Christopher Good
Danville,IL
Summary
Responsible Lead Operator adept in monitoring and operating the drug preparation and formulation area to ensure sterilization and aseptic standards are met and the standard operating procedures are being followed. Team-work focused, goal-oriented and committed to adhering to safety and quality standards.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Lead
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Indianapolis, IN
12.2023 - Current
- Coordinated production schedules and assigned tasks to employees.
- Developed strategies for improving efficiency, productivity, and cost-effectiveness in the production lines.
- Identified areas of improvement and implemented changes accordingly.
- Continue to seek knowledge and training to become an SME and help to set my team and myself up for success, no matter the circumstance.
- Met or exceeded target for on-time patient delivery.
- Help to increase efficiency in work processes while maintaining quality and adherence to standard operating procedures.
Lead Operator - Formulation & Equipment Prep
Eli Lilly
Indianapolis, IN
07.2021 - 10.2023
- Responsible for creation, validation and standards of operations of the syringe line and drug formulation for the medication, Mounjaro and Tirzepatide at the Eli Lilly Indianapolis plant.
- Oversee sterile preparation operations to assist in the formulation and transfer of drug product to the syringe line.
- Maintain safety and quality standards of formulation equipment and formulation operations.
- Trained new employees on safe operating procedures and job responsibilities.
FLEX / Manual Serialization Operator
Eli Lilly
Indianapolis, IN
11.2018 - 07.2021
- Inspect and label incoming devices, then carton the devices package them for movement back to the chill room to prepare for shipment.
- Process required paperwork for received orders and ensure the DAPO is complete and correctly filled out.
- Troubleshoot basic maintenance issues that can occur with the equipment at my line.
- Monitor HMI and trouble shoot error codes and maintenance issues on new FLEX line.
- Collect specimen samples to ensure all material is assigned to the order and correctly identified.
- Loaded raw materials into machines prior to operation start-up.
- Ensured that all safety procedures were followed while operating machinery.
Spindle Production Technician
Hurco
Indianapolis, IN
04.2018 - 11.2018
- Responsible for the assembly of electro spindles used in a multitude of machines for a vast array of purposes from cutting metal to forming metal, etc.
- Responsible for in house machining work, such as running a surface grinder, lathe, and belt sander to get components within tolerance.
- Required to ensure components of spindle are within tolerances to within less than 3 microns of tolerance using various finite measurement tools such as micrometers, and calipers.
- Performed quality control checks to ensure measurement accuracy.
Protective Security Specialist
Aegis LLC
Indianapolis, IN
10.2016 - 04.2018
- Trained in various VIP (Very Important Person) protection techniques. Tasked with intelligence gathering, area reconnaissance, route planning, and mission planning to ensure various Department of State Protectees a safe means to enter and exit the venue they are attending.
- Maintained proficiencies with multiple weapon systems, a master driver qualification, physical fitness standards, and both low visibility and high visibility personal protection strategies.
- Conducted security assessments of facilities, identified and evaluated security risks, and developed appropriate countermeasures.
- Monitored entry and exit activities to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.
- Ensured the safety of personnel by providing physical protection services when necessary.
Airborne Infantryman - Team Leader
US Army
Fort Campbell, KY
10.2008 - 10.2016
- Maintained personal proficiencies with duty weapon and various tools and utilities associated with the tasks faced as an infantryman in combat.
- Provided relevant training to incoming soldiers and maintained administrative paperwork to keep soldiers documents up to date.
- Team leader for 4 to 8 man teams ensuring constant tactical, mental and physical readiness.
- Supervised team members in the performance of combat operations and ensured compliance with safety regulations.
- Assisted in the development of individual soldier's skills by providing guidance and instruction during training exercises.
- Earned Army Commendation Medal with Valor, and multiple Army Achievement awards.
- Earned Army Good Conduct Medal.
- Scored in top 1% on Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) in the US.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Cyber Security
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Indianapolis, IN05.2024
High School Diploma -
Pioneer Jr-Sr High School
Royal Center05.2006
Skills
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- Safety Compliance
- Lockout and Tagout Procedures
- Troubleshooting Abilities
- Understanding of Quality Control
- Equipment Operation
- Quality Assurance
- Heavy Lifting
- Problem-Solving
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Staff Management
- Flexible Schedule
Timeline
Production Lead
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
12.2023 - Current
Lead Operator - Formulation & Equipment Prep
Eli Lilly
07.2021 - 10.2023
FLEX / Manual Serialization Operator
Eli Lilly
11.2018 - 07.2021
Spindle Production Technician
Hurco
04.2018 - 11.2018
Protective Security Specialist
Aegis LLC
10.2016 - 04.2018
Airborne Infantryman - Team Leader
US Army
10.2008 - 10.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Cyber Security
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
High School Diploma -
Pioneer Jr-Sr High School
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