Robert Gibson
Maryborough
Summary
Dynamic Manufacturing Technician with proven expertise at Baxter Laboratories in optimizing production processes and ensuring compliance with cGMP. Skilled in troubleshooting and raw materials management, I excel in team collaboration and quality control, driving continuous improvement and maintaining high standards in health and safety.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1992
1992
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Manufacturing Technician
Baxter laboratories
Boronia
09.2015 - 12.2024
- Operation of manufacturing equipment to ensure efficient production processes in the manufacturing of skincare products, in accordance with cGMP
- Conducted quality inspections to maintain product standards and compliance.
- Collaboration with team members across different business departments to optimize workflow and improve efficiency and maintain health and safety standards.
- Working with research and development teams to bring new products to market.
- Troubleshot problems with equipment, devices and products.
- Preparation and dispensing of raw materials for finished product formulation, and set up and operation of production formulation equipment in accordance with current manufacturing practices and standard operating procedures.
- Assisted with troubleshooting issues related to the manufacture of products, and continuous improvement
- Kept production logs and maintained job material inventory.
- Managed inventory of raw materials and supplies, ensuring availability for production.
- Ensured compliance with environmental regulations in handling materials and waste.
- Participated in training sessions to stay updated on new manufacturing technologies and procedures.
Farm Hand
Vermeltfort flowers
Silvan
09.2013 - 08.2015
- Cultivated and maintained diverse cut flower varieties for optimal growth and delivery to market.
- Operated irrigation systems to ensure proper water distribution.
- Responsible for seedling planting, pruning, and harvesting of flowers throughout the seasons.
- Performed general maintenance tasks around the farm, including repairing fences and buildings.
- Assisted in the preparation of soil for planting by fumigation, tilling and plowing fields
- Applied fertilizers and pesticides according to instructions in order to maximize crop yield.
- Weeded fields manually with specialized tools such as hoes.
- Organized storage areas for harvested crops.
- Inspected fields regularly to identify pests or diseases that may harm crop growth.
Education
Fairhills High School
Scoresby Melbourne , VicSkills
- Equipment operation aligned with good manufacturing practices
- Quality control and research and development
- Raw materials management
- Troubleshooting techniques
- Compliance monitoring
- Continuous improvement
- Workflow optimization
- Technical documentation
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Health and safety
- Production methods
- Production recordkeeping
- GMP implementation
- Equipment preparation
Timeline
Manufacturing Technician
Baxter laboratories
09.2015 - 12.2024
Farm Hand
Vermeltfort flowers
09.2013 - 08.2015
Fairhills High School