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TAHIR CHAUDHRY

Arlington

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: Flexible

Desired Job Title

Manufacturing & Packaging Area ManagerPharmaceutical Consultant

Work Type

Full TimePart TimeContract WorkGig WorkConsultingVolunteerSeasonal Work

Location Preference

On-SiteRemoteHybrid
Location: Arlington, TXDallas, TXFort Worth, TXSouthlake, TXIrving, TX
Open to relocation: Yes

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CulturePersonal development programsHealthcare benefitsPaid sick leaveTeam Building / Company RetreatsStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing4-day work week401k matchWork from home optionPaid time offFlexible work hours

Summary

Operations Area Manager – Oral Solid Dose (OSD) Manufacturing Results-driven Operations Manager with extensive leadership experience directing high-volume OSD manufacturing and packaging environments. Directing a 64-person, 3-shift operation. Recognized for providing direct operational oversight across the full product lifecycle—from raw material weigh-up, blending, and granulation to tablet compression, film coating, automated vision inspection, and unit-dose packaging. Responsible for Operations SAP capacity planning and scheduling. A strategic partner to Quality Assurance and Engineering, skilled in maximizing Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), streamlining batch cycle times, and executing robust CAPAs to ensure zero-defect production.

Overview

1
1
Certification
28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Manufacturing & Packaging Area Manager

AVARA Pharmaceuticals Technologies
Norman
03.2022 - Current
  • Directed daily operations of manufacturing area, overseeing production schedules and packaging of pharmaceutical products.
  • Ensured safety compliance for 64 technicians, enhancing product quality and equipment functionality.
  • Conducted nonconformance investigations and root cause analyses, implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
  • Mentored and coached manufacturing technicians, promoting career growth and skill development.
  • Implemented strategies that enhanced team productivity and compliance with safety standards.
  • Optimized production schedules, achieving targets and reducing operational costs.
  • Responsible for Operations SAP capacity planning and scheduling.
  • Identified and resolved equipment and process issues to maintain efficient manufacturing operations.
  • Established key performance indicators to monitor product quality and on-time delivery.

Pharmaceutical Consultant

RHG CONSULTING
Houston
06.2020 - 03.2022
  • Coordinated and supervised production activities, prioritizing tasks and monitoring team progress to meet daily schedules and targets in compliance with cGMPs.
  • Led deviation investigations and root cause analysis, focusing on safety and quality improvements.
  • Sought automation opportunities in development processes to streamline workflows and improve productivity.
  • Work with cross-functional teams to identify and gather user/system requirements for the enterprise LMS and align on priorities as well as support the deployment of new modules, features, software upgrades, and end user administration.

Manufacturing Production Supervisor, Pharmaceutical Surgery Division

ALCON PHARMACEUTICALS
Fort Worth
10.2017 - 11.2019
  • Managed activities aligned with production schedules and priorities, monitored team progress, labor utilizations, raw materials, components, equipment, and facilities.
  • Achieved Right-First-Time culture through regular reviews of standard operating procedures (SOP) and Master Batch Records (MBR).
  • Successfully participated in performance qualification (PQ) and validation of processes and equipment.
  • Oversaw environmental conditions, conducted deviation investigations, and developed corrective action plans.
  • Trained stakeholders on hazardous disposal requirements, resulting in elimination of improper incidents.
  • Built a team to effectively manage training deficiencies and eliminate audit findings; reduced deficiencies by 50% by assisting the Training department and management in a project tracking training completion for departmental staff.
  • Managed projects to create visual job aids, facilitating implementation of Lean methodologies (KAISAN) across manufacturing plant.
  • Drove communication to cross-functional leadership teams in Production.

Manufacturing Production Group Lead, Pharmaceutical Surgery Division

ALCON PHARMACEUTICALS
Fort Worth
01.2017 - 10.2017
  • Built continuous improvement training programs and video for supervisors, quality team, and line leads, certifying participants in proper line clearance procedures; achieved 20% reduction in non-conformances.
  • Developed training programs for staff to improve performance and compliance.
  • Led cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and collaboration.
  • Developed technical and non-technical documentation to address audit concerns and streamline access.
  • Coordinated project timelines and resources for product development initiatives.

