Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Skills and Qualification
Timeline
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Gerardo Quijano

Gerardo Quijano

Murfreesboro,TN

Summary

Dynamic manufacturing and operations professional with a strong foundation in Chemical Engineering, eager to leverage technical expertise in an entry-level position for a seamless transition into a new industry. Committed to applying analytical skills and problem-solving abilities to drive efficiency and innovation. Proven adaptability and effectiveness in fast-paced environments while maintaining a focus on quality and safety standards. Enthusiastic about embracing new challenges and opportunities for growth within the manufacturing sector.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Production Operator

Cardinal Health
03.2025 - Current

Operates light-duty bench or floor-type machine tools and automations equipment. Set up, adjust, and perform maintenance on machines.

  • Follows established Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) in production setting with strong focus on quality and attention to details
  • Performs housekeeping and inventory control tasks, maintaining a clean work environment
  • Runs process to ensure quality standards are met or exceeded
  • Knows production targets/goals and drives operation to achieve or exceed goals


Food Technician (Quality and R&D)

Wonton Food Inc
08.2022 - 02.2024

Responsible for routine production process from receiving of raw materials to finished product; and ensure in its compliance to SOP and specifications. Inspect GMP and HACCP plan implementations. Participate in R&D activities for existing product improvement and cost reduction.

  • Provides technical support in all aspect of operation, including raw material, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's), finished product quality, food safety, etc.
  • Ensures manufacturing adherence to SOP's, food quality and safety control
  • Performs routine raw material, product in-process & finished product sampling and inspection/analysis to ensure product specifications are conformed; issue hold and disposition on non-compliance products
  • Monitors food safety program implementations to ensure compliance to food safety standards such as GMP and HACCP plan
  • Participates in the research projects to improve the quality and safety of existing products, as well as new products development


Production Worker Lead

Wonton Food Inc
11.2021 - 08.2022
  • Responsible for safety and productivity of all production employees staffed on designated shift. Ensure timely execution of production schedule within quality parameters.

Senior Department Manager

Central Azucarera de Don Pedro
04.2015 - 04.2020
  • Raw Sugar Process and Maintenance

Group Manager

Central Azucarera de Tarlac
06.1994 - 04.2015

Education

Applied Sugar Technology -

Nicolls State University
Thibodaux, LA
05.2017

BS - Chemical Engineering

Mapua Institute of Technology
11.1991

Skills

  • Skilled in Microsoft Office applications
  • Problem solving
  • Critical thinking
  • Responsive to shifting priorities
  • Collaborative team member

Certification

Chemical Engineering Licensure Examination May 1992

Skills and Qualification

  • Results-driven and dedicated with wide-range of experience in planning and operations involving small- to medium-sized manufacturing environment.
  • Establish effective quality control and safety programs, encouraging proactive participation across the manufacturing floor.
  • Experience on Incoming Inspection, Process Inspection, Calibration and Product Analysis

Timeline

Production Operator

Cardinal Health
03.2025 - Current

Food Technician (Quality and R&D)

Wonton Food Inc
08.2022 - 02.2024

Production Worker Lead

Wonton Food Inc
11.2021 - 08.2022

Senior Department Manager

Central Azucarera de Don Pedro
04.2015 - 04.2020

Group Manager

Central Azucarera de Tarlac
06.1994 - 04.2015

Applied Sugar Technology -

Nicolls State University

BS - Chemical Engineering

Mapua Institute of Technology