Christopher Young

Ensured the accurate and timely picking of orders in accordance with operational protocols, maintaining uninterrupted manufacturing.

• Checked shipments against paperwork and signed documents.
• Received incoming shipments, verified contents with records and forwarded goods to appropriate department or stored in inventory.
• Operated equipment for moving material and unloading trucks and shipping containers using forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Assisted in maintaining a safe working environment by following established workplace safety guidelines.
• Established effective partnerships with carriers, fostering improved communication and efficient problem-solving.
• Handled all aspects of international shipping, including meticulous completion of customs paperwork.
• Trained new team members on company shipping and receiving processes, enhancing overall department performance.
• Ensured regulatory compliance for Hazardous shipping by properly labeling and packaging shipments, adhering to safety protocols, and maintaining documentation.
• Managed API and API sample shipping, monitoring scheduled shipment dates to achieve timely delivery, expediting as necessary.
• Executed daily shipping tasks, including relaying tracking information and handling any transit-related problems to guarantee prompt delivery.
• Participated in on-call schedule for ensuring uninterrupted manufacturing

• Managed material logistics operations within a cGMP-compliant setting by handling the storage and distribution of general supplies, raw materials, hazardous chemicals, and packaging materials.
• Managed and recorded all inventory movements through the company's Irenaissance ERP system.
• Achieved cycle-count accuracy improvement that resulted in delivering 99.6% accuracy.
• Maintained compliance with cGMP practices, inspected by FDA, GMED, TGA, and EMA without any significant findings
• Praised by regulatory bodies for impeccable control, cleanliness, and meticulous organization of the warehouse.
• Proficient in the transportation of chemicals and hazardous materials with certification and experience.
• Managed the execution of over 100 cold chain shipments for finished products, intermediates, and quality samples.
• Developed new standard operating procedures (SOPs) and enhanced departmental processes.
• Served as a representative for the Environmental, Health, and Safety Committee from 2006 until 2014
• Part of sub-committee working toward VPP Star certification
• Delivered on-the-job training to junior employees while also being responsible for training all staff in forklift operation.
• Participated in on-call rotation to provide continuous support for manufacturing operations during material emergencies
• Partnered with the Purchasing Department to determine optimal inventory reorder points by evaluating transactional data and internal customer demands
• Participated in department-wide continuous improvement initiatives through the implementation of 5S and Kaizen techniques
• Operated company materials shuttle for 8 years, adhering to DOT regulations and maintaining a spotless driving record.

• Performed all duties of Shipping/Receiving Coordinator of Plant 4, as well as: All raw materials ordering and inventory management
• Initiated and integrated Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) for packaging supplies of finished goods
• Successfully coordinated production schedules for 20 plastic molding machines, ensuring punctual delivery
• Managed the daily operations of a 6-person material handling team, including 1 receiver/picker.
• Implemented a location system and fostered a team attitude, resulting in successful adoption of the 5S system.

• Coordinated shipping operations in collaboration with Customer Service and Production Control teams
• Proactively controlled and procured all finished goods packaging inventory to meet corporate objective of ≤ 60-days on hand
• Managed and successfully completed year-end physical inventory
• Provided on-the-job training and supervised a team of 2 employees.