Charles Gotchal
Valparaiso
Summary
Dynamic pharmaceutical professional with over 13 years of diverse experience in human health, OTC, animal health, narcotics, liquids manufacturing, and packaging. Proven track record of driving innovation and fostering collaboration in fast-paced environments. Expertise in strategic thinking and adaptability is ready to be leveraged in a challenging role. Open to business travel and fully authorized to work in the US for any employer.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager
Pillen Family Farms
2025.01 - Current
Supply Chain Manager
Merck
2022.11 - 2025.01
Engineering and Maintenance, Scheduler / Planner, MRO / SRM Buyer
Merck
2020.08 - 2022.11
- I was the site's planner and scheduler for all major projects as well as any downtime for utilities.
Maintenance Tech
Zoetis
2018.05 - 2020.08
Quality Analyst
GSK
2015.04 - 2018.05
Area Lead, and Lead Operator
Novartis
2011.11 - 2015.04
Process Engineer
Lincoln Industries
2004.04 - 2008.05
Education
Master of Business Administration - Business Administration
Bellevue University College
11.2025
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Bellevue University College
08.2019
Diploma - undefined
Southeast Community College
04.2009
Skills
- Effective time management
- Hand tools
- Quality control corrective actions
- Process improvement
- MS Office
- Microsoft Outlook
- Proficient with: SAP/ MERP, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Trackwise, QA cabinet-Certified Deviation investigator (GSK)-ESOP Author, Reviewer, Approver (GSK)-Extensive knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing and packaging equipment and processes-Experience planning/ scheduling raw material shipments for on time schedule adherence-Two years procurement experience working with Bosch, IMA, Genesis, and Steris 10 years of quality experience 3 of which were as a Quality Analyst Experience working with regulatory agencies such as the FDA, DEA, and USDA
- Administrative experience
- GD&T
- Root cause analysis
- Electrical engineering
- Microsoft Word
- Manufacturing engineering
- Accounting
- Troubleshooting
- Driving
- Computer skills
- Inventory management
- Computer literacy
- Corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
- Design controls
- Warehouse management system
- Electrical systems
- Procurement (6 years)
- FDA regulations
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Forklift
- Supervising experience
- ISO standards
- Account management
- Technical Proficiency
- Mechanical design
- Mechanical engineering experience within biomedical industry
- Lean manufacturing
- SharePoint
- Heavy lifting
- Regulatory compliance
- Control systems
- Data-driven decision making
- Electrical
- Manufacturing
- Manufacturing company experience
- Wastewater treatment
- Human resources
- Team management
- Data collection
- Training & development
- Data analysis skills
- Lean
- Warehouse management
- Electrical experience
- Healthcare compliance - Healthcare compliance experience (11-15 years)
- Productivity software
- Manual handling
- Purchasing
- Customer service
- Technical writing
- EHS
- Analysis skills
- MRP
- Microsoft Project
- ISO 9001
- Quality standards in production
- Project management
- Industrial equipment
- Equipment repair
- CMMS
- Organizational skills
- Blueprints
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Leadership
- Negotiation
- Budgeting
- Production planning
- Communication skills (10 years)
- Maintenance, repair and operations (MRO)
- Safety regulations
- Microsoft Office
- Warehouse experience
- Writing skills
- OSHA
- Industrial maintenance
- Business development
- Microsoft Excel (6 years)
- Automotive repair
- Word processing
- Contracts
- GMP
Certification
- OSHA 10
- Forklift Certification
- Driver's License
Languages
English
Timeline
Project Manager
Pillen Family Farms
2025.01 - Current
Supply Chain Manager
Merck
2022.11 - 2025.01
Engineering and Maintenance, Scheduler / Planner, MRO / SRM Buyer
Merck
2020.08 - 2022.11
Maintenance Tech
Zoetis
2018.05 - 2020.08
Quality Analyst
GSK
2015.04 - 2018.05
Area Lead, and Lead Operator
Novartis
2011.11 - 2015.04
Process Engineer
Lincoln Industries
2004.04 - 2008.05
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Bellevue University College
Diploma - undefined
Southeast Community College
Master of Business Administration - Business Administration
Bellevue University College