Jermaine Gill
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Detail-oriented operator with expertise in pharmaceutical visual inspection, plastics extrusion, and machine operation in manufacturing and logistics. Demonstrates GMP compliance, equipment setup and troubleshooting, and accurate batch documentation. Proven ability to maintain safety standards, reduce deviations, and ensure on-time production.
Overview
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1
Certification
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Operator Visual Inspection
Eli Lilly
Concord, NC
12.2024 - Current
- Inspection & Quality Control: Safely inspect high-quality pharmaceutical products, including parenteral (injectable) medicines, using automated and manual inspection methods in compliance with Lilly standards and GMPs.
- Operated and maintained automated/semi-automated inspection equipment; set up and troubleshoot to ensure optimal performance.
- Training & Leadership: Provide technical training to operators, act as a key resource for troubleshooting, and serve as the primary escalation point for shop-floor issues
- Completed process documentation for batch records and cleaning logs to ensure compliance.: Complete batch records (electronic and paper), cleaning logs, and other process documentation; ensure accuracy and compliance
- Contributed to departmental objectives by reducing deviations and enhancing compliance.
- Upheld plant safety policies and maintained a safe work environment to support HSE goals.
Plastic Extrusion Operator
Celgard, LLC
Concord, NC
09.2022 - 12.2024
- Set up, operated, and maintained extrusion machinery to produce high-quality products, ensuring consistent output and minimizing downtime.
- Monitored the extrusion process and made real-time adjustments, achieving product quality standards and meeting client specifications.
- Ensured all products met quality specifications and client expectations by conducting thorough inspections and implementing corrective actions.
- Performed routine and preventive maintenance to keep equipment in optimal working order, reducing unexpected breakdowns and repair costs.
- Troubleshot production process issues, enhancing workflow continuity and minimizing disruptions.
- Detected product defects and machine malfunctions, facilitating prompt resolution and reducing production losses.
- Installed new machines or parts to improve productivity, contributing to increased production efficiency.
Machine Operator
Celgard LLC
Charlotte, NC
11.2021 - 08.2022
- Operated coating equipment in Celgard facility to produce battery separators
- Operated multiple machines to meet production targets and maintain safety compliance.
- Monitored machine settings during web extrusion and converting runs
- Resolved equipment issues using troubleshooting and analytical skills, facilitating timely completion of assignments.
- Inspected separator material for defects and contamination
Letter Carrier/Trainer
USPS
Bossier City, LA
06.2015 - 08.2021
- Trained new employees on procedures and safety protocols, fostering timely delivery and compliance with USPS standards.
- Delivered mail to residences and businesses along specified routes by walking or driving, ensuring timely and accurate delivery.
- Obtained signatures for registered, certified, and insured mail, collecting associated charges and completing all necessary paperwork to ensure compliance.
- Delivered notices to patrons regarding undeliverable mail, enhancing customer communication and service satisfaction.
- Returned to post office with collected mail, ensuring accurate records by submitting money and receipts.
Postal Supervisor
USPS
Bossier City, Louisiana
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Supervised USPS mail processing operations and daily work assignments.
- Monitored mail distribution workflows for USPS service standards.
- Reviewed timekeeping, attendance, and scheduling for USPS employees.
- Enforced postal safety, security, and handling regulations.
- Performed routine audits of outgoing packages to verify accuracy.
Manager
Gentleman's Car Wash
Shreveport, LA
03.2007 - 06.2018
- Planned work schedules and assigned duties to ensure optimal staffing for operational efficiency.
- Reviewed work throughout the process and at completion to ensure total customer satisfaction and high service quality.
- Collaborated with workers and managers to address work-related issues, enhancing team communication and overall productivity.
- Maintained shop inventory and ordered materials to ensure consistent supply and uninterrupted operations.
Residential Advisor
Minact Inc
Jackson, MS
01.2012 - 08.2013
- Enforced rules and regulations to maintain orderly facility operations and foster a safe living environment.
- Made regular rounds to ensure residents and areas were safe and secure, reducing incidents and maintained order.
- Monitored students for unusual behavior and mediated conflicts between residents to facilitate resolution.
- Communicated and collaborated with counselors to assist residents facing family, financial, or educational issues, and to support student well-being.
- Managed inventory and assessed maintenance needs, ensuring the facility was well-prepared and comfortable for residents.
Warehouse/Rental Clerk
Hollywood Rentals
Sylmar, CA
03.2008 - 03.2009
- Informed customers about rental items, including availability, rental fees, and operation, contributing to positive customer experiences.
