Monica Jimenez

Experience

• 

  Compañia de Galletas Pozuelo DCR, S.A.

  Sept 2006 - Mar 2009

  Quality Coordinator

  • Implementation of Quality Programs: incoming materials, process control and sanitation• Support brand change migration from Galletas Noel to Pozuelo DCR regarding packaging change and sanitary registration

• 

  Kraft Foods Costa Rica

  Apr 2009 - Oct 2013

  Sr. Scientist I R&D Biscuits Kraft Foods Costa Rica

  • 18-month Short term assignment at Nicaragua’s bakery to Support Manufacturing programs to improve efficiency: Plant overweight reduction & optimization, cost saving • Lead from R&D standpoint implementation of Quality Process control software • Develop growth and quality initiatives for regional Business • Lead R&D Biscuits six sigma participation in order to support Supply Chain initiative• Development and implementation of Biscuit technology trainings for manufacturing• Participate as focal point in regional projects designed to bring value to the biscuit category including Health and Wellness commitment Show less

• 

  Kraft Food

  Sept 2011 - Apr 2012

  R&D Scientist, Kraft Foods

  • Lead flour program • R&D representation in Lean Six Sigma team• R&D Cookie category leadership

• 

  Mondelēz International

  Oct 2013 - now

  - Led a high complex and critical project to the US Biscuit category. Influencing senior leaders in R&D, manufacturing, legal and marketing ensuring seamless execution with minimal impact to the business. - Planned the program from start to completion, definition of roles and responsibilities, technical learning path and implementation plans, deadlines and milestones. Oversee project change management and budget tracking process. Managed reporting of program status, timelines, and costs against expected results.- Worked with project teams in appropriate decision making through strong technical judgment, risks visibility and mitigation plans. Ensuring technical documentation, supporting materials and plans were updated and readily available as needed.- Supervised a team of 15+ scientists, process engineers, contractors, and consultants, including 3 direct reports. - Provided project management support to the Ingredient Technology Platform: from Development of Technical Plan to programs and project execution: milestones tracking and reporting to stakeholders, budgeting and change management Show less - Led the development and launch of new products in the cracker segment globally - Co-created, developed, and tested product concepts in partnership with industry recognized culinary partners, following stage gate methodology. - Provided technical expertise in reformulation projects aiming to improve nutritional values (sugar, sodium reduction)- Supported the development of Wellness Strategy for Biscuits by providing technical deep dives on ingredients, formulations, and trends to ensure its scientifically support, and consumer driven. Show less

  • Senior Manager Enterprise Engineering Biscuits

    Jan 2020 - now

  • Associate Principal Scientist

    Nov 2018 - Jan 2020

  • Sr. Scientist, Global Biscuit RD&Q

    Apr 2015 - Nov 2018

  • Sr. Scientist II Biscuits Technology Development Latin America

    Oct 2013 - Mar 2015