JOAQUIN SANTIAGO
Cleveland,OH
Summary
Operations professional with expertise in team training and onboarding, ensuring safety and quality compliance in fast-paced environments. Recognized for implementing process improvements that achieve cost savings and enhance production readiness while fostering clear communication and strong relationships to support team success.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Commercialization Specialist
NESTLE PREPARED FOODS
Solon, Ohio
03.2023 - Current
- Led team of 16 to 18 employees on production lines for 14 commercialization and plant trials, ensuring effective collaboration and execution.
- Executed product introductions and process improvements, upholding safety and quality standards throughout the process.
- Earned cost-savings recognition for ingredient selection that streamlined the production process
- Served as liaison between technical and operational teams, managing recipes, trial materials, and production records to enhance consistency and execution.
New Hire Onboarding Trainer
NESTLE PREPARED FOODS
Solon, Ohio
07.2022 - 03.2023
- Trained and onboarded 26 employees in groups of 4 to 6 on equipment operation, workplace and food safety, quality expectations, and operational procedures, enhancing their readiness for roles.
- Delivered hands-on coaching and performance feedback while partnering with supervisors to boost employee confidence and skill development.
- Built relationships with trainees, reinforcing teamwork and safety through daily leadership and serving as a trusted resource.
Ingredient Handler
NESTLE PREPARED FOODS
Solon, OH
07.2021 - 06.2022
- Staged ingredients and materials, maintained inventory accuracy, and collaborated across departments to ensure timely production schedules and fulfill customer commitments.
- Ensured compliance with food safety, sanitation, quality, and regulatory standards while demonstrating reliability, adaptability, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.
- Operated machinery to handle ingredients for food production processes.
- Monitored ingredient quality to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Maintained inventory of ingredients and reported shortages to management.
Education
GED -
Cuyahoga Community College
09-2013
Skills
- Product commercialization
- Process improvement
- Product formulation
- Operational compliance
- Safety standards
- Inventory management
- Team leadership
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Schematics interpretation
- Interpersonal skills
- Professional demeanor
- Audit reporting
Timeline
Commercialization Specialist
NESTLE PREPARED FOODS
03.2023 - Current
New Hire Onboarding Trainer
NESTLE PREPARED FOODS
07.2022 - 03.2023
Ingredient Handler
NESTLE PREPARED FOODS
07.2021 - 06.2022
GED -
Cuyahoga Community College