Reliable and hard working Production Operator with years of experience in the Pharmaceutical and Food sectors. Have garnered proficiency in the operation of the Inspection and Filling , Blistering/Sealing, Packaging and Labeling and Cartonner/Robot Cell equipments. Understand the importance of GMPs , Lean principles, Six Sigma, OHS&E, KPIs and operating according to SOP requirements.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Process Operator/ Microscope Assembler
Saluda Medical Ltd.
02.2022 - 04.2024
Worked in Cleanroom on Metal clamps assembly/Trimming and Silicone gluing prior to curing of Active/Suture anchors.
Performed Cleanroom tasks: Wire loading, Tip trimming on 60-90 cm leads. Packaging tasks on kits.
Stylet lead cutting and assembly.
Conducting Auto-electrical, Vacuum soaking tests and Tube cutting on machines.
Performed Sub-assembly duties required. Ultrasonic cleaning of components for production.
Maintained Stock supplies in Gown rooms.
Read and applied information in Work Instructions to determine equipment settings impacting product outputs.
Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
Production Operator
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Pty. Ltd.
08.2000 - 11.2021
Respules Line: Level 4 Operator. Responsible for Setting up and running of allocated line based on Production schedule. Involved in daily changeovers in between batches (Cleaning,Clearance, Opening), Process checks, Testing and Recording data, Gathering samples all throughout production.
Performs 100% Visual Inspection on all products. Conducts Dye Testing for leak Integrity. Measures & records Wall thickness of ampoules using caliper gauges, scales and hand tools. Mixes ink solvents & thinners for Print plates. Conducts challenges per sections of the machinery prior to starting filling to ensure products produced are within the standard.
Coordinates with Filling crew, Fitters, Electricians at all phases of process. Monitors efficiency of machines and escalates issues/raises Notifications when necessary.
Monitors OFS, interface showing rates of Filling/Packing versus Downtimes in run. Records all data in SAP and PAS-X software. Booking out of pallets of Finished goods via conveyor to Warehouse.
Reports directly to Shift Manager. Attends all Shift meetings discussing Issues, Downtimes, and overall Performance rating of Line.
Batch documentation Specialist. Reconciles finished batches. Trouble shooting on SAP & PAS-X. Completes KPI Spreadsheets tracking. Reviews and Closes off batches for the approval of the Manager and QA.
Training Assessor for new operators.
PE (Polyethylene) and Polybags Line: Levels 1-3 Operator.
Operated Filling, Ulhmann and Cartonner machines.
Operated Rototherming.
Operated Robot Cell (Shipper packing)
Assembly Line Production Worker
Balfours Packing
01.1998 - 07.2000
Loaded raw ingredients into appropriate kitchen equipment.
Checked and controlled food-making equipment.
Worked on Assembly line for baked goods. Frosting and Icing.
Selected and measured or weighed ingredients using English or metric measures and balance scales.
Prepared different food products by operating equipment such as Ovens, Icing dippers and Packaging machines.
Production Worker
Aussie Pie Pty. Ltd.
01.1995 - 01.1998
Piped fillings into buns, cakes and dipped donuts into frostings.
Assisted quality assurance by inspecting baked goods off conveyor belts.
Packed goods and labelled into boxes.
Took on additional shifts during peak work periods to keep up with production.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marketing Management
St. Joseph’s University
Overseas
03.1985
Skills
Visual inspection using Microscope and Lightbox equipments
Auto -Electrical testing Measuring and Monitoring Wall thickness and Weights of Ampoules
Material quality inspection checks and production
Machinery operations and monitoring
Conducting Quality checks,/controls, Testing and Recording
Operating and monitoring tasks via SOPs and WI Work Instructions
Documentation
Certification
Workplace Assessor Training Certificate October 2020
TAFE Competitive Manufacturing MSA31108 Certificate III March 2011
Timeline
Process Operator/ Microscope Assembler
Saluda Medical Ltd.
02.2022 - 04.2024
Production Operator
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Pty. Ltd.
08.2000 - 11.2021
Assembly Line Production Worker
Balfours Packing
01.1998 - 07.2000
Production Worker
Aussie Pie Pty. Ltd.
01.1995 - 01.1998
Bachelor of Science - Marketing Management
St. Joseph’s University
Workplace Assessor Training Certificate October 2020
TAFE Competitive Manufacturing MSA31108 Certificate III March 2011
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