Kyle Van Ness
Jersey City
Summary
Manufacturing professional skilled in the operation of complex machinery and adherence to safety regulations in a cGMP environment. Successfully managed the blending process by following precise batch records and standard work practices, contributing to the production of high-quality chemical products. Experienced in diagnosing technical issues across multiple equipment types, utilizing strong analytical skills to implement effective solutions. Proven ability to maintain accurate logs and reports, facilitating compliance with industry standards and enhancing overall productivity.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Technician
Tris Pharma Inc
South Brunswick Township
06.2023 - 01.2024
- FLM/Blending Operator - Operates in a regulated environment and complies with all cGMP and OSHA regulations applicable to manufacturing.
- The manufacturing operator is responsible for operating large scale manufacturing equipment to produce bulk chemicals in accordance with Company standards and operating procedures.
- This includes wearing appropriate personnel protection equipment (PPE), understanding and following all applicable standard operating procedures, work instructions, and standard work practices applicable to job responsibilities.
- Operates and monitors dryers, sifters, and other miscellaneous equipment through manual operations, panel boards, indicators, PLC displays, and DCS screens following applicable batch records, procedures and good documentation practices.
- Packages, weighs, samples, and labels finished and intermediate products following applicable procedures and good manufacturing practices.
- Maintains detailed operating reports and logs, including notes on problems and records on added weights, volumes, measured temperatures, pH levels, pressures, and flow rates.
- The manufacturing operator executes the V-blender according to standard operating procedures, including start-up, speed/timed adjustments, shutdown, and cleaning of dust control systems, safely loading blenders with pre-weighed pallets in the correct sequence and operates sifters as needed (following batch records).
Machine Operator
L'Oréal
Somerset
03.2022 - 04.2023
- Proven ability to identify, troubleshoot and correct various I/O configurations, control circuits, PLC systems in addition to variety of different technologies and equipment such as: Tube filling, blister sealing, shrink wrapping, cream/lotion filling, hot dosing, labeling, cartoners, casepackers, palletizers.
- Proven ability to diagnose technical problems with and without schematics/drawings along with reading comprehension skills required.
- Must possess basic knowledge of PLC systems.
- Basic computer knowledge and literacy required (Windows applications).
- Ability to problem solve issues and work independently coupled with desire to work in team environment.
- Position requires strong communication skills (verbal & written).
Job Coach
CEA
Flemington
09.2018 - 03.2020
- The community employment specialist assists individuals with developmental disabilities to obtain long term employment and provides documentation/reports of the clients' daily tasks and progression.
- The Job Coach provides intensive training with specific skills needed to obtain employment and applies these skills at the community job sites.
- The JC communicates regularly with employment consultants regarding the client’s performance until successful employment goals are achieved.
Server
Osteria Morini
Bernardsville
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Delivered exceptional, friendly, and fast service; Answered questions about menu selections and accurately recorded orders; skillfully anticipated and addressed guests' service needs.
- Kept tables clean and free of trash; Monitored tables and visited at appropriate times to handle requests, deliver items, and fill drinks; Consistently adhered to quality expectations and standards.
Server
Red Lobster
Bridgewater
02.2018 - 06.2018
- The server ensures guests are having an enjoyable dining experience by providing quality customer service; Monitor dining room to ensure optimal guest experiences.
- Answer customer inquiries and resolve issues promptly; Assist guests with making menu choices in an informative and helpful fashion.
- Accurately record food orders and drinks; Routinely clean tables and remove dinnerware from tables in a timely manner.
Lab Technician II
Endo Pharmaceuticals
Cranbury
02.2017 - 06.2017
- Manufacturing Production kits and data entry of all inventory used in the process.
- Blending of component materials to make the pellets for implant devices.
- Packaging of testosterone products for shipping all components, cleaning instruments in the fabrication rooms used in the process of production and manufacturing.
