Latonya Palmer
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
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
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Scheduler
Catalent Pharma Solutions
Philadelphia, PA
09.2023 - Current
- Reviewed production orders to identify and resolve conflicts in scheduling and material availability.
- Developed and implemented plans for the efficient use of materials, machines, and personnel.
- Monitored daily production schedules to ensure timely completion of all tasks.
- Coordinated with inventory control team to ensure adequate stock levels for production processes.
- Provided guidance on resolving issues related to scheduling and delivery of goods.
- Created reports detailing product manufacturing timelines, costs, labor hours.
- Analyzed data from various sources to make informed decisions regarding production schedules.
- Communicated with internal departments to coordinate resources needed for successful scheduling operations.
- Collaborated with other schedulers to create cost-effective solutions for meeting customer demands.
- Identified areas where changes could be made to improve efficiency in the scheduling process.
- Ensured that all planned tasks were completed within specified timeframes.
- Utilized specialized software programs to track progress of jobs through each stage of the production cycle.
- Evaluated existing procedures and recommended improvements as necessary.
- Assisted with troubleshooting any delays or problems that may arise during the production process.
- Participated in regular meetings with management staff to discuss performance metrics and goals.
- Utilized information-gathering techniques while analyzing and identifying implications to make correct planning and scheduling decisions.
- Assisted fellow planning staff members with tasks to maintain proper workflows.
Production Supervisor
Catalent Pharma Solutions
Philadelphia
03.2021 - 09.2023
- Overseas primary and secondary areas equipped with various pharmaceutical packaging equipment
- Perform employee evaluations, disciplinary notice, employee termination by the guidelines established by the union contract
- Performs scheduling with employees to reach the company’s goals
- Monitors and performs functions associated with the packaging of clinical trials
- Reviews all completed batch records for manufacturing and packaging once job are completed
- Reviews and edits production SOP’s related to production in Documentum program
- Perform and completes investigation in Trackwise
- Responsible for overseeing personnel with safety, quality, and proper packaging procedures
- Computer literate (Microsoft Word, Excel, and JD Edwards Monitors and performs all functions associated with the packaging pf clinical trials that are compliance with GMP’s, SOPs, DEA, and OSHEA regulations.
Quality Control Technician
Harris Southern Tea Company
Moorestown
02.2020 - 03.2021
- Physical attributes (in-process quality checks) Scale calibration check and deviation procedure Tare establishment check-weigher and table scale Verification correct packaging materials Changeover collection of samples retain for lab to cup
- Changeover date code verification Correct blend on hopper drains change-over and during production run Releases all finish goods to be shipped
- Make Imake labels for finish goods prior to being release.
Production Supervisor
PCI Pharma Solutions
Philadelphia, PA
07.2015 - 07.2019
- Versatile production coordinator and quality assurance
- Comply with all safety regulations as well as OSHA and cGMP requirements
- Knowledge of cGMP regulations and DEA requirements
- Initiate cGMP investigations when needed
- Handle employee’s recognitions, training, discipline, and hiring and termination process
- Coach, mentor and develop team goals
- Resolve discrepancies or issues with the Shop Floor
- Schedule employees
- Assign trained and qualified Inspectors, Line Leaders, and shop floor personnel to assigned rooms
- Ensure timely machine set-ups, validations and material delivery
- Expedite items as needed
- Investigate and resolve production related issues with batch records
- Keep record of daily production data
- Communicate with IT to resolve any issues
- Computer literate.
Production Inspector
PCI Pharma Solutions
Philadelphia, PA
11.1998 - 07.2015
- Perform start-up and in-process quality testing and sampling
- Periodically review the batch records throughout the production operation
- Ensure cGMP compliance and accuracy of the appropriate pages
- Notify QA and Production Coordinator when tests and/or inspections do not pass
- Write the quarantine notices as necessary
- Verify all coded information (lot number and expiration) are set correctly throughout the packaging line and completes all qualified challenges on a production line
- Ensure that the equipment calibration dates in pre-production rooms are within required specifications and contacts appropriate personnel to recalibrate as required
- Worked with IT to resolve issues as they pertain to JDE, touch screen, and label generations programs
- Balanced multiple issues in a fast-paced environment.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in business management - Business Management
DeVry University
Philadelphia, PA09-2024
High School Diploma -
William Penn High School
06.1997
Skills
- Production Coordination
- Quality control experience
- Mathematics skills
- Deadline Management
- Manufacturing process experience
- Task Prioritization
- Production Scheduling
- Reliability
- Adaptability
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Time management abilities
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Timeline
Production Scheduler
Catalent Pharma Solutions
09.2023 - Current
Production Supervisor
Catalent Pharma Solutions
03.2021 - 09.2023
Quality Control Technician
Harris Southern Tea Company
02.2020 - 03.2021
Production Supervisor
PCI Pharma Solutions
07.2015 - 07.2019
Production Inspector
PCI Pharma Solutions
11.1998 - 07.2015
Bachelor’s degree in business management - Business Management
DeVry University
High School Diploma -
William Penn High School