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EGLA MARTINEZ

Everett,WA

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Competent Production Planner with a strong background in scheduling production and leading Media manufacturing team. Successful in production planning and inventory coordination. Talented in determining production issues and providing excellent process improvement solutions through information analysis and providing detailed recordkeeping.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Production Planner

Biolife Solutions
Bothell, WA
03.2023 - Current
  • Reviewed existing policies and procedures related to production planning and scheduling processes.
  • Developed and implemented production plans to optimize inventory levels, reduce costs, and meet customer demand.
  • Boosted efficiency and minimized waste by receiving production material deliveries according to forecasting and demand.
  • Manage the production schedule that enables the organization to meet inventory and sales goals, and also minimizing impact of demand volatility.
  • Efficiently assigns production to minimize company costs, meet delivery deadlines, and minimizing impact of demand volatility.
  • Coordinate movement of materials as required through the production flow to ensure timely delivery to the next production location.
  • Coordinate rotation of finished goods to and from off site storage locations.
  • Collaborate with cross functional teams (e.g. sales, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain) to coordinate manufacturing plans.
  • Lead weekly production status meetings.
  • Monitor and track relevant metrics related to production and schedule variances, and mitigate risks to delivery due dates.
  • Escalate identified supply chain risks. Alter schedules to meet unforeseen conditions.
  • Allocated resources and controlled inventory by assessing materials stock, monitoring production performance and managing backlogs.
  • Resolved any issues related to material shortages or quality control problems in a timely manner.
  • Performed root cause analysis when there were delays in order fulfillment.
  • Compiled data on spreadsheets to devise forecasts for production planning by gathering input from production staff and leaders.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop new strategies for improving efficiency in the supply chain.
  • Demonstrated optimal inventory management skills through accurate demand forecasting.
  • Managed movement of materials and product through production.
  • Oversaw workload versus inventory base to estimate maximum capacity and to present inefficiencies and probable risks to stakeholders.
  • Prepared production schedules for various manufacturing activities and maintained levels to achieve consumer demands.
  • Supervised and guided materials planning and production teams to drive business objectives.
  • Developed production procedures by evaluating workflow, devising targeted plans and creating customer order schedules aligned with available materials and resources.
  • Identified potential risks within the supply chain process and developed mitigation strategies accordingly.
  • Created production schedules by considering deadlines for customer orders and sales forecasting.
  • Used daily system logs to document production information, discussing issues with management.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
  • Maintained open communication with team members and stakeholders, resulting in successful project outcomes.
  • Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others.
  • Collaborated with others to discuss new opportunities.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.

Media Manufacturing Manager

Biolife Solutions
Bothell, WA
09.2021 - 03.2023
  • Manged team of 15 media manufacturing technicians.
  • Managed day-to-day operations including scheduling shifts, assigning tasks, monitoring progress..
  • Identified areas of improvement within existing processes or systems for increased efficiency.
  • Inspected production, quality control and maintenance reports to detect and address production problems.
  • Implemented continuous improvement initiatives to increase productivity while reducing costs.
  • Produced daily operations report forecasting staffing needs and production volume to support cost-reduction and service improvement initiatives.
  • Resolved any issues arising from machine breakdowns or delays in supply chain promptly.
  • Reviewed quality control reports monitoring various aspects.
  • Recruited new employees for the manufacturing team based on job requirements.
  • Assigned staff, materials and funds throughout project lifecycle.
  • Provided guidance and mentorship to junior members of the manufacturing team.
  • Maintained accurate records of all activities related to manufacturing operations.
  • Reduced process lags by managing employees and training on best practices to ensure optimal productivity.
  • Collaborated with technical staff to streamline production processes.
  • Completed internal audits with efficiency and accuracy.
  • Mitigated production issue risks by identifying potential problems and taking effective action.
  • Developed production tracking and quality control systems, analyzing production, quality control, maintenance, and other operational reports to detect production problems.
  • Developed and implemented a comprehensive production plan to optimize efficiency and meet customer demands.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.

