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GLEN PALMER

Overland Park

Summary

Excel as a leader in manufacturing operations by leveraging expertise in production management, process optimization, and team development. Dedicated to delivering high-quality products, driving efficiency, and ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards in a dynamic and results-driven environment.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Operating Manufacturer - DCM & QCO

Thermo Fisher Scientific
08.2020 - Current
  • Oversee the end-to-end manufacturing process of dehydrated culture media (DCM), ensuring adherence to GMP and FDA regulations
  • Lead a team of 5+ production operators, providing training, mentorship, and performance evaluations
  • Played a pivotal role in scaling up production during the COVID-19 pandemic
  • Maintain accurate documentation, including batch records and regulatory compliance logs
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure on-time delivery
  • Utilize SAP daily for workflow and inventory management
  • Prepared and sterilized various microbiological media for quality control testing, ensuring accuracy and adherence to SOPs and GMP standards
  • Dispensed media into sterile containers using cleanroom tools, following proper aseptic techniques to avoid contamination
  • Ran autoclaves to sterilize media, tools, and waste, ensuring proper cleaning and safety
  • Ensured cleanroom readiness through routine sanitation and adherence to gowning and environmental monitoring procedures
  • Supported QCO lab operations by collaborating cross-functionally to meet daily production goals and troubleshoot process issues

Media Production Operator

Thermo Fisher Scientific
Lenexa
03.2020 - 07.2020

Education

A.A.S. - EMT

Johnson County Community College

Elementary Education

Kansas University

Skills

  • Microbiology
  • GMP
  • SAP
  • Team Supervision
  • Goal Setting and Alignment

Timeline

Lead Operating Manufacturer - DCM & QCO

Thermo Fisher Scientific
08.2020 - Current

Media Production Operator

Thermo Fisher Scientific
03.2020 - 07.2020

A.A.S. - EMT

Johnson County Community College

Elementary Education

Kansas University
GLEN PALMER