NIGEL GIBBS
East Orange
Summary
Offering strong leadership and problem-solving abilities, with readiness to learn and grow within production environment. Brings understanding of production processes and quality control principles, with skills in project management and time management. Ready to use and develop leadership and problem-solving skills in Production Supervisor role.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Custom Optics Technician
Inrad Optics
09.2024 - Current
- Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to established safety protocols and guidelines.
- ensuring consistency across the team.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
- Operate Continuous polishing machines
- Perform surface quality checks
- Perform Efficiency test using Zygo
Manufacturing Supervisor
Horiba
10.2017 - 03.2024
- Performs Fine Optical Alignment and various grating testing
- Follows work instructions to perform assemblies
- Supervises a production team of roughly 16, and 2-3 technicians
- Tests, Aligns, and configures fixtures and instruments such as spectrometer, microscopes, lasers
- Troubleshoots products failures found during testing
- Works with ERP system (SAP) to keep track of production
- Collaborates with engineers to identify and resolve technical issues related to instrument performance
- Works closely with engineering team to troubleshoot devices to the component-level
- Safely reconnects components
- Completed production plans by scheduling and assigning personnel to daily tasks.
- Knowledge of computers, electronics, optics, and lasers, including laser safety protocols, practices, and procedures
- Generates detailed reports on optical test results based on system performance
- Performs strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
- Identified problems and implemented effective solutions.
- Maintained proper inventory levels.
Senior Fiber Optics Technician
OFS Fitel LLC
03.2016 - 06.2017
- Work with 50 to 350 micros to produce laser products
- Fiber optic stripping, cleaving, splicing, recoating, and dressing
- Performs mechanical assembly of sensors
- Tests fixtures using low-power and high-power tests
- Performs a burning test to make sure fiber were able to hold up the power
- Tests products using a variety of equipment and recording results
- Follows specific workmanship instructions
- Performs some soldering on products
Production Operator
Actavis
04.2013 - 11.2015
- Operates pharmaceutical machine operator to produces capsules and tablets
- Efficient in fluid bed dryers, blending and milling
- Produces pharmaceutical components and products
- Follows Good Manufacturing Practices and SOP's
- Cleans, sets up and maintains all machines involved in batch process
- Batch record reviews
- Improved production efficiency by optimizing machine settings and conducting routine maintenance.
- Maintained detailed records of production data, ensuring accuracy for inventory tracking and performance evaluation purposes.
- Seamlessly transitioned between various machines when needed, demonstrating proficiency in multiple aspects of the production process.
- Handled raw materials efficiently, minimizing waste during the production process.
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent -
Georgia Technical School
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Strayer University
12-2026
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Customer service
- Works Well Under Pressure
- Multitasking and organization
- Time management
- Decision-making
- Team leadership
- Training and mentoring
- Goal oriented
- Quality control
- Continuous improvement
- Production management
Timeline
Custom Optics Technician
Inrad Optics
09.2024 - Current
Manufacturing Supervisor
Horiba
10.2017 - 03.2024
Senior Fiber Optics Technician
OFS Fitel LLC
03.2016 - 06.2017
Production Operator
Actavis
04.2013 - 11.2015
High School Diploma or Equivalent -
Georgia Technical School
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Strayer University
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