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Daniel Washburn

Saint Charles,MO

Summary

A highly motivated and results driven professional with 20+ years of leadership experience in managing production/operational departments optimizing production processes, leading teams, and driving efficiency in fast-paced environment while creating a positive team culture. Proven ability to improve quality control and streamline operations to achieve production goals and exceed targets. Strong leadership skills, communication skills and adept at motivating and developing teams to enhance productivity and foster a culture of safety and continuous improvement.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Supervisor

Legacy Pharma Solutions
07.2021 - Current
  • Professional multitasker that directs the coordination of all manufacturing departments’ functions to ensure compliance with company objectives, quality systems, and customer satisfaction
  • Quality first mentally with knowledge in AQL and batch record review
  • Implement strategic visions to create a positive culture and improve production, quality, and labor utilization
  • Use of Lean manufacturing principles to design, specify, and validate manufacturing processes to achieve organizational goals
  • Oversaw employee hiring , coaching/training/mentoring and staffing needs and training initiatives to ensure all team members were proficient in company procedures, safety regulations, and job-specific tasks.
  • Provides strategic and tactical planning and execution for the Production/Operations department.
  • Indirect P&L Management experience including budget management and resource planning and capacity planning.
  • Responsible for efficient and timely production of demand and customer requirements within quality and safety standards.
  • Communicates business expectations to achieve in accordance with cGMP, quality, safety, compliance/regulatory mandates (DEA, FDA, OSHA) and operational efficiencies.
  • Establishes consistent work instructions including SOP's
  • Develops continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Promote and enforce cGMP and SOP compliance in a FDA regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment, ensuring product integrity, safety and compliance with standards.
  • Develops and leads a cross functional team consisting of production, maintenance, quality, document control, purchasing, scheduling and warehouse employees.
  • Direct reports of 150 employees in 25 packaging lines.
  • Communicates efficiently, effective conflict resolution skills, and certifications to reduce waste and optimize efficiencies and drive down operating expenses.
  • Responsible for achieving and tracking KPI targets.

Master Scheduler

Legacy Pharma Solutions
09.2020 - 07.2021
  • Managed the schedule and inventories to ensure the packaging floor ran efficiently to ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget.
  • The main point of contact between sales, purchasing, production, logistics, and manufacturing.
  • Works closely with project managers, department heads to understand project requirements, objectives, and milestones.
  • Maintains master distribution schedule for 25 packaging lines; revises as needed and alerts appropriate staff of schedule changes or delays.
  • Participates in periodic forecasting meetings with sales, marketing, and other related departments; leads additional planning meetings with sales, production, shipping, purchasing, and customer service staff.
  • Daily use of ERP systems

Director of Operations

Butlers Pantry
08.2014 - 07.2020
  • Managed daily operations with direct reports of 15-20 team members overseeing 2 buildings and multiple venues
  • Managed daily functions to improve efficiency, productivity, and profitability by developing strategies, overseeing processes, and managing resources.
  • Responsible for hiring, training, coaching and mentoring staff to create a positive culture
  • Collaborated with management and team members across departments to organize efficient operations to ensure operation priorities were aligned with the companies business strategy.
  • Experienced in purchasing and inventory control and oversight of inventory management.
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze information and situations and to formulate logical and objective decisions.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration and Management

Southern Illinois University of Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL
05.2005

Skills

  • Proven supervisory skills and demonstrated leadership skills
  • Understanding of Lean Manufacturing concepts
  • Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively
  • Organizational skills - Attention to detail
  • Coaching / Mentoring / Training / Interpersonal skills
  • Project management and Team leading ability
  • Relationship management - Written and Verbal communication
  • Excellent conflict-resolution and decision-making abilities
  • Proficient computer skills
  • Performance analysis - Strategic planning

Accomplishments

Wall of Fame at Butler's Pantry for outstanding dedication, performance and attitude

Timeline

Production Supervisor

Legacy Pharma Solutions
07.2021 - Current

Master Scheduler

Legacy Pharma Solutions
09.2020 - 07.2021

Director of Operations

Butlers Pantry
08.2014 - 07.2020

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration and Management

Southern Illinois University of Edwardsville
Daniel Washburn