Joshua Michel
Emporia
Summary
Project leader with a strong history at Simmons Pet Food, driving cross-functional teams to consistently exceed project goals. Expertise in project management and problem-solving enhances team capabilities while maintaining compliance and quality standards. Bilingual in Spanish, fostering collaboration and delivering impactful results in fast-paced environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Leader
Simmons Pet Food
Emporia
07.2025 - Current
- Developed project plans outlining timelines, deliverables, and responsibilities.
- Led cross-functional teams to achieve project alignment and meet execution timelines.
- Monitored project progress, adjusting plans to ensure deadlines were consistently met.
- Trained team members on best practices and project standards to enhance team capabilities.
Process Engineer II
Simmons Pet Food
Emporia
03.2023 - 07.2025
- Analyzed process data, identifying opportunities for improvement in manufacturing operations.
- Evaluated current processes for cost savings opportunities or improved performance.
- Collaborated with Quality Control and Maintenance on process engineering projects, enhancing cross-departmental communication and project outcomes.
- Supported equipment installation and maintenance, ensuring operational readiness and minimizing downtime.
Validation Engineer
Fagron Sterile Services
Wichita
02.2021 - 03.2023
- Led execution of aseptic and process validation functions, guiding and assisting validation engineers and technicians to ensure compliance and quality standards.
- Prepares and executes protocols for validation or performance testing of new or modified manufacturing equipment, process, or systems
- Analyzes data from validation test to determine whether systems and processes meet required criteria and specifications
- Collaborated with cross-functional departments to schedule and implement validation testing, ensuring alignment with project timelines and regulatory requirements.
- Authors and/or contributes to the development and implementation of SOPS, Work Instructions, Forms, and Templates surrounding validation
- Drove continuous improvement initiatives in development process, enhancing validation methodologies and increasing overall effectiveness.
- Calibrated measurement equipment to maintain precision and reliability.
Development Validation Technician
Fagron Sterile Services
Wichita
08.2020 - 02.2021
- Developed aseptic procedures to ensure compliance and quality in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
- Oversee BUD batches to ensure procedures are done accurately.
- Monitored and reported product development stages to track progress and identify potential issues.
- Create change controls to help improve the efficiency of processes for production.
- Submit time point studies in a timely manner to the laboratory.
- Created intermediate and final reports to summarize outcomes and inform stakeholders on each product's BUD.
Aseptic Technician
Fagron Sterile Services
Wichita
12.2019 - 08.2020
- Executed current Good Manufacturing Practices when filling syringes and vials to uphold quality standards.
- Certified as a Controlled Drug Agent, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Applied Good Documentation Practices in all official documents to maintain accuracy and compliance.
- Reviewed training procedures and SOPs to ensure compliance and effectiveness.
Drywall Estimator
Michel Drywall LLC
Wichita
05.2016 - 12.2019
- Thoroughly examined blueprints to ensure precise estimates for general contractors, reducing discrepancies.
- Utilized EDGE software to determine accurate job pricing, enhancing bid competitiveness.
- Coordinated with suppliers to secure materials and obtain quotes, facilitating timely project execution.
Education
Bachelor of Biomedical Engineering - Minor in Mathematics
Wichita State University
Wichita, KS12-2019
Skills
- Project management
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Microsoft Dynamics AX
- MasterControl
- SolidWorks
- MATLAB
- HEPA filtration
- Problem-solving
- Team collaboration
- Goal orientation
- Quick learner
- Spanish fluency
Websites
Certification
- Excel Basics for Data Analysis from IBM
Timeline
Project Leader
Simmons Pet Food
07.2025 - Current
Process Engineer II
Simmons Pet Food
03.2023 - 07.2025
Validation Engineer
Fagron Sterile Services
02.2021 - 03.2023
Development Validation Technician
Fagron Sterile Services
08.2020 - 02.2021
Aseptic Technician
Fagron Sterile Services
12.2019 - 08.2020
Drywall Estimator
Michel Drywall LLC
05.2016 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Biomedical Engineering - Minor in Mathematics
Wichita State University