Hilda Aguirre
Boca Raton
Summary
Chemical Engineer with over 10 years of experience producing commercial and industrial cleaning chemicals, ensuring compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). Expertise in maintaining product quality, safeguarding environmental standards, and managing the necessary permits and authorizations for company operations.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Quality Control
Drum Laboratories S.A. De C.V.
01.2020 - 12.2024
- Improved product quality by implementing rigorous testing procedures and protocols.
- Streamlined processes with continuous improvement initiatives, resulting in cost savings and improved product consistency.
- Served as a key liaison between the quality control department and various stakeholders, including production teams, suppliers, regulators, and customers.
- Participated in new product development initiatives by providing valuable input on design specifications and manufacturing processes.
- Led efforts for successful ISO certification attainment while meeting strict deadlines and adhering to regulatory guidelines.
- Promoted a proactive approach towards problem-solving within the team through effective coaching techniques.
- Reduced customer complaints by identifying and addressing root causes of quality issues.
- Enhanced team productivity by providing regular training on quality control best practices.
- Established a robust document management system to maintain accurate records of all quality control activities and results.
- Maintained accurate and updated information for the Safety Data Sheets (SDS) of the products.
Production Manager
Drum Laboratories, S.A. de C.V.
11.2013 - 12.2019
- Responsible for overseeing the entire production process, from the order reception to dispatching finished products
- Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.
- Responsible for production planning, logistics coordination, and ensuring proper process controls
- Manages minimum inventory levels of raw materials and packaging, while generating the necessary documentation to ensure product quality and compliance with industry regulations
- Oversaw quality control efforts, maintaining strict adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements issued by Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) authority, while achieving high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products according to customer requirements.
Innovation and Development Assistant
Unilever de Centroamerica
05.2005 - 12.2006
- Managed and updated raw material, packaging, and finished product specifications to issue the Safety Data Sheets (SDS) using the company's InterSpec system.
- Collaborated with the Innovation and Development of food new products.
Environmental Analysis Support Engineer
Ecomillenium
01.2001 - 06.2002
- Participated in multidisciplinary teams to elaborate Risk and Environmental Impact Analysis required to obtain licenses for new business projects.
- Participated in multiple projects simultaneously, staying organized and meeting deadlines consistently.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve complex problems.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
Universidad Centroamericana José Simeón Cañas
San Salvador, El SalvadorSkills
- Production Processes
- Quality control techniques
- Documentation review
- Complex problem resolution
- Product inspection
- Production scheduling
- Problem-Solving
- Team Leadership
- Interpersonal Communication
- Strategic Partnerships
- Policies and Procedures Implementation
Accomplishments
- Identified, collected, and reorganized necessary documentation for Drum Laboratories' Good Manufacturing Practices certification.
- Collected and compiled process documentation for the company's ISO 9001:2008 certification.
- Established and implemented the position of Quality Control Manager.
- Restructured job positions and induction processes to improve efficiency in roles.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Head of Quality Control
Drum Laboratories S.A. De C.V.
01.2020 - 12.2024
Production Manager
Drum Laboratories, S.A. de C.V.
11.2013 - 12.2019
Innovation and Development Assistant
Unilever de Centroamerica
05.2005 - 12.2006
Environmental Analysis Support Engineer
Ecomillenium
01.2001 - 06.2002
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
Universidad Centroamericana José Simeón Cañas
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