1. Daniel Matias
7 Emerson ST 917-299-7991
Norwalk, CT 06855 Dxmatias722@gmail.com
SUMMARY
Engineering & Facilities Manager with thirty years of experience in the consumer
healthcare and pharmaceutical industry, including specific expertise in cross-functional
team building, budget planning, and project management.
EDUCATION
Engineer’s Degree, Electrical Engineer, PUCMM Pontificia Universidad Madre y Maestra
Santiago Dom. Rep. (1983)
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
ISPE: International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering
NFPA: National Fire Protection Association
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Perrigo Company New York 1985 TO 2015
Engineering Maintenance&FacilityManager 2005to 2015
 Cross-functional manager responsible for overseeing several departments: Equipment
Maintenance, Facility Maintenance, Packaging Engineering, ProjectEngineering, and
Security.
 Organized and directed various engineering resources to meet company objectivesfor
design, new equipment, facility development, and production line improvement.
Responsible formanaging several multi-million dollar projects simultaneously.
 Maintained pharmaceutical production standards in accordancewith cGMP (current Good
Manufacturing Practices)Federal Standard 209 and Code of Federal Regulations 210 & 211
 Utilized MicrosoftProjectand Visio tools to track established specifications, project scope,
and process while maintaining oversight of performance reports and project data analysis.
 Formulated research and development proposals to define project objectives,future
applications of discoveries, equipment and personnel requirements, and overall cost
projections. Projects included lice treatment shampoo, Ciclopirox shampoo, Preparation H,
Hydrocortisone Cream, and Ketoconazole shampoo.
 Worked alongside manufacturing, operations, and quality managers to assure quality and
process improvements across entire product range. Utilized Lean, Six Sigma, and Kanban
methodologies to maintain product quality, manage workflow,and increase efficiency.

2.  Negotiated contracts withconsulting firms and vendors for research, market studies,
external support, and other considerations. Workedwith NYSERDAand Con Edison to lower
plant energy costs by $300,000 per year.
 Worked withthe New YorkBuilding Department and Port Authority on expansions to the
existing facilities and the installation and startup of a 3,800 square footcompounding
facility.Other upgrade and expansion projects included installation of compressed air lines
and access to 4,000 amp electrical service.
 Conducted employee safety training and site safety inspections.
ProjectManager 1995to 2005
 Interfaced withvarious departments to create new project requests and develop cost
benefit analyses to make the case for new business.
 Managed equipment and facility designs. Supported users through the planning of
infrastructure requirements and attainment of projectcapital approvals.
 Planned and organized workflow tomaximize efficiency and allow timely project
completion and delivery.
 Installed new packaging equipment in accordance with sGMP 21 and CFR 11, and
performed commissioning, qualification,and validation.
 Other duties included projectrisk assessment, subcontractor and vendor management, cost
accountmanagement, and acquisition of specialized personnel.
MaintenanceSupervisor 1985to 1995
 Oversaw installation, repair, and upkeep of machines, mechanical systems, buildings
and company grounds.
 Supervised machine shop and equipment overhaul.
 Installed Reverse Osmosis water system that produced 25 gallons of sanitary water
per minute.
 Installed and maintained waste treatment system to eliminate grease and control
PH from processed water.
 Managed other maintenance resources such as: painting and drywall repair,
electrical, and HVAC.