JOSEPH AZZARA

Operation of the equipment for all production (catalog and custom products) and product feasibility/development runs.
Maintenance of the equipment ensures it is always in optimal working condition. This would cover the repair and replacement of equipment and their components. This includes the clean steam generator along with the chiller system.

Equipment and process expertise for the equipment and how it operates/functions.
Product expertise to work in collaboration with R&D and Production Scientists to develop lyophilized formulations that achieve all product requirements as well as develop lyophilization process conditions (recipes) for their subsequent routine manufacture in Production.
Ownership of the equipment to ensure that all activities are achieved smoothly and successfully to comply with our inventory/customer demands. Supervision of the lyophilization area operation that includes all production and development efforts (so a review of all production run records as well as custom order product inquiries/assessments; calculation of COGS estimates; scheduling and reviewing/approving all PMs performed by outside contractors and purchase of all spare and replacement equipment and parts.

Worked with automation engineers on upgrading SCADA systems on four different freeze driers along with an upgraded PLC/HMI screen.

• Process improvements work with outside contractors, engineering, R&D, and across multiple departments such as facilities, scientists, dispensing departments
• Performs on a $127M project for a new fill line/freeze drier along with the build-out requirements for the new equipment.
• Operated various types of machinery, demonstrating versatility and adaptability in diverse work environments.

• Stored, retrieved, mixed, and monitored chemicals used in the production process
• Recorded information, such as ingredients, weights, and temperature, and input into troubleshooting database
• Troubleshot issues with production equipment and processes
• Observed all company, local, state, and federal safety and quality regulations
• Reported accidents, safety violations, or other concerns
• Assisted in planning and improving processes and product quality
• Worked with other team members to complete the production process
• Met physical requirements of the position, including walking, standing, or sitting for extended periods, lifting heavy objects, climbing, crouching, operating tools, and wearing safety gear.