Sonia Rodríguez
Quintas del Norte B * Street # *
Bayamón, Puerto Rico, 00959
*******@****.***
CAREER OBJECTIVE
To secure a position which will utilize strengths, skills and performing audits on incoming and outgoing products sent by and the customers.
WORK EXPERIENCE
ABLE SALES, Cataño, PR
QC Specialist, Jul 2015 – Jun 2016
Perform monthly audits to different company warehouses to ensure the proper storage of the products, clean surfaces, clear halls and floors.
Measure, test, and weigh bottles, cans, and other containers to ensure that hardness,
strength, and dimensions meet specifications.
Samples of different chemical components.
Verify the structure, accuracy, and quality of warehouse data.
Prepare functional and technical documentation for data warehouses.
Verify inventory computations by comparing them to physical counts of stock, and investigate discrepancies and adjust errors.
Develop and implement data procedures from other systems, such as administration, billing, and claims.
Conduct audit on production areas and warehouses.
Samples of different chemical components.
Labeling, packaging and shipment of the samples to the clients.
EURO-CARIBE PACKING CORP., Vega Baja, PR
QA Supervisor, Jan 2010 – Apr 2015
Supervise the set-ups and start-ups of daily production.
Supervise the production lines, vacuum package process and labeling of high volume runs.
Supervise the set up of the production equipment such as meat cutter, balances, fillers, blenders, meat injection machine, mixers, labeling machine, conveyors and meat packers.
Monitor team member performance, give feedback and recommendations to improve.
Monitor the costs and quality of production and implement preventive maintenance programs.
Ensures that the cut, weight, temperature and appearance of different types of meat are adequate in order to follow the USDA standards and QC procedures and guidelines.
Retain random samples of finished product for USDA inspection and QC Department.
Schedule and record the Master Cleaning to perform monthly and assign staff to perform these tasks.
Coordinate with the supplier of chemicals, training staff in the use, handling, disposal and storage of them.
Perform a detailed visual inspection of each area to ensure that all equipment, rooms, machines, hallways, gowning rooms and worked all areas and equipment are cleaned following the protocols established both by the company, by the USDA and the Department of Quality Control.
Work closely following USDA regulations to ensure keep the plant can’t be retained by USDA inspectors.
Perform Inspections Pre-Operational to the areas of production, filling, cutting and packaging areas.
BLENDS MAKER, Comerío, PR
QA/QC Microbiologist, Sep 2007 – Dec 2009
Monitor and perform test on water, food and the environment to detect harmful microorganisms or to obtain information about sources of pollution, contamination or infection.
Prepare technical reports and recommendations based upon research outcomes.
Calibrate, validate, or maintain laboratory equipment.
Complete documentation needed to support testing procedures including data capture forms, equipment logbook, or inventory forms.
Identify quality problems and recommend solutions.
Investigate or report questionable test results.
Monitor testing procedures to ensure that all test are performed according to established item specifications standard test methods, or protocols.
Write and revise standard quality control operating procedures.
Participate in internal assessment and audits as required.
MOVA PHARMACEUTICALS, Manatí, PR
Microbiologist, Nov 2002 – Jul 2006
Prepare technical reports and recommendations based upon research outcomes.
Use a variety of specialized equipment such as electron microscopes, gas chromatograph, thermocyclers and fluorescence activated cell sorters.
Examine physiological, morphological, and cultural characteristics, using microscope, to identify and classify microorganisms in water, and food specimens and pharmaceutical products.
Conduct chemical analyses of substances such as acids, alcohols, and enzymes.
Perform microbiological analysis to Finished Product, Raw Material, Stability and Microbial Limit Test.
Conduct microbiology investigations, report NOE, protocols, procedures and In-house regulations.
Performs protocols for cleaning process, water systems, laboratory sterilizers and aseptic areas validation.
Collection of cleaning validation samples and completion of the required documentation for validation activity.
Purchased microbiology laboratory inventory through MRO System.
Conduct environmental sampling to manufacturing equipment and manufacturing controlled rooms.
Knowledge and experience in ISO-9000. FDA, and OSHA.
EDUCATION
Inter American University, San Juan, PR
BS Microbiology
FORMAL TRAININGS
How to Increase Efficiency and Decrease Costs
SKILLS
Oriented to detail.
Documentation skills.
Experience on manufacturing methods and procedure.
Complex problem solving and critical thinking.
Communication and active listening.
Good judgment and decision making.
Management of personnel resources.
Quality Control Analysis.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Certified on GMP’s applied to the food and pharmaceutical industries. GLP’s . Lean Manufacturing, HACCP and Haz-mat.