Gloria Alicea
Executive Director Plant Manager Strategic Leader in Manufacturing enhancing efficiency, leading teams with passion and innovation
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Lead the Operations team of over +450 direct/indirect associates/10 packaging lines engage in the Packaging of most of Amgen Products US, Canada, Latin America and Asia. Responsible for overall packaging operations; blister, devices and High Mix Low Volume lines (vials/blister/devices). Experienced supply chain professional leading Raw Material and Product Planning, Detailed Scheduling, Production Master Data, New Product Introduction and Life Cycle Management organization within the Site supporting all Amgen Puerto Rico Manufacturing Plants (Drug Substance, Fill, Inspection, Packaging and Small Molecules operations). Management and oversight of product supply/capacity planning processes, new product introductions, business cases, SC E2E process assessments in preparation for launch, change controls, life cycle variations managements and required process improvements. Experience professional in areas such as Personnel Development, Packaging Operations, Production and Raw Material Planning, Problem Solving, Project Management and Change Management.
Career Timeline
- AmgenCurrentFeb 2002–Present· 24 yrs 8 mos
- Executive Director, Plant ManagementCurrentAug 2024–Present
- Sr Director ManufacturingSep 2023–Aug 2024
- Director, ManufacturingJul 2021–Oct 2023
- Director, Supply ChainApr 2019–Jul 2021
- Senior Manager, Supply ChainSep 2010–Oct 2012
- Sr ScientistJun 2009–Sep 2010
- ScientistFeb 2002–Sep 2010
- Jul 1995–Feb 2002· 6 yrs 7 mos
- Product Transfer Scientist IIIMay 2001–Feb 2002
- Sr. Corporate ComplianceFeb 1997–May 2001
- Validation Specialist IIJul 1995–Feb 1997
Education
Master's Degree
Engineering Management
Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico - San Juan CampusBachelor's degree
Chemical Engineering
University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez