Rodney Daniels
Farmville
Summary
Production Leader experienced in manufacturing and pharmaceutical environments. Achieved operational efficiencies and enhanced throughput through effective staff training, production scheduling, and quality compliance. Focused on driving safety and continuous process improvements while leading teams to meet departmental objectives.
Overview
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1
Certification
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Packaging and Inspection Dept. Manager
Emergent Biosolutions
Baltimore
04.2022 - Current
- Led cross-functional communication to resolve packaging and inspection issues, enhancing compliance with cGMP and safety standards
- Provided technical support to troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues, reducing downtime and increasing throughput
- Represented Packaging and Inspection in cross-departmental and client meetings to maintain production quality and safety
- Maintained effective communication with manufacturing, facilities, and production departments to support operational excellence
- Modeled supportive leadership qualities, motivating staff to achieve department goals and promote staff participation and team building.
Packaging Supervisor
Mayne Pharma
Greenville
09.2018 - 04.2022
- Directed and coached line operators to optimize packaging of commercial and clinical batches, enhancing productivity
- Ensured adherence to FDA, cGMP, and company SOPs, supporting high-quality production standards
- Identified and resolved process and equipment failures, implementing corrective actions that enhanced production reliability
- Maintained quality standards during production, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives
- Coordinated with scheduling, production and quality leaders to plan daily operations activities and resolve issues.
- Conducted regular reviews of employee performance and addressed any issues or concerns promptly.
- Engaged in continuous improvement initiatives aimed at optimizing operational processes.
Packaging Production Manager
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Greenville
01.2018 - 09.2018
- Maintained compliance with FDA, cGMP, and SOPs to ensure precise and accurate packaging operations
- Proactively identified and addressed process and equipment issues to sustain production quality and efficiency
- Led and guided line operators in packaging clinical and commercial batches, ensuring operational success.
- Coordinated with scheduling, production and quality leaders to plan daily operations activities and resolve issues.
- Produced daily operations report forecasting staffing needs and production volume to support cost-reduction and service improvement initiatives.
- Generated daily operations report to forecast staffing needs and production volume, enhancing cost-reduction and service improvement initiatives.
- Fostered culture of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement while leading operations.
Assembly Supervisor
ITW Medical
Washington
04.2016 - 12.2017
- Enforced OSHA safety standards and company safety programs to maintain a safe production environment
- Delivered orientation and training to new production associates, enhancing skill development and ensuring compliance
- Ensured adherence to Quality Systems procedures and accurate Device History Record (DHR) documentation
- Fostered team culture that promoted collaboration and maintained high morale
- Conducted performance reviews that facilitated employee development and aligned with operational goals
Lamination Supervisor
WorldCat Power Boats
Tarboro
05.2014 - 04.2016
- Led team to achieve production goals while upholding quality and safety standards
- Ensured compliance with company policies by managing payroll and administering disciplinary actions as necessary
- Organized assembly area and enforced housekeeping practices to enhance safety and support productivity
- Maintained organized assembly area and enforced housekeeping practices to support safety and productivity
- Ensured compliance with company policies through appropriate disciplinary actions and payroll management
- Maintained accurate records of employee performance and attendance, including leave requests and disciplinary actions, to support effective team management
Fiber Technician
DSM Dyneema
05.2005 - 04.2014
- Monitored and inspected equipment and safety devices, ensuring compliance with safety standards and operational efficiency
- Monitored and inspected equipment and safety devices to ensure efficient, safe operation and compliance with standards
- Compiled and recorded production data, supporting analysis of volume, raw material consumption, and quality control
- Maintained detailed logs of operations, maintenance, and safety activities to support regulatory compliance
Education
High school diploma -
D.H. Conley High School
Greenville, NCSkills
- Packaging compliance
- Quality Control
- Pharmaceutical standards
- Production scheduling
- Lean manufacturing
- GMP
- Production safety standards
- Continuous improvement
- Operational leadership
- Manufacturing management
- Team management
- Cross-functional communication
- Problem-solving
- Root Cause Analysis
- Team collaboration
- Complex problem solving
Certification
- CPR Certification
- Six Sigma Certification
- CRC
- Secret Clearance
Additional Information
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Packaging and Inspection Dept. Manager
Emergent Biosolutions
04.2022 - Current
Packaging Supervisor
Mayne Pharma
09.2018 - 04.2022
Packaging Production Manager
Thermo Fisher Scientific
01.2018 - 09.2018
Assembly Supervisor
ITW Medical
04.2016 - 12.2017
Lamination Supervisor
WorldCat Power Boats
05.2014 - 04.2016
Fiber Technician
DSM Dyneema
05.2005 - 04.2014
High school diploma -
D.H. Conley High School