Cesar F. Ramirez
Orem
Summary
Experienced Quality Engineer with extensive expertise in food safety and quality assurance, focusing on sustainability and continuous process improvement. Proven ability to lead initiatives that enhance product integrity and operational efficiency, aligned with stringent environmental and quality standards.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Operational Start-up Lead
Nestle USA
Springville
06.2024 - Current
- Led cross-functional task management across operational and factory support groups—including Quality Assurance, Safety, and Maintenance—for the launch of a new automated party-size lasagna production line.
- Acted as a liaison between technical and non-technical stakeholders to ensure smooth execution of commissioning, qualification, and verification processes across key project stage gates.
- Provided critical input during design reviews and factory acceptance testing (FAT), ensuring new equipment met production, safety, and quality standards prior to deployment.
- Successfully exceeded the project’s startup performance curve and delivered operational readiness ahead of schedule within an aggressive project timeline on a serial #1 process and equipment.
Facility Quality Specialist
Nestle USA
Springville
04.2023 - Current
- Spearheaded an initiative to optimize food cooling processes, significantly reducing bottlenecks and consumer complaints by enhancing freezing time efficiencies.
- Conduct quality control tests and inspections across production stages to ensure compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements.
- Lead continuous improvement activities, utilizing GSTD methodologies to enhance product quality and operational agility.
- Facilitate training and coaching for production staff on quality and food safety, fostering a culture of high standards and continuous learning.
- Manage deviation of material levels using a comprehensive system, ensuring accurate management and utilization of resources.
Lead Person
Nestle USA
Springville
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Lead operational teams in daily production tasks, focusing on efficiency improvements and adherence to quality and safety standards.
- Implement process enhancements that have successfully minimized production downtime and maximized output quality.
Oven Operator
Nestle USA
Springville
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Monitor and adjust cooking temperatures to meet HACCP standards, ensuring optimal product quality and safety.
Ingredient Handler
Nestle USA
Springville
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Manage ingredient specifications and batching processes to uphold FDA and GMP regulations, ensuring high standards in production inputs.
General Productions
Nestle USA
Springville
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Ensured the efficient transfer and handling of materials, maintaining compliance with operational standards and contributing to sustainability initiatives.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
Missouri University of Science & Technology
01.2016
Skills
- GMP
- HACCP
- MATLAB
- Mathcad
- AutoCAD
- PLC
- Advanced Excel
- DeltaV
- Sustainability Initiatives
- Quality Control
- Process Optimization
- Continuous Improvement
Affiliations
- Texas Scholar
- Business Professionals of America
Timeline
Operational Start-up Lead
Nestle USA
06.2024 - Current
Facility Quality Specialist
Nestle USA
04.2023 - Current
Lead Person
Nestle USA
01.2022 - 01.2023
Oven Operator
Nestle USA
01.2021 - 01.2023
Ingredient Handler
Nestle USA
01.2020 - 01.2023
General Productions
Nestle USA
01.2019 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
Missouri University of Science & Technology
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