Production Supervisor Continuous Improvement
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Maria Lozande
Danville, CA
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Objectives:
Seeking employment in pharmaceutical and medical device industry to best utilize my skills and contribute to the company
Education:
Far Eastern University - Manila, Philippines
1980-1982
Undergraduate – Electrical Engineering
Detailed Experience:
Employer: Henkel Corporation
Quality Specialist I, Pittsburg, CA, June 2023 – Present
• Responsible for identification, determination of applicability and timely communication of potential impact in SHEQ area
• Monitors, communicates, and executes implementation of regulation changes
• Provides appropriate training to internal customers as prevention measures in SHEQ area
• Identifies and implements opportunities of process optimization Employer: Headway Technologies
Wafer Fab Operator, Milpitas, CA, May 2022 – January 2023
• Under the direction of the Production Supervisor, the Wafer Fab Operator is responsible for dispositioning wafers through the various steps of the semiconductor wafer manufacturing production process, including the photolithography, plating, polish, and vacuum areas
• The Wafer Fab Operator is also responsible for recording data in the Work in Process (WIP) tracking system, analyzing data and reporting anomalies, and learning, understanding, and adhering to established Manufacturing Engineering Instructions
(MPI's); learning and achieving certification on various assigned tools or operations; and supporting continuous improvement activities for productivity, yield enhancement, and scrap reduction
• Essential Functions Dispositions wafers through the semiconductor wafer manufacturing production process, including the photolithography, plating, polish, and vacuum areas
• Records data in the WIP tracking system
• Analyzes data and reports anomalies to Production Supervisor if needed
• Learns, understands, and adheres to established MPI's for assigned area
• Learns, achieves, and maintains required certifications on assigned tools or operational area
• Supports continuous improvement initiatives in the areas of productivity, yield enhancement, and scrap reduction
• Responds to inquiries from other team members, managers, or departments
• Adheres to all safety policies and procedures as required
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level
• One year of experience working as an Operator or Assembler in a high-volume manufacturing environment preferably in the semiconductor or electronics industry
• Strong experience using microscopes, small hand tools, or manufacturing tools/equipment
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Applications
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of semiconductor or high-volume manufacturing processes, practices, and techniques
• Knowledge and ability to use various types of microscopes, small hand tools, and/or manufacturing equipment
• Knowledge and ability to use Microsoft Office applications to create spreadsheets and Word documents
• Enter various types of data into a tracking application on a routine basis
• Understand and follow complex directions whether given verbally or in writing
• Comply with all safety policies and procedures
• The Wafer Fab Operator works primarily in a class 100 ESD sensitive wafer fab manufacturing facility; adheres to required safety and dress standards
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Employer: Cepheid
Client: Production Test Technician (Contractual Assignment), Newark, CA October 2021 – May 2022
• Proficient in Performing all tests in IPT consumables
• Enters Statistical Process data
• Enters MES data
• Assists in writing NCs and LFIs
• Assist in Training employees
• Performs Line Clearance
• Verifies DHR test data
• Understand and Follow Production Schedules
• Understands the acceptance criteria for all Tests and Efficiency
• Monitors IPT Updates and Results and Informs Supervisor and Leads as needed
• Performs Test Methods and Validation testing for new products
• Good understanding of how the team integrates with other departments
• Applies experience and skills to complete assigned work within the area of expertise
• Oversees monthly BPR and Scorecard reporting of safety metrics and ensures accuracy of rates reported (e.g., monthly, year- to-date, end of year forecasts) per line of business of the company
• Applies forecasting methodology and other statistical techniques to predict injuries and other safety-related metrics for the company’s lines of business
• Develops efficient processes and tools for providing safety data and analysis
• Creates presentations and dashboards for director and executive meetings based on safety-related topics analyzed
• Compiles and analyzes data from a variety of sources for external bench-marking submission
• Leads projects internal to the Safety Department goals and in support of lines of business operations
• Provides analysis based on report findings with potential next steps and action items
• Contributes to the specification and development of new tools and database Employment Gap: January 2020 – September 2021, Unemployed during pandemic shutdown Employer: DSM
