Plan, direct and coordinate quality assurance programs and quality control policies. Manage plant continuous improvement initiatives.

Led the development of new products and processes and the reformulation of products and improved quality, processing efficiency, and ingredient cost. Provided technical support to local operation and R&D on project development. Led the QC/Manufacturing productivity initiatives.

Led the administrative and technical functions of the Quality Assurance Laboratory including Finished Product, Raw Material Testing, Microbiology, Packaging. Led quality control program designed to ensure continuous production/service and consistent compliance with established standards.Developed quality control objectives and monitored performance metrics. Established priorities considering production activities to maximize resources and ensured product reliability. Responsible for the department organization, budget control, compliance status and general laboratory functions.

Led the overall scheduling, supervision and direction of all activities related to the manufacturing operations of Salts Department including filling, assembly, inventory control, manpower, safety and quality. Led a team of two associates, four group leaders and 26 technicians and achieved all business objectives while delivering high quality product to customers. Monitored the manufacturing operations and ensured the execution in compliance with safety standards, regulatory and corporate requirements. Estimated production costs, set production budgets and managed production budgets. Coached and mentored resources and enabled their growth as professional. Monitored and reviewed the performance of all staff members.

Developed SAP business solution to all business processes (shop floor & barcoding, WM, QM, Manufacturing Execution System) for all sites within the region to the project. Designed Manufacturing Processes and Reports, developed QM working tool, including reduced testing.Developed and implemented training on SAP manufacturing process directly to end users.Validated and Sign-off final system implementation for Cork, Ireland, Arlington, and PR Sites.

Led a team of 42 employees that included five team leaders, 14 operators and 23 front line employees.Planned, organized and controlled production schedule and ensured that goods were produced efficiently, on time, within budget and in compliance with standards.Led process improvement initiatives and increased lines efficiency and reduced cost. Conducted Pilot run resulting in an increase of 30 % on filling line efficiency and a reduction on manpower required for production. Led Kaizen event and optimized production lines that resulted in the elimination of one filling line and a 35% increase on line efficiency

Supervised Micro Lab. Technicians. Responsible for document revision, quality inspections and approvals of finished goods. Developed and implemented Analytical Methods Seminars. Supported Company QC Laboratories in South and Central America.