Lisa Walsh
Senior Manufacturing Technician
St. Helens
Summary
Highly ambitious and proactive, currently working as a Senior Manufacturing Technician within a Technical Operations team of a global biotechnological company. Over the last 7 years of working in an industrial laboratory and project management obtaining a unique combination of skills including working in high pressured and challenging working environments. Well-versed in streamlining and optimizing processes to exceed customer expectations, am highly motivated and detail-oriented results driven professional.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manufacturing Technician
ThermoFisher Scientific
09.2022 - Current
- Improved product quality with thorough inspection protocols and adherence to standard operating procedures
- Enhanced production efficiency by streamlining assembly line processes and implementing time-saving techniques
- Managed inventory levels, ensuring timely procurement of necessary materials and reducing waste
- Implemented lean manufacturing principles to reduce waste, improve quality, and maximize resource utilization
- Optimized workflow for increased productivity, analyzing bottlenecks and redesigning workspace layouts
- Mentored junior team members and provided regular performance feedback, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth
- Reduced equipment downtime by conducting regular maintenance checks and promptly addressing issues
- Assisted in troubleshooting complex production issues, utilizing problem-solving skills to determine root causes quickly
- Tested products or subassemblies for functionality or quality and troubleshot problems with equipment, devices, or products
Project Manager
ThermoFisher Scientific
09.2021 - 09.2022
- Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track
- Enhanced overall project success by conducting thorough post-project evaluations and incorporating lessons learned into future efforts
- Implemented continuous improvement initiatives to optimize project outcomes while maintaining costeffectiveness
- Effectively managed scope creep by establishing clear boundaries on requested changes while keeping projects aligned with original objectives and budgets
- Created accurate budgets based on resource requirements, allowing for optimal allocation of funds across all aspects of the projects
Quality Control Lead Operator
ThermoFisher Scientific
01.2019 - 09.2021
- Collaborated with production teams to address and resolve identified issues, reducing overall rejection rates
- Mentored junior team members on quality control techniques and methodologies, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth within the department
- Reduced waste by conducting root cause analysis on defective products and implementing corrective actions
- Conducted risk assessments on potential suppliers, mitigating any potential impact on product quality from external sources
- Established clear communication channels between departments to facilitate timely resolution of quality concerns
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations and company standards through regular audits of internal processes and systems
- Enhanced testing procedures for more accurate results, leading to fewer defects in final products
Senior Manufacturing Technician
ThermoFisher Scientific
11.2016 - 01.2019
QC Support Secondment
ThermoFisher Scientific
10.2018 - 11.2018
- Interpreted test results by comparing to established specifications and control limits, making recommendations on appropriateness of data for release
- Documented and executed detailed test plans and test cases and summarized and logged audit findings for reporting purposes
- Reviewed and validated quality requirements for manufacturing planning, supplier purchase orders, and engineering specifications to meet contract compliance regulations
- Drafted technical documents such as deviation reports, testing protocol and trend analyses
- Reviewed production processes and identified potential quality issues
- Conducted investigations into questionable test results
- Tested and evaluated product precision against specifications to reduce discrepancies
Education
Diploma - Forensic Psychology
NCC
BSc (Hons), 2:1 - Forensic Science
Liverpool John Moores University
Liverpool, LIVAccess to HE - Biological and Health Sciences
St. Helens College
St Helens, SHNGCSEs -
Sutton High Sports College
St Helens, SHNSkills
Production Scheduling
Machine Operation
Calibration standards
Testing Procedures
Specifications understanding
Compliance Verification
Process Validation
Lean manufacturing principles
Technical report writing
Risk Management
Work flow planning
Technical Support
Data Analysis
Lab result interpretation
It Skills
MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook
References Available
True
Key Transferable Skills
- Results focused and driven
- Great attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent time management
- Experience in leading projects
- Excellent organisation skills
- Able to make effective decisions under pressure
- IT literate
- Sterilisation techniques
- Excellent communication in written and verbal form
- Presentation skills
- Problem solving
Personal Information
Driving License: Full, clean driving licence and full access to own transport
Timeline
Senior Manufacturing Technician
ThermoFisher Scientific
09.2022 - Current
Project Manager
ThermoFisher Scientific
09.2021 - 09.2022
Quality Control Lead Operator
ThermoFisher Scientific
01.2019 - 09.2021
QC Support Secondment
ThermoFisher Scientific
10.2018 - 11.2018
Senior Manufacturing Technician
ThermoFisher Scientific
11.2016 - 01.2019
Diploma - Forensic Psychology
NCC
BSc (Hons), 2:1 - Forensic Science
Liverpool John Moores University
Access to HE - Biological and Health Sciences
St. Helens College
GCSEs -
Sutton High Sports College