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Melissa Feldhausen

Kansas City,KS

Summary

Results-driven production planning professional with over 13 years experience in manufacturing environment. Skilled in enhancing systems and aligning technical solutions with business objectives. Highly effective in team collaboration, adaptable to changing requirements, and focused on achieving operational excellence. Known for strong analytical skills, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Planner

Ceva Animal Health LLC
02.2020 - Current
  • Manage product portfolio of 40 vaccine items from semi-finished product planning to finished product allocation to over 80 countries.
  • Collaborate with global zone supply managers and country supply managers to ensure optimal customer supply levels.
  • Work directly with production personnel to resolve production scheduling issues and conflicts.
  • Developed robust calculation file for determining annual production budget volumes and analysis of long-term commercial needs.
  • Eliminated $390K worth of ageing inventory risk by performing strategic allocations and collaboration with global supply managers
  • Implement continuous improvement initiatives in collaboration with manufacturing, quality and regulatory departments

Virus Production Scientist

Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health
02.2015 - 02.2020
  • Performed thorough data analysis to identify trends and areas for potential improvement in the production process.
  • Led training of staff and operators in new manufacturing processes and aseptic processing techniques.
  • Led and participated in cross functional teams to complete change controls and product transfers.
  • Participated in regular meetings with management to discuss progress, challenges, and plans for future projects.
  • Participated in product transfer to site in Taizhou, China including on site training of production colleages

Bioprocess Science Scientist

Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health
08.2011 - 02.2015

Participated in GMP product transfers from R&D to manufacturing by performing process planning, execution and monitoring of antigen production processes.

Education

Master of Applied Science - Industrial Life Science

Missouri Western State University
Saint Joseph, MO
05-2017

Bachelor of Science - Animal Science And Industry / Bio-Science

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS
12-2011

Skills

  • Capacity planning
  • Production scheduling
  • Data analysis
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • SAP and JDE ERP Systems
  • Microsoft Office
  • Problem-solving aptitude
  • Process improvement

Timeline

Production Planner

Ceva Animal Health LLC
02.2020 - Current

Virus Production Scientist

Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health
02.2015 - 02.2020

Bioprocess Science Scientist

Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health
08.2011 - 02.2015

Master of Applied Science - Industrial Life Science

Missouri Western State University

Bachelor of Science - Animal Science And Industry / Bio-Science

Kansas State University
Melissa Feldhausen