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Juan Negrete

Ogden,UT

Summary

Results-driven professional with extensive experience at Alphia, excelling in quality assurance and production monitoring. Proven ability to enhance operational workflows and reduce downtime through effective problem-solving and team collaboration. Skilled in equipment operation and data entry, consistently achieving production targets while maintaining high safety and quality standards.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Extruder Operator

Alphia
07.2025 - Current
  • Operated extrusion machinery to produce high-quality plastic components.
  • Monitored production processes to ensure adherence to safety and quality standards.
  • Assisted in troubleshooting equipment issues to minimize downtime.
  • Maintained clean and organized workstations for optimal efficiency.
  • Collaborated with team members to meet production targets effectively.
  • Learned basic maintenance procedures for extruder machinery operation.
  • Followed standard operating procedures for material handling and processing.
  • Mitigated downtime by swiftly identifying mechanical issues with the extruder and coordinating necessary repairs with maintenance personnel.
  • Changed out screens, dies, and inserts to fit different production needs.

Food Safety / QA Coordinator

Alphia
07.2013 - 07.2025
  • Led training sessions to enhance team skills and promote knowledge sharing across departments.
  • Entered data and produced tracking documents.
  • Enhanced operational workflows by maintaining well-organized documentation systems and updating records accurately as needed.
  • Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
  • Collaborated with department heads to develop strategic plans aligning with overall company objectives, fostering a unified approach toward shared goals.
  • Prioritized and managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring all met their deadlines and objectives without compromising quality.
  • Review quality control records.
  • Organize quality control retain samples.
  • Do inventories.
  • Collaborated with IT to develop user-friendly project management tool, streamlining project tracking and reporting.
  • Resolved issues through active listening and open-ended questioning, escalating major problems to manager.

QC Lab Technician

American Nutrition
02.2008 - 07.2013
  • Conducted quality control tests on raw materials and finished products to ensure compliance with specifications.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve quality issues effectively.
  • Developed and maintained standard operating procedures for laboratory processes and safety protocols.
  • Analyzed test results and prepared detailed reports for management review, facilitating informed decision-making.
  • Trained new laboratory technicians on equipment operation, testing methods, and compliance standards.
  • Implemented process improvements that enhanced testing accuracy and reduced turnaround times significantly.
  • Led root cause analysis investigations to identify non-conformities, driving corrective action initiatives across departments.
  • Aided in reducing waste by identifying opportunities for process improvements related to sampling techniques or testing methodologies.
  • Provided support during internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with established quality control protocols.
  • Reduced production downtime by quickly identifying product defects through meticulous testing procedures.

Warehouse Lead

American Nutrition
03.2003 - 07.2008
  • Supervised daily warehouse operations, ensuring efficient workflow and adherence to safety protocols.
  • Trained and mentored team members on inventory management and equipment operation.
  • Implemented process improvements that enhanced productivity and reduced operational delays.
  • Oversaw inventory control practices, maintaining accurate stock levels and minimizing discrepancies.
  • Coordinated shipping and receiving activities, optimizing logistics for timely deliveries.
  • Followed verbal and written instructions to properly move and ship products.
  • Kept storage areas organized, clean, and secure to fully protect company assets.
  • Reviewed order slips, picked products and staged merchandize to be shipped.
  • Moved pallets to and from trucks and around warehouse with forklifts to stay on top of demanding schedules.

Education

High School Diploma -

Penjamo, High School
Mexico
01-1996

Skills

  • Punctuality
  • Quality assurance checks
  • Data entry
  • Production monitoring
  • Equipment operation
  • Product inspection
  • Quality assurance
  • Equipment monitoring
  • Production tracking
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Organizational skills
  • Team collaboration

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working

Timeline

Extruder Operator

Alphia
07.2025 - Current

Food Safety / QA Coordinator

Alphia
07.2013 - 07.2025

QC Lab Technician

American Nutrition
02.2008 - 07.2013

Warehouse Lead

American Nutrition
03.2003 - 07.2008

High School Diploma -

Penjamo, High School
Juan Negrete