- Verified and maintained accurate inventory records using electronic scanners, supported inventory control and loss prevention.
- Prepared work orders, bills of lading, and shipping orders, ensuring accurate and timely processing for seamless operations.
- Readied items for shipping and contacted carriers to determine shipping method, routes, and rates, and optimized logistics.
- Performed routine preventive maintenance to ensure equipment functioned properly, and reduced equipment downtime.
- Inspected returned items for wear or defects, reported damage to supervisors to uphold equipment quality standards.
Letter Carrier
United States Postal Service
Shreveport, LA
03.1999 - 03.2007
- Delivered mail to residences and businesses along specified routes by walking or driving, ensuring timely and accurate delivery.
- Obtained signatures for registered, certified, and insured mail, collecting associated charges and completing necessary paperwork.
- Left notices for patrons on undeliverable mail collection, enhancing customer awareness.
- Returned to the post office with collected mail, submitting money and receipts to ensure accurate record-keeping.
Radio Operator
United States Marine Corp
Camp Pendleton, CA
09.1992 - 09.1997
- Ensured mission readiness by providing and maintaining communications for the assigned unit using radio etiquette, security, and safety procedures.
- Troubleshot communication issues to minimize downtime and sustain critical connectivity for the unit.
- Logged all transmissions exchanged on the network to enhance operational accountability and communication accuracy.
Education
Vocational - Communications
Marine Corps Communications Electronics School
29 Palms, CA01-1993
High School Diploma - General Studies
South Mecklenburg High School
Charlotte, NC01-1992
Skills
- Quality Assurance
- Quality control
- Visual inspection
- GMP
- CGMP
- Process Compliance
- Documentation review
- Process Documentation
- Troubleshooting documentation
- Verbal communication Training
- Preventive Maintenance
- Driving
- Industrial equipment troubleshooting
- Manufacturing
- Lean principles
- Lean manufacturing implementation
- Kaizen
- Packaging
- Shipping & Receiving
- Inventory Auditing
- Inventory logistics
- Warehouse operations
- Driving experience
- Forklift
- Electric pallet jack
- Order Picker
- Load & Unload
- Box truck
- RF scanner
- Computer skills
- Computer Literacy
- Microsoft Outlook
- MS Word, Excel
- SharePoint
- Technical support
- Technical assistance
- Data entry
- Detail-oriented
- Analytical analysis
- Math
- Basic math
- Writing skills
- Presentation skills
- Management
- Leadership
- Team leadership
- Supervision
- Relationship management
- Team building
- Decision making
- Prioritization
- Detailing
- Military
- English language
- Childcare experience
- Military
- Military Experience
- Driving
- Employment law
- Issue resolution
- Computer skills
- Document management
- Customer service
- Manufacturing experience
- Manufacturing facility
- Machining
- Equipment Installation
- Equipment setup
- Visual inspection
- Preventive Maintenance
- Shipping & Receiving
- Pallet Jack
- Process Documentation
- Basic math
- Box truck
- RF scanner
- Lean principles
- Plastics extrusion
- Detailing
- GMP
- Batch documentation
- Equipment setup
- Visual inspection
- Issue resolution
Personal Information
- Title: Full Time Employment
- Availability: Willing to relocate: Anywhere
- Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Certification
First Aid Certification, Non-CDL Class C, Hazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response Training, CPR Certification, Pallet Jack Certification, Secret Clearance
Languages
Spanish - Beginner
Military service
- E-4 | United States Marine Corps | US
- September 1992 to September 1997
Timeline
Senior Operator Visual Inspection
Eli Lilly
12.2024 - Current
Plastic Extrusion Operator
Celgard, LLC
09.2022 - 12.2024
Machine Operator
Celgard LLC
11.2021 - 08.2022
Postal Supervisor
USPS
01.2017 - 01.2021
Letter Carrier/Trainer
USPS
06.2015 - 08.2021
Residential Advisor
Minact Inc
01.2012 - 08.2013
Warehouse/Rental Clerk
Hollywood Rentals
03.2008 - 03.2009
Manager
Gentleman's Car Wash
03.2007 - 06.2018
Letter Carrier
United States Postal Service
03.1999 - 03.2007
Radio Operator
United States Marine Corp
09.1992 - 09.1997
Vocational - Communications
Marine Corps Communications Electronics School
High School Diploma - General Studies
South Mecklenburg High School