International Contract Manufacturing Consultant -- Cosmetics and Pharmaceuticals

Consultant #1479

Contract manufacturing experience of 38 years in the cosmetic, pharmaceutical and related consumer product industries.
Worked with over 300 domestic and international markets and experienced with multiple contract manufactured products, ranging from foods, colored cosmetics, lipsticks, powders, personal care products, industrial products, veterinary products and OTC/NDA drug products.
Guided new initiatives in lipstick, powder, makeup and aerosol sun protection product development.
In contract manufacturing operations, knowledgeable of new processes and procedures, quality assurance, environmental, regulatory affairs and related operational capabilities.
Skilled in contract manufacturing business operations, project planning, project management, international customers and technology/product licensing.
Experienced working with the FDA, EPA and OSHA on compliance and regulatory issues.
Active in trade association participation, particularly the Personal Care Products Council (formerly the Cosmetic, Toiletry & Fragrance Association).

Independent Consultant, 2008 - Present

Focus on quality improvement programs for major customers operating contract manufacturing facilities.
Directing the environmental due diligence for the sale of the outsourcing companies and providing technical support for the sale transition processes.

Kolmar, Port Jervis, New York, 1981 - 2005

Vice President, Research and Development, 2004 - 2005

Led realignment of the research and development group, aerosol services research and development and marketing product development groups to drive the business to key cosmetic categories and market segments.
Guided new initiatives in lipstick, powder, makeup and aerosol sun protection product development.
Re-established a technology exchange with Nihon Kolmar business affiliate in Japan as the sole U.S. manufacturer for cosmetic products, utilizing their patented raw material and formula technology.

Vice President, Quality and Regulatory (OSG Co. Toyokawa - City, Japan),1998 - 2003

Responsible for QA, environmental and regulatory programs for the OSG companies and the Kolmar Port Jervis research and development and process development.
Specific customer and regulatory support for new products at Piedmont and Aerosol Services.
Initiated the first company-wide Quality Council in 2000.
Directed the technical due diligence review for the purchase of the

Acupac, Dermal Sciences, Precision Packaging, Ivers-Lee and P & G Norwich Pharmaceutical, Vice President, Quality Assurance, 1981 - 1997

Responsible for all Kolmar QA, environmental and regulatory programs.
Directed the regulatory effort for the due diligence review prior to the sale of the company by CCL Industries, Inc to Gordon and Morris Group in early 1998.
Conducted QA and ES & H audits for all Kolmar facilities, including locations in Australia, Mexico and Canada.
Team member for international acquisition review in Europe and the purchase of Imperial Cosmetics in 1995.

Vice President,Technical, Research and Development, 1985 - 1993

Responsible for all process development, QA, and regulatory programs.
Technical liaison to international affiliates in Europe, Japan, Argentina, Venezuela, New Zealand, Thailand and Costa Rica.
Directorial Executive for Kolmar Australia in 1988.
Directed a lip product research and development program resulting in eight new lip and lipstick products resulting in additional annual sales.
Initiated new equipment reviews that resulted in the purchase and use of the color matching computer for QA release of incoming colorants and the use of jet milling technology for powder research and development and batch manufacturing.
Coordinated the environmental due diligence review for Kolmar prior to the sale of the company to CCL Industries, Inc in 1991

Technical Director, Domestic Operations, 1981 - 1984

Developed a documented environmental and safety and health program.
Coordinated the cosmetic research and development programs for the U.S. operating plants with the Corporate research and development group.
Introduced the Project Management discipline to the company.
On-site training of Kolmar International licensee staff in QA program and project management techniques.
Participated in the Process and QA program development for Kolmar's patented poured powder technology.

Member, Society of Cosmetic Chemists
Member, American Society for Quality
Member, Personal Care Products Council Scientific Advisory, Quality Assurance, and Air Quality Committees
Various AMA, CPA, Statamatrix Management Seminars