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Paulina Mendoza Pastrana

@paulinamendozapastra

Process Engineer at Nestlé Carnation improving production efficiency through standardization and continuous improvement.

Mexico
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At Nestlé Carnation, I lead cross-functional continuous improvement initiatives across production, maintenance, and quality, focusing on operational losses through standardization and resource utilization.

I also oversee international project management and develop team competencies, aligning stakeholders around improvement work.

As Production leader at Nestlé Carnation, I led the production line, focusing on safety and efficiency while reducing quality defects and addressing key losses. I implemented and coached continuous improvement methodologies and supported team members through training.

On Nestlé Carnation’s Performance Acceleration Team, I improved production-line efficiency by consolidating TPM tools and implementing centerlining for consistency and KPI tracking. I applied Yellow Belt root cause analysis to identify losses and optimize production.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Current

Process Engineer for filling and packaging

Nestlé Carnation

Jan 2024 - Present (2 years 9 months)

Led cross-functional continuous improvement initiatives across production, maintenance, and quality, targeting major operational losses through standardization and resource utilization. Oversaw international project management, delivering measurable results through strong leadership and communication.

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Performance Acceleration Team

Nestlé Carnation

Jan 2022 - Dec 2022 (11 months)

Improved efficiency in the production line by consolidating TPM tools and implementing centerlining for consistency and KPIs tracking. Applied Yellow Belt root cause analysis to identify losses, driving results and optimizing production.

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Production Administrative Technician

Nestlé Carnation

Jan 2020 - Jan 2021 (1 year)

Managed inventory control and monitored usage variations to ensure quality compliance. Addressed non-conforming products and coordinated training for operational staff on administrative systems.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

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Tec de Monterrey Campus QRO

Bachelor's Degree, Mechanical Engineering

2015 - 2020

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Tec de Monterrey Campus QRO, completed from 2015 to 2020.

BS

BI Norwegian Business School

Project Management, Project Management

2019 - 2019

Project Management international experience at BI Norwegian Business School in 2019.

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