Christopher Nichols

• Planned, scheduled, coordinated, and managed all aspects associated with pre-staging, staging, QC, release, and storage of HCT/IPs received from contracted processing laboratories (CPL) in accordance with BBA Standard Operating Procedures, AATB guidelines, and FDA regulations
• Managed 5-7 employees
• Performed cycle counts as needed to assure counts were correct
• Performed Inventory returns as needed
• Helped with shipping & receiving packages as needed
• Completed all paperwork and documents as needed
• Helped to maintain safe and clean work environment.

Receive incoming medical products that needs to be counted/verified, washed/cleaned/passivated/sterilized with acid (where applicable), assembled in a clean room environment, and packaged/shrink wrapped to send to SteriGenics

• Filled out all paperwork and documents as needed
• Assist team lead with prioritizing workload on daily basis
• Assist team lead with training of new employees
• Helped to maintain safe and clean work environment.

• Responsible for visually inspecting incoming product for abnormalities and defects for Toyota supplier
• Helped to maintain safe and clean work environment.

• Tester - Responsible for performing tests and/or audits of purchased parts, materials, equipment, panel/module level assemblies and quality control programs
• Assembler - Responsible for assembling microwave communication equipment according to WIP needs and demands. This includes the ability to use hand tools
• Inspector - Performed inspections on purchased parts, materials, equipment, panel/module level assemblies and the use of quality control programs, using micrometers and other measuring tools prior to manufacturing process, when needed
• Was promoted to Team Lead of IDU area where I was in charge of 5-7 employees until I was the last one left in the area due to layoffs
• Responsible for meeting assembly, testing, and inspecting demands on a daily basis
• Cross-trained employees to operate and monitor several different machines in the area
• When I was the last one left, I monitored and tested material through various machines in area, as well as in other areas on the manufacturing floor.

• Received daily reports that needed to be verified, boxed, and shipped either using UPS or FEDEX mailing system
• Helped to maintain clean and safe work environment.

• Performed daily cycle counts on inventory in the warehouse
• Consolidated and organized inventory by reducing number of boxes used
• Responsible for cleanliness in the warehouse by disposing of boxes and keeping aisles clean and clear
• Performed year end audit of the warehouse with the team.

Computer chip assembly and manufacturing in a cleanroom environment

• Entered sensitive data information into computer database
• Provided good quality control of each operating system and software according to SPC and using WIP
• Performed inspections on purchased parts, materials, equipment, panel/module level assemblies and use of quality control programs, using micrometers and other measuring tools prior to manufacturing process, when needed
• Followed safety procedures when dealing with hazardous materials and wastes
• Was promoted to Team Lead of Diffusion area, where I was the lead for 2 years before being promoted to Shipping/Receiving Clerk
• As Team Lead, monitored and maintained workflow in the area
• I was also in charge of cross-training employees to operate and monitor several different machines in the diffusion area
• Also worked in shipping/receiving department for six months where I was responsible for all incoming and leaving material for the area
• Was sent back to manufacturing area due to cutbacks.