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Nihara Fernando
Kalamazoo,MI
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Summary
Seasoned Production Planner specializing in project management in manufacturing environments. Demonstrated proficiency in production scheduling, inventory control, and supply chain management. Notable achievements include process optimization, waste reduction, and enhanced production output.
Overview
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Pfizer
Site Planner – Injectible Packaging
10.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Developed and executed a finite production schedule, leveraging the SAP tool to facilitate material availability and align resources with customer demand.
- Executed process order initiation and documentation review to ensure seamless production integration.
- Monitored performance metrics to identify continuous improvement opportunities through data analysis.
Pfizer
Associate Site Planner – Injectable Prep
06.2021 - 10.2023
Job overview
- Constructed and facilitated schedule integrating supply and production requirements, coordinating maintenance and equipment, and minimizing operational constraints.
- Evaluated materials and organized inventory critical for accelerating production timeline.
- Initiated and reviewed process orders and documentation to streamline production operations.
Pfizer
Production Activity Tech – Injectable Prep
08.2017 - 06.2021
Job overview
- Organized and coordinated operational schedules for production units.
- Assessed and streamlined workflows of manufacturing equipment to maximize efficiency and utilization.
- Implemented process orders and tracked inventory to maintain data accuracy.
Pfizer
Formulation Operator – Injectable Manufacturing
01.2016 - 08.2017
Job overview
- Manufactured drug products in aseptic environments, including raw material weighing and sampling.
- Documented production data throughout batch records and digital systems.
- Executed assembly, preparation, troubleshooting, and cleaning of manufacturing tanks and equipment.
Pfizer: Aerotek
Packaging Specification Coordinator
01.2015 - 01.2016
Job overview
- Reviewed and managed COA documentation.
- Designed and implemented database for COA records classification and tracking.
- Consolidated reports and statistical data vital for informed management decision making.
Education
Albion CollegeAlbion, MI
Bachelor of Arts from English
12.2009
University Overview
- Dean’s List: Spring and Fall ‘08-‘09
- Presidential Scholarship ‘06-’09
- Michigan Tuition Grant ’06-‘09
Skills
- Production scheduling
- Demand planning
- Inventory management
- Material allocation
- Stakeholder coordination
- Data analysis
- SAP expertise
- Continuous improvement
- Effective communication
Accomplishments
- Successfully lead team to 94% schedule attainment, exceeding site MA target of 87% for the first time.
- Initiated cost savings of $27,000,000 for site by leading procurement to reallocate vaccine stoppers for other drug products, after a decrease in vaccine demand.
Computer Skills
- Microsoft Office
- SAP ERP/APO
- ECC
- MBR POD/DEF
- QTS
- AMPS
- PDOCS
- BI/BOBJ
- nGPS
- Tableau
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Work Preference
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Work-life balanceHealthcare benefitsPaid sick leaveSoftware
Planet Together: Advanced Planning and Scheduling
Interests
Art
Reading
Yoga
Kayaking
Timeline
Site Planner – Injectible Packaging
Pfizer
10.2023 - Current
Associate Site Planner – Injectable Prep
Pfizer
06.2021 - 10.2023
Production Activity Tech – Injectable Prep
Pfizer
08.2017 - 06.2021
Formulation Operator – Injectable Manufacturing
Pfizer
01.2016 - 08.2017
Packaging Specification Coordinator
Pfizer: Aerotek
01.2015 - 01.2016
Albion College
Bachelor of Arts from English
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