Jesus Rivera-Rivera

Current

Sr. Packaging Manager at Amylin Pharmaceuticals Inc. Ohio

Past

Sr. Project Eng at Lilly
Engineer III at Amgen, Inc.
Packaging Project Engineer at Merck Sharp & Dohme

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Education

University of Phoenix
Universidad de Puerto Rico
Bairoa III High School

Eloisa Pascual

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Recommended

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Connections

500+ connections

Industry

Pharmaceuticals

Websites

My Blog

Jesus Rivera-Rivera’s Summary

Trained in Industrial Engineering and Business Administration, with experience in warehouse and office design, packaging process, packaging machinery, equipment qualifications, process validation, project management and personnel supervision. Excellent interpersonal relations, and effective working with groups or alone assignments. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and exceeds goals in a timely manner. Up to date in the latest trends and techniques in industry – manufacturing matters.

Jesus Rivera-Rivera’s Specialties:

Packaging Machinery Design, Package Desig, Commissioning and Qualification, Engineering Economy Analysis, Quality Control, Safety,

Jesus Rivera-Rivera’s Experience

Sr. Packaging Manager

Amylin Pharmaceuticals Inc. Ohio

(Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; amln; Biotechnology industry)

March 2007 — Present (2 years 9 months)

Manage and coordinate manufacturing activities in the packaging areas at the new Amylin Ohio state-of-the-art facility. Hands-on supervision and leadership for the packaging lines. Recruit and train key manufacturing operators. Prepare and modify SOPs for cGMP manufacturing of commercial product. Ensure proper documentation practices during production processes. Interact with Engineering, Maintenance, Validation, and Quality to investigate manufacturing deviations and implement lasting corrective and preventative actions. Manage staffing needs around production requirements. Participate in cross-functional teams, monitor key performance indicators, analyze process performance, and lead process improvement activities and teams to meet strategic goals.
Sr. Project Eng

Lilly

(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; LLY; Medical Devices industry)

February 2003 — March 2007 (4 years 2 months)

Project Management, Package Development, Packaging Machinery, Validation, IQ/OQ, FAT, Maximo, Shipping Studies, etc.
Engineer III

Amgen, Inc.

(Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; amg; Biotechnology industry)

May 2000 — February 2003 (2 years 10 months)

Project Management, Package Development, Packaging Machinery, New Product Introductions. SME
Packaging Project Engineer

Merck Sharp & Dohme

(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; MRK; Pharmaceuticals industry)

1990 — May 2000 (10 years )

Packaging Project, Project Management, Equipment Desing, Validation, Engineering.

Jesus Rivera-Rivera’s Education

University of Phoenix

MBA , Management , 1996 — 1998

Activities and Societies:

Former member of the Board of Directors of the National Society of Professional Engineers
Institute of Industrial Engineers
American Society for Quality
Universidad de Puerto Rico

1986 — 1992
Bairoa III High School

1984 — 1986
Eloisa Pascual

1984 — 1986

Additional Information

Jesus Rivera-Rivera’s Websites:

My Blog

Jesus Rivera-Rivera’s Interests:

Packaging, Automation, New Technology,

Jesus Rivera-Rivera’s Groups:

IoPP, PMMI, ISPE, PDA, PMI, NSPE, SHPE, IIE, ASQ, SME, ISA, NSHMBA, KofC

Medical Device Networkers
American Society for Quality
BIO International Convention
Lifesciences Opportunities in US
Global Program and Project Networking Group (9400+)
Pharmaceutical Discussion Group
LinkedCincinnati
Medical Device Link
Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Professionals Worldwide Network - www.PharmaWorldNet.com
Linked Dayton
FDA Regulated Industries Group
BioOhio Member Connections
Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, & Lean Group
Startup Specialists
Pharma Connections Worldwide
Biotech & Pharma Professionals Network
ASQ Service Quality Division
Corrugated Packaging People
The Life Science Executive Exchange
Packaging Professionals
Institute of Packaging Professionals
Medical Devices Group
Luxury Packaging
Medical Device Guru
Merck and Co. Network
Medical Device Engineers Network
PDA-Parenteral Drug Association
Eli Lilly & Company - Alumni
Eli Lilly and Company Global
Cold Chain Pharma Professionals
Universidad de Puerto Rico - Recinto Universitario de Mayaguez
Generic Pharma
Medical Device Professionals Network
Packaging Design
Drug Delivery Partnerships
Medical Device Opportunity
HealthCare & Wellness Innovators, Medical, Pharmaceuticals & Biotech Innovation Health Care Network
The Packaging Technology Forum
Pharmaceutical & Medical Packaging
Design+
Green Packaging Forum
Friends of ColdChainInfo.com
UN Certified Packaging
IN MOULD LABELING SPECIALISTS (+150 members)
FIND ME A JOB IN PACKAGING
Amylin Pharmaceuticals Alumni
MEDICAL ROBOTICS GROUP
St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish
IoPP Medical Device Packaging Technical Committee