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Frannie Henry

Round Lake Beach

Summary

Highly experienced and results-driven leader with over 9 years in the medical manufacturing industry, consistently delivering significant cost savings and profit increases through strategic initiatives and lean practices. Proven ability to resolve complex operational challenges and cultivate high-performing teams.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Production Manager

Flex
10.2024 - Current
  • Directed manufacturing operations to consistently meet or exceed quality standards and cost targets.
  • Led department initiatives to modify existing designs, improve production techniques, and enhance test procedures, optimizing overall efficiency.
  • Managed departmental budgeting by forecasting operating costs and preparing budget requests, ensuring fiscal responsibility.
  • Prioritized and optimized production schedules for product launches, equipment utilization, and material availability to consistently meet customer demands.
  • Recruited, trained, and developed high-performing staff of 8 supervisors, significantly optimizing production efficiency and effectiveness.

Production Supervisor/Assistant Production Manager

S&C Electric Company
10.2023 - 10.2024
  • Supervised a team of 35-40 employees, improving workflow efficiency by 10% and consistently meeting daily production demands.
  • Coordinate operations team efforts by establishing procurement, production, and engineering services policies and practices.
  • Recruit and develop current teams, fostering a reliable and goal-driven shift staff in the sub-assembly area.
  • Reduced production downtime by 10% through proactive identification and resolution of production problems, material deficits, and equipment failures.
  • Observe and document employee performance to maintain accountability and support performance reviews.
  • Set and enforce a performance-oriented production approach, cross-training employees to maximize departmental flexibility.
  • Consistently improved output and met production goals since taking over the team.

Production Supervisor

Flex
08.2021 - 10.2023
  • Supervised a team of 35-50 employees across three factories (SMT, Puck, & Applicator).
  • Applied strong leadership and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Coordinated operations team efforts by establishing procurement, production, and engineering services policies and practices.
  • Recruited and developed talent within teams, building highly reliable teams in SMT and Puck areas.
  • Prepared for and addressed production issues, including material deficits, equipment failures, and delays.
  • Responsible for observing and documenting employee performance for accountability and reviews.
  • Set and enforce a performance-oriented production approach, delegating employees to critical departments.
  • Utilized lean practices to balance workflow and eliminate redundancy.
  • Improved year-over-year SMT yield from 95% to 98%.
  • Improved year-over-year Applicator yield from 94% to 96%.
  • Led daily Gemba walks with team and management.
  • Supported training programs to ensure staff consistently executed manufacturing processes with strict compliance to cGMPs and EHS regulations.

Manufacturing Production Lead

Cardinal Health Inc.
12.2020 - 08.2021
  • Supervised a team of 35 employees.
  • Collaborated with management and Operational Excellence teams to initiate cost-saving projects.
  • Wrote investigations for quality non-conformance issues related to products, procedures, and validations.
  • Performed audits to improve Overall Department Machine OEE (Quality/Scrap, Availability, and Performance).
  • Improved overall OEE for the department from 92% to 95%.
  • Supported training programs to enable staff to consistently execute all manufacturing processes with strict compliance to cGMPs and EHS regulations.
  • Performed monthly 5S audits to ensure safety and department standards.
  • Led safety meetings and monitored compliance with FDA requirements and best practices.

Manufacturing Supervisor

Medline Healthcare Industries
12.2019 - 12.2020
  • Managed a team of 25 employees.
  • Reviewed, approved, and managed documentation for work orders and system records, assisting in product release.
  • Assisted in meeting product release time goals.
  • Implemented and supported training programs for staff compliance with cGMPs and EHS regulations.
  • Led daily Gemba walks and maintained 6S activities with team members.
  • Assisted in implementing OP EX initiatives to meet plant cost savings goals.
  • Coached floor-level employees on Specifications, SOPs, job-specific training, Safety, and GMPs.
  • Authored comprehensive investigations for quality non-conformance issues during production, contributing to root cause identification and corrective actions.

Manufacturing Production Lead

Cardinal Health Inc.
11.2018 - 12.2019
  • Supervised a team of 35 employees.
  • Collaborated with management and Operational Excellence teams on cost savings projects.
  • Wrote investigations for quality non-conformance issues related to products, procedures, and validations.
  • Performed audits to improve Overall Department Machine OEE (quality/scrap, availability, and performance).
  • Improved overall OEE for the department from 92% to 95%.
  • Assisted with the roll-out of a new Kronos-based attendance program as a Site Champion.
  • Supported training programs for staff compliance with cGMPs and EHS regulations.
  • Performed monthly 5S audits to ensure safety and department standards.
  • Led safety meetings and monitored compliance with FDA requirements and best practices.

