Christopher May
Roanoke Rapids
Summary
Dynamic manufacturing professional with a strong background in leadership and regulatory compliance. Known for driving productivity improvements and fostering team collaboration, successfully managing production schedules to meet critical deadlines while ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manufacturing Manager
Pfizer, Inc
Rocky Mount
03.2020 - 08.2025
- Managed two filling/packaging departments, along with a manual inspection department.
- Managed production schedules to ensure timely delivery of pharmaceutical products.
- Oversaw compliance with regulatory requirements and safety standards in manufacturing operations.
- Provided guidance on technical issues related to manufacturing operations.
- Developed metrics for tracking productivity and quality assurance goals.
- Facilitated communication between departments within the organization as needed.
- Provided feedback on employee performance reviews in order to foster professional growth.
Packaging Manufacturing Manager
Pfizer, Inc
Rocky Mount
04.2016 - 03.2020
- Managed day-to-day operations of the site's packaging department. including scheduling shifts, assigning tasks, monitoring progress.
- Supervised production schedules, production quality and Work In Progress.
- Provided guidance and mentorship to junior members of the manufacturing team.
- Collaborated with technical staff to streamline production processes.
- Monitored inventory levels of raw materials, supplies, finished goods, and tools.
Maintenance Manager
Pfizer
Rocky Mount
06.2011 - 04.2016
- Oversaw maintenance operations across multiple facilities in pharmaceutical production.
- Managed maintenance team to ensure safety compliance and adherence to regulations.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to support production goals effectively.
- Maintained records of repairs, service requests, costs.
- Inspected buildings, grounds and equipment regularly for safety hazards or breakdowns.
- Maintained equipment performance by cleaning and lubricating components.
- Coordinated with vendors to purchase replacement parts as needed.
- Monitored the performance of all equipment to ensure proper functioning.
Reliability Engineer
Hospira
Rocky Mount
06.2004 - 06.2011
- Conducted reliability assessments on manufacturing equipment and components.
- Performed process and OEE improvement projects to help eliminate line downtime.
- Implemented maintenance strategies to ensure optimal equipment functionality.
- Reviewed and updated preventive maintenance plans for production equipment.
- Assisted in developing spare parts inventory strategies to reduce downtime due to part shortages.
- Monitored performance trends of production systems and suggested corrective actions as needed.
- Developed new inspection procedures to ensure reliability of equipment.
- Coordinated with vendors to source replacement parts for repairs or upgrades.
- Performed failure mode effects and criticality analysis to identify potential risks associated with system components.
- Finished projects on time and within budget.
Validation Technician
Hospira, A Pfizer
Rocky Mount
01.2003 - 06.2004
- Conducted utility validation tests to ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Validated two Water-for-Injection systems.
- Assisted in maintaining accurate documentation for validation processes and protocols.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address validation-related issues promptly.
Process Technician
Abbott/Hospira
Rocky Mount
08.2002 - 01.2003
- Provided process engineering support in the aseptic department.
- Gained experience in aseptic processing which included filling equipment, solution delivery, steam sterilizers and dry heat ovens.
- Assisted in the development of process engineering designs, sketches, and diagrams for new or modified processes.
- Monitored operation of existing processes; identified non-conformance issues and initiated corrective action plans as needed.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Technology
East Carolina University
Greenville, North Carolina, NC06-2002
Skills
- Production scheduling
- Quality assurance
- Regulatory compliance
- Equipment maintenance
- Performance metrics
- Lean manufacturing
Timeline
Senior Manufacturing Manager
Pfizer, Inc
03.2020 - 08.2025
Packaging Manufacturing Manager
Pfizer, Inc
04.2016 - 03.2020
Maintenance Manager
Pfizer
06.2011 - 04.2016
Reliability Engineer
Hospira
06.2004 - 06.2011
Validation Technician
Hospira, A Pfizer
01.2003 - 06.2004
Process Technician
Abbott/Hospira
08.2002 - 01.2003
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Technology
East Carolina University