Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Certification
Timeline
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LENKA PRASADARAO

Visakhapatnam,AP
LENKA PRASADARAO

Summary

Results-oriented professional with extensive experience in terminal sterilization, filling, and visual inspection process improvements at Pfizer Health Care. Certified Six Sigma Yellow Belt with a strong ability to lead teams and enhance development. Demonstrated success in compliance investigations and operational excellence, achieving significant improvements in quality and efficiency.

Overview

14
years of professional experience
3
Certification

Work History

Pfizer Health Care

Sr. Team Leader
03.2021 - Current

Job overview

  • Process knowledge: Aseptic manufacturing, visual inspection(SME),Terminal sterilization process (SME),investigations,Documentation and compliance.
  • Supply: Manage end-to-end shift operations, and ensure the filling and sterilization of products within the hold time.
  • Quality: Ensure 100% compliance with procedures and practices; identify, investigate, assess, and prevent non-compliances; lead the process improvements,change controls, audits, compliance, and process validations.
  • People: Develop colleagues' capabilities, minimize attrition, recognize, and provide opportunities for growth in all ways possible.
  • Financials: Manage budget vs. Recoveries and cash flow in the TS area, achievement of targeted schedule adherence, and capacity utilization.
  • Led a diverse team of 90 members, improving team performance through coaching and mentoring.
  • Completed two process improvement projects and was certified as a 'Six Sigma Yellow Belt.'

Pfizer Health Care

Sr. Team Leader (Terminal Sterilization)
05.2018 - 02.2021

Job overview

  • Perform investigations using 'Method 1'—DMAIC methodology, identify the root cause, and CAPA.
  • Completed one process improvement project and certified as a 'Six Sigma Yellow Belt.'
  • Operated advanced sterilization equipment to maintain operational efficiency.
  • Led a team that contains 12 members.
  • Responsible for five static superheated water sterilizers, and one rotary superheated water sterilizer.

Pfizer Health Care

Terminal Sterilization Supervisor
09.2012 - 05.2018

Job overview

  • Proven capabilities of end-to-end terminal sterilization operations.
  • Involved in SAT, IQ, OQ, PQ, and PRQ of sterilizers.
  • Oversaw daily operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and company policies.
  • Implemented process improvements that streamlined workflows and increased operational efficiency.

Dr Reddy's

Technical Trainee
09.2011 - 09.2012

Job overview

Operations of the vial filling machine (Bausch + Strobel), Skan glove integrity, sterile isolators, VHP, and sterilizer operations.

Education

Andhra University
Visakhapatnam, A.P

Master of Pharmacy from Pharmaceutical Technology
03-2013

JNTUK
Srikakulam

Bachelor of Science from Pharmacy
04-2011

Skills

  • Six Sigma Yellow Belt certified and LSSGB trained
  • Development of SOJTs for the downstream process
  • Qualified to perform high-level investigations
  • Operations management, process optimization
  • CI loop management
  • Decision making
  • Team development and leadership
  • Mentoring and coaching
  • Employee training
  • Process improvements
  • Investigations and compliance
  • Presented the process to the FDA, RQA, and internal auditors as a process SME

Accomplishments

  • Led the project of 'Reinspecting process' which has a significant impact on 'Manufacturing Cycle Time.
  • Elimination of chemical indicators in the sterilization area
  • Localization of dextrose and potassium acetate vials is required for the PRQ of sterilizers
  • Simplification of AMPS (EBR documentation) process at TS and VI areas
  • Implementation of limited visual inspection changeover at VI-line operations
  • Simplification of procedures in downstream areas

Affiliations

  • Team member in the PWD job description
  • Coordinator in 5S implementation
  • CRG member in the canteen committee

Certification

  • A New Frontier in DEI Breakthrough Achievement at PGS Vizag -Roll Out Enable All
  • DE & I Bold move at PGS Vizag:Roll out PAT Program with 100%

Timeline

Sr. Team Leader

Pfizer Health Care
03.2021 - Current

Sr. Team Leader (Terminal Sterilization)

Pfizer Health Care
05.2018 - 02.2021

Terminal Sterilization Supervisor

Pfizer Health Care
09.2012 - 05.2018

Technical Trainee

Dr Reddy's
09.2011 - 09.2012

Andhra University

Master of Pharmacy from Pharmaceutical Technology

JNTUK

Bachelor of Science from Pharmacy
LENKA PRASADARAO