Demetria Williams

Manufacturing Leader within Pharmaceutical and Medical Device

Role
Associate Director Planning at AstraZeneca
Location
Dallas-Fort Worth, TX, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers
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About Demetria Williams

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Professional with a demonstrated history of working in leadership within the industry. Skilled in U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), And Technical Investigations. Experienced professional with a Master of Public Health (MPH) and Bachelor of Biology, from Baylor University.

Experience

  1. Associate Director Planning

    AstraZeneca

    Jul 2025 — Present

    Supported the end‑to‑end supply chain by ensuring resource reliability, process optimization, and strategic forecasting to strengthen site performance. Leveraged SAP expertise and cross‑functional influence to streamline operations and lead value‑stream improvements that enhanced efficiency, resilience, and business continuity.• Enhanced warehouse efficiency by launching kaizen and change process resulting in a 33% reduction of headcount for offload operations• Reduced cycle counts 50% by implementing risk‑based inventory governance while strengthening GMP and SOX compliance• Reduced process variability and minimized tank farm equipment downtime through close collaboration and partnership with Process Engineers and Maintenance• Mitigated BAU resource constraints by proactively identifying material and staffing gaps, partnering daily with PCO teams to ensure uninterrupted manufacturing operations.• Drove 25% reduction in overtime through labor modeling, shift design, and standard work

Education

  • Baylor University

    Master of Public Health (MPH)

    2011 — 2013

  • Baylor University

    Bachelor of Science (BS), Biology, General

    2007 — 2011

Skills

  • Technology Transfer
  • Leadership
  • Process Improvement
  • Corrective and Preventive Action (Capa)
  • Customer Service
  • Microsoft Office
  • Research
  • Pharmaceutical Industry
  • Sop
  • Fda
  • Powerpoint
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Glp
  • Aseptic Technique
  • 21 Cfr Part 11
  • Aseptic Processing
  • Quality Assurance
  • Public Speaking
  • Medical Devices
  • Capa
  • Sap
  • Change Control
  • Gmp

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