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SENIOR MANUFACTURING OPERATIONS MANAGER I am a strategic manufacturing professional w/ experience across a broad range of manufacturing disciplines and industry segments. I've had a proven track record combining vision and industry knowledge w/ well-developed project management and leadership abilities to support and develop process improvements, scale-up of products, team dynamics, and performance management. I believe that leadership happens at all levels of an organization, especially the shop floor! I am passionate about empowering manufacturing professionals to engage in and champion process improvement initiatives from the bottom-up and the middle-out, while maintaining a clear line of communication w/ upper management to ensure alignment w/ organizational goals and priorities from the top-down. AREAS OF EXPERTISE Organizational Leadership | Operations Management | Performance Metrics | Work Order Management | Inventory Management | Production Planning | Continuous Improvement | Process Standardization | ISO 13485:2016 —☁️ COMMUNITY TOP VOICE 💡 Leadership | Oct 2023 - Feb 2024 💡 Manufacturing Operations | Jan 2024 - Jul 2024 —☁️ FIRST PRINCIPLES ✔ Connecting w/ thought leaders aligned in mission, vision, and purpose to amplify impact and reach. ✔ Never compromising on core values when advancing change. ✔ Respect for People. CORE VALUES ✔ Sustainable Growth — lean, functional, and effective ✔ Trials to Triumph — get things done ✔ Do the Right Thing — should be easy ✔ Extreme Ownership — trust but verify TECHNICAL SKILLS ✔ Qualified aseptic cleanroom operator (Class 100 / ISO 5 / Grade A facility clearance). ✔ 8+ years in clinical research, biotech, pharmaceutical, and medical device manufacturing. ✔ Proficient w/ Microsoft Office 365 productivity tools (i.e., Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint). HUMAN SKILLS ✔ Quickly adapts to the unique requirements of each working environment. ✔ 13+ years leading by example while taking on multifaceted responsibilities. ✔ Effective written and verbal communication skills in articulating key information. ✔ Disciplined in prioritizing and executing on multiple tasks under time constraints. INTERESTS ✔ I am genuinely interested in learning something new every day. ✔ I am continuously invested in the mindset that everyone has something to teach you. ✔ I am happiest when I am physically active — e.g., rock climbing, sword fighting, and snowboarding. —☁️ 📩 Send me an invitation to connect!