Technical Production Assistant, Consumer Lens Care Division

A10 CLINICAL SOLUTIONS, ALCON PHARMACEUTICALS
Fort Worth
04.2016 - 06.2017
  • Supported production schedules and shifting priorities for product manufacturing and packaging.
  • Ensured compliance with cGMP and ISO standards.
  • Facilitated communication between IT support groups and manufacturing operations to streamline issue resolution.
  • Assisted with system access for production support and corporate training.
  • Collaborated with employees to meet business objectives.
  • Developed technical documentation to enhance processes in an understaffed technical support unit.

Technical Consultant, Project Coordinator

DIG-IT UNDERGROUND
Cedar Hill
02.2011 - 10.2015
  • Recruited to enhance operational efficiency and reduce expenses at M&A firm.
  • Managed multiple projects, focusing on project management, requirements gathering, consulting, problem solving, technical needs assessment, project plan evaluation, and information security.
  • Implemented Disaster Recovery process and procedures by utilizing cloud technology; avoided a potential $600K loss.
  • Installed, troubleshot, and configured desktops, software, multi-function printers, networking, and cabling to ensure reliable system performance.

Senior Infrastructure Technology Specialist

CITIGROUP
Irving
01.1999 - 02.2011
  • Designed roadmap to implement a zero-touch migration tool to migrate 350K desktops and 25K laptops to a central MS OS.
  • Led technical support and infrastructure management during large-scale mergers and acquisitions; directed critical 3rd tier High Availability Support Team comprised of Desktop Engineering staff, 14 Tier II Lead Analysts for local/remote support for business service centers in the US.
  • Provided visionary leadership, mentoring, and management of the Global Desktop Services Operation System Integrations Team comprised of multi-geo Senior Engineers.
  • Acted as a liaison and SME between Technical Operations Support and the Project Management Office (PMO), leading data collection, analysis, and reporting efforts for applications, hardware, networking, business continuity, and data storage needs.
  • Facilitated communication between Help Desk and departments, improving support collaboration and response times.
  • Developed technical and non-technical user documentation, including business requirement documentation, process control manuals, standard operating procedures, disaster recovery checklists, and COB test plans to streamline operational processes.

Education

B.A. - Communication; Marketing & Advertising Minor

University of Texas
Arlington, TX

A.S. - Business Management and Marketing

Rockland Community College
Suffern, NY

Skills

  • Quality management systems
  • Quality assurance
  • Quality audits
  • Lean manufacturing
  • Root cause analysis
  • Non-conformance investigations
  • Compliance management
  • Regulatory document management
  • Safety management
  • Audit readiness
  • Incident management
  • Leadership and mentoring
  • Training and recruiting
  • Microsoft Office Suite 365 proficiency
  • Operating systems management
  • Facility management
  • Complaint investigations
  • Production scheduling

Certification

  • Microsoft Azure MTC
  • Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)
  • Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)
  • ITIL

Specialized Skills Certifications

  • SAP Capacity planner
  • Aseptic Techniques
  • Non-Conformance Investigations
  • GDP
  • CGMP Audit Readiness
  • Regulatory Audits
  • Quality Audits
  • Problem-Solving
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Process Improvement
  • Customer Service
  • Customer complaint investigations
  • Track Wise
  • Documentum Compliance Manager
  • LMS/QMS - Plateau / ZEN
  • REMEDY on Demand
  • METASYS
  • MS Office Suite 365
  • Microsoft Windows 11

Core Competencies

Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Quality Assurance, Safety, Regulatory Compliance, Leadership, Mentoring, Training, Recruiting

Timeline

Manufacturing & Packaging Area Manager

AVARA Pharmaceuticals Technologies
03.2022 - Current

Pharmaceutical Consultant

RHG CONSULTING
06.2020 - 03.2022

Manufacturing Production Supervisor, Pharmaceutical Surgery Division

ALCON PHARMACEUTICALS
10.2017 - 11.2019

Manufacturing Production Group Lead, Pharmaceutical Surgery Division

ALCON PHARMACEUTICALS
01.2017 - 10.2017

Technical Production Assistant, Consumer Lens Care Division

A10 CLINICAL SOLUTIONS, ALCON PHARMACEUTICALS
04.2016 - 06.2017

Technical Consultant, Project Coordinator

DIG-IT UNDERGROUND
02.2011 - 10.2015

Senior Infrastructure Technology Specialist

CITIGROUP
01.1999 - 02.2011

B.A. - Communication; Marketing & Advertising Minor

University of Texas

A.S. - Business Management and Marketing

Rockland Community College

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