Nila Erazo

Experience

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  Siam Unisole

  Jan 2000 - Mar 2002

  Bottom Engineer and Sr. QA manager

  Research & Development :• Research and develop formulation for rubber outsoles, rubber components, Die Cut EVA, compression molded EVA and rubber adhesive.• Set up standard operating procedures to improve quality of rubber components and EVA midsoles.• Develop low cost formulation for bottoms in response to cost reduction project.Process Engineer/ Quality Assurance and Control:•Set up systems and procedures related to QA system, process control and material warehousing so as to meet the quality standards set by the customer.•Oversee QC inspectors’ day- to- day activities in maintaining quality standards. •Perform systematic approach in solving quality issues. Show less

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  VF Asia Co. Ltd

  Apr 2008 - Nov 2019

  Laboratory Manager

  SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS :Seasoned footwear technical specialist with experience in research and development, sports bottom manufacturing, process engineering, laboratory management, product safety and quality system. Have relevant work experience for 32 years, 29 years in the shoe industry. Worked in various Asian countries and well traveled. Have the ability to work effectively in teams and with individuals of different nationalities and able to excel in multi-cultural environment. Proactive, confident, result driven, excellent organizational and time management skills. Laboratory Management :• Set- up the laboratory, including the lay-out or floor plan, purchase of laboratory equipment and hiring of laboratory staff. • Created Laboratory Testing Manual for the Brand.• Developed Material Specification per component and finished products for Laboratory Test Standards. • Oversee Laboratory activities : -ensure that the testing procedures comply with the requirements set by the brand or customer. -conduct training to laboratory technicians from time to time. -evaluate laboratory test result of incoming materials and finished products. Inform issues to concerned suppliers , production head or Brand QA for improvement• Audit factory laboratories and ensure that they follow the Brand’s requirements.• Set up systems and procedures that enable the Lab to be a SATRA accredited laboratoryProduct Safety / Restricted Substances :• Ensure that all materials comply with the product safety standard or restricted substances policy of the Brand as well the international standards such as CPSIA, EU , Japan , China , California proposition 65 law etc.• Work with “Brands” regarding policies on banned chemicals, restricted substances and VOC reduction. Show less

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  Da Tian Subic Shoes , Inc.

  Apr 2023 - now

  Quality Manager