Edwin Toro

About Edwin Toro

NextGen Pharma\'s chief operating officer (COO) oversees all operational aspects of…

Experience

1. Director of Operations

   Nextgen Pharma, Llc

   Mar 2022 — Present

   Responsible for leading (solid line) Manufacturing, EHS, Supply Chain, Engineering and Facilities, Continuous Improvement, Production Planning and Material Logistics (e.g. Warehousing, Shipping/Receiving, Transportation, etc.); along with dotted line responsibility for Quality. Emphasis on streamlining existing processes, improving efficiencies, and collaboratively working with the executive team on the regulatory framework for quality compliance of the industry, and apply it to the research, development, and manufacture of and high-quality cannabis derivatives for medical use.Direct all functions of operations across the facility to include production, quality, facilities, engineering, logistics, materials and production planning, warehousing, and dispatch products at the highest level of quality.Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement programs using Lean Six Sigma framework.Manage production volumes, costs, quality and yields to ensure targets are met and improvements are made throughout the value-stream.Lead, coach and develop managers and staff. Implement performance management with managers and staff to set goals and objectives, provide performance feedback, and develop skills and talent. Attract new talent to organization as needed. Supervise, motivate, and develop managers and other high potential employees in operations.Work with managers to create and execute annual capital expenditure plan to maintain the integrity of the facility and make necessary improvements to grow the business.Directs, coordinates, and exercises functional authority for planning, organization, control, integration, and completion of Operations project(s) within area of assigned responsibility.Develops reports and maintains key process indicators and Operations department metrics.Prepares departmental budgets; establishes procedures for evaluating equipment performance and recommends improvement for new and existing products.

Skills

• Inventory Management
• Strategic Planning
• Purchasing Negotiation
• Key Account Management
• Cost Control Program
• Sap
• Maintenance Pm, Tpm
• Product Development
• Mrp
• Business Strategy
• Innovation Management
• Engineering Management
• Property Management Contracts
• Quality Assurance
• Supply Chain
• Executive Coaching
• Marketing Strategy
• Facility Management
• Lean Manufacturing
• Demand Planning
• Sales Management
• Forecasting
• Six Sigma / Lean
• Union Grievances
• Logistics
• Business Development
• Process and Line Validations
• Performance Management
• Capex
• Organizational Development
• Presentation Skills
• Cash Flow Forecasting
• Finacial Management
• Employee Relations
• Plant Productivity / Start-Up
• Operations Management
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Contract Negotiation
• Manufacturing
• International Sales