Robert Acuna

Robert Acuna

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  • About me

    Production Manager at Pacific Industries Pty Ltd

  • Education

    • Educational Institution

      1987 - 1992
      BS Chemical Engineering Chemical Engineering

      Activities and Societies: Handumanan Scholar Member 1987 to 1992; Professional Civil Service Passer 1994 Handumanan Scholar Graduate of the University of Saint La Salle; Dean's Lister from 1987 to 1992; Evolution 3 (TCCC Quality Systems) Implementer for The Coca-Cola Company in Papua New Guinea (2004 - 2007); Spearheaded the Procedure and Research for Live Prawn Export (without water) to the USA and Japan for the Phinma Group of Companies - Aquaculture Division;

    • Educational Institution

      1987 - 1992
      BS Chemical Engineering Chemical Engineering
    • University of Saint La Salle

      1987 - 1992
      B. S CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
    • University of Saint La Salle

      1987 - 1992
      BS Chemical Engineering Chemical Engineering
    • University of Saint La Salle

      1987 - 1992
      B.S. Chemical Engineering
    • SECONDARY SAINT JOSEPH's HIGH SCHOOL (LA SALLE VILLAMONTE)

      1983 - 1987
      Bachelor of Science (BS) Chemical Engineering

      ELEMENTARY A. BONIFACIO ELEM. SCHOOL II BATCH '83 SALUTATORIAN

    • St. Joseph School La Salle Villamonte

      1983 - 1987
      BS Chemical Engineering Chemical Engineering
    • University of San Agustín

      1987 - 1992
  • Experience

    • NEGROS PRAWN PRODUCERS COOPERATIVE, INC

      Apr 1992 - May 1992
      LABORATORY TRAINEE

      DETERMINES WATER PLANKTON CONTENTS - POP.AND SPECIES ANALYZES PRAWN DISEASES AND DEFECTS EVALUATES AND ANALYZES SOIL CHEMICAL CONTENTS

    • PFI @ HIMAMAYLAN

      Jun 1992 - Oct 1992
      HEAD LABORATORY ANALYST
    • PFI @ ORIENT MARINE RESOURCES

      Nov 1992 - May 1993
      Production In-Charge

      PRODUCTION IN CHARGE OF PROCESSED PRAWNS; MONITORS QUALITY OF PROCESSED PRAWNS ENSURES THAT PRAWNS ARE ACCURATELY SIZED AND WEIGHED MONITORS PRODUCTION VOLUME PREPARES AND ACCOMPLISHES POST PROD'N REPORTS COSTING AND PRICING

    • Cosmos Bacolod Bottler's Inc

      Aug 1993 - Mar 2001
      QA / QC Supervisor

      • OVER-ALL SUPERVISION OF Q.A. ANALYST ASSIGNED IN THE PROCESS CONTROL AND SYRUP ROOM • OVER-ALL SUPERVISION OF MICRO LABORATORY, PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL LABORATORY MATERIALS SECTION, WATER AND WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANTS AND ACTIVITIES OF WAREHOUSE AND OUTLET INSPECTOR • TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT OF Q.A. STAFF AND EVALUATE STAFF’S PERFORMANCE• CONDUCT STUDIES FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF LINE, PROCESS, SANITATION, AND OTHERS• FORMULATES Q.A. GUIDELINES • DISSEMINATES TO ALL DEPARTMENTS REGARDING PRODUCT STANDARDS, SANITATION, AND FINDINGS GATHERED DURING EVALUATION • EVALUATES THE REPORTS OF EACH SECTION UNDER THE Q.A. DEPARTMENT • MONITORS AND CHECKS IF Q.A. GMP / SANITATION PROCEDURES ARE BEING IMPLEMENTED• UPDATES D & R / SOP IF NECESSARY Show less

    • Cosmos Bacolod Bottler's Inc.

      Mar 1995 - Dec 1995
      ACTING PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR

      MONITORS THE NEEDED CHEMICALS FOR WASTE WATER TREATMENT & REPORTS DIRECTLY TO THE QA SUPERINTENDENT IN-CHARGE OF PREPARING THE NEEDED SOLUTION & REAGENTS FOR DETERMINING WASTE WATER PARAMETERS INSURES THAT ALL STANDARD DENR PARAMETERS ARE ACHIEVED BEFORE WATER IS DISCHARGED REVIEWS AND UPDATES ALL METHODOLOGIES USED IN ANALYSIS MONITORS THE PROPER HOUSEKEEPING ACTIVITIES AND SANITATION OF RELATED AREAS PREPARES AND SUBMITS REGULAR REPORTS OF DAILY STANDARD PARAMETERS (BOD, SUSPENDED SOLIDS, DO, TDS, & OTHERS) THAT WOULD AFFECT WATER STANDARD PARAMETERS Show less

    • WASTE WATER IN

      Jan 1996 - Jun 1996
      QUALITY ASSURANCE ANALYST
    • Cosmos Bacolod Bottler's Inc.

