4500 Worth Street Philadelphia, PA 19124 Phone: 215.948-9285 Ext 104 Fax: 215.948-9284 Email: [email protected] Web: www.manufacturingonline.org JOHN HOWELL SR
QUALIFICATIONS
Proven ability to autonomously manage a multi-million dollar budget and varied projects. Strong military instilled self-discipline, excellent organizational skills and exacting adherence to deadlines. Consistently exceeds Managers expectations as reflected on performance appraisals with superior leadership ratings. A knowledge of all facets of pharmaceutical and biological manufacturing, including MES System, LIMS, GMP, scheduling, safety, quality assurance, compliance regulations, validation, SOPs, cGMP, FDA systems and Inventory control.
FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES
I bring to my next employer a diverse set of competencies related to both Pharmaceutical and Biological Manufacturing. The skill sets include: Chemical Weigh Operations Batch Record Processing Pharmaceutical Packaging Culture Media Preparation Aseptic Filling and Lyo Operations Tablet Filmcoating Sterile Glassware Processing Operations Autoclave and Steam Sterilizer Operations Budget Management/Profit PlanningNew Product Launch for Pharmaceutical Products Cleanroom Operations Atypical Process Report Investigation Inventory control
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Graduate of Labor Relations and Contract Negotiations Course, 1998 - 1999 Graduate of Construction Management Course, 1989 Honorably Served United States Navy, 1978 - 1985 Graduate of Quakertown Senior High School, 1974- 1978
EMPLOYMENT
Yark Oasis, Quakertown, PA May 2014 to Present
Crew Manager Responsible for retail store, managing the daily work schedule for the landscaping crews, bidding on landscaping jobs, loading mulch and stone for customers, scheduling mulch and stone deliveries, maintaining D.O.T. records, payroll. Experience driving truck with trailer, box truck and fork truck. Working knowledge of general landscaping equipment and tools.
Akorn Pharmaceuticals Somerset, NJ March 2013 to May 2014 Production Supervisor Production planning and processes. Managing production employees. Payroll. Safety guidelines. 4500 Worth Street Philadelphia, PA 19124 Phone: 215.948-9285 Ext 104 Fax: 215.948-9284 Email: [email protected] Web: www.manufacturingonline.org
F.M.I. Philadelphia, PA May 2007 to February 2013 Production Manager Complete oversight and management of entire company. Production planning and processes. Operational budgets. Managing all plant personnel. Building safety programs in accordance with OSHA guidelines. Hold weekly staff meetings.
MEDIMMUNE VACCINES, Philadelphia, PA June 2004 to May 2007 Manager Production Department Supervise 18 full time and 21 temporary employees across 3 shifts. Responsible for all facets of production with the blending, filling and packaging of vaccines. Responsible for profit planning and yearly budgets for Manufacturing. Implementing safety procedures and quality assurance. FDA inspections. Write, review and approve SOPs. Batch record review. Leading and motivating employees to meet specific objectives. Prepare and assign line start-ups and assign production tasks. Monitor production levels and component usage. Recommend improvements to increase overall productivity and quality. Act as liaison between planning and warehousing to meet customer needs. Conduct team meetings and facilitate action teams. Writing evaluations for hourly employees. Responsible for discipline of hourly employees. Cross trained in QC and QA Departments. Operate the following system: SAP, Maximo and Track Wise. Support the Director in improving the overall operation.
MERCK & CO., INC. West Point, PA May 1994 to June 2004 Senior Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Supervisor (Promoted in the Position) Responsible for the management of 48 First Line Union Employees across 6 different job classifications for a 3 shift, 24/7 operation. Developed and executed a 3 million dollar plus operating budget. Coordinated new product launch for three pharmaceutical products. Acted as point person for all regulatory inspectors through Pharmaceutical Operations. Instrumental in the implementation of a Manufacturing Execution System for Chemical Weigh Department. Developed and responsible for the approval and training on all departmental Standard Operating Procedures.
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Supervisor (Promoted from First Line Employee) Responsible for the management of 26 First Line Union Employees including but not limited to all operational and human resource issues in the Chemical Weigh Department.
First Line Employee in Pharmaceutical and Biological Manufacturing (PACE Union) Responsible for maintenance and inventory material control. Charged with weighing of raw materials, excipients and active ingredients. Produced Culture Media. Operated a pharmaceutical packaging line. Film-coated tablets. Operated steam and autoclave sterilizers. Filled and lyophilized biological vaccines.
J.H. CONSTRUCTION, Quakertown, PA 1985- 1994 Owner Owned and supervised the development of an 18 site residential community. Responsible for 15 direct employees and the management of all sub-contractor activity for the construction of homes. Managed a 1.2 million dollar construction loan. Acted as liaison between the vendors and homeowner. Scheduled inspections with the township and obtained necessary permits.