Shawnta McFarland
Memphis,TN
Summary
Seasoned Operations Supervisor and talented leader with over 20 years of pharmaceutical experience applying exceptional planning and problem-solving abilities toward enhancing business plans and day-to-day activities. Results-driven and resilient in developing teams while improving processes and increasing productivity. Bringing solid understanding of industry trends, excellent communication skills, talent for spotting areas in need of improvement and implementing changes with strategic approach.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Outbound Supervisor
Teva Pharmaceuticals
Olive Branch , MS
2016.11 - Current
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to ensure projects were completed on time.
- Reviewed shift reports to understand current numbers and trends.
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe or ineffective practices.
- Supported regulatory compliance by overseeing all audits to verify protocol adherence.
- Delegated Outbound daily tasks to employees, streamlining daily progress and efficiency.
Warehouse Coordinator
Westward Pharmaceutical
Memphis , TN
2011.03 - 2016.11
- Monitored employee performance and advised managers on necessary improvements to meet targets.
- Verified accuracy of shipping and receiving documents and maintained records.
- Helped keep inventory accurate by overseeing daily cycle counts.
- Trained new staff on job duties, company policies and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
- Complete 100% accuracy in Vault, Cage, and Control Cold.
- Calculated and monitored inventory through JDE and Excel tracking spreadsheets
Inventory Specialist
Baxter Pharmaceuticals
Memphis , TN
2006.06 - 2011.03
- Managed inventory team to achieve optimal productivity and inventory control.
- Completed physical inventory counts each month.
- Recorded adjustments, pallet audits and tracked discrepancies.
- Maintained and organized inventory receipts and processed changes to reduce process lags.
- Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
Team Leader
Baxter Pharmaceuticals
Memphis , TN
2003.06 - 2006.06
- Mentored and guided employees to foster proper completion of assigned duties.
- Built strong relationships with customers through positive attitude and attentive response.
- Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity, accuracy and commitment to friendly service.
- Initiated timely response to emails, voicemails and written correspondence.
- Batch orders and release them and do start-up meeting
Material Handler
Baxter Pharmaceuticals
Memphis , TN
2001.06 - 2003.03
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transfer large products from one area of warehouse to another, allowing for easier accessibility.
- Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
- Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
- Demonstrated and applied product knowledge of all company SKUs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Southside High School
Memphis, TN05.1988
Skills
- Operations management
- Staff Management
- Strategic planning
- Policies and procedures
- Proficient in SAP,JDE, and TPS
- TSA certified
Timeline
Sr. Outbound Supervisor
Teva Pharmaceuticals
2016.11 - Current
Warehouse Coordinator
Westward Pharmaceutical
2011.03 - 2016.11
Inventory Specialist
Baxter Pharmaceuticals
2006.06 - 2011.03
Team Leader
Baxter Pharmaceuticals
2003.06 - 2006.06
Material Handler
Baxter Pharmaceuticals
2001.06 - 2003.03
High School Diploma -
Southside High School
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