MALIEK BROWN
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Diligent production professional with solid background in operating cutting machines across various materials. Maintains operations in line with OSHA, cGMP, and company standards. Demonstrated expertise in machine calibration and troubleshooting, showcasing strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cutting Operator Assistant
Graphic Packaging International
1069 Atlanta Industrial Dr, Marietta, GA 30066
12.2023 - Current
- Assisted machine operators with tasks to maintain production efficiency and workflow.
- Operated machinery independently during operator breaks, ensuring uninterrupted production.
- Managed inventory by bringing pallets, bottoms, and aerating sheets to maintain consistent production.
- Printed and stocked tags for pallets going to finishing department.
- Learned and operated the front-end feeding mechanism of the cutting machine.
- Participated in "make ready" tasks, including changing tooling and preparing the machine for new production jobs.
- Troubleshoot machine issues to minimize downtime
- Set pins using bottom and top stripper prior to make ready
- Ensure tooling was set up in cart for next job on all lines
Production Technician
Novartis
Millburn, NJ, United States
09.2021 - 04.2022
- Executed batch preparation and production activities
- Reported deviations or out of specification issues promptly to the Production Manager and Qualified Person
- Performed verification of incoming and outgoing raw materials
- Assisted in managing material stocks and waste materials
- Contributed to the training of new personnel
- Conducted routine maintenance, cleaning, and microbiological verifications of pharmaceutical areas and equipment
- Managed both production shutdowns and setups, including the meticulous disassembly of machinery post-production
- Conducted removal of components for cleaning or proper disposal while strictly adhering to established SOPs and wearing appropriate PPE
- Implemented thorough error-checks to prevent deviations and initiated the sterilization process for the RABS
Production Technician
Sanofi Pasteur
Swiftwater, PA
03.2021 - 09.2021
- Ensures proper PPE for task required
- Gown aseptically and work in grade D through A areas for extended periods of time while maintaining aseptic behavior
- On time preparation of batch filling records, cleaning logbooks and training modules
- Handle set-up, operation, and shutdown of production using highest GMP standards
- Verified equipment functionality and performance at start and end of each job
- Brought new employees up to speed quickly, training on production processes, quality requirements, and safety behaviors
Temp Worker
Manpower
Tannersville, PA, US
01.2017 - 03.2021
- Completed semi-skilled work alongside fully qualified production professionals
- Handled common tasks with minimal oversight and shadowed senior crew members to develop advanced abilities
- Helped to increase business efficiency and profitability Ability to adapt quickly to different work environments
- Being on time and completing work assignments
- Worked at Sanofi Pasteur for a couple years (experience detailed above)
Material Handler
JA Reinhardt & CO INC
Mountain Home, PA, US
04.2017 - 12.2018
- Upheld strict quality assurance standards, inspecting materials and shipments for defects or compliance issues
- Kept material-handling equipment in good working order with frequent inspections and basic repairs
- Installation of screws, nuts, and bolts in machine parts
- Pressure testing machine parts ensuring parts are properly sealed
Education
High School Diploma -
East Stroudsburg South Senior High School
279 N Courtland St, East Stroudsburg, PA 1830106-2015
Skills
- Root cause analysis Continuous improvement Equipment inspection
- Analytical thinking Listening carefully GMP implementation
- Quality Control, Documentation and Record keeping, Bioprocessing Skills, Equipment Operation and Maintenance, Cleanroom Operations, GMP Compliance
- Machine setup
- Adaptability to change
- Cutting
Certification
- Basic Life Support
- NationalCPRFoundation
- 2023
- Ability to respond to emergencies and administer life-saving techniques
Timeline
Cutting Operator Assistant
Graphic Packaging International
12.2023 - Current
Production Technician
Novartis
09.2021 - 04.2022
Production Technician
Sanofi Pasteur
03.2021 - 09.2021
Material Handler
JA Reinhardt & CO INC
04.2017 - 12.2018
Temp Worker
Manpower
01.2017 - 03.2021
High School Diploma -
East Stroudsburg South Senior High School