Senior Chemical Engineer Supply Chain & Quality Compliance

Alejandro Santos De La Rosa Puerto Rico 787-***-**** *********.****@*******.***

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Experienced Chemical Engineering professional with 6 years of experience in Supply Chain and Food industries, with transferable expertise in Process Optimization, Quality Control, and Regulatory Compliance. Proven ability to implement Lean Manufacturing principles and ensure adherence to industry standards in highly regulated environments. Skilled at leading cross-functional teams, managing projects, and driving process improvements in compliance with GMP and FDA regulations. Process Improvement Time Management Key Performance Indicators Warehouse Management Leadership Production Operations Lean Manufacturing Resource Management Shipping and Receiving Quality Assurance Cost Control Visual Basic Programming OSHA and EPA Regulations Project Planning CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

CC1 Foods MAY. 2023 – DEC. 2025

WAREHOUSE, DISTRIBUTION & PROCUREMENT MANAGER

Manager of Kikuet Foods and Puerto Rico Rice, two key entities under CC1 Foods. Responsible for leading warehouse, distribution, and procurement operations to ensure efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and strategic alignment with company goals.

Lead a team of 70 employees, overseeing warehouse operations, distribution, and procurement to ensure timely and accurate order fulfillment across all Puerto Rico.

Develop and maintain performance dashboards and KPI’s, leveraging data analytics to optimize inventory flow and reduce operational bottlenecks.

Implement process improvements and cost-saving initiatives, achieving measurable gains in efficiency and resource utilization.

Manage procurement of raw materials, negotiating with suppliers and implementing strategic sourcing practices that reduced costs while maintaining quality standards.

e3 Consulting MAY. 2023 – DEC. 2025

SUPPLY CHAIN SENIOR CONSULTANT

Lead transformative projects for diverse clients, optimizing their Supply Chain operations to drive efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance overall performance through strategic planning and advanced methodologies.

Spearheaded the successful implementation of a Warehouse Management System for B.Fernández & Hnos., Inc. Post- implementation, led efforts to enhance operational processes, resulting in increased efficiency and productivity.

Introduced Lean Manufacturing principles at Hill Brothers, streamlining processes and eliminating waste, which resulted in 20 % increase in production efficiency.

Implemented advanced inventory management techniques, including Kanban systems, leading to a 30% decrease in inventory holding costs.

Led change management initiatives to support the adoption of new systems and processes, ensuring smooth transitions and high levels of employee engagement and adoption.

Represented the company as a Supply Chain expert at MODEX, the premier Supply Chain experience trade show, showcasing innovative solutions and networking with industry leaders. Fresh House, LLC NOV. 2020 – MAY. 2023

OPERATIONS MANAGER

Coordinate and spearhead all aspects of the flow, which include receiving, inventory control, distribution, shipping, customer service, accounting, human resources, transportation, as well as various other duties performed within this industry.

Manage a team of 10 food service workers supporting one large retail site with 310 products.

Improved operational efficiency 10% and reduced errors 20% by providing system upgrades and enhancements that simplified training of new hires and improved current staff system usage.

Responsible of the development and implementation of the plant’s OPEX initiative with a specific emphasis on successful implementation of all Distribution and Transportation productivity projects.

Ensure ongoing education of all employees in OPEX initiatives such as 5S, SMED, TPM, Value Stream Mapping, Kanban, and Value Analysis

Ensure the warehouse operates at peak efficiency, with customer satisfaction being the primary goal, by supervising, organizing, directing, and training warehouse employees and establishing, monitoring, and managing operation goals. Caribbean Produce Exchange Cataño AUG. 2018 – NOV. 2020 PRODUCTION MANAGER: USDA PROJECT FARMERS TO FAMILIES (MAR. 2020 – NOV. 2020) Update cross-functional departments on production status via daily meetings. Monitor the utilization of staff resources and migrate workers to optimize production. Oversee logistics, shipping and receiving, delivery, and distribution.

Ensured the production of 40K food boxes daily while managing three Supervisors and 170 employees on the assembly line.

Eliminated waste and non-value added time by promoting lean manufacturing practices.

Guaranteed production ran safely at rates that aligned with quality standards. OPERATIONS ANALYST / SAFETY OFFICER (AUG. 2018 – MAR. 2020) Formulate weekly key performance indicators and dashboards for management review. Generate monthly reports on the frequency of occurrence accidents. Serve on the warehouse management system implementation.

Optimized warehouse space by creating 3D design proposals.

Ensured compliance with spill prevention and control countermeasure plans. Bristol Myers Squibb Humacao SUMMER 2018

SDS ELECTRONIC DATABASE FOR QC REAGENTS INTERN

Integrated a solution to update SDS required within the plant. Updated safety data sheets for 800+ chemicals used at the site. Partnered with vendors on the implementation of safety data sheets software. Presented the project to a team of six Supervisors. EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

Education

Master’s Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, San Jan Campus, 2024 Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, San Jan Campus, 2018 Capstone Project: Tres Monjitas – Designed and optimized a cleaning in place process to improve production efficiency and lower operational expenditures while enhancing the ability to track consumption activity throughout the cleaning cycle. Certifications

Project Manager Professional – PMP (In Progress)

Scrum Fundamentals Certified

Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification / ASQ Six Sigma Green Belt Certification OSHA General Industry Training – 30 Hrs.

Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Training – 40 Hrs.

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