Joann Nicholson
Wilson
Summary
Detail-oriented Production Technician with expertise in quality control, GMP regulations, and OSHA compliance. Proven ability to optimize workflows and ensure high-quality pharmaceutical production.
Overview
1
1
Certification
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Technician
Fresenius Kabi USA LLC
Wilson, NC
03.2018 - 11.2024
- Operated manufacturing equipment to produce high-quality pharmaceutical products efficiently.
- Conducted routine inspections to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize production workflows and reduce downtime.
- Trained new technicians on equipment operation and safety protocols, enhancing team performance.
- Met production targets and tight deadlines by collaborating closely with team members.
- Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
- Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
- Performed general equipment maintenance and repair to minimize downtime.
- Used problem-solving and issue-resolution skills to promptly and successfully address production problems.
- Collaborated with other departments to optimize production workflows.
Manufacturing Operator
Sandoz Pharmaceuticals
Wilson, NC
05.2011 - 02.2018
- Operated and maintained production equipment to ensure efficient
- Monitored product quality and performed routine inspections to uphold standards.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflows and minimize downtime.
- Assisted in training new operators on equipment use and safety protocols.
- Operated and maintained production machinery ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
- Trained new employees on company policies, equipment operation, and best practices, fostering a positive work environment and team cohesion.
- Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Examined incoming materials and compared to documentation for accuracy and quality.
- Enhanced production efficiency by implementing process improvements and troubleshooting equipment issues.
- Supported engineering teams during equipment upgrades or installations by providing valuable input based on hands-on experience working with existing machinery.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills while resolving complex manufacturing challenges under tight deadlines.
- Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
- Organized and prepared workstations and materials needed for operations to maximize productivity.
- Used problem-solving and issue-resolution skills to promptly and successfully address production problems.
- Performed general equipment maintenance and repair to minimize downtime.
Education
High School Diploma -
Southeast Halifax High
Halifax, NC05-1992
Bio Work -
Wilson Community College
Wilson, NC05-2026
No Degree - Business Administration And Management
Saint Augustine College
Raleigh, NC08-2010
Skills
- Testing and troubleshooting
- Quality control
- Machine operation
- Equipment calibration
- Material handling equipment
- Clean room procedures
- Assembly line experience
- GMP regulations adherence
- OSHA compliance
- Equipment inspection
- Hazardous materials handling
- Precision measuring tools
- ISO standards compliance
Accomplishments
- Achieved [Result] through effectively helping with [Task].
- Documented and resolved [Issue] which led to [Results].
- Achieved [Result] by completing [Task] with accuracy and efficiency.
Certification
- Lockout/Tagout(LOTO) Procedures License SAP , cGMPs, OSHA, SOPs
Timeline
Production Technician
Fresenius Kabi USA LLC
03.2018 - 11.2024
Manufacturing Operator
Sandoz Pharmaceuticals
05.2011 - 02.2018
Bio Work -
Wilson Community College
High School Diploma -
Southeast Halifax High
No Degree - Business Administration And Management
Saint Augustine College