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Cheng Thao

Minneapolis,MN

Summary

Experienced with a demonstrated history of working in the pharmaceuticals industry. Skilled in Validation, GMP, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Industry, and Leadership. Strong research professional graduated from Arlington High School MN.

I am a hardworking individual with a strong work ethic that can
bring efficiency and profitability to the company. Throughout my work history, I have acquired
excellent skills in the manufacturing industry that makes me the ideal candidate for this position.
Some of my most relevant skills and experiences include:
● Ten years plus of hands-on experience working in a busy production environment
● Strong working knowledge of operational safety requirements, procedures and processes
● Ability to multi-task in order to complete production on time and with quality results
● Loyal, dedicated and dependable worker
● Ability to work well with people at all levels.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Supervisor

Rebiotix Inc (Ferring)
06.2023 - Current
  • Manage 1st and 2nd shift on the weekend, teams of 10-15 employees - Working via Oracle planning schedule for next day. - Working with manager on initiating/closing out Deviations, QE (Quality Events), CAPA, Investigations. - Making right decision during critical times, making sure all employees are documenting information live time correctly. - Working with other shifts/departments with daily projects for continues improvement. - Reviewed Batch records/ logbooks, Transacting data into GLIMS and ORACLE. - Follow Procedures in cGMP environment. - Setting up one on one and group training/goals for employees. - Communicate with other department, Material Management, QA, QC.

Manufacturing Lead

Rebiotix Inc (Ferring)
02.2020 - 06.2023
  • Knowledge with startup getting FDA approve. - Working closely with supervisor/Manager on planning schedule for next day and requesting material for daily manufacture use. - Substitute out employees for breaks and help manufacturing if short
  • Working closely with training new employees in the manufacturing floor. - Reviewed Batch records/logbooks, transacting data into GLIMS and ORACLE. - Follow Procedures in cGMP environment. - Setting up one on one and group training for employees. - Communicate with other department, Material management, QA, QC.
  • Spearheaded the implementation of environmental sustainability measures throughout the manufacturing facility, reducing waste generation and energy consumption levels significantly.

Manufacturing Associate Ll

Takeda
01.2017 - 10.2020
  • Very strong personal skill with Team Lead/Supervisor roll, shift change pass on/off to other shift and making schedule for the day also training new employees while supervisor off/on shift. - Very strong HMI skill following/acknowledging prompts. - Knowledge of Walking down P&ID and troubleshoot for System Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) - Write/Revise SOP and Batch Record also reviewed Batch Record making sure everything is completed before getting to QA. - Pre-weight components/raw material, checking and making sure right batch is being weight out to the correct weight. - Processing Media&Buffer in a prep tank following BR, taking sample and testing for correct result of pH and conductivity before transferring to hold Vessels from 10kg prep to 10,000 kg prep, preforming CIP and SIP on Prep/Hold Vessels before and after each prep. - Knowledge with working with SAP transaction and LIMS, documenting every process Live time. - Follow Procedures, and working in cGMP environment. - Knowledge with Cleaning Validation, Swab, Sampling, pH adjustments and Titrations.

OSD 1

Perrigo
06.2014 - 01.2017
  • Weight out raw Material/Components - Knowledge with Mixing, Blending and Granulation Machine. - Knowledge with Tablets press machine. - Knowledge with Coating Tablets. - Follow Batch record/SOP during all process. - Follow Procedures, and working in cGMP environment.

Line Lead 2

Perrigo
04.2010 - 01.2015
  • Yellow Belt in Lean 6 Sigma - Can operate/set up 3 or more different liquid Filling lines, leading 8-10 associate. - Getting timely Inspection testing done before the expire time. - Lead packager, making sure all product is package with correct information on bottle. - Knowledge working in clean room. - Follow Procedures, and working in cGMP environment.

Education

High School Diploma -

Arlington Senior High
St Pual
06.2008

Skills

  • Operations Management
  • Staff Management
  • Employee Supervision
  • Scheduling Coordination
  • Goal Setting
  • Office Management
  • Documentation and control

References

Reference upon request

Timeline

Operations Supervisor

Rebiotix Inc (Ferring)
06.2023 - Current

Manufacturing Lead

Rebiotix Inc (Ferring)
02.2020 - 06.2023

Manufacturing Associate Ll

Takeda
01.2017 - 10.2020

OSD 1

Perrigo
06.2014 - 01.2017

Line Lead 2

Perrigo
04.2010 - 01.2015

High School Diploma -

Arlington Senior High
Cheng Thao