Gabriela Rodriguez

Led operations across 7 production lines, improving OEE by 5% and delivering $100,000 annual OPEX savings while managing CAPEX projects totaling $50,000 and a team of 200+ staff.

Led Lean process optimization projects that increased line efficiency by 10% and reduced waste by 5%, standardized 10+ processes and developed Power BI dashboards for operational monitoring.

Supported CAPEX planning and coordinated handoffs between engineering, maintenance and operations, implementing process improvements that reduced inefficiencies by 5% across multiple lines.

Performed analysis and release of raw materials and finished goods to ensure compliance with corporate and regulatory standards and provided technical support to production by monitoring critical parameters.

Supervised daily production activities, ensured schedule adherence and operational efficiency, and led safety initiatives including job risk assessments to promote operational safety and quality.

Certified as an Internal Auditor in Integrated Management Systems.

Completed training on FSSC 22000 requirements for food safety management.

Postgraduate diploma in Implementation of Food Safety Systems focused on food safety standards and system implementation.

Completed specialist training in Quality Management Systems and Statistical Process Control.

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering awarded with academic excellence.