Manufacturing Technician III

Baxter Healthcare Corporation
01.2017 - 11.2018
  • Supported continuity of manufacturing operations and equipment within production cells.
  • Accurately completed relevant paperwork following Good Documentation Practice/Good Manufacturing Practices guidelines.
  • Reviewed and approved batch and systems documentation.
  • Served as a floor-level point of escalation for manufacturing issues, investigating and resolving or escalating as necessary.
  • Coordinated department scheduling and staffing, organizing daily job responsibilities for others.
  • Coached floor-level employees on Specifications, SOPs, job-specific training materials, Safety, and Good Manufacturing Practices.
  • Trained new employees and implemented procedural changes.
  • Assisted in advancing a Continuous Improvement culture using existing tools and processes.

Manufacturing Technician

Baxter Healthcare Corporation
09.2015 - 01.2017
  • Responsible for weighing ingredients for drugs, mixing drugs, and cleaning/sanitizing mix tanks.
  • Collected first and end-of-batch bio-burden samples for mixed batches.
  • Operated Galaxy equipment, ran production, performed fill room set-up, cleaning, sanitation, and sterilization.
  • Operated HMI controlled Galaxy Seal-Fill-Seal manufacturing equipment.
  • Performed mechanical adjustments, data collection, control charting, filter assembly, testing of filters, and cleaning of tanks.

Manufacturing Operator

Baxter Healthcare Corporation
04.2015 - 09.2015
  • Trained in Good Manufacturing Procedures (GMPs) for Cephalosporin and Non-Cephalosporin areas.
  • Inspected IV solutions and bags for defects.
  • Transferred packaged product to freezer carts and assisted in packing out finished goods.
  • Cleaned finishing rooms as needed and assisted in re-working product not meeting quality standards.

Business Owner

Uncommonly Boutique
01.2013 - 04.2015
  • Managed all phases of day-to-day store operations, including merchandise selection and presentation.
  • Designed and implemented plans to attract customers and increase profit and sales.
  • Maintained records of promotions, sales, tasks, and payment transactions.
  • Responded to phone calls and answered queries regarding store operations and products.
  • Analyzed customer needs and market trends to inform future sales strategies.
  • Calculated figures related to purchase sales, credit, and cash payments.
  • Ensured shop safety and handled theft and security risks.
  • Managed social media outlets for the business.

Education

Business

College of Lake County
Grayslake, IL

Skills

  • Leadership & Management: Collaborative Leadership, Corporate Leadership, Exceptional Leadership Skills, Leadership Communications, Team Development, Performance Management, De-escalation, Recruiting
  • Manufacturing & Operations: Manufacturing Production, Production Line Management, Production Targets & Goals, Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing Process Analysis, Assembly and Production, OEE Improvement, 5S/6S, Quality Control, Root Cause Analysis
  • Compliance & Safety: cGMP, EHS Regulations, FDA Requirements, OSHA Compliance, CPR & AED
  • Project Management: Cost Savings Initiatives, Workflow Optimization, Process Improvement, Training Programs

Certification

  • Lean Principles and Six Sigma Training
  • CPR & AED Certification
  • OSHA Certification

Timeline

Production Manager

Flex
10.2024 - Current

Production Supervisor/Assistant Production Manager

S&C Electric Company
10.2023 - 10.2024

Production Supervisor

Flex
08.2021 - 10.2023

Manufacturing Production Lead

Cardinal Health Inc.
12.2020 - 08.2021

Manufacturing Supervisor

Medline Healthcare Industries
12.2019 - 12.2020

Manufacturing Production Lead

Cardinal Health Inc.
11.2018 - 12.2019

Manufacturing Technician III

Baxter Healthcare Corporation
01.2017 - 11.2018

Manufacturing Technician

Baxter Healthcare Corporation
09.2015 - 01.2017

Manufacturing Operator

Baxter Healthcare Corporation
04.2015 - 09.2015

Business Owner

Uncommonly Boutique
01.2013 - 04.2015

Business

College of Lake County

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