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Cristian Zavala Lizarraga

San Luis Rio Colorado

Summary

Industrial Engineer with 8 years of experience, I have 3 years of experience working as a General Quality Supervisor, 2 years currently, and 1 year in 2020 in a food company regulated by the USDA, FDA, and TIF, controlling everything from the receiving of raw materials to the shipment of finished products, with coordination over 65 employees, working 3 years as a Process Engineer in production areas, following up on all metrics such as scrap, efficiency, downtime, and achieving production objectives, while managing over 30 employees., and 2 years of experience working as an APQP Engineer, coordinating and implementing engineering changes, and maintaining regular customer communication.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Q.A. General Supervisor

Sana Premium Foods
San Luis Rio Colorado
07.2023 - Current

It's an industrial company dedicated to producing Mexican food products with high quality and high standards. Certified in BRCGS and ISO standards. With a complete process from the receiving of raw materials, preparation, assembly, packaging, inspection, and shipping areas.

  • Released production areas daily, ensuring compliance with quality standards.
  • Supervised quality assurance staff, including coordinators and technicians.
  • Ensured adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) throughout the production process.
  • Ensured compliance with TIF, USDA, and FDA standards.
  • Managed SPC, sanitation, waste handling, and production processes.
  • Supervised pest control operations and executed signoffs as PCQI.
  • Ensured compliance with HACCP standards in production processes and diagrams.
  • Facilitated traceability and recall meetings, maintaining strict adherence to compliance audit standards.
  • Enhanced production throughput from 85% to 90%.
  • Achieved annual production cost savings of up to $10,000.
  • Managed customer rejects of raw materials, ensuring quality standards were maintained.
  • Validated annual quality processes for finished products, including anaquel life, metal detectors, and RX detectors.
  • Presented KPI reports during monthly meetings with CEO and plant director.

APQP Engineer

YAZAKI
San Luis Rio Colorado
12.2021 - 07.2023

It's a global automotive parts supplier with a focus on wire harnesses. Instruments and components, such as connectors and terminals.

  • Coordinated and implemented engineering changes to enhance product quality and compliance.
  • Spearheaded the successful launch of new products, ensuring adherence to APQP standards.
  • Communicated real-time project status updates to customers.
  • Attended meetings to gather and understand customer-specific requirements.
  • Conducted in-depth PFMEA analysis to identify potential failure modes and improve product reliability.
  • Maintained and supported the Quality Management System (QMS) during IATF audits.
  • Ensured timely procurement of materials to meet all Material Required Dates (MRD).
  • Coordinated and facilitated client visits to ensure project alignment and satisfaction.

Q.A. Supervisor

Sana Internacional
San Luis Rio Colorado
06.2020 - 06.2021

It's an industrial company dedicated to producing Mexican food products with high quality and high standards. Certified in BRCGS and ISO standards. With a complete process from the receiving of raw materials, preparation, assembly, packaging, inspection, and shipping areas.

  • Supervised quality assurance staff, including coordinators and technicians.
  • Ensured adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) throughout the production process.
  • Ensured compliance with TIF, USDA, and FDA standards.
  • Managed SPC, sanitation, waste handling, and production processes.
  • Executed sign-offs as PCQI.
  • Ensured compliance with HACCP standards in production processes
  • Enhanced production throughput from 85% to 90%.
  • Reduced waste from 3% to 2%.

Process Engineer

GPI Mexicana
San Luis Rio Colorado
07.2015 - 07.2019

It's a company that is dedicated to the manufacture of games of chance, such as decks, tables, chips, etc. For sales in casinos all around the world.

  • Developed and implemented production plans to optimize manufacturing processes.
  • Trained and inducted key personnel in newly developed processes.
  • Reduced scrap rate from 3% to 1%, significantly improving production efficiency.
  • Developed and implemented standard time-taking procedures to enhance process efficiency.
  • Monitored daily operations to ensure efficiency, minimize downtimes, and achieve goals.
  • Implemented and maintained 5S methodology to enhance workplace organization and efficiency.
  • Participated in internal audits in compliance with ISO 9001-2015 standards.
  • Coordinated the seamless transfer of new production lines from the US to Mexico.
  • Transferred and redesigned the layout of a complete production floor, enhancing minutes per unit, space utilization, and cost efficiency.

Education

Bachelor Degree - Industrial Engineering

Sonora State University
San Luis Rio Colorado
07-2018

Skills

  • Advanced AutoCAD proficiency
  • Advanced SolidWorks proficiency
  • Microsoft Office
  • HACCP Standards
  • BRCGS Standards
  • ISO 9001 Standards
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt methods
  • Corrective actions
  • Communication
  • Quality Manufacturing System
  • Quality Auditing
  • Culture of food safety
  • Plant pest control
  • Cooking validation
  • Data Analysis (SPC)

Certification

  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
  • Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (in process)
  • Preventive Controls for Human Food "PCQI" (FSPCA)
  • Advanced HACCP (NSF)
  • Traceability and Recall (NSF)
  • Safety Culture (ANETIF)

Languages

Spanish
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1

Accomplishments

  • ISO 9001:2015
  • BRCGS Version 9
  • Food defense and food fraud
  • HACCP

Timeline

Q.A. General Supervisor

Sana Premium Foods
07.2023 - Current

APQP Engineer

YAZAKI
12.2021 - 07.2023

Q.A. Supervisor

Sana Internacional
06.2020 - 06.2021

Process Engineer

GPI Mexicana
07.2015 - 07.2019

Bachelor Degree - Industrial Engineering

Sonora State University
Cristian Zavala Lizarraga