Profesional Objective:

Working in a world-class company where I will find unlimited opportunities, teamwork, learning, advancing my career and feeling empowered to succeed in the workplace.

Profile:

25 years of experience as a quality manager role, supervisory experience and ISO/QS standards, carrying out activities related to management systems, product quality, conformity, management system, support to the manufacturing process, internal laboratory support, safety, environment, and the continuous search for excellence in industrial plants in Guatemala. These activities minimize financial impact. Provided technical support to production, optimization and commercial teams-based standards developing. Ethical, enthusiastic and focused on achieving results. Responsible for driving business in Environmental, health and Safety. I would like a place of work where there is collaboration as a team and with opportunities to learn and achieve the expected results.

Education:

[Master Degree in Reengineering], [Universidad Francisco Marroquin] – [11, 2000]

[Postgraduated degree in Business], [Universidad Francisco Marroquin] – [11, 1999]

[Bachelor s Degree in Chemistry], [Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala] – [11, 1994]

Profesional Experience:

04/2021 – 09/2021 [Independent Consultant of Chemistry, autonomous]

Autónomo, Guatemala

Experience: Advisor in companies as responsible for the radiation health and safety program, perform radiometric measurements and reporting the results, I performed all aspects of a radiation protection program, including management of radioactive sources, inventory, radiation monitoring, instrument calibration and routine monitoring; ensure 100% compliance with on-site staff activities, conduct health and safety reviews and their compliance. Export radioactive sources, support as Radiation Safety Officer (RSO). Train in quality and cement production issues, to companies at an international level. In the present project that I am managing, there are 4 people advised in a company of more than 2000 employees, dedicated to the production of sugar, with a budget in the project of 50,000 USD for the management of radioactive sources. Other activities have been to train technical engineers from Latin America, from two companies present worldwide, with more than 15 technical engineers, in cement manufacturing process issues. Project of 2000 USD in budget each.

11/2015 – 04/2021 [Quality control manager]

Cementos Progreso, Guatemala

Experience: I have 5 years of experience as a quality manager role in a chemical laboratory of cement industry. Leader of the assembly of all laboratory equipment from X-rays, configuration of the database to generate reports of all laboratory tests, configuration of electronic sample management and quality systems, manages a team of people within Quality, coach and training of personnel in all the required competencies in quality standards, ensure conformity, environment, health and safety. Evaluation of staff performance, based on goals and objectives. Implementation of new test, laboratory methods and documentation of key processes. Ensure the correct use of applicable methods, regulations, qualification, validation and verification. Start-up, optimize the productivity of laboratory equipment, materials and infrastructure. Ensure customer satisfaction and follow-up. Plan, supervises and monitor all laboratory activities. Prepare and adapt information materials report, laboratory reports and quality KPI s, digitally or physically. Ensure that all activities and requirements are met according to ISO 9001 quality system, and ISO 17025 for laboratories. Leader of the ISO 9001 quality management system for plant, participating and supporting internal and external audits, to evaluate its implementation and results and develop controls plans for continuous improvements and quality improvement for the plant. Monitor the operation of all laboratory equipment, through monitoring and implementation of preventive and corrective maintenance plans. Monitoring of minimum-maximum stocks of materials with SAP. Attend and be a leader of plant and corporate quality meetings, monitor indicators, evaluate effectiveness and report to plant and corporate management the quality KPI s. Ensure the correct application of regulations on safety issues, for the prevention of occupational risks, identifying hazards and risks. I worked in troubleshooting difficult problems. I worked in a continuous improvement program 5 ́s, Pareto, Ishikawa, root cause and GMP. Good communication and interpersonal with contractors and internal people. Project management: The budget that was handled annually for the operation with USD 150,000, savings of USD 78,000 as a goal. Work with staff on issues of work environment Great Place to Work, being recognized for 3 consecutive years by one of the areas with Ethical compliance. The best achievement was to get all the equipment up and running and have the staff ready for the plant to start from scratch to the optimum point. Laboratory equipment used: XRF, XRD, PSD, IR, PGNAA, TGA.

08/2012 – 10/2015 [Quality Control Manager]

Cementos Progreso, San Miguel Plant, Guatemala

Experience: I have 3 years of experience as a quality manager role in a chemical laboratory of cement industry. Leader of the quality control process, leading teams of 16 people in charge with low turnover rate, participate in training activities, provide staff coach and training in all the required competencies in quality, environment, health and safety. Evaluation of staff performance, based on goals, budget and objectives. Implementation of new test and laboratory methods and procedures. Ensure the correct use of applicable methods and regulations (ASTM, EU, COGUANOR, API). Start-up, configuration of electronic sample management and quality systems. Coordinates raw material and product testing programs. Follow-up to customer complaints. Plan and monitor all laboratory activities. Prepare and adapt information materials report, laboratory reports and quality KPI s, digitally or physically. Ensure that all activities and requirements are met according to ISO 9001 quality system, and ISO 17025 for laboratories. Ensure compliance with safety standard and ensure the quality of manufacturing and the conformity of the products. Leader of the ISO 9001 quality management system for plant, participating and supporting internal and external audits. Follow-up to corrective and preventive actions, with all process owners. Monitor the operation of all laboratory equipment, through monitoring and implementation of preventive and corrective maintenance plans and corrective actions for the out of specification test. Serves as primary QC contact for regulatory inspections and client audits. Attend and lead plant and corporate quality meetings, reporting to plant and corporate management the quality KPI s. Good communication and interpersonal with contractors and internal people. Work as A Radiological Safety Officer RSO, troubleshooting difficult problems, analytical and problem solving. I worked in a continuous improvement program 5 ́s, Pareto, Ishikawa, root cause and GMP. Provides guidance for the environmental monitoring program. The budget that was handled annually for the operation was USD 130,000, with area savings of USD 60,000 as a goal. Work with staff on issues of work environment Great Place to Work, recognition of 5 continuous years with a score greater than 90%. The best achievement was to start up the robotic laboratory system for the plant. Laboratory equipment used: XRF, XRD, PSD, IR, PGNAA, TGA.

11/1995 – 07/2012 [Quality control laboratory chief]

Cementos Progreso, Guatemala

Experience: I have 17 years of experience as a quality chief role in a chemical laboratory of cement industry. leading teams of 16 people in charge with low turnover rate, provide staff training in all required competencies in quality, environment, health and safety. Monitor the entire production process of the plant, report results to production. All activities carried out, considering the environment, health and safety. Laboratory equipment used: XRF, XRD, PSD, IR, PGNAA, HPLC, CG-MS, UV-VIS, TGA.

Proficence in software:

Microsoft Office, Power Point, Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams. Advanced level.

Software: SAP (QM and PP module), LIMS for laboratory.

Software of the system: controlled documents and data system software.

Language:

Spanish: native language. High level.

English: high level.

Another information:

Knowledge and experience in ISO/QS: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 17025, OHSAS 18000.

Knowledge in GMP regulation and international guides. Knowledge in statistical process control tools.

License of Radiation Safety Officer (EPR) sources type II and IV. Industrial analyzers.

EDGAR SAUL LOAIZA

Phone:(502-********

Email: adozaw@r.postjobfree.com

Adress: Boulevard El Naranjo condominio San Agustín, zona 4 de Mixco, Guatemala

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