Results-driven Chemical Engineer with over 5 years of experience in the supply chain industry, specializing in FMCG, food manufacturing, and oilseed industry as a Production Supervisor. Skilled in leading high-performance teams, implementing training management strategies, and utilizing six-sigma manufacturing techniques. Known for being a hardworking and reliable hands-on engineer with a can-do attitude, continuously seeking opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Refinery Supervisor
DAABON ORGANIC AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
11.2022 - Current
Company Overview: Company specialises in the supply chain management of oilseeds, from the soil to the market. Since 2002, Daabon has been helping manufacturers, distributors and retailers in Australia, New Zealand and Asia Pacific markets develop successful organic and sustainable products.
The refinery supervisor has expertise on the manufacturing process, conduct the operation of the processing plant and implement continuous improvement on refinery operation. Also work together with Laboratory and Warehouse department, ensuring the quality of final product.
Core objectives include:
Maintain workflow by monitoring and setting processing variables. To inspect production process, observe control points and facilitate corrections to malfunctions within the process of control points to ensure optimum performance is maintained.
Analyse production parameters and process losses to minimise loss.
Establish standards for installation, modification, quality control, testing, inspection and maintenance according to engineering principles and safety regulations.
Inspecting plant to ensure optimum performance is maintained.
Prepare product reports by collecting, analysing, and summarizing information and trend.
Develop specifications for manufacture, and determining materials, equipment, piping, material flows, capacities and layout of plant and system to ensure optimal operation of process.
Specific quality and food safety objectives include:
Encourage the team to follow safe work practices, report any injury, hazard or illness to their manager as soon as possible.
Encourage the team comply to company food safety and quality policy and procedures.
Report any potential food safety and quality incidents.
Provide to the team food safety and quality training.
Production Plant Supervisor
MCKENZIE’S FOODS
10.2020 - 03.2021
Company Overview: Food company with more than 100 years in Australia, highly recognised for its presence in the major supermarkets of the country.
Responsible for the daily production and quality achievement established by the company for each SKU, line and area.
Execute policies, procedures, and programs that assure products are manufactured and marketed with superior quality in compliance with in-house specifications.
Responsible for the microbiological and analytical disposition of all raw materials and products harvested and packed in the plant.
Assist in the development of raw material specifications.
Senior Production Engineer
LLOREDA S.A
08.2014 - 06.2017
Company Overview: Food and cosmetic company leading in FMCG derived from fat and oils, with a fully integrated supply chain business, from agricultural process to FG sales through strong and well-positioned brands in the market.
Establish daily, weekly and monthly objectives and communicate them to employees
Perform verification of production output according to specifications
Prepare reports on performance and progress and present them to senior managers
Detect issues in efficiency and suggest improvements
Consult new employees on how to safely use machinery and follow procedures
Ensure strict adherence to safety guidelines and company standards
Achievements: Improving the conditions in terms of food safety management and control. Being part of the team of professionals who obtained the ISO 22000 and HACCP certification in 2016 for the company.
Senior Production Engineer
ESPUMAS DEL VALLE S.A
07.2012 - 08.2014
Company Overview: Chemical manufacturing company, developer of flexible polyurethane foam used in different applications such as mattresses, and sound/thermal isolation.
Establish daily, weekly and monthly objectives and communicate them to employees
Manage the workflow by assigning responsibilities and preparing schedules
Guide and coach employees, monitoring their productivity
Oversee safe use of the equipment and schedule regular maintenance
Perform verification of production output according to specifications
Prepare reports on performance and progress and present them to senior managers
Detect issues in efficiency and suggest improvements
Achievements: Part of the team who developed high-density foams with orthopaedic properties for new products, such as ergonomic mattresses.
Education
Certificate IV - Project Management Practice
Greenwich College
01.2019
Diploma - project management
Greenwich College
03.2020
Bachelor - Chemical Engineer
Universidad Del Valle
07.2012
Skills
Technical expertise
Manufacturing bottleneck resolution
Ensuring product efficiency and standards
Experienced in inventory control and optimisation
Analytic thinking for problem-solving
Advanced knowledge of industrial safety, quality assurance and productivity KPIs
Advanced knowledge of office software (Microsoft Office Suite)
Leadership and people management
Cross-functional teamwork
Roster and shift management
Fostering a strong Safety culture within your team
Excellent interpersonal relationships, a hands-on leader that inspires with the ability to exert a positive influence on others
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