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James Abney

New Albany,IN

Summary

Dynamic operations leader with a proven track record at Knipper Pharmaceutical, skilled in capital improvement management and customer service. Successfully enhanced productivity and safety standards, while fostering strong vendor relationships. Adept at workforce planning and staff evaluation, driving team performance to exceed organizational goals. Forward-thinking team leader skilled at operating departments efficiently to meet goals. Successful background matching employees with roles for maximum performance. Proactive and hardworking individual focused on continuous operational improvement. Organized Office Manager with noted experience in administrative management. Prioritize projects and multitask effectively to achieve project goals. Methodical and detail-oriented team player with expertise in team leadership. Offering these skills and strong work ethic.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Supervisor of Operations

Knipper Pharmaceutical
11.2024 - Current
  • Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
  • Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to maximize customer satisfaction.
  • Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.

3rd Shift Production Supervisor

JPMorgan Chase
06.2022 - 11.2024
  • Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
  • Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
  • Set and enforced performance-oriented production approach, significantly increasing worker output and reducing safety incidents.
  • Trained staff of direct labor employees to perform assembly and manufacture of specified products.
  • Prepared in advance for and addressed production problems, material deficits, equipment failures, and unavoidable delays.
  • Accomplished targets and met demand by assessing equipment performance, reviewing materials supplies, and organizing manpower.
  • Achieved on-time shipments goal by empowering employees to continued success.

Manager of Operations

McKesson
02.2011 - 11.2024
  • Partnered with vendors and suppliers to effectively manage and budget.
  • Analyzed and reported on key performance metrics to senior management.
  • Directed initiatives to improve work environment, company culture or overall business strategy.
  • Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
  • Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
  • Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.

Education

High School Diploma -

Charlestown High School
Charlestown, IN
05-2003

Skills

  • Capital improvement management
  • Recruitment and hiring
  • Maintenance oversight
  • Budget planning
  • Customer service
  • Six sigma methodologies
  • Lean practices implementation
  • Workforce planning
  • Staff evaluation

Certification

  • Certified Pharmacy Technician License - 3/4/2019-3/31/2026

Timeline

Supervisor of Operations

Knipper Pharmaceutical
11.2024 - Current

3rd Shift Production Supervisor

JPMorgan Chase
06.2022 - 11.2024

Manager of Operations

McKesson
02.2011 - 11.2024

High School Diploma -

Charlestown High School
James Abney