Gabriella Sanchez
Gorham,ME
Summary
Results-driven Manufacturing Supervisor known for high attention to detail, high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in lean manufacturing techniques, quality control processes, and workforce management to enhance operational efficiency. Skilled at using communication, problem-solving, and leadership to achieve objectives and maintain production targets. Excel in fast-paced environments by prioritizing tasks and fostering teamwork.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Technical Manufacturing Supervisor
Abbott Laboratories
Scarborough, Maine
10.2022 - Current
- Coordinate and supervise work of Technical Manufacturing personnel to accomplish the manufacturing schedule and to assess/troubleshoot current raw materials and product.
- Review and release material onto next manufacturing stage based on acceptable specifications and quality adherence.
- Manage production assembly schedule post-material provision by Technical Manufacturing to optimize efficiency and meet targets.
- Manage monthly targets and develop schedule for successful attainment.
- Oversee workload to ensure timely project completion and stakeholder satisfaction.
- Manage department staffing levels by analyzing workforce needs and making adjustments. Interviewing, hiring, and training employees. Planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
- Manage inventory of raw materials from suppliers using SAP software, work closely with Procurement on stock levels and orders, manage qualification and release activities of raw materials needed for production.
- Manage product/process testing projects.
- Characterize performance of raw and manufactured materials.
- Maintain Good Manufacturing/Laboratory Practices (GMP or GLP), ensures orderly and accurate flow of paperwork, maintains and ensures the integrity of manufactured product.
- Make advanced technical based decisions that are important to products. Responsible for escalating the technical findings to other functional areas of the company.
- Supported product troubleshooting efforts in Japan as a Subject Matter Expert.
- Collaborate with other departments to deliver comprehensive technical evaluations and support.
Technical Manufacturing Lead Scientist
Abbott Laboratories
Scarborough, Maine
02.2020 - 10.2022
- Maintained technical excellence and conducted experiments on new products from R&D through the transfer/product development process.
- Led product and process testing projects.
- Supported validation activities by writing and executing validation protocols, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Troubleshooted equipment failures, collaborated with Calibration Department, Maintenance, and Facilities to restore equipment functionality.
- Performed root cause analysis on product failures, including proposals for preventive actions.
- Assisted R&D during the transfer and product development process.
- Executed design of experiments (DOE) for product troubleshooting efforts.
- Consulted with departments, provided technical evaluations and strategic leadership to enhance cross-functional project outcomes.
- Completed Quality Incident reporting and subsequent actions to prevent recurrence.
Technical Manufacturing Chemist II
Abbott Laboratories
Scarborough, Maine
02.2019 - 02.2020
- Subject Matter Expert on lateral flow chemistry for TB assay.
- Characterize performance of materials, processes and products.
- Provided advanced technical support to achieve manufacturing and troubleshooting objectives.
- Utilized JMP software for tracking and trending of manufactured product performance.
Technical Manufacturing Chemist I
Abbott Laboratories
Scarborough, Maine
02.2017 - 02.2019
- Subject Matter Expert on lateral flow chemistry for HIV assay.
- Traveled to Japan 12/2018 to assist on product troubleshooting efforts as Subject Matter Expert.
- Completed raw material qualifications to ensure they meet specifications set for that material.
- Conducted quality control testing of manufacturing material related to qualifications and titration.
- Maintained quality systems and proper GMP/GLP.
- Facilitated collaboration between Quality Control, Material Handling, Receipt Inspection, Operational Excellence, Product Support, and Production to enhance cross-departmental communication.
- Conducted investigations to identify root causes of issues and opportunities for process improvements.
- Implemented new procedures to enhance operational efficiency while ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Created and followed protocols designed around product improvement.
- Maintained and supported the production schedule. Manufactured bioreagents for use in product and manufacturing processes using Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Coordinated manufacturing efforts based on set production schedule.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Pre-Medicine Concentration
University of Maine
Orono, Maine05-2015
Skills
- High attention to detail
- Manufacturing oversight
- Production scheduling
- Problem solving
- Inventory management
- Technical troubleshooting
- Process optimization
- Lean manufacturing techniques
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Team leadership
- Resource planning
- Employee development
- Quality assurance
- Regulatory compliance
- Self motivation
Certification
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certified
- Chemical Hygiene Officer (CHO)
- RCRA Certified (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act)
Timeline
Technical Manufacturing Supervisor
Abbott Laboratories
10.2022 - Current
Technical Manufacturing Lead Scientist
Abbott Laboratories
02.2020 - 10.2022
Technical Manufacturing Chemist II
Abbott Laboratories
02.2019 - 02.2020
Technical Manufacturing Chemist I
Abbott Laboratories
02.2017 - 02.2019
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Pre-Medicine Concentration
University of Maine