Miriam Ramirez
Machine/Visual Inspection Operator
Cincinnati,OH
Summary
Dependable manufacturing professional with 5+ years operating and monitoring production lines in high-volume food environments. Experienced in visual inspections, documentation, and SOP-driven workflows under strict sanitation and quality standards. Known for accuracy, teamwork, and rapid learning of new inspection criteria, with bilingual English–Spanish communication skills that enhance cross-functional coordination.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacturing Technician II - Inspection
Resilience
10.2025 - Current
- Performed visual, cosmetic, and physical inspection of pharmaceutical products to ensure compliance with cGMP and quality standards.
- Operated and monitored automated inspection equipment, ensuring continuous product flow and minimal interruptions.
- Conducted equipment setup, minor adjustments, and troubleshooting, including jam removal and basic mechanical maintenance.
- Executed line clearances, cleaning, and housekeeping activities to maintain a compliant GMP manufacturing environment.
- Completed batch records and GMP documentation with high accuracy, ensuring audit readiness and data integrity.
- Handled materials using pallet jacks and lifting equipment, supporting efficient production flow and inventory movement.
- Escalated quality or process deviations promptly to leadership, supporting timely issue resolution.
Machine Operator (Food Production)
Tyson Foods
01.2023 - 10.2025
- Operate and monitor production equipment under strict sanitation and quality standards.
- Perform visual inspections on food products and packaging to verify quality and consistency.
- Maintain accurate production and quality logs that align with regulated documentation standards.
- Assist with line changeovers and material verification, reducing downtime and errors.
- Communicate deviations to QA and maintenance teams promptly to resolve issues.
Line Lead (Backup) / Machine Operator
Schwan’s Company
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Supported daily line start-ups, material staging, and SOP-driven assignments as backup Line Lead.
- Conducted visual checks and verification of weights, labels, and codes comparable to regulated component inspections.
- Trained and mentored new operators on inspection criteria, safety, and documentation procedures.
- Escalated and helped troubleshoot equipment and quality issues to minimize disruption.
Machine Operator (Earlier Role)
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Operated and monitored equipment following strict GMP-like conditions.
- Maintained clean, organized work areas to minimize contamination risks and ensure compliance with standards.
- Completed logs and inspection forms accurately to support traceability.
Education
Bachelor of Science Coursework -
Universidad Mariano Gálvez
01-2012
Secondary School - undefined
Instituto Tecnológico Digitales Comerciales (TDC)
01-2010
Skills
- Visual & Manual Inspection
- GMP / cGMP Compliance
- SOP Adherence
- Batch Record Documentation
- QA Sampling
- Defect Classification
- Line Setup, Changeovers & Clearance
- Root Cause Identification
- Cleanroom & PPE Practices
- Safety & Risk Reduction
- Training & Mentoring
- Microsoft Word & Excel
- Problem Solving
- English–Spanish Bilingual
Timeline
Manufacturing Technician II - Inspection
Resilience
10.2025 - Current
Machine Operator (Food Production)
Tyson Foods
01.2023 - 10.2025
Line Lead (Backup) / Machine Operator
Schwan’s Company
01.2019 - 01.2022
Machine Operator (Earlier Role)
01.2018 - 01.2019
Secondary School - undefined
Instituto Tecnológico Digitales Comerciales (TDC)
Bachelor of Science Coursework -
Universidad Mariano Gálvez