEADERSHIP
  • COMMUNICATION
  • TIME MANAGEMENT
  • PROBLEM SOLVING
  • TEAM ORIENTED
  • INTRAPERSONAL
  • CROSS-TRAINING

Timeline

Quality Shop Floor Associate

Civica Inc.
09.2022 - Current

Chemical Operator/Inspector

Dupont Spruance Plant
08.2021 - 08.2022

Production Team Lead/Process Operator/CNC Operator

Rolls Royce
10.2011 - 06.2020

CNC Operator/Vaqua Bast &Honing Operator/Inspector

Kennametal
01.2008 - 01.2010

Utility Worker and Forklift Operator

Georgia Pacific
01.2006 - 01.2008

General Contractor/Construction Assistant

Charles Jeffress & Contractors
01.2000 - 01.2011

Lean Practitioner Certification -

Community College Workforce

Certified Logistics Associate - undefined

Tyler Community College

CNC Precision Machine Technology - undefined

National Physical Laboratory Certification - undefined

Trainer to Trainer Certification - undefined

Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) Training Blueprint Reading - undefined

Certified Yellow Belt (Lean Six - undefined

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