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Mark Sarmir

Landis,North Carolina

Summary

Professional leader with comprehensive experience in driving operational excellence and strategic growth. Proven track record of fostering team collaboration and achieving impactful results in dynamic environments. Skilled in navigating complex challenges, optimizing processes, and cultivating positive workplace cultures. Known for adaptability, effective communication, and strong decision-making abilities.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

General Manager/Site Director

KANTHAL
04.2023 - 08.2025
  • Lead and direct the activities of the Production, Engineering, HR, Finance, Quality, EH&S, Purchasing, Scheduling, Customer Service, Warehousing and Maintenance Departments to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements as well as company’s Health and Safety requirements
  • Fully responsible for P&L for the site
  • Achieve safety, health and environmental targets through the implementation and active management of company’s systems
  • Plan and direct resources to meet safety, quality, schedule and cost goals
  • Develop annual operating/capital budgets for all Site functions and departments and manage activities to meet the established budgets
  • Track performance, analyze trends, identify deficiencies and implement corrective actions reduce in all aspects – safety, quality, schedule and cost
  • Manage all Site resources to meet business demands, including: hiring, training, developing and coaching staff
  • Generate sustainable improvements in manufacturing productivity and product quality through the utilization of Continuous Improvement (CI) tools
  • Utilize participative management techniques to fully achieve the potential of the workforce
  • Leads CAPEX and OPEX projects for facility
  • Increased EBIT 17% in first full year through improved cost structure, implementation of cost control programs along with increased productivity
  • Built and developed strong leadership team and facilitated on fostering a positive and productive work environment, encouraging teamwork and motivating employees to achieve performance and personal goals

Site Director/Plant Manager

EMD ELECTRONICS/VERSUM MATERIALS
10.2018 - 04.2023
  • Lead and direct the activities of the Production, Warehousing and Maintenance Departments to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements as well as company’s Health and Safety requirements
  • Achieve safety, health and environmental targets through the implementation and active management of company’s systems
  • Plan and direct resources to meet safety, quality, schedule and cost goals
  • Develop annual operating/capital budgets for the Production, Warehouse and Maintenance Departments and manage activities to meet the established budgets
  • Track performance, analyze trends, identify deficiencies and implement corrective actions reduce in all aspects – safety, quality, schedule and cost
  • Manage production, warehouse and maintenance resources to meet business demands, including: hiring, training, developing and coaching staff
  • Generate sustainable improvements in manufacturing productivity and product quality through the utilization of Continuous Improvement (CI) tools
  • Utilize participative management techniques to fully achieve the potential of the workforce
  • Oversee all facility and grounds maintenance and safety
  • Leads CAPEX and OPEX projects for facility

Manufacturing Technology Unit Deputy Director

SANOFI PASTEUR
10.2013 - 07.2018
  • Oversee activities directly related to making products or providing services.
  • Manage staff, preparing work schedules and assigning specific duties.
  • Determine staffing requirements, and interview, hire and train new employees, or oversee those personnel processes.
  • Establish and implement departmental policies, goals, objectives, and procedures, conferring with board members, organization officials, and staff members as necessary.
  • Direct and coordinate organization's financial and budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, and increase efficiency.
  • Review financial statements, sales and activity reports, and other performance data to measure productivity and goal achievement and to determine areas needing cost reduction and program improvement.
  • Responsible for the manufacturing of Clinical Trial material
  • Coach and develop department personnel in the methodologies of High Performing/Self-Directed Work Teams so as to implement these industry tools in our department
  • Organize and manage department key metrics and measurement to align with platform and company overall vision
  • Incorporate Lean Manufacturing and 5S ideologies into the operation of the department
  • Lead cross-functional Project teams to meet department objectives and timelines
  • Report out monthly accomplishments and major obstacles to site and global Executive Management
  • Manage the movement of goods into and out of production facilities.
  • Implement or oversee environmental management or sustainability programs addressing issues such as recycling, conservation, or waste management.

Manufacturing Technology Unit Manager

SANOFI PASTEUR
05.2011 - 10.2013
  • Oversee activities directly related to making products or providing services.
  • Manage staff, preparing work schedules and assigning specific duties.
  • Establish and implement departmental policies, goals, objectives, and procedures, conferring with board members, organization officials, and staff members as necessary.
  • Determine staffing requirements, and interview, hire and train new employees, or oversee those personnel processes.
  • Manage the movement of goods into and out of production facilities.
  • Assures that operations are conducted safely and in compliance with Quality Systems
  • Assures that operations are conducted in compliance with cGMP, CBER, WHO, EP, and other regulatory bodies
  • Lead team in design of SUS (Single Use Systems) for Fermentation, Purification and Solution Preparation manufacturing areas to enable a completely closed and flexible manufacturing process
  • Supervise staff in the authoring of Standard Work Instructions and Batch Production Records
  • Schedule and deliver overall department production schedule while coordinating staff activities with other department Managers
  • Lead cross-functional collaboration with groups on-site as well as globally to achieve department and project related objectives and timelines
  • Maintained a cGMP facility for manufacturing of clinical trial material

