Daniela Velasquez Rodriguez
Orlando ,United States
Summary
Production Engineer with a master’s in quality systems and Brewmaster Certification, with more than 10 years of experience in beer and beverage manufacturing as well as operations, project, and supply chain management. My professional journey includes proficiency in strategic planning, effective problem-solving, and decisive leadership, coupled with a comprehensive understanding of the intricacies of the industry. Having held essential roles both in operations and supply chain management, I have improved my abilities to oversee complex operations, planning, logistics, inventory, and demand forecasting. My experience spans the complete spectrum of production management, including overseeing work-in-progress (WIP), raw materials, and chemical supplies as well as Material Requirement Planning (MRP). Moreover, my proficiency in inventory management has been the foundation of operational success, facilitating optimized resource allocation and inventory management practices. By implementing robust inventory control strategies, I have effectively mitigated risks and maintained an optimal balance between supply and demand, ensuring uninterrupted production flow and timely delivery of products to the ma
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operation & Planning Manager
The Florida Brewery, CO Inc
05.2017 - Current
- I am currently leading operations and product flow in 3 areas: Beer & Malta Production, Wastewater and Research and development, including operations, inventory control and logistic
- Implemented robust raw material and work-in-progress (WIP) inventory control ensuring streamlined production processes and minimizing operational disruptions
- Lead ICC development and rotational plans with IPMs/local inventory team for beer and Malta elaboration
- Spearheaded continuous improvement initiatives for WIP and raw material planning, identifying opportunities to reduce costs and enhance production efficiency and availability
- Strategically planned processes and operations to guarantee adherence to the production schedule, optimizing resource utilization and minimizing production bottlenecks
- Create lean inventory training tools and targets in partnership with IPMs to standardize practices across locations
- Conducted monthly evaluations of the production schedule, combining insights from inventory levels and storage capacity to make informed decisions and mitigate risks associated with low inventory, supplier constraints, and critical processes
- Manage operation and logistic KPI as well as continuous improvement efforts to meet production schedule demands
- Managing production planning for beer and malta, including weekly and monthly planning in raw material, products in process, finished product and wastewater
- Supervised a diverse, multidisciplinary team of 18 professionals, fostering a collaborative work environment, providing clear guidance, and consistently achieving team goals.
Project Manager
The Florida Brewery, CO Inc
06.2018 - 09.2023
- Successfully managed the entire projects lifecycle, from the initial stages of design and baseline
- Engineering to detailed engineering, and finally to the crucial phases of start-up and commissioning
- Being the most important project is installation of MBR Wastewater Treatment Plant with a budget
- 4 million and Brewhouse PLC replacement with a budget of $1 million
- Main Responsibilities:
- Directed cross-functional teams in various departments, ensuring successful completion of project activities, as well as implementing a project culture of proactive change and risk management
- Conducted weekly progress meetings, facilitating effective communication, and ensuring adherence to project timelines
- Proficient in scheduling and coordinating project tasks, overseeing progress monitoring, and ensuring timely project delivery
- Prepared comprehensive cost estimates, effectively managing project budgets and contingency, and resources to optimize efficiency, productivity, and reduce cost throughout the project lifecycle
- Demonstrated ability to meet tight deadlines while maintaining high-quality standards
- Managing negotiations for contracts and project modifications
- Perform weekly presentations to management and Corporate about projects advance and highlights.
Quality Assurance Manager
The Florida Brewery, CO Inc
10.2013 - 06.2015
- Develop QA standards and SOPs for our production processes
- Understanding of SQF and GMP, as well as HACCP
- Assure the quality of beer and malt products in each phase of production procedure by following and monitoring of quality and process variables
- Established program to evaluate precision and accuracy of production equipment and testing, measurement, and analytical equipment and facilities
- Elaborated weekly and monthly reports regarding Quality Control achieves of the following areas: Brewhouse and Packaging Line
- Perform physical-chemical analyses for beer and malta profiles, as well as microbiology, and sensory analysis.
Assistant to Project Manager
The Florida Brewery, CO Inc
02.2013 - 11.2013
- Verified daily and weekly accomplished of project activities according to schedule
- Identified change orders and ensuring effective resolution
- Compared cashflow against cash expenses
- Procured building materials for different areas of the project
- Elaborated weekly report regarding project progress and expenses
Education
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
Universidad Metropolitana (VE)
Caracas, Venezuela 05.2009
Master of Science - Industrial Engineering And Quality Systems
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL05.2013
Certification - Certified Brewmaster
Versuchs- Und Lehranstalt Für Brauerei
Berlin, Germany06.2016
Skills
- Decision-Making
- Manufacturing Process Improvement
- Team Organization
- Microsoft Visio
- Tableau
- Power BI
- Microsoft Project
- SOP Development
Accomplishments
- Achieved development of 3 Malta co-packer and 2 beer co-packer by completing formulation, commisioning and improvement of the processes with accuracy and efficiency.
- Collaborated with team of 20 cross-functional professionals in the design and installation of 4 MM Wastewater treatment plant
Certification
- Certified Brewmaster, VLB -Jume 2016
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
German
Elementary
Timeline
Project Manager
The Florida Brewery, CO Inc
06.2018 - 09.2023
Operation & Planning Manager
The Florida Brewery, CO Inc
05.2017 - Current
Quality Assurance Manager
The Florida Brewery, CO Inc
10.2013 - 06.2015
Assistant to Project Manager
The Florida Brewery, CO Inc
02.2013 - 11.2013
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
Universidad Metropolitana (VE)
Master of Science - Industrial Engineering And Quality Systems
University of Central Florida
Certification - Certified Brewmaster
Versuchs- Und Lehranstalt Für Brauerei