Rich Lewis

About Rich Lewis

Manufacturing Professional with a proven track record of identifying innovative solutions and implementing projects on time and budget to meet customer expectations. Solid background in Lean Manufacturing, OEE Improvement, Project Management, Packaging, Aseptic, Safety, Solid Dosage, Liquids, Powders, Electronic Assembly, cGMP, Serialization, and FDA. Decisive leader that can build high performing engaged teams that have great morale and consistently achieve business deliverables.

Experience

1. Director, Engineering

   Baxter International Inc.

   Jan 2014 — Present

   Responsible for aseptic IV bag pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, equipment, and facilities. Directed multi-disciplined engineering team to support daily operations and implement projects to meet overall improvement and capacity initiatives.

Education

• Southeast Community College

  Associate’s Degree, Electrical and Electronics Engineering

  1980 — 1981

• University of Nebraska-Lincoln

  Bachelor’s Degree, Civil Engineering

  1982 — 1986

Skills

• Gmp
• Quality System
• Process Simulation
• Iso 13485
• Pharmaceutical Industry
• Business Process Improvement
• Fda
• Change Control
• Process Improvement
• Root Cause Analysis
• Safety Management Systems
• Validation
• Engineering
• 21 Cfr Part 11
• Pharmaceutical Engineering
• Lean Manufacturing
• Corrective and Preventive Action (Capa)
• Management
• Gxp
• Continuous Improvement
• Fmea
• Product Development
• R&D
• 5s
• Design of Experiments
• Manufacturing
• Medical Devices
• Capa
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership