Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Languages
Timeline
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CASSIA SANADA

Miami

Summary

Proven leader in quality and process improvement, adept at implementing management systems and driving continuous improvement initiatives. At Fiplex by Honeywell, spearheaded standardization across production lines, enhancing product consistency. Skilled in ISO 9001, lean manufacturing, and data analytics, with a strong focus on achieving results through effective corrective actions and preventive measures. Dedicated to going above and beyond to enhance customer experience.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sr Quality Engineer Supervisor

Fiplex by Honeywell
10.2017 - Current
  • Implemented and maintained the Quality Management System based on ISO 9001:2015, expanding significant projects from $1M to $4M.
  • Drove standardization efforts across multiple production lines to ensure consistent product output meeting stringent specifications.
  • Developed comprehensive quality assurance plans, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
  • Facilitated training sessions on various topics including root cause analysis methodology, 5S principles, or problem-solving methodologies for enhancing employee competencies within the organization.
  • Monitored operations and reviewed records and metrics to evaluate company performance.
  • Audited company’s documents to verify compliant policies and procedures.
  • Served as liaison between engineering, manufacturing, and customers to address concerns regarding product quality or performance issues.

Product Manager

Belzona Inc
07.2011 - 02.2021
  • Coordinated new product launches and product portfolio management
  • Developed product documentation to communicate upcoming features and products to internal teams.
  • Provided technical support to distributors in the North America and Latin America.
  • Internal Auditor for the Quality Management System.

Management System Consultant, Trainer

SENAI - National Service of Industrial Learning
07.2001 - 12.2010
  • Performed assessment for gap analyses between existing practices and quality management systems requirements.
  • Implemented quality management systems in diverse industries based on standards such as ISO 9001, ISO 14000, GMP, and HACCP.
  • Participated in external audits or assessments conducted by certification bodies, to support industries on responding to findings with appropriate corrective actions or improvements as needed.


Quality Control Engineer

Jasmine
06.2000 - 06.2001
  • Responsible for the quality control laboratory activities.
  • Ensured consistent product performance by monitoring test results, and adjusting processes accordingly.
  • Reduced product defect rates through meticulous analysis of production data, identifying trends, and implementing targeted improvements.
  • Conducted regular vendor evaluations to maintain supplier performance standards and drive ongoing improvements in component quality.
  • Inspected raw materials and finished products to verify quality and disposed items that did not meet safety requirements.
  • Improved production layout to increase productivity.

Process Engineer

Nutrimental
01.1998 - 06.2000
  • Provided technical assistance to production team for new products developed.
  • Evaluated new technologies and equipment upgrades to enhance overall process capabilities.
  • Optimized manufacturing processes by implementing continuous improvement initiatives.

Education

Master of Science - Biotechnology

UFPR - Federal University of Parana
Brazil
06.2010

Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering

UFPR - Federal University of Parana
Brazil
03.1998

Skills

  • Management systems implementation
  • ISO 9001 Knowledge
  • Corrective and Preventive Actions
  • First-Article Inspection
  • Continuous Improvement Initiatives
  • Lean Manufacturing Principles

Accomplishments

  • Excellent Performance Customer Service 2021 Award - Issued by Fiplex Comm. Inc.

Certification

  • PECB Certified Sr ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor, 2023
  • ASQ Certified Six Sigma Black Belt, 2021
  • PECB ISO 45001 Provisional Auditor, 2023
  • PECB ISO 14001 Provisional Auditor, 2023
  • Compulsory Environmental Audit Training, 2010
  • Quality Management and Food Safety System Internal Auditor Training, 2009
  • ISO 22000 – Food Safety Management Interpretation and Implementation, Bureau Veritas, Brazil, 2006
  • ISO 22000:2006, EUREPGAP and BRC – Food Safety and Quality System Training, 2006
  • HACCP - Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point 2001

Languages

Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Professional Working

Timeline

Sr Quality Engineer Supervisor

Fiplex by Honeywell
10.2017 - Current

Product Manager

Belzona Inc
07.2011 - 02.2021

Management System Consultant, Trainer

SENAI - National Service of Industrial Learning
07.2001 - 12.2010

Quality Control Engineer

Jasmine
06.2000 - 06.2001

Process Engineer

Nutrimental
01.1998 - 06.2000

Master of Science - Biotechnology

UFPR - Federal University of Parana

Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering

UFPR - Federal University of Parana
CASSIA SANADA