Julio Camargo

• Transformed organization into assurance-oriented quality department to enhance operational focus.
• Elevated supplier and customer relations, reducing non-conformances through enhanced standards.
• Established performance metrics to evaluate progress against defined goals.
• Digitized quality systems by implementing and integrating compliance software with ERP for streamlined operations.
• Conducted regular audits of suppliers to ensure adherence to product quality and compliance standards.
• Achieved and maintained excellence in third-party and customer unannounced audits across all sites.
• Engaged cross-departmental stakeholders to align on comprehensive quality initiatives.

• Established and led a specialized team focused on food safety and quality assurance.
• Oversaw suppliers, manufacturers, and logistics to ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Monitored key performance indicators to enhance overall business performance.
• Developed strong relationships with vendors to secure advantageous terms for materials and services.
• Built and implemented customized quality systems to improve organizational efficiency.

Developed programs that improved food safety, quality, and operational efficiency.

• Drove cost savings while enhancing relationships with wholesale partners.
• Conducted data-driven risk analyses to minimize complaints and optimize co-manufacturing processes.
• Fostered a culture of food safety supported by a comprehensive internal auditing system.

• Led technical and QA team across multiple shifts to ensure compliance and profitability.
• Implemented SWOT, Kanban, and 5S/Kaizen to transform site from weekly loss to profit in 9 weeks.
• Recruited, trained, and managed team aligned with HR and safety objectives.

• Led initiatives to enhance customer satisfaction and product quality.
• Implemented hygiene programs that reduced complaints by 70%.
• Achieved recognition for root cause analysis and rapid site certification.

• Implemented food safety programs for RTC, RTH, and RTE environments.
• Trained QA Managers, Techs, and reporting lines to ensure QMS compliance.

• Designed and implemented HACCP plans to improve operational and food safety.
• Improved production rates and reduced complaints by enhancing staff retention and training.

• Prepared/analyzed chemical samples and maintained lab equipment.
• Reviewed test results for quality control compliance.

• Communicated customer compliance opportunities to maintain ISO/IEC 17025 certification.
• Monitored and tested raw/finished products and prepared indicator/pathogen samples.