Gregory Aguirre
Vista,CA
Summary
Proven leader in Quality Assurance, adept at fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration at Nemo's Bakery. Skilled in implementing safety protocols and process enhancements, leading to significant efficiency gains and error reduction. Excels in team mentorship and analytical problem-solving, ensuring regulatory compliance and product excellence.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Assurance Lead
Nemo's Bakery
01.2024 - Current
- Mentored junior team members in quality assurance best practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Implemented continuous improvement initiatives within the QA team to elevate performance levels consistently across projects over time.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of QA efforts into product development lifecycle.
- Performed internal audits to maintain operating procedure and regulatory standards compliance.
- Identified process gaps and implemented corrective actions, resulting in higher efficiency and reduced error rates.
- Communicated directly with QA team to resolve user-reported problems and questions.
- Led root cause analysis efforts for major defects, preventing reoccurrence and improving overall product stability.
- Investigated variances, performed root-cause analysis and documented corrective actions to resolve complications.
- Established performance benchmarks to measure the success of QA initiatives, driving further enhancements over time.
Quality Assurance Food Safety Technician
Nemo's Bakery
02.2021 - 01.2024
- Ensured compliance with food regulations by maintaining accurate documentation and records of quality assurance activities.
- Conducted regular audits of sanitation practices in production areas to maintain a clean and safe working environment free from potential sources of contamination.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment in accordance with company policies and regulatory requirements, promoting a culture of safety.
- Enhanced product quality by conducting routine inspections and implementing corrective actions.
- Improved communication between departments by participating in regular meetings and sharing relevant findings from quality assurance activities.
- Performed equipment calibrations and maintenance tasks according to schedule, minimizing downtime and ensuring optimal performance during testing procedures.
- Stayed up to date on current and proposed changes to company standards and maintained all internal SOPs, training documentation and records.
- Tasted or smelled foods or beverages to evaluate whether flavors met specifications or to select samples with specific characteristics.
Manufacturing Technician
Glanbia Nutritionals
11.2019 - 02.2021
- Accurately and efficiently prepped, cleaned, and operated production equipment: PK, Gemco & Marian Blenders, screeners, mills, forklifts, magnets, Mira Pak Machine, metal detectors.
- Worked efficiently while having high vigilance for safety.
- Followed all company and OSHA standards: GMPs, LOTO, HACCP, forklift operations, and lifting techniques.
- Maintained working knowledge of all blenders in each cell.
- Performed retention sampling on products in sterile conditions.
- Maintained inventory of all bag usage and raw material within a production cell.
- Screened, inspected, blended, and packaged a variety of vitamins and minerals, amino acids, and allergenic materials.
- Accurately handled and packaged product per Standard Operating Procedures.
- Efficiently repacked orders to maintain on time schedule for next shifts.
Education
High School Diploma -
Coachella Valley High School
Thermal, CA06.2016
Skills
- Continuous Improvement Mindset
- Safety Protocols
- Strong Analytical Abilities
- Quality Assurance
- Team Collaboration
- Workload Management
- Precision Assembly
- OSHA Compliance
- Safety operation procedures
- Equipment Preparation
- Processes implementation
- Preventive Maintenance
Timeline
Quality Assurance Lead
Nemo's Bakery
01.2024 - Current
Quality Assurance Food Safety Technician
Nemo's Bakery
02.2021 - 01.2024
Manufacturing Technician
Glanbia Nutritionals
11.2019 - 02.2021
High School Diploma -
Coachella Valley High School
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