- As SQF Practitioner, oversee the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the company's food safety and quality management system, ensuring strict adherence to SQF requirements.- Serve as a liaison with FSIS (USDA), FDA and FDACS, ensuring regulatory compliance and facilitating effective communication with relevant authorities.- Develop and maintain HACCP Plans for meat products, Food Safety Plans for non-meat products, and prerequisite programs with proficiency and attention to detail.- Enforce strict adherence to government regulations and internal company standards related to food safety, maintaining a high level of compliance across all operations.- Provide support to external auditors during third and second-party audits, demonstrating a commitment to transparency and accountability in quality assurance processes.- Lead and manage a team of 7 individuals within the FSQA Department.

- Verify the calibration of instruments such as thermometers, scales, weight checkers, metal detector, and x-ray detector on a daily/weekly basis or as per schedule.- Coordinate annual calibrations conducted by external laboratories to maintain accuracy and compliance with industry standards.- Monitor and/or verify Critical Control Points (CCPs) and Preventive Controls to uphold strict quality and safety standards.- Lead internal audits to evaluate processes, systems, and documentation, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards and organizational protocols.- Exercise control over raw materials, Work-In-Progress (WIP), and production processes to ensure the consistent quality of finished products.- Conduct organoleptic evaluations of finished products to assess sensory attributes and ensure adherence to quality standards.- Assist the FSQA Manager as a liaison between the company and governmental agencies such as FSIS (USDA), FDA, and FDACS.- Support in maintaining compliance with the SQF Food Safety Code.- Aid in the onboarding process for new customers.

Main Goal:- Led, coordinated, and monitored the implementation and maintenance of the Environmental, Health & Safety Management System in a manufacturing plant, ensuring adherence to government regulations and company standards.- Provided support for the certification process of OHSAS 18,001 in other company locations.Key Responsibilities:- Ensured strict compliance with government regulations and company standards pertaining to Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) matters, fostering a safe and sustainable work environment.- Established and maintained comprehensive procedures and programs to optimize EH&S practices within the facility, promoting a culture of safety awareness.- Developed and facilitated the implementation of an Environmental Monitoring Plan, collaborating with third-party entities to ensure accurate data collection and analysis.- Prepared and managed vital information required by government agencies, ensuring timely and accurate reporting to meet regulatory obligations.- Acted as the primary liaison for governmental inspections and audits, effectively addressing inquiries and providing necessary documentation to demonstrate compliance.- Conducted internal first-party audits to assess EH&S systems, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions to mitigate risks.

Main Goal:- Led, coordinated, and maintained the entire Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) Management System for a key manufacturing plant with 350 employees. Ensured compliance with government regulations and company standards for a safe work environment.Key Responsibilities:- Developed and implemented an Environmental Monitoring Plan in collaboration with third parties, assessing environmental impact.- Coordinated Emergency Action Plans and trained the Emergency Response Team.- Managed the EH&S budget and maintained portable monitoring equipment.- Acted as the primary point of contact for governmental inspections and audits.

Main Goal:- Ensured compliance with government regulations and company standards in environmental, health & safety (EH&S) matters for engineering projects across the region (Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay). The main objective was to promote a safe and environmentally responsible approach throughout all phases of the projects.Key Responsibilities:- Identified hazards, assessed risks, and implemented necessary controls in engineering projects to mitigate potential risks and ensure a safe working environment.- Conducted inspections of construction sites or workplace remodeling activities to verify compliance with EH&S standards and regulations.- Established, reviewed, and modified EH&S requirements applicable to engineering projects during planning, execution, and commissioning phases, ensuring compliance and alignment with project goals.- Investigated incidents, determined root causes, and actively contributed to the development of corrective actions during the execution phase of engineering projects, emphasizing continuous improvement and prevention of recurrence.- Monitored and enforced EH&S standards among contractors involved in engineering projects, ensuring their compliance with regulatory requirements and company guidelines.- Oversaw proper waste management practices during the construction phase, promoting efficient handling, recycling, and disposal methods to minimize environmental impact.

Main Goal:- Successfully certified an external safety standard required by Coca-Cola Company for all facilities and bottling partners, based on American OSHA regulations. Also achieved certification of OHSAS 18,001, demonstrating compliance with international occupational health and safety management system standards.Key Responsibilities:- Identified hazards, assessed risks, and implemented controls to ensure a safe working environment.- Established and maintained procedures and programs aligned with required safety standards.- Conducted first-party audits to evaluate compliance and drive continuous improvement.- Assisted and trained area leaders in work permit issuance and control.- Ensured contractor compliance through effective communication of standards.- Developed and executed annual training plans, coordinating and delivering sessions.- Coordinated, reviewed, and updated Emergency Action Plans.- Investigated incidents, determined root causes, and implemented corrective actions.- Led and participated in health and safety committees.