Joshua DeNap
St. Louis,United States
Summary
Seasoned Production Manager with comprehensive background in manufacturing and process industries. Keen ability to oversee, design, and improve production systems while maintaining high levels of safety and quality assurance. Leadership skills demonstrated through successful staff development and enhanced operations. Noted for improving efficiency, reducing waste, ensuring on-time delivery of projects, and fostering cross-functional teams to meet and exceed corporate objectives.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Downstream Production Manager
Thermo Fisher Scientific
St. Louis, United States
06.2022 - Current
- Directed a team of sixty-eight employees to maintain compliance with manufacturing operations.
- Oversee downstream processes to align with company objectives.
- Lead hiring initiatives, oversee workforce training, and communicate performance reviews.
- Streamlined workforce by identifying and enhancing role-specific capabilities.
- Facilitated relationship management through client-facing meetings and PiP oversight.
- Spearheaded client and regulatory audits by acting as a key liaison.
- Strengthened partnerships by supporting onboarding process for incoming clients.
- Led department and site teams to enhance processes, solve problems, and initiate improvements.
- Oversaw and managed site expansion including construction, equipment procurement, and CQV.
- Analyzed production processes to identify areas for improvement in efficiency and cost savings.
Downstream Production Supervisor
Thermo Fisher Scientific
St. Louis, United States
12.2020 - 06.2022
- Oversaw the timely execution and disposition of batch records while adhering to good cGMP and quality management systems.
- Collaborated effectively with various departments to fulfill operational requirements.
- Executed daily operational schedule by prioritizing tasks and optimizing resources.
- Monitored and maintained inventory levels for seamless operations.
- Facilitated development plans tailored to team member growth.
Biopharmaceutical Formulation Technician (Downstream Processing)
Thermo Fisher Scientific
St. Louis, United States
04.2019 - 12.2020
- Adhered to relevant guidelines while executing downstream manufacturing batch records for cGMP support.
- Delivered comprehensive training sessions for new hires and existing staff.
- Achieved on-time MBR review completion to aid batch record disposition.
- Executed preventative maintenance on operational equipment.
Paramedic
Highland Fire Department
08.2007 - 07.2019
- Performed advanced pre-hospital emergency medical treatment.
- Ensured narcotics security and accountability.
- Conducted advanced cardiac life support and CPR training sessions as a certified instructor.
Healthcare Specialist Sergeant (E-5)
United States Army Reserve
04.2009 - 05.2017
- Enhanced unit readiness by fostering a disciplined and collaborative environment.
- Administered medical care for both urgent and routine conditions.
- Supply Sergeant: Ordered, received, and cataloged medical equipment in sustainment of a troop medical center
- Laboratory Sergeant: Managed and conducted routine medical laboratory testing for patient care
- Ensured compliance with OSHA standards for chemical and hazardous material storage.
Education
Bachelor of Science - ACS Certified Biochemistry
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL01.2017
Skills
- Continuous improvements
- Quality assurance
- Problem-solving
- Environmental Health and Safety (EHS)
- Project management
- Production scheduling
- Operations management
- Staffing management
- Strong leadership
- Root-cause analysis
Activities
- Volunteer, Humane Society of Missouri, 2019-current
- Dean’s List, SIUE, 2014-2017
- Chemistry Club, SIUE, 2014-2016
- Volunteer Firefighter, Highland Fire Department, 2007-2012
Timeline
Downstream Production Manager
Thermo Fisher Scientific
06.2022 - Current
Downstream Production Supervisor
Thermo Fisher Scientific
12.2020 - 06.2022
Biopharmaceutical Formulation Technician (Downstream Processing)
Thermo Fisher Scientific
04.2019 - 12.2020
Healthcare Specialist Sergeant (E-5)
United States Army Reserve
04.2009 - 05.2017
Paramedic
Highland Fire Department
08.2007 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Science - ACS Certified Biochemistry
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
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