Manufacturing Manager

SANOFI PASTEUR
06.2007 - 05.2011
  • Oversee activities directly related to making products or providing services.
  • Manage staff, preparing work schedules and assigning specific duties.
  • Establish and implement departmental policies, goals, objectives, and procedures, conferring with board members, organization officials, and staff members as necessary.
  • Determine staffing requirements, and interview, hire and train new employees, or oversee those personnel processes.
  • Manage the movement of goods into and out of production facilities.
  • Assures that operations are conducted safely and in compliance with Quality Systems
  • Assures that operations are conducted in compliance with cGMP, CBER, WHO, EP, and other regulatory bodies.
  • Responsible for developing Departmental Metrics, tracking them, and reporting them for Budgetary purposes. Also responsible for presenting them to Senior Vice President of Industrial Operations for Sanofi Pasteur

Manufacturing Supervisor

B BRAUN MEDICAL, INC
12.2004 - 06.2007
  • Oversee activities directly related to making products or providing services.
  • Manage staff, preparing work schedules and assigning specific duties.
  • Establish and implement departmental policies, goals, objectives, and procedures, conferring with board members, organization officials, and staff members as necessary.
  • Manage the movement of goods into and out of production facilities.

Master Scheduler - Needle Free Business Unit

B BRAUN MEDICAL, INC
11.2003 - 12.2004
  • Confer with supply chain planners to forecast demand or create supply plans that ensure availability of materials or products.
  • Manage activities related to strategic or tactical purchasing, material requirements planning, inventory control, warehousing, or receiving.
  • Assess appropriate material handling equipment needs and staffing levels to load, unload, move, or store materials.
  • Evaluate and establish resource and requirements for headcount, capacity and inventory
  • Schedule factories to produce the requirements effectively and efficiently
  • Develop manufacturing requirements via forecasting and/or customer's orders

SAP PP Upgrade Core Team Member

B BRAUN MEDICAL, INC
12.2003 - 10.2004
  • Supported and contributed to the implementation of SAP 4.6C.
  • Member of Production Planning Module which converted existing manufacturing processes in Allentown, NJ, Puerto Rico and Dominican Republic from PI to PP
  • Personal liaison for the Carrollton, TX facility in converting their production system, MINX to SAP4.6C
  • Worked from TX facility during "Go Live", handling all areas of SAP 4.6C conversion

Manufacturing Supervisor

B BRAUN MEDICAL, INC
10.2000 - 11.2003
  • Enforce safety and sanitation regulations.
  • Direct and coordinate the activities of employees engaged in the production or processing of goods, such as inspectors, machine setters, and fabricators.
  • Plan and establish work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet production goals.
  • Inspect materials, products, or equipment to detect defects or malfunctions.
  • Observe work and monitor gauges, dials, and other indicators to ensure that operators conform to production or processing standards.
  • Conduct employee training in equipment operations or work and safety procedures, or assign employee training to experienced workers.
  • Interpret specifications, blueprints, job orders, and company policies and procedures for workers.
  • Keep records of employees' attendance and hours worked.
  • Read and analyze charts, work orders, production schedules, and other records and reports to determine production requirements and to evaluate current production estimates and outputs.

Education

BA - Business Management/Marketing

ALLENTOWN COLLEGE OF ST FRANCIS DESALES (CURRENTLY DESALES UNIVERSITY)
Center Valley, Pennsylvania
01.1989

Skills

  • SAP Operations and Configuration
  • Leadership and team building
  • Problem resolution
  • Operations management
  • Team player
  • Effective leader
  • Time management
  • Training and coaching
  • Team leadership
  • Staff management
  • Inventory control
  • Goal setting
  • P&L management
  • Motivation
  • Schedule management
  • Labor cost controls
  • Process improvements
  • Strategic planning
  • Performance improvement
  • Employee development
  • Facility management
  • Consistently meet goals
  • Operations oversight
  • Performance analysis
  • Cost analysis and savings
  • Business administration
  • Organizational development
  • Quality management
  • Cost reductions

Timeline

General Manager/Site Director

KANTHAL
04.2023 - 08.2025

Site Director/Plant Manager

EMD ELECTRONICS/VERSUM MATERIALS
10.2018 - 04.2023

Manufacturing Technology Unit Deputy Director

SANOFI PASTEUR
10.2013 - 07.2018

Manufacturing Technology Unit Manager

SANOFI PASTEUR
05.2011 - 10.2013

Manufacturing Manager

SANOFI PASTEUR
06.2007 - 05.2011

Manufacturing Supervisor

B BRAUN MEDICAL, INC
12.2004 - 06.2007

SAP PP Upgrade Core Team Member

B BRAUN MEDICAL, INC
12.2003 - 10.2004

Master Scheduler - Needle Free Business Unit

B BRAUN MEDICAL, INC
11.2003 - 12.2004

Manufacturing Supervisor

B BRAUN MEDICAL, INC
10.2000 - 11.2003

BA - Business Management/Marketing

ALLENTOWN COLLEGE OF ST FRANCIS DESALES (CURRENTLY DESALES UNIVERSITY)

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