James H. Bailey
Dover
Summary
Dynamic Production Support Lead at Lonza with expertise in operational efficiency and team management. Proven track record in streamlining processes and training staff on compliance standards. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and server management, leveraging strong communication skills to enhance collaboration and drive results in high-pressure environments.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Support Lead, Cell and Gene Therapy
Lonza
Portsmouth
08.2023 - Current
- Established a new team to support manufacturing operations in cell and gene therapy.
- Executed operational procedures involving autoclave, FIT testing, and material movement.
- Managed cryo transfers to maintain integrity of biological materials during production.
- Oversaw associate activities to ensure efficient movement of materials through clean spaces.
- Coordinated timely provision of materials for manufacturing associates.
- Streamlined processes to enhance operational efficiency and minimize delays.
- Trained associates on compliance with cleanroom protocols and safety standards.
- Monitored inventory levels to optimize supply chain management.
Production Supervisor 2nd Shift
Northeast Color
Dover
10.2022 - 06.2024
- Supervised the second shift production operation which includes printing, CNC, fabrication/finishing, & cut vinyl area for a signage, wall covering and showroom display manufacturer.
- Assisted operators with additional support as needed along with overall direction.
- Assisted the production manager with day to day operational duties along with recruitment of additional staff.
Assembler
Sig Sauer
Newington
08.2019 - 10.2022
- Assembly line/sub assembly for several products, assists in final inspection of firearms before they are tested on the firing range.
- Assist in the training and assessment of new hires.
- High volume workload and usually stationed at the last station where work needs to be produced in an extremely fast paced environment.
Production Manager
RMS Media Group
Andover
10.2017 - 11.2018
- Responsible for ad traffic, customer service, marketing support, staff management and the finalizing of all titles produced in print and online.
- Served as point of contact for implementing a new CRM in production (Maghub/Magbuilder) to streamline the process in production & accounting of ad revenue.
- Magazine publisher of 22 titles a year.
National Production Manager
Employment Guide LLC
Norfolk
06.1998 - 05.2017
- Responsible for managing the production department for one edition, promoted to east coast regional production mentor and eventually tasked to manage the national production hub which produced all 32 editions published throughout the U.S.
- Managed a production team that was responsible for design/production and final delivery of files to printers nationwide, supported all digital & marketing efforts for employmentguide.com, collaboration with sales team, clients, marketing team along with all levels of management.
- Assessed production and proceeded to streamline processes from production, deadlines, data management, internal and external communications.
- Managed the newly created production hub in VA where increased efforts required new staff to be trained, familiarized with company policies, and procedures.
- Maximized revenue with accepting last minute ad sales under tight deadline constraints.
- Participated in weekly senior management team reviewing day to day business operations.
- Developed production standards along with adherence to policies and procedures ensuring all deadlines were met and team members coordinate on projects in timely manner.
- Supported digital operations requests for online postings and all content for employmentguide.com.
- Creative direction on the relaunch of Employmentguide.com.
- Server and cloud based storage management for all digital files.
- Trained employees on company and client expectations, ensuring all production and milestones are met per production schedule.
- Collaborates with a 'hands on' approach to production and proactively communicates updates of projects, deadlines, and delays with staff and management.
- Trouble-shoots and resolves issues with printers & well versed in disaster recovery.
- National newspaper publisher.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A) -
University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth
Dartmouth, MASkills
- Mac OS and Apple hardware
- Server management
- Networking expertise
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Maghub and Magbuilder
- Pace software experience
- SAP familiarity
- CRM applications
References
available upon request
Hobbies and Interests
- Backpacking
- Hiking
- Kayaking
- Travel
Past Experience
- Graphic design
- Retail
- Warehouse operations
- Shipping and receiving
- Accounting
- Delivery driver
- Assembler
- Financial reporting
- Event planning and support
- Operational support for fundraising efforts with nonprofit organizations
Technical Proficiencies
- Mac OS
- Servers
- Networking
- Apple hardware & software maintenance
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Maghub
- Magbuilder
- Pace
- SAP
- CRM applications
Timeline
Production Support Lead, Cell and Gene Therapy
Lonza
08.2023 - Current
Production Supervisor 2nd Shift
Northeast Color
10.2022 - 06.2024
Assembler
Sig Sauer
08.2019 - 10.2022
Production Manager
RMS Media Group
10.2017 - 11.2018
National Production Manager
Employment Guide LLC
06.1998 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A) -
University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth