John Viens
Beverly,MA
Summary
Results-driven Assembly and Production Specialist with extensive experience in the medical technology sector at Abiomed and Johnson & Johnson Med Tech. Recognized for enhancing quality compliance and operational efficiency, demonstrating strong expertise in packaging and labeling. Achievements include significant improvements in production processes through effective multitasking and proficiency in advanced computer skills. Aiming to leverage these competencies to contribute to innovative manufacturing solutions.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Associate I
Abiomed / Johnson & Johnson Med Tech
Danvers, MA
10.2023 - Current
- Responsible for the 2nd shift inspection of Purge Cassette packages, and finished goods, based on company guidelines.
- Signed off on multiple processes, including Purge Cassette Inspection, Purge Cassette Packaging, and Purge Cassette Assembly.
- Work with Material Handling to ensure that the department receives replenishment materials and everything necessary for completing daily and weekly goals of production
- Responsible for assembling, inspecting, and testing high-quality medical devices while working within a controlled manufacturing system.
- Process polymer materials to compose, test, or apply on medical devices per approved manufacturing procedures
- Assemble plastic and metal components into medical devices in accordance with approved manufacturing procedures
- Perform in-process quality checks or subassemblies and finished product
- Utilize small hand tools, calibrated instruments and machines, measurement equipment, microscopes and test fixture
- Participate in line meetings as needed
- Work with engineers and technicians to resolve line issues and suggest improvements
- Maintain clean room integrity by using proper attire and adherence to clean room environment practice and procedures
- Maintain accurate records/documentation related to quality, work in progress, test results, labor (e.g., timecards) and special projects
- Apply workstation practices and line clearance in daily activities
- Adhere to general safety rules, manufacturing procedures, company policies and procedures, QSR, and FDA regulations
- Knowledge and practice of lean, six sigma, kaizen and continuous improvement
Food Delivery Driver
Doordash, North Shore/Boston Area
Beverly, MA
02.2023 - 12.2023
- Observed strict food safety and handling procedures during transport to maintain the quality and integrity of meals.
- Fostered positive relationships with regular customers, contributing to increased loyalty and repeat business.
- Contacted customers prior to delivery to coordinate delivery times.
- Utilized GPS navigation systems to find most efficient routes for deliveries.
- Resolved customers' complaints regarding products or services.
- Processed online payments via credit card, debit card or PayPal.
- Offered strong work ethic, attention to detail, and promoted positive customer service by delivering on-time shipments, and fully resolving issues.
Kitchen Technician
Happy Valley
Gloucester, MA
04.2022 - 01.2023
- Received promotion from Packaging Technician to Kitchen Technician
- Worked closely with team leads and the Edibles Production Manager to successfully produce consistent and safe batches of medical and recreational edibles with various cannabis-derived oils, concentrates, and powders.
- Maintained appropriate inventory levels of food product to meet the needs of each shift
- Maintained a clean kitchen, properly sorted and washed soiled dishes, kept dish area organized and free of clutter, set up dish stations for a large volume of washing projects, including dish machines, cleaned and sanitized kitchen surfaces in accordance with relevant SOPs and adhering to ServSafe standards
- Weighed, measured, sorted and labeled ingredients in preparation for batches of gummies, chocolate bars, tinctures, topicals, drink mixes and other cannabis-infused edible products within the kitchen production department
- Adhered to daily production schedules determined by the Edibles Production Manager
- Compliance with Standard Operating Procedures & METRC Regulations
- Weighed and processed waste material in accordance with state regulations (105 CRM 725.000) and company policies and procedures
Packaging Technician
Happy Valley
Gloucester, MA
09.2021 - 04.2022
- Weighed, measured, sorted, labeled, and packaged cannabis products such as edibles, oil cartridges, topicals, tinctures, concentrates, flower, and pre-rolls for medical and recreational sale.
- Applied labels in accordance with product information, testing results, and other required information
- Maintained forms and databases to precisely record weight, product count, and any relevant issues for all products.
- Assembled, lined, and padded boxes, and shipping containers for finished product storage and shipping.
- Thoroughly cleaned equipment, hand tools, containers, materials, supplies, and work areas, using cleaning solutions in accordance with relevant SOPs
- Responsible for operating a variety of automated sorting, batching, and packaging machinery
- Maintained quality control by visually inspecting cannabis products and packaging to ensure consistency on product standards, ensuring labeling and product counts are accurate
- Inventory of cannabis products upon receipt and distribution to and from the department
- Assisted in the loading, unloading and inventory of cannabis packaging, supplies and materials
- Adhered to production schedules determined by the Operations Manager
- Weighed and processed waste material in accordance with state regulations (105 CRM 725.000) and company policies and procedures
- Performed daily, weekly, and monthly audits of packaging supplies as directed by the Inventory and Packaging Managers
Medical Records Clerk
North Shore Pain Management
Beverly, MA
08.2011 - 03.2020
- Worked alongside and reported to the Practice Manager to coordinate the scanning and filing of all daily paperwork for 2 pain management facilities
- Created a filing and sorting system for retrieval of documents in case the documentation was needed prior to being scanned
- Created SOPs to assist new and existing employees on execution of updated systems and policies
- Imported data into patient charts via scanning into an EMR system. Processed medical record requests from external sources such as attorneys, disability firms, medical offices and any other related requests. Maintained a strict attention to detail to ensure a high rate of accuracy and efficiency. Corrected errors and resubmitted paperwork for signatures and approvals as needed
- Attended training and facilitated the merging of systems and all data from Centricity to Epic.
- Trained and monitored 3 employees and worked as a team to ensure that all daily needs for the practice were met
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Graphic Design And Website Building
North Shore Community College
Beverly, MA06-2015
Some College (No Degree) - Introduction To Natural Perfumery
Providence Perfume Co.
Providence, RI04-2015
Certificate - Computer Programming & Web Design
Computer-Ed Institute
Somerville, MA06-2003
Skills
- Assembly and production
- Quality and compliance
- Operations support
- Work order processing
- Computer skills
- Packaging and labeling
- Efficient multitasking
- Proficient in SAP
Timeline
Production Associate I
Abiomed / Johnson & Johnson Med Tech
10.2023 - Current
Food Delivery Driver
Doordash, North Shore/Boston Area
02.2023 - 12.2023
Kitchen Technician
Happy Valley
04.2022 - 01.2023
Packaging Technician
Happy Valley
09.2021 - 04.2022
Medical Records Clerk
North Shore Pain Management
08.2011 - 03.2020
Some College (No Degree) - Graphic Design And Website Building
North Shore Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Introduction To Natural Perfumery
Providence Perfume Co.
Certificate - Computer Programming & Web Design
Computer-Ed Institute
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