Ray Todd
Production Manager
San Jose,CA
Summary
Manufacturing production management professional in the Medical Device and Biotechnology industry, knowledgeable about allocating resources, optimizing production, continuous improvement, and increasing output with a hands-on and dedicated approach. Proficient in planning and implementing innovative production strategies. Articulate and professional problem-solver with good relationship-building abilities. Cultivates relationships and engages with staff to create a positive work environment where staff are motivated to do their best.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Production Supervisor
Cepheid
Sunnyvale, CA
Jan.2020 - Jun.2023
- Trained 200 Production Associates over a 6-month period for the start-up of a new facility for COVID-19 PCR kit manufacturing.
- Championed each manufacturing line to validate and implement lean manufacturing and continuous improvements.
- Supervised team of up to 100 production associates and 7 Leads, overseeing production processes and meeting all productivity targets and deadlines while maintaining cGMP quality requirements.
- Prepared in advance for and addressed production problems, material deficits, equipment failures, and unavoidable delays.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
GMP Supervisor
CS Bio
Menlo Park, CA
Oct.2018 - Oct.2019
- Focused on a talented team of Chemists and Technicians by actively communicating project information, remedying issues, delivering feedback, and supporting peptide manufacturing.
- Achieved a 75% reduction in open-quality issues by effectively closing open process deviations and closing out engineering change control processes.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives, and communication goals.
- Achieved results by working with staff to meet established targets.
Production Supervisor
Penumbra
Alameda, CA
Jan.2017 - Sep.2019
- Managed a team of 25 production associates, overseeing production processes for catheter assemblies and meeting all deadlines.
- Supported Engineering transfer of technology to manufacturing and implemented lean practices to balance workflow.
- Documented Value Stream Mapping for assembly work cell, implemented single-piece flow, and balanced manufacturing line to meet takt time. This in turn reduced waste by 20 percent and reduced process materials by 10 percent.
- Accomplished targets and met the demand by assessing equipment performance, reviewing materials supplies, and organizing manpower.
- Scored 96 percent on the Cepheid employee engagement survey with 90 percent voluntary participation.
- Established operational objectives and work plans and delegated assignments to leads.
- Collaborated with internal teams to streamline operations across materials handling, production, and packaging.
Production Supervisor III
Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc
Hercules, CA
Jan.2008 - Apr.2016
- Promoted from Production Supervisor II to III with the responsibility of managing a team of up to 30 production associates in multiple manufacturing areas, overseeing liquid blood controls and buffer reagents, resolving issues, and meeting production deadlines.
- Increased overall productivity by 30% by implementing lean manufacturing, single-piece continuous flow.
- Documented Value Stream Mapping for Red Blood Cell (RBC) processing and created RBC Kanban for blood values, resolving overproduction and waste of RBC intermediates, leading to an annual savings of $410K.
- Achieved the successful launch of SAP in manufacturing by creating 350 SAP product recipes and acted as Global Process Manager to assist other sites in launching SAP.
- A key member of a cross-functional team that achieved a $2M reduction in inventory with accuracy and efficiency from 75% to 99.7%.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Coordinated with other departments to maintain smooth and efficient product flow.
- Evaluated team member performance regularly to identify and resolve productivity concerns.
- Planned, organized, and monitored resources to deliver efficient use of labor, equipment, and materials.
Education
MBA - Specializing in Project Management
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN Jan.2007 - Dec.2008
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Management
University of La Verne
La Verne, CA Jan.2000 - Jun.2005
Skills
- Leadership and People Development
- Employee Motivation and Performance
- Operations Management
- Purchasing and Planning
- Entrepreneur Skills
- Cost Analysis and Savings
- Training and Development
- Coaching and Mentoring
- KPI Performance
- Driven and Determined
- Process Improvement
- Incident Response
- New Business Development
- Negotiation and Persuasion
- Issue Resolution
- Task Delegation
- Performance Improvement
- Business Marketing
- Risk and Mitigation Analysis
- Team Leadership
- Operations Start-Up
- Budget Controls
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- People and Culture
- Corrective Actions
- Management Team Leadership
- Root Cause Analysis
- Process Validation
- Attention to Detail
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Trend Analysis
- Strategic Decision-Making
- Project Oversight
- Lean Methodology
- Inventory Control Processes
- Project Management
- Failure Mode Effect Analysis
- Manufacturing and Production
- Corporate Social Responsibility
- Staff Management
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Assembly Lines
- Inventory Management
- Priority Management
- Team Meetings
- 5S Methodology
- Professional Relationships
- Workflow Management
- Employee Leadership
- Profit Margins
- Workflow Optimization
- Compliance Understanding
- Key Performance Indicator Tracking
- Continuous Improvement Projects
- Critical Thinking Skills
- Staff Development
- Employee Counseling
- Best Practices and Methodologies
- Logistics
- Supply Chain Distribution
- Materials Management
- Business Management
- Teambuilding
- Excellent Communication
- Planning and Coordination
- Project Development
- Business Strategies
- Safety Policies
- Manufacturing Management
- Safety Practices
- Standard Operating Procedure
- Total Quality Management
- Lean Manufacturing Processes
- KPI Tracking
- Operational Efficiency
- Inventory Accuracy
- Continuous Improvement Process
- Labor Cost Evaluations
Accomplishments
- Trained and supervised up to 200 Production Associates over a 6-month period for the start-up of a new facility for COVID-19 PCR kit manufacturing.
- Proficiently supervised 7 production lines, oversaw materials inspection, scheduled production, and conducted weekly physical inventories.
- Increased overall productivity by 30% by implementing lean single-piece continuous flow.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets, to track Associate’s attendance, and to implement employee performance calibration.
- Achieved a 75% reduction in open-quality issues by effectively closing open process deviations and closing out engineering change control processes.
- A key member of a cross-functional team that achieved a $2M reduction in inventory with accuracy and efficiency from 75% to 99.7%.
- Documented Value Stream Mapping for Red Blood Cell (RBC) processing and created an RBC Kanban for blood values which resolved overproduction and waste of RBC intermediates leading to an annual savings of $410K.
- Achieved the successful launch of SAP in manufacturing by creating 350 SAP product recipes and acted as Global Process Manager to assist other sites.
Certification
- Air Academy Associates - Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Completed Course and passed the exam.
- Bartel Leadership Flight School - Leadership with Efficient Communications
- Validation Technology - Principles of Validation
Additional Information
Currently, the owner of Forever Beauty Hair and Nails (as a business Investment) Est. August 2021. Acquired personal care services salon and obtained applicable permits and licensing while following strict regulations and guidelines. Created a business plan to increase sales and customer retention. Successfully turned around the business to increase sales by 50 percent within the first two years. Trained family members to manage day-to-day salon operations.
Work Availability
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Quote
The real test is not whether you avoid this failure, because you won’t. It’s whether you let it harden or shame you into inaction, or whether you learn from it; whether you choose to persevere.
Barack Obama
Timeline
Production Supervisor
Cepheid
Jan.2020 - Jun.2023
GMP Supervisor
CS Bio
Oct.2018 - Oct.2019
Production Supervisor
Penumbra
Jan.2017 - Sep.2019
Production Supervisor III
Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc
Jan.2008 - Apr.2016
MBA - Specializing in Project Management
Capella University
Jan.2007 - Dec.2008
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Management
University of La Verne
Jan.2000 - Jun.2005
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