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Travis Horton

Travis Horton

Kalamazoo

Summary

Experienced production professional with strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Skilled in overseeing production processes, improving operational efficiency, and ensuring quality standards. Known for adaptability, reliability, and effective problem-solving. Prepared to drive success and deliver impactful outcomes in dynamic environments.

Overview

2027
2027
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Lead II – Manufacturing

Pfizer
2021 - Current

In the production lead role I am a hands-on supervisor who coordinates daily manufacturing activities. I manage workflows, enforce safety and quality standards, train team members, and ensure the team meets its daily or weekly production goals and quotas.

Senior Formulation Operator - Manufacturing

Pfizer
01.2014 - 01.2021

Overseas and executes formulation processes, ensuring compliance with regulations and quality standards, and providing guidance to operators and assistants. We are responsible for accurately following production documentation, operating equipment, and maintaining accurate records. Key responsibilities include troubleshooting equipment issues, training others, and potentially assisting with equipment qualification and maintenance.

Line Coordinator - Sterile Inspection

Pfizer
01.2010 - 01.2014

Normal duties entail step-up and production of lines in inspection area, while ensuring operators stayed focused and do things right the first time according to their SOPs. PEPS and SAP used as part of daily functions, also capable to print new batch records with MBR and prepare tickets for lines. Normal practice is to oversee 3-10 other collages and maintain order and effectiveness in getting schedule done without any impact to quality or safety.

Line Leader, Tablet Packaging

Perrigo
Allegan, MI
08.2001 - 05.2009

Working in plant seven tablet packaging this job entails many tasks and duties. Primary roles as line leader were changeover and setup of all equipment on your line and keep the line running production as much as possible. Line leaders were also responsible to keep track of breaks and rotate them effectively to ensure all employees got a break without stopping the line. Training of all employees on your line was another part of your role which was primarily 4-5 other colleges. Use of PEPS daily and monthly safety checks and safety meetings.

Education

High School Diploma -

KVCC
Kalamazoo, MI
01-2005

High School Diploma - undefined

Gobles High School
Gobles, MI
01-2001

Skills

  • Microsoft programs proficient, Excel Certified, Power Point, Teams, Outlook
  • SAP, MAPs, AMPS, MBR, PEPs, M1 trained and IMEx (Integrated Manufacturing Excellence) trained
  • Production scheduling
  • Health and safety compliance
  • Environmental compliance
  • Production line supervision
  • Teamwork and communication
  • Quality control
  • Team coordination
  • Quality assurance
  • Manufacturing operations
  • Workflow management

Timeline

Senior Formulation Operator - Manufacturing

Pfizer
01.2014 - 01.2021

Line Coordinator - Sterile Inspection

Pfizer
01.2010 - 01.2014

Line Leader, Tablet Packaging

Perrigo
08.2001 - 05.2009

High School Diploma - undefined

Gobles High School

Production Lead II – Manufacturing

Pfizer
2021 - Current

High School Diploma -

KVCC

Leadership

  • 20+ years of proficient time management experience in effective workflow
  • 20+ years of direct experience training new hires and mentoring
  • 15+ years of leadership experience
  • 10+ years of process improvement partnerships with internal departments