Kintekia Thomas
Rocky Mount,NC
Summary
To secure a position in a company that will lead to a lasting relationship and provide opportunity for growth and advancement. Highly-motivated employee with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
1
1
Certification
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacturing Specialist
Catalent
Greenville, North Carolina
09.2025 - Current
- Take excipient and active raw material through manufacturing process that produces a finished dosage
- Collaborated with team members to streamline production processes and improve efficiency.
- Assisted in troubleshooting equipment issues to minimize downtime during production runs.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors to report issues and suggest process improvements.
- Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
- Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
- Operate/Clean Fette which includes Fette 10I and Fette 55
- Operate /Clean Thomas Coater
- Ensure manufacturing area and equipment are maintained in accordance with company and regulatory requirements.
- Troubleshoot equipment, process issues, and escalate problems that require quality assurance or Maintenance involvement; provide leadership and support for the timeliness and accuracy in the completion of Commercial Manufacturing operations.
- support teams as well as external clients to lead/support project work requiring cross-functional support. Assist in Commercial, Technical Transfer, Engineering and Development batches.
- Maintained compliance with cGMPs to uphold product quality and safety regulations.
- Maintained data integrity and executed tasks correctly on the first attempt to enhance operational efficiency.
- Perform Ipc and pay attention to detail
Technician III /Backup Team Lead
Sandoz-Novartis
Wilson, NC
06.2011 - 05.2024
- Take excipient and active raw material through manufacturing process that produces a finished dosage for consumer
- Capable of proficiently set-up, operating and cleaning of pharmaceutical equipment which includes Ohara Fast Coater, Fette 1200, 2090 and 3200
- Troubleshot product issues and equipment problems to ensure smooth manufacturing operations
- Perform IPC and pay attention to detail
- Full knowledge of SOPs that govern the operation
- Performs verification of processing steps and properly documents along with making comments on batch record that are clear and concise and meet SOP guidelines
- Set up and disabled turrets for production equipment
- Maintains right the first time documentation results
- Delivered on-the-job training and development initiatives to new hires and contractors.
- Work closely with management to schedule production floor
- Leads pre-shift and quality meetings
- Adheres to proper cGMPs including good housekeeping, proper protection of product quality and integrity and personal hygiene
- Practice Data Integrity ACOLA + principles
Cashier and Stocker
Maxway
Tarboro, NC
12.2009 - 05.2011
- Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.
- Performed other duties as assigned by management.
- Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures and customer services.
- Answered customer questions and provided store information.
- Operated cash register or POS system to receive payment by cash, check and credit card.
Selector
McLane Carolina
Rocky Mount, NC
12.2009 - 12.2010
- Verified accuracy of orders, ensuring that all items were properly selected and counted.
Distribution Generalist
QVC
Rocky Mount, NC
12.2001 - 12.2008
- Safety unload and load trucks, receiving the data into an RF Unit, operating electric pallet jack, counter balances, stock pickers and TSP
- I also have experience in data entry
- Skilled in all aspects of warehousing and inventory control
- Served as a team member on the Focus Group
Aseptic Core Monitor
Abbotts-Rocky Mount
Rocky Mount, NC
12.1998 - 12.2000
- Responsibilities included training aseptic core personnel on proper aseptic gowning procedures, aseptic technique and related GMPs
- Coordination of shutdown and startup procedures
- Maintaining a sterile manufacturing environment through proper administration of aseptic technique and current Good Manufacturing Practices.
Education
H.S. Diploma, General Course Studies -
Tarboro High School
Tarboro, NC01-1995
Skills
- Warehousing
- Problem solving
- Team leadership
- Shipping/Receiving
- Quality Assurance/Control
- Customer Relations
- Inventory/Quality Assurance
- OSHA Compliance
- Manufacturing Processes
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Multitasking and Organization
- Attention to Detail
- Deadline Compliance
- Routine/Product Inspections
- Individual/Group Training
- Troubleshooting and Diagnosis
- Operation/Setup of fette
- Equipment operation
Career Achievements
- Demonstrated ability to meet the needs of patrons, dependable, hard working, reliable, and punctual.
- Recognized for long hours, commitment to customers, attention to detail, professionalism, and follow-up.
- Work well as a team member or independently.
References
Available upon request
Certification
- Operation of electric pallet jack
- Train the trainer
- Operation setup/cleaning
Timeline
Manufacturing Specialist
Catalent
09.2025 - Current
Technician III /Backup Team Lead
Sandoz-Novartis
06.2011 - 05.2024
Cashier and Stocker
Maxway
12.2009 - 05.2011
Selector
McLane Carolina
12.2009 - 12.2010
Distribution Generalist
QVC
12.2001 - 12.2008
Aseptic Core Monitor
Abbotts-Rocky Mount
12.1998 - 12.2000
H.S. Diploma, General Course Studies -
Tarboro High School