Tech I, Berkeley, CA July 2017 – December 2019
• The Biomaterials Production Technician is responsible for producing Biomaterials products in compliance with established DSM/GMP procedures and ensuring Biomaterials products are of consistent high quality
• Perform production activities
• Provide support to peers
• Perform ERP system transactions, and support training of personnel assigned to the Biomaterials Production Department Production Tech I
• Operates within an environment that requires safe handling and awareness of the different hazardous materials, requires understanding of the hazards of the materials and their properties
• Seeks opportunities and set goals for own development; identifies and learns from mentors / developmental advisors
• Established departmental methods are followed; works within job / position specific deadlines and schedules set by production supervisor and / or lead
• Escalates more complex issues
• Interacts with others, employing a communication style appropriate to the person or audience
• Seeks additional information to enhance understanding
• Communicates basic established processes and procedures, formally or informally Employer: The Parkview Company
Private Caregiver, Pleasanton, CA June 2011 – June 2017
• Provides a variety of services for patients in need of personal care and that may include dementia care, end of life care and respite care
• Companion Care: provides a wide array of personal companion services that are intended to engage the patient in activities to enhance patient’s quality of life/engagement
• Personal Care: Feeding, bathing, grooming, dressing/undressing, toilet assistance, medication reminders, mobility
• Transportation: Transport patients to medical appointments, grocery shopping, beauty and/or barber shop, church services, visiting family and friends
• Follows other Parkview Co policies and procedures
• Records and reports changes in the patient’s physical condition, behavior, or appearance
• Reports to supervisor any issues of concern related to patients’ well-being
• Documents information into Clear Care regarding the services delivered Lozande Page 3
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Employment Gap: January 2010 – May 2011, Family Medical Leave Employer: Bayer Pharmaceutical Company
Tech II, Emeryville, CA 2007 – 2009
• Perform sterile filling operations in a class 100 clean room environment using strict aseptic technique and controls. Sterile filling operations include staging sterilized equipment, operating and adjusting the sterile filling and stoppering machines, obtaining and testing in-process fill weight samples, and transferring filled product into lyophilizes
• Preparation and sterilization of equipment and components to be used in the filling of sterile products
• Operation of the washing and dehydrogenation tunnel
• Maintain accurate and complete documentation of all processes, including batch production records, data charts, and equipment use logs
• Perform sterile filtration of liquid products
• Perform integrity testing of all final product-sterilizing filters
• Recognize process deviations and take immediate action to protect product
• Perform product-capping operations
Employer: Novartis (Bayer took over Novartis, including existing employees) Tech I/Tech II, Emeryville, CA 2003 – 2007
• Perform sterile filling operations in a class 100 clean room environment using strict aseptic technique and controls. Sterile filling operations include staging sterilized equipment, operating and adjusting the sterile filling and stoppering machines; obtaining and testing in-process fill weight samples, and transferring filled product into lyophilizes
• Preparation and sterilization of equipment and components to be used in the filling of sterile products
• Operation of the washing and dehydrogenation tunnel
• Maintain accurate and complete documentation of all processes, including batch production records, data charts, and equipment use logs
• Perform sterile filtration of liquid products
• Perform integrity testing of all final product-sterilizing filters
• Recognize process deviations and take immediate action to protect product
• Perform product-capping operations
Employer: Chiron (Novartis took over Chiron, including existing employees) Tech I/Tech II, Emeryville, CA 2001 – 2003
• Perform sterile filling operations in a class 100 clean room environment using strict aseptic technique and controls. Sterile filling operations include staging sterilized equipment, operating and adjusting the sterile filling and stoppering machines, obtaining and testing in-process fill weight samples, and transferring filled product into lyophilizes
• Preparation and sterilization of equipment and components to be used in the filling of sterile products.
• Operation of the washing and dehydrogenation tunnel
• Maintain accurate and complete documentation of all processes, including batch production records, data charts, and equipment use logs
• Perform sterile filtration of liquid products
• Perform integrity testing of all final product-sterilizing filters
• Recognize process deviations and take immediate action to protect product
• Perform product-capping operations
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