- The laboratory technician is familiar with aseptic PPE process and all GMP/SOP regulations.
Machine Operator I
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Branchburg
09.2016 - 02.2017
- The Machine operator is responsible for filling 200L drums/bottles with chemicals; connecting and dismantling chemical mezzanines with different chemicals.
- The machine operator is familiarized with all GMP and SOP/safety regulations according to the manufacturing processes.
Laboratory Technician I
Cyoptics/Avago Technologies
South Plainfield
08.2013 - 08.2015
- Responsible for operating thin film process equipment based chemical vapor deposition (CVD), physical vapor deposition (PVD) and electro polishing processes in a clean-room environment.
- Following all aseptic gowning process, GMP, and SAP regulations.
- Responsibilities include: modifying, assembling, maintenance and repair of hardware components in CVD, PVD and electro polishing equipment such as vacuum pumps, vacuum fittings, heaters, sputter sources, motorized drives, sensors and controls for temperature, flow, etc.; design and fabricate minor hardware items in process equipment such as shields and shutters; maintain meticulous records and database of process hardware changes; procure raw materials and components from vendors and maintain excellent records; provide reports to scientists and engineers.
Lead Guillotine/Machine Operator
Agfa Corporation
Branchburg
02.2012 - 04.2013
- Manufacturing/Senior Material handler; operation of machinery incl. forklifts & Power-Turners; inventory scanning (RF gun) & maintenance/ packaging and inspection of electronic chemical plates.
- The machine operator or better known as the guillotine operator is expected to follow SOP guidelines to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and quality Assurance.
Warehouse Supervisor
Lloyd’s Furniture
Somerville
05.2008 - 01.2012
- Shipping/Receiving merchandise; box-truck, forklift & pallet jack operator; loading dock management; product assembling; inventory data entry; prepare, fulfill, deliver orders; product set-up of customer deliveries; assisting w/ any problems or concerns the customer may encounter.
Education
Certificate of Technical Studies - Cybersecurity
Purdue University Online Cybersecurity Program
West Lafayette, IN08-2025
B.A - Social Justice
Delta State University
Cleveland, MS05.2011
High School -
Milford Academy Prep
New Berlin, NY12.2006
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- SAP
- GMP
- Manufacturing
- Warehouse Supervisor Experience
- Developmental Disabilities Experience
- Pallet Jack
- Warehouse Experience
- MATLAB
- Research & Development
- Materials Handling
- Quality Assurance
- Fabrication
- Calibration
- Sports Coaching
- Laboratory Experience
- Packaging
- Assembly
- SolidWorks
- CAD
- Programmable logic controllers
- Quality control
- Analysis skills
- Customer service
- Quality assurance
- Forklift
- Heavy lifting
- Driving
- OSHA
- Hazardous waste disposal
- Hazardous waste manifests
- ISO 9001
- Customer support
- Computer skills
- Communication skills
- Teaching
- Software troubleshooting Skills
- Motivated
- Compassionate
- Punctual
- Windows OS
- Linux
Timeline
Technician
Tris Pharma Inc
06.2023 - 01.2024
Machine Operator
L'Oréal
03.2022 - 04.2023
Job Coach
CEA
09.2018 - 03.2020
Server
Osteria Morini
05.2018 - 08.2018
Server
Red Lobster
02.2018 - 06.2018
Lab Technician II
Endo Pharmaceuticals
02.2017 - 06.2017
Machine Operator I
Thermo Fisher Scientific
09.2016 - 02.2017
Laboratory Technician I
Cyoptics/Avago Technologies
08.2013 - 08.2015
Lead Guillotine/Machine Operator
Agfa Corporation
02.2012 - 04.2013
Warehouse Supervisor
Lloyd’s Furniture
05.2008 - 01.2012
Certificate of Technical Studies - Cybersecurity
Purdue University Online Cybersecurity Program
B.A - Social Justice
Delta State University
High School -
Milford Academy Prep