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Melissa Hotere Thompson

Melissa Hotere Thompson

St Clair

Summary

With a proven track record at AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals, I excel in optimising warehouse operations and enhancing safety protocols. Leveraging skills in SAP and BC360, alongside collaborative teamwork, I've significantly improved inventory accuracy and streamlined processes, demonstrating a keen ability to solve complex problems and drive efficiency.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Warehouse Manager

Vetlab Autopak Sterile
07.2021 - 02.2025
  • Warehouse operations by managing and being involved with incoming and output of raw materials, consumables, primary and secondary packaging.
  • Operated in shipping of finished goods, along with receiving all deliveries, while maintaining sterile delivery requirements.
  • Supervised shipping and handling operations.
  • Used warehouse management software BC360 to reconcile daily inventory.
  • Oversaw daily operations of production requirements which included delivery and returns of all materials.
  • Maintained high levels of accuracy in daily operations.
  • Oversaw inventory control levels and verified compliance with storage and organisation processes.
  • Conducted regular inventory audits to identify discrepancies in stock counts while implementing corrective measures as needed.
  • Operated warehouse material handling equipment correctly to move loads.
  • Kept detailed records of inventories and transactions.
  • Increased accuracy in order fulfillments with thorough quality control checks, active product ingredient weight confirmation and LOT confirmation.
  • Monitored adherence to safety protocols and company policies by staying attentive to details.
  • Supported production workers in meeting goals without compromising safety and compliance.
  • Optimized storage capacity by redesigning warehouse layout for maximum space utilisation.
  • Performed troubleshooting to resolve issues with equipment, devices and products.
  • Ensured safety compliance with regular inspections, training sessions and implementing 5S standards (Sort, Set, Shine, Standardise and Sustain)
  • Developed strong relationships with suppliers and vendors to secure timely deliveries and maintain adequate inventory levels.
  • Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
  • Coordinated with micro and analytical lab raw material sample requirements for new products coming through the pipeline.
  • Coordinated with vendors and suppliers to verify timely delivery of consumables and supplies, avoiding delays.
  • Handled day-to-day deliveries overseeing more than 3-4 deliveries per day.
  • Inspected work areas to keep free of hazards and maintain proper function of safety equipment through weekly housekeeping which was in line with 5S.
  • Reconciled production usage of all materials once batches were complete in BC360 computer system.
  • Senior first aider for the sterile site

Compounding Pharmacy Technician

AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals
05.1997 - 06.2020


  • Started on production packaging lines becoming a line leader.
  • Transferred onto production filling lines providing support, conducting hourly tests and any other actions needed to complete batch processing.
  • Transferred into sterile filling and formulation rooms, working with blow, fill and seal machinery adhering to strict sterile processes and procedures under the code of GMP.
  • Transferred to our filling and formulation compound team by efficiently organising, compounding and delivering raw materials for each process line and assisting with daily operations as needed.
  • Conducted quality control tests on compounded raw materials, ensuring safety and efficacy for patients.
  • Maintained a sterile environment preventing cross contamination, adhering to strict safety protocols using standard operating procedures
  • Kept detailed records of all compounding activities, maintaining compliance with regulatory standards for all raw materials used including S4 materials.
  • Accurately measured ingredients using precise scales and barcode scanning for exact weights and product details in compound formulations.
  • Actively participated in regular audits to ensure adherence to Astrazeneca standards and TGA regulations.
  • Stocked, labelled, and inventoried raw materials to keep accurate records.
  • Maintained drug storage procedures, registries, and records for controlled drugs.
  • A trained assessor to help develop and nurture other employee skills.
  • Provided assistance to any company projects including computer upgrades, process line improvements, new sterile suite procedures, creating visual management and writing/updating our standard operating procedures (SOP’s)
  • Senior first aid certified

Education

Completed Year 12 -

St Clair High School
St Clair, NSW

Skills

  • Shipping and receiving
  • Warehouse operations
  • Inventory and stocking
  • Problem-solving
  • Order picking and processing
  • Safety oversight
  • Warehouse logistics
  • Supplies inventory
  • Skilled in SAP and BC360
  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Stock control
  • Storage management
  • Warehouse auditing
  • Warehouse operation oversight
  • Daily operations management
  • Distribution and warehousing
  • Warehouse inspections
  • Safety management
  • Inventory audits
  • Warehouse safety

Timeline

Warehouse Manager

Vetlab Autopak Sterile
07.2021 - 02.2025

Compounding Pharmacy Technician

AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals
05.1997 - 06.2020

Completed Year 12 -

St Clair High School
Melissa Hotere Thompson