Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Military Experience
Certification
Accomplishments
Quality and Compliance Experience
Timeline
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JENNIFER SWIFT

JENNIFER SWIFT

Summary

Dynamic leader in corporate operations with a focus on continuous improvement within FDA-regulated environments. Successfully led projects that enhanced compliance and reduced operational costs through Lean Six Sigma initiatives. Demonstrated ability to set and achieve performance metrics, manage resources effectively, and train teams to foster a culture of safety and quality.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Plant Manager – Bottling/Blister Packaging/Cartoning/OWS/LVS

PERRIGO PHARMACEUTICALS
10.2022 - Current
  • Manage operations with focus on safety, quality, customer service, compliance, and productivity.
  • Developed and managed KPIs for safety, quality, customer service, conversion costs, and GL spending to drive operational excellence.
  • Led complex projects from conception to completion, coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery within budget constraints.
  • Executed capital projects, managed resources and headcount, and supported new product launches.
  • Applied Lean Six Sigma methodologies to improve engagement, productivity, waste reduction, and cost performance.
  • Trained over 150 employees on leading indicators and continuous improvement principles to enhance performance and accountability.

Training and Continuous Improvement Manager

PERRIGO PHARMACEUTICALS
01.2021 - 10.2022

Plant Manager – Bottling/Blister Packaging/Cartoning

PERRIGO PHARMACEUTICALS
10.2021 - 01.2021

Production Engineering Manager – Plant 7

PERRIGO PHARMACEUTICALS
11.2014 - 10.2016

Continuous Improvement Engineering Supervisor

PERRIGO PHARMACEUTICALS
01.2013 - 11.2014

Production Supervisor / Lead Production Supervisor

PERRIGO PHARMACEUTICALS
03.2006 - 01.2013

Compression Operator, Training Advisor, Set-up Technician

PERRIGO PHARMACEUTICALS
08.2000 - 03.2006

Education

Bachelor of Science -

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Master of Business Administration (MBA) -

Cornerstone University
Kalamazoo, MI

Skills

  • Project Management
  • GMP Compliance
  • CAPA
  • Change Control
  • Lean Six Sigma
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Internal Audits
  • KPI Development
  • Operational Excellence
  • Budget Management
  • Cross-Functional Leadership
  • Process Standardization
  • Training & Development

Military Experience

UNITED STATES AIR FORCE, Flight/Ground Medic, 12/05/89, 08/01/00

  • Cultivated teamwork, servant leadership, integrity, accountability, and mission-focused execution to enhance team cohesion and operational effectiveness.

Certification

  • Project Management Professional (PMP), PMI
  • Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Villanova University
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Perrigo

Accomplishments

  • Led complex projects from conception to completion, coordinating cross-functional teams, budgets, timelines, and deliverables.
    - Lakso Filler Clean Project Savings: 81 Line Shifts and $218,822 per year.
  • Managed manufacturing operations with focus on safety, quality, customer service, compliance, and productivity.
  • Created and managed KPIs for Safety, Quality, Customer Service, Conversion Costs, and GL Spending.
  • Executed capital projects, managed resources and headcount, and supported new product launches.
  • Trained more than 150 employees on leading indicators, KPI management, and continuous improvement principles.
  • Applied Lean Six Sigma methodologies to improve engagement, productivity, waste reduction, and cost performance.

Quality and Compliance Experience

  • Led manufacturing operations within FDA-regulated pharmaceutical environments ensuring compliance with cGMP requirements.
  • Partnered with Quality organizations to manage deviations, investigations, CAPA activities, change controls, and regulatory commitments.
  • Developed and implemented procedures, training programs, and operational controls supporting Quality Management System requirements.
  • Supported internal audits, regulatory inspections, and remediation activities to maintain compliance standards.
  • Utilized KPI-driven approaches to monitor quality performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Led cross-functional teams in root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.

Timeline

Plant Manager – Bottling/Blister Packaging/Cartoning/OWS/LVS

PERRIGO PHARMACEUTICALS
10.2022 - Current

Plant Manager – Bottling/Blister Packaging/Cartoning

PERRIGO PHARMACEUTICALS
10.2021 - 01.2021

Training and Continuous Improvement Manager

PERRIGO PHARMACEUTICALS
01.2021 - 10.2022

Production Engineering Manager – Plant 7

PERRIGO PHARMACEUTICALS
11.2014 - 10.2016

Continuous Improvement Engineering Supervisor

PERRIGO PHARMACEUTICALS
01.2013 - 11.2014

Production Supervisor / Lead Production Supervisor

PERRIGO PHARMACEUTICALS
03.2006 - 01.2013

Compression Operator, Training Advisor, Set-up Technician

PERRIGO PHARMACEUTICALS
08.2000 - 03.2006

Bachelor of Science -

Western Michigan University

Master of Business Administration (MBA) -

Cornerstone University
JENNIFER SWIFT