Eric Lew
Production Manager
Vista
Summary
Result-driven leader with extensive experience in technical development and GMP operations. Proven track record in implementing strategies that enhance operational efficiencies and foster a culture of continuous improvement. Support first time right manufacturing and ensure regulatory compliance.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Manager
Bachem Americas, Inc.
07.2023 - Current
- Manage and train team of 16+ operators to ensure delivery OTIF.
- Interim operational lead for upstream manufacturing.
- Leverage OpEx methodologies to enhance workflow efficiency.
- Primary point-of-contact for multiple clients during manufacturing campaign.
- Manage technology transfer (as receiving unit) from R&D to Production and between manufacturing sites.
- Assess new products from business development and provide cost estimates (RFC).
- Production scheduling and multi-year capacity planning to evaluate new business.
Production Supervisor
Bachem Americas, Inc.
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Hands-on management of downstream manufacturing to meet delivery commitments while maintaining cGMP and HSE standards.
- Day-to-day asset-based scheduling and solvent/waste projections to maintain continuous production.
- Technical review of executed BPR's.
- Creation/revision of MBPR's and SOP's.
- Responsible for completion of minor deviations/CAPA's.
R&D Scientist
Bachem Americas, Inc.
07.2021 - 08.2022
- Custom synthesis of research-grade peptides (feasibility) and reference standards.
- Process development/optimization experiments (DOE) and technical reports to support scale-up activities.
- Assist with technology transfer (as sending unit) from R&D to Production and between manufacturing sites.
- Designed/executed process characterization studies to support FMEA.
- Investigation support for OOS/OOT in Production batches.
Production Supervisor
Bachem Americas, Inc.
11.2020 - 06.2021
Production/R&D Chemist II
Bachem Americas, Inc.
10.2016 - 10.2020
Production Chemist I
Bachem Americas, Inc.
09.2014 - 09.2016
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
Skills
GMP Operations
Production Scheduling
Capacity Planning
New Product Introduction (NPI)
Technology Transfer
Process Validation (PPQ)
Continuous Process Verification
Audit Inspection/Response
Accomplishments
- Supported successful process validation (PPQ) of commercial product as SME for end-to-end manufacturing.
- Introduced operational improvements to validated SPPS, directly resulting in increased yield and profitability.
- Implemented new MBPR template with visual controls to significantly reduce human error.
Timeline
Production Manager - Bachem Americas, Inc.
07.2023 - Current
Production Supervisor - Bachem Americas, Inc.
09.2022 - 06.2023
R&D Scientist - Bachem Americas, Inc.
07.2021 - 08.2022
Production Supervisor - Bachem Americas, Inc.
11.2020 - 06.2021
Production/R&D Chemist II - Bachem Americas, Inc.
10.2016 - 10.2020
Production Chemist I - Bachem Americas, Inc.
09.2014 - 09.2016
California State University, Fullerton - Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry