KARLA RAMIREZ MBA

TULARE, CA 559-***-**** ad3zyd@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Detailed-oriented, focused, and results driven professional, with 12 years hands-on experience in Quality Assurance and broad expertise in business administration, processes improvement and project management. Equipped with exceptional decision-making and problem-solving skills along with formulating innovative solutions to contribute to the achievement of a positive outcome. SKILLS

Professional Skills SWOT Analysis, Strategic Planning, Performance Management, Innovative Leadership, Data Analysis,

Presentation Skills, Excellent Communication

Technical Skills MS Office, Spreadsheet, Research, SAP Software System, Critical Analysis, Compliance Skills, Time Management, HACCP, SOPs, GMPs, PPEs,

EDUCATON

University of Phoenix

Master of Business Administration

October 2023

University of Phoenix

Bachelor of Science in Psychology

April 2014

ACHIEVEMENT HIGHLIGHTS

• Provided leadership and expertise on all aspects of production and packaging and proposed solutions as required based on industry practices.

• Worked directly with the Quality Assurance department & USDA. AWARDS

• 3.58 Honar Award, from The National Leadership and Success Society, MBA program PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Production Supervisor

Nichols Farms

• Maintains inshell and almond process,

daily standards per equipment and hand

sort.

• Provide coaching, supervision, and

assistance to team members.

• Effectively provide shift pass downs

verbally and/or email, and other

information to fellow employees,

supervisors, and managers.

• Ensure operators have updated program

for all color sorters based on product

being used and or scheduled to color

sort.

• Maintain/file/data entry of all

documentation needed for shift

(equipment inspection sheet, floor sweep

log, etc.).

• Review production schedule with

manager to determine material

requirements.

SANITATION LEAD

Ruiz Foods

• Oversee Team Member performance and

trains all new team members.

• Verify that SOPs are being followed.

• Inspects equipment for conformity to federal

and state sanitation laws and plant standards.

• Direct and assign cleaning of equipment and

work areas.

• Inspects premises for unsanitary practices

and conditions.

Hanford, CA

January 2024- Current

• Ensure proper operation of color sorting

equipment by monitoring flow of

materials and listening for machine

malfunctions, such as jamming or spillage

and support operator making corrections

to run efficiently.

• Utilize scan gun when needed to perform

production locator to locate transactions,

work order issuing, other X3 activities, etc.

• Assist clerk to create work orders, balance

work orders, close work orders in X3.

• Manage Timecards and or approve

vacation from frontline.

• Manage and sustain daily clear

communications with shift frontline team

and or other shifts of process needs and

or issues that might need get corrected.

• Assist when needed load and unload

products using forklift, boom, scissor lifts.

Dinuba, CA

July 2023-November 2023

• Interprets company policies to team

members and enforces safety regulations.

• Analyzes and resolves work problems or

assists team members in solving work

problems.

• Confers with supervisor to coordinate

activities for the department.

• Perform inspections on plant equipment,

create proper documentation and release the

various areas on a timely manner

QUALITY ASSURANCE

TECHNICAN

Saputo Cheese USA

• Maintained accurate records of all inspection

results and corrective actions taken

• Led periodic audits of manufacturing

operations relative to established procedures

and policies

• Collaborated with production personnel to

resolve any issues related to product defects

or quality control failures

• Provided feedback regarding changes needed

to improve production processes and

product quality

• Trained personnel in quality control

processes and procedures

Tulare, CA

July 2017-September 2022

• Performed special inspections on new

materials and products to meet brand

specifications

• Followed standard operating procedures

during daily inspection activities

• Managed inventory levels of testing supplies,

tools, and equipment used in the Quality

Control Department

• Conducted tests on materials, components

and finished goods to verify quality

specifications

• Provided feedback regarding changes needed

to improve production processes and

product quality

QUALITY ASSURANCE

TECHNICIAN

California Dairies Inc

• Maintained inspection records and

documentation associated with quality

program

• Provided feedback regarding changes needed

to improve production processes and

product quality

• Led periodic audits of manufacturing

operations relative to established procedures

and policies

Visalia, CA

June 2015- June 2017

• Utilized a variety of measuring instruments

to evaluate parts for accuracy

• Monitored the performance of production

equipment for potential problems or

breakdowns that could affect product quality

• Conducted tests on materials, components,

and finished goods to verify quality

specifications.

QUALITY ASSURANCE

TECHNICIAN

Nestle

• Performed special inspections on new

materials and products to meet brand

specifications

• Maintained inspection records and

documentation associated with quality

program

• Trained personnel in quality control

processes and procedures

• Collaborated with production personnel to

resolve any issues related to product defects

or quality control failures

• Monitored the performance of production

equipment for potential problems or

breakdowns that could affect product quality

• Documented non-conforming items and

communicated findings with appropriate

departments for corrective action

Tulare, CA

August 2007- February 2012

• Conducted and approved corrective actions

associated with quality inspection program

• Led periodic audits of manufacturing

operations relative to established procedures

and policies

• Utilized a variety of measuring instruments

to evaluate parts for accuracy

• Managed inventory levels of testing supplies,

tools, and equipment used in the Quality

Control Department

• Took measurements using micrometers,

calipers and other measuring instruments

• Performed detailed inspections of products

to ensure compliance with company

standards and regulations.

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