ANDRES S RAMIREZ

Responsible for reviewing all documentation of the quality department along with all processes (HACCP, GMP), preparing and organizing internal and external audits, offering daily customer service, supervising quality controls, in charge of scheduling the sanitation team, taking tests (swabs) for the laboratory such as Coliform, Salmonella.

• Responsible for the calibration of the metal detector and for having updated all the certifications and permits that the company needs.
• external audit prepared and conducted
• Ensure together with the production supervisor that the production leaves on time to reach the client.
• Responsible for making the production schedule for the two shifts and organizing the schedule for 60 people.
• In charge of the CN program with USDA (renewal and approval of new labels).
• Carry out and effectively conduct plant survey audits with USDA.
• Lead GMP, HACCP, Food Safety, Cross Contamination, and other training programs to all staff.
• Daily office tasks.
• Schedule monthly meetings with the administration.
• Responsible for deficiency reports, preventive and corrective actions.
• Interview and assist in making decisions for hiring personnel.
• Quick resolution of problems and availability for emergencies 24/7.
• Basic training to operate machinery (cover any position in emergencies).
• Teamwork with maintenance.
• Management responsibilities.

• Coordinated departmental meetings and maintained schedules for team members.
• Managed office supplies inventory and facilitated timely reordering processes.
• Assisted in preparing reports and presentations for management review.
• Supported department supervisor by managing critical tasks during absence.
• Performed inventory of merchandise and tracked items in oracle system for accurate stock management.

• Executed daily operational tasks to ensure smooth shipping and receiving processes.
• Assisted drivers by assigning loading/unloading doors and organizing invoices in the system.
• Reviewed shipping paperwork for accuracy to facilitate timely documentation delivery to clients.
• Print and complete shipping invoices in the velocyti system.
• Checked and sent emails to ensure timely communication.

• Conducted thorough inspections of food products for quality assurance.
• Executed GMP and HACCP protocols, operated temperature check lines, and ensured compliance with CCP procedures for non-perishable food safety.
• Monitored production processes to ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Utilized inspection tools to assess product specifications and standards.

• Following and enforcing all GMP standards in all production, a HACCP training, chemical handling training, basic handling of Word, Excel, verify the sanitation area with basic knowledge of SSOPS to guarantee safe food for the consumer, pre-operational for the Sanitary area handling of the ATP machine, laboratory tests of SPC, Coliform, E. coli.
• Made quality decisions on product acceptance or rejection based on control schemes; conducted routine quality inspections, confirmed counts and product quality, managed product packaging, and maintained clean and safe work environment through regular laboratory tests including pH and chlorine checks and scale calibration.
• QA Tech in the production area responsible for the good practices of good manufacturing with training in quality control according to customer specifications, managed temperature of products, dates such as: Sell by, Best by, Best before, Julian date.
• Advanced to production lead role within department.
• Coordinated with supervisor to organize staff of up to 25, managed order processing, and verified system accuracy from start to finish.
• Completed documentation and operated machines while training new personnel.
• Excellent communication skills with staff - Provide ideas to solve problems - Trained staff for better performance.
• Fostered teamwork and collaboration between personnel and quality and sanitation departments to enhance operational effectiveness.
• Took samples and recorded temperatures for products on hold.