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Leonela Herrera

Temple,TX

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Willingness to work in a company to exercise the knowledge, skills, & abilities attained so far in a career as well as to continue to expand both a career and education.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

R&D Chemist I

Uzin Utz North America
03.2023 - Current
  • Assist in developing formulations for flooring through research, collecting data, and performing tests utilizing ASTM, ANSI, and ISO’s.
  • Ability to develop cementitious formulations for flooring and tile products.
  • Ability to conduct tests using ASTM, ANSI, ISO.
  • Able to follow step by step directions.
  • Collect, document, and store data as well as understand and interpret data.
  • Able to plan work projects in accordance with production and laboratory requirements.
  • Communicate effectively with supervisor, manager, and other coworkers.
  • Great verbal and written communication skills.
  • Great critical thinking skills.
  • Excellent quality skills.
  • Excellent analytical skills.
  • Ability to calculate figures such as percentages.
  • Ethical, diversity, organizational, and professional skills.
  • Ability to use Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and virtual meetings

Production Planning and Control Technician II

Allergan/AbbVie
06.2022 - 03.2023

Review batch records for compliance and accuracy using Standard Operation Procedures and current Good Manufacturing Practices.

  • Review batch paperwork to ensure compliance with Standard Operating Procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices.
  • Submit batch records to Batch Release for final approval.
  • Retrieve records to assign to lines.
  • Tracks a status of paperwork.
  • Make corrections and train employees on errors found on paperwork for growth and development of individuals.
  • Have good analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent math skills (add, subtract, multiply, and divide).
  • Ability to create, change, release, and assign orders, in Production Order Management System and System Application Processing.
  • Ability to close records and consume materials both in POMS and SAP.
  • Correct history in POMS.
  • Provide support to Quality.
  • Comply with all safety regulations and conduct all activities in a safe, effective manner.
  • Apply Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) in all areas of responsibility.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office and excel.
  • Detail-oriented and self-motivated.
  • Retrieve additional reports/paperwork needed for batch records.

Production Technician I (MA and MD Pack)/Fill Tech

Allergan/AbbVie
04.2015 - 06.2022

Set up and operate production lines following standard operating procedures and good manufacturing practices.

  • Operate high-speed equipment for the manual or automated assembly, filling, packaging and labeling of pharmaceutical products with codes: ensuring adherence to specifications.
  • Certified for a Senior Certified Operator (SCO)- Responsible for verifying correct information of product code and paperwork before releasing line.
  • Conduct hourly Quality in-process inspections according to Acceptable Quality Level (AQL) and reconcile incoming and completed components and products to ensure accuracy and accountability.
  • Clean packaging rooms and machinery in accordance with Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs) and cGMPs.
  • Conduct set-Ups, in-process actions, data entry, and other computer-related tasks.
  • Complete batch records accurately and document production volumes in accordance with SOPs, CGMPs and Engineering change Request/ Engineering Change Order (ECR/ECO).
  • Accept or reject products according to acceptability standards determined by cGMPs, customer requirements, and SOPs.
  • Complete Line Clearance and Changeovers on production lines in accordance with SOPs and cGMPs.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by lead or supervisor such as floating (act as a lead to help complete setup lines on time and to meet daily production goals).
  • Inspect product received from prior manufacturing stage for accuracy.
  • Inspect intermediate and finished products as required.
  • Maintain a smooth flow of production as required.
  • Escalate in timely manner any equipment or process variances.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office, excel, and System Application Processing (SAP system), required to be able to set up lines.
  • Knowledge in working in an Aseptic Production environment.
  • Non-Aseptic Gowning Certify
  • Work independently to provide quality assurance oversight for manufacturing processes, inspection, labeling, packaging, batch record review and disposition.
  • Evaluation and release of batches and products for compliance with defined specifications.
  • In-line product testing for Nitrogen, Oxygen and Burst test.
  • Detail-oriented and self-motivated.
  • Excellent hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
  • Ability to interpret work instructions and standards of work independently.
  • Ability to train and lead other coworkers and new employees.
  • Ability to work in multiple lines and departments.
  • Performs weekly cleanings for Gel department in the fill room.
  • Fill technician.

Retail Sales Associate

Crazy 8
11.2014 - 04.2015
  • Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
  • Maintained clean and organized store environment, enhancing the overall shopping experience for customers.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
  • Handled returns and exchanges professionally, resolving customer issues while adhering to company policies.

Temporary

Adecco
09.2013 - 04.2015
  • Responsible for assisting Allergan/Abbvie employees to run production lines after setup.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Applied Science

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX
12.2023

Associate of Arts -

McLennan Community College
Waco, TX
12.2021

Associate of Applied Science -

McLennan Community College
Waco, TX
12.2021

High School Diploma -

Harker Heights High School
Harker Heights, TX
07.2006

Skills

  • Analyzing data
  • Conducting research
  • Formulation Development
  • Creating reports
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Problem-Solving
  • Excellent Communication
  • Critical Thinking
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Quality Control
  • Batch record analysis
  • Record-keeping
  • Analytical Skills
  • SAP Systems

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

R&D Chemist I

Uzin Utz North America
03.2023 - Current

Production Planning and Control Technician II

Allergan/AbbVie
06.2022 - 03.2023

Production Technician I (MA and MD Pack)/Fill Tech

Allergan/AbbVie
04.2015 - 06.2022

Retail Sales Associate

Crazy 8
11.2014 - 04.2015

Temporary

Adecco
09.2013 - 04.2015

Bachelor of Science - Applied Science

Tarleton State University

Associate of Arts -

McLennan Community College

Associate of Applied Science -

McLennan Community College

High School Diploma -

Harker Heights High School
Leonela Herrera