Manufacturing Production Supervisor

Biolife Solutions
Bothell, WA
05.2020 - 08.2021
  • Supervised all aspects of the daily Manufacturing duties. Oversaw portfolio of team projects to ensure they were resourced and completed in a timely manner.
  • Mastered all aspects of the manufacturing process. Ensured all processes were running in accordance with SOPs, Work Instructions, and best practice expectations.
  • Established and updated production schedules to meet changing demands.
  • Provided supplemental training on broader company/Operations.
  • Adhered to administrative procedures and policies. Source of knowledge about BioLife's QMS. Continuous understanding of cGMPs, ISO 13485, and ISO 13408. Represented Manufacturing program in audits.
  • Accurately maintained production records (GDP). Review/approve production records for accuracy. Ability to identify and retrain technicians on GDP as needed.
  • Partnership with other operations departments to ensure their needs are met. Communicates to other departments Manufacturing needs proactively.
  • Escalated issues appropriately. Continuously collaborated with other departments to align on flow of the production process.
  • Regular and punctual attendance required per Company Policy. Able to work over time when production requires. Responded during off hours to emergencies such as equipment failures that need to be addressed immediately. Ensure team members compliant with Company Policy.
  • Maintained accuracy of documents, coached and trained others to prevent process drift with time. Reviewed, updated, and approved procedural documents (SOPs Batch Records) when manager was not available.
  • Mastered aseptic technique, and ensured aseptic technique was followed by all team members.
  • Monitored manufacturing variances to achieve quality improvement while resolving product process and equipment problems.

  • Directed and coordinated production activities, encouraging employees to meet specifications.
  • Set up and operate production equipment in accordance with cGMP and SOPs.
  • Proposed, championed, and implemented process improvements. Re-evaluated processes from time to time to prevent process drift.
  • Resolved employee issues or grievances related to safety, productivity, or morale issues.
  • Evaluated and assessed personnel to identify potential candidates for promotion.

Production Team Lead

BioLife Solutions
08.2013 - 04.2020
  • Lead technician/operator for media formulation (compounding solutions), collecting samples for the purpose of process monitoring, pH/conductivity, and utilizing sterilized filter bag for storage as well as accurately weighing and checking raw material according to company standard operating procedures
  • Set up and operate production equipment in accordance with current good manufacturing practices and SOPs
  • Extensive technical expertise in Aseptic Techniques and filling operations
  • Perform Environmental Monitoring for Grade A/B/C/D during product formulation and product fills to EU guidelines
  • Equipment and tubing Assembly preparation related to the formulation and filling operation
  • Accurately record activities in batch records and equipment logbooks according to good documentation practices as well as the updating and or authoring of Standard Operation Procedures and Batch Records
  • Provide expertise in writing/reviewing SOPs, Batch Records, Deviations, and other technical documents as it relates to the Formulation and Fill Finish Operation
  • Communicate and suggest regular process improvement to management
  • Work effectively with QA/QC, manufacturing, facilities and other support staff personnel
  • Cross train as needed with the manufacturing team
  • Cross train as needed with the logistics team
  • Provide the necessary training to other staff members as required
  • Prepare operational reports and provide information to supervisors
  • Work from complex and detailed manufacturing documentation and/or verbal/written instructions
  • Production Schedule Planning.
  • Recruited personnel where required based on skill sets needed for specific tasks within the department.
  • Coordinated with internal departments to maximize operational efficiency across production and administrative areas.
  • Monitored team performance to ensure adherence to safety regulations, quality standards and production goals.
  • Managed quality control and maintained high level of customer satisfaction.

Production Technician/Shipping

BioLife Solutions
  • Handle startup and set up work station pertaining to packaging materials and equipment
  • Responsible for packaging integrity and quality checks on each packaging order
  • Maintain a clean and orderly work area by ensuring that floors are clean and organized appropriately
  • Sort, label, grade and inspect packaged products
  • Expert on Finished product activities such as: Labeling, Inspecting, Over pouching and Neck Banding
  • Stack packaged items in storage areas or on delivery pallets using jack pallets.

Education

High School Diploma -

Long Beach School for Adults

Skills

  • Experienced in production scheduling
  • Compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices
  • Dedication to Product Quality
  • Knowledgeable of Quality Control Standard
  • Problem Solving Skills
  • Highly Motivated Self-Starter
  • Driven By New Challenges and Tasks
  • Effective Communicator
  • Workflow Management
  • Inventory Maintenance
  • Quality Control
  • Quality Assurance
  • Training and Coaching

Training

  • GMP Training - The History of Good Manufacturing Practice, (1902 - Present), 10/07/2013
  • Seminar Training on Management Skills for New Managers, 04/24/2017

Languages

English
Professional
Spanish
Professional

Timeline

Senior Production Planner

Biolife Solutions
03.2023 - Current

Media Manufacturing Manager

Biolife Solutions
09.2021 - 03.2023

Manufacturing Production Supervisor

Biolife Solutions
05.2020 - 08.2021

Production Team Lead

BioLife Solutions
08.2013 - 04.2020

Production Technician/Shipping

BioLife Solutions

High School Diploma -

Long Beach School for Adults

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