Justin Hodges
Washington,NC
Summary
Fastidious Manufacturing Supervisor with 10+ year background in manufacturing industry. Skilled in organizing efficient flow of materials and workers to meet targets. Talented at delegating work effectively, diagnosing production needs and testing all materials.
Disciplined Individual looking to build upon skills and tackle new responsibilities. Excellent knowledge of raw materials, production processes and quality control standards. Superb communication and organizational traits to predict troubles and delays.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Formulation manufacturing Supervisor
Thermofisher Scientific
08.2022 - Current
- Lead the Steriles south manufacturing team providing technical, mechanical and leadership to the operations activities
- Supervises operations employees of high-quality pharmaceutical products according to schedules, cost, and quality standards, while maintaining employee engagement, safety performance, and ensuring adherence to all regulatory control and documentation procedures
- Assists with building and training the production team that will staff the new Sterile Filling lines
- Provides leadership to assigned staff by performing the following: leading organizational change; developing and empowering staff; cultivating relationships; putting staff in a position to succeed, meeting their personal career goals while also achieving interpersonal goals; building effective teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals; driving engagement and crafting a climate where staff are motivated to do their best
- Supervises employees in day-to-day operations by spending at least 50% of available time collaborating with employees to ensure that every product unit is of high quality and exceeds all current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs)
- Ensured that production schedule is met by distributing workload in accordance with changing priorities
- Ensured production operations are properly controlled and regulatory compliance requirements are met by ensuring batch documentation is accurate, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are accurate, training is current, critical documentation templates are accurate, equipment is in good repair and current calibration, and high standards of housekeeping are maintained in all areas of responsibility
- Evaluates/solves operation problems by reviewing the area of concern, developing potential solutions, technically evaluating, or testing the solutions, and preparing summary reports/recommendations for management
- Assures compliance to all applicable regulations by proactively interpreting regulatory and compliance requirements, establishing, and maintaining systems
- Knowledge in GMP’s and FDA regulations
- Technical and operational knowledge of start-up of aseptic environment for live virus vaccines
- Strong decision-making skills
- The ability to handle multiple ongoing activities and ability to prioritize tasks
- Outstanding attention to detail and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment under pressure, able to multi-task and is results driven
- Demonstrates ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality
- Excellent social skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the public, including tact to handle sensitive matters
- Highly effective verbal and technical written communication skills
- Able to create SOP’s, work instructions and manufacturing process
- Demonstrated ability to manage and lead professional staff in order to achieve goals, evaluate and resolve complex technical problems
- Ability to motivate, energize, and retain key staff by direct interactions with supervisors and staff
- Lead by example set the example for others to follow.
Lead Formulation Technician
Thermofisher Scientific
02.2020 - 08.2022
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
- Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements
- Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training and mentoring individuals with lagging skills
- Mentored newly hired employees on operating equipment and safety and developed training manual to use for reference
- Minimized resource and time losses by addressing employee or production issue directly and implementing timely solutions
- Operated production machinery safely to reduce workplace accidents
- Handled troubleshooting tasks and used repair methods to immediately rectify assembly line issues
- Managed schedules, accepted time off requests and found coverage for short shifts
- Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues
- Followed all waste handling guidelines to minimize waste generation
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
Formulation Technician II
Thermo Fisher Scientific
02.2019 - 02.2020
- Managed daily tasks consistently and sought out opportunities to go beyond requirements and support business targets
- Protected business from unnecessary liability by carefully following security and safety standards
- Met targets consistently by working hard and with strong attention to detail
- Collaborated well with team members to carry out daily assignments and achieve team targets
- Carried out high-quality work with little oversight
- Taught new employee’s important procedures such as Set-up and Starting fills as well as Ending fills.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure successful product launches and meet project deadlines.
Production Manufacturing Technician
Clarcor Inc
03.2011 - 10.2019
- Set up safety equipment and verified proper functionality to minimize future hazards
- Troubleshot problems with manufacturing equipment and devices to locate and correct the root issues
- Used strict lockout-tagout procedures to protect all team members when working on dangerous manufacturing equipment
- Updated logs with manufacturing activity data and any notable incidents from the day's production
- Inspected finished products to check their quality and identify any production issues
- Carried out high-quality work with little oversight
- Protected business from unnecessary liability by carefully following security and safety procedures
- Supported Production operations by completing assignments with strong focus on quality and performance
- Lead teams through routine operations and unexpected challenges with strong decision-making skills
- Conducted scheduled preventive maintenance on conveyors, production machines, and motors
- Responded to maintenance repair requests using various tools and testing equipment
- Inspected and troubleshot problems with equipment to identify the root cause of each problem and quickly resolve issues
- Applied critical thinking in inspecting, troubleshooting, and diagnosing equipment
- Dismantled machines to identify root cause of malfunctions and determine means for repair
- Used hand and power tools to repair machines, structures and systems
- Diagnosed issues by listening to sounds, observing vibrations, and testing equipment with precision measuring tools
- Kept machinery operating at a peak level by cleaning and lubricating parts.
Production Machinist
Stanadyne Corporation
01.2011 - 03.2011
- Met targets consistently by working hard and with strong attention to detail
- Collaborated well with team members to carry out daily assignments and achieve team targets
- Managed daily tasks consistently and sought out opportunities to go beyond requirements and support business targets
- Supported production operations by completing assignments with strong focus on quality and performance
- Operated Centerless Grinders and Surface finishers to Manufacture good quality products.
Education
GED - Mechanical Engineering Technology
BCCC
Washington, NCNo Final certificate -
BCCC
Washington, NCSkills
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Hand and power tool use
- Maintain equipment
- Demonstrates Leadership
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Manufacturing management experience
- Training and development
- Technical knowledge
- Production Line Management
- Team Collaboration and Leadership
Timeline
Formulation manufacturing Supervisor
Thermofisher Scientific
08.2022 - Current
Lead Formulation Technician
Thermofisher Scientific
02.2020 - 08.2022
Formulation Technician II
Thermo Fisher Scientific
02.2019 - 02.2020
Production Manufacturing Technician
Clarcor Inc
03.2011 - 10.2019
Production Machinist
Stanadyne Corporation
01.2011 - 03.2011
GED - Mechanical Engineering Technology
BCCC
No Final certificate -
BCCC