      Jun 1996 - Apr 1997
      QUALITY ASSURANCE SUPERVISOR

      PLAN AND SCHEDULE DIRECT AND CONTROL MONITOR, EVALUATE & REVIEW ALL PERFORMANCE COST AREAS RECOMMENDS PROCEDURES AND GUIDELINES ADMINISTERS BUDGET VS PLAN IN PRODUCTION IMPLEMENTS RULES FOR SMOOTH OPERATION OF THE PRODUCTION GROUP REVIEW, APPRAISE AND EVALUATE OVER-ALL PERFORMANCE OF PRODUCTION PERSONNEL; CBBI

    • COSMOS BACOLOD BOTTLERS, INC

      Apr 1997 - Dec 1999
      PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR

      OVER-ALL SUPERVISION OF Q.A. ANALYST ASSIGNED IN THE PROCESS CONTROL AND SYRUP ROOM OVER-ALL SUPERVISION OF MICRO LABORATORY, PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL LABORATORY MATERIALS SECTION, WATER AND WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANTS AND ACTIVITIES OF WAREHOUSE AND OUTLET INSPECTOR TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT OF Q.A. STAFF AND EVALUATE STAFF'S PERFORMANCECONDUCT STUDIES FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF LINE, PROCESS, SANITATION, AND OTHERSFORMULATES Q.A. GUIDELINES DISSEMINATES TO ALL DEPARTMENTS REGARDING PRODUCT STANDARDS, SANITATION, AND FINDINGS GATHERED DURING EVALUATION EVALUATES THE REPORTS OF EACH SECTION UNDER THE Q.A. DEPARTMENT MONITORS AND CHECKS IF Q.A. GMP / SANITATION PROCEDURES ARE BEING IMPLEMENTEDUPDATES D & R / SOP IF NECESSARY Show less

    • Availed of VERP

      Jan 2000 - Mar 2001
      QUALITY ASSURANCE SUPERVISOR
    • STELLAR FISHERIES, INC

      Feb 2002 - Aug 2002
      PRODUCTION OFFICER

      RELAY ALL PRODUCTION ISSUES TO OTHER OFFICERS MONITOR VAN LOADING OPERATIONS & CONTENTS RECORD, MONITOR, & RELAY PRODUCTION YIELD & PERFORMANCE DEVICE STRATEGIES & IMPLEMENT GUIDELINES TO IMPROVE YIELD & PERFORMANCEMONITOR, REVIEW, & IMPLEMENT SOPs W/ REGARDS TO PRODUCTION PERFORMANCE & PROCEDURES

    • SURABAY, IPIL; SOLAR

      Aug 2002 - Jan 2003
      PRODUCTION MANAGER / PLANT IN CHARGE

      PRODUCTION MONITOR, EVALUATE, REVIEW, CONTROL & APPROVE ALL PERFORMANCE COST AREAS ADMINISTER BUDGET vs. PLAN IN PRODUCTION PLAN & SCHEDULE, DIRECT & CONTROL PRODUCTION ACTIVITIES RELAY ALL RELEVANT ISSUES TO & FROM PRODUCTION RECORD & REPORT PRODUCTION YIELD & PERFORMANCE DEVICE STRATEGIES & IMPLEMENT GUIDELINES TO IMPROVE YIELD & PERFORMANCE MONITOR, REVIEW, & APPRAISE PERSONNEL PERFORMANCEQUALITY CONTROL TO SEE TO IT THAT ALL SOPs & GMP GUIDELINES ARE FOLLOWED TO THE LETTER ESTABLISH GUIDELINES TO ELIMINATE FACTORS THAT COULD AFFECT & DETERIORATE PRODUCT QUALITY & MAY CAUSE POSSIBLE PRODUCT CONTAMINATIONDISSEMINATE RELEVANT QUALITY CONTROL ISSUES TO UPGRADE & MAINTAIN PRODUCT QUALITY SPECS & PARAMETERS ENSURE THAT PRODUCT FLOW & PRODUCT HANDLING FOLLOW THE PROPER & ESTABLISHED PROCEDURES, STARTING FROM THE RAW UNTIL IT IS PACKED AS FINISHED PRODUCTADMINISTRATIVE MONITOR & CHECK CASH FLOW & ENSURE THAT THERE IS ENOUGH BALANCE IN THE BANK FOR THE WEEK'S OPERATION DISSEMINATE ALL COMPANY GUIDELINES & PERSONNEL RELATED ISSUES TO ALL EMPLOYEES RELAY RELEVANT REPORTS & PERFORMANCE TO HEAD OFFICE MAINTAIN & CONTROL ALL PERFORMANCE COST AREAS PROCURE ALL NEEDED MATERIALS & LOGISTICS FOR THE OUTFITPROCUREMENT ESTABLISH NETWORK OF SUPPLIERS THAT COULD STEADILY PROVIDE THE PLANT WITH RAW MAT MAINTAIN GOOD RAPPORT WITH LOCAL CONTACTS & SUPPLIERS PROVIDE STABLE & TRUSTWORTHY IMAGE FOR THE COMPANY TO SUPPLIERS & POSSIBLE SOURCES CONSTRUCT SATELLITE STATIONS ON REMOTE AREAS SUCH AS Show less

    • ZENITH FOODS CORPORATION

      Sept 2003 - Jan 2004
      PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR

      Effectively manage, control and provide timely action on all issues in relation to Quality of Product and be able to address all pertinent concerns with The Coca Cola Company.All issues arising from and to The Coca-Cola Company; Update and relay all new guidelines, requirements and directives in producing Coca Cola Products in accordance with specified and defined TCCC QUALITY SYSTEMS and in accordance to EVOLUTION 3 Standards.Calculate, Relay and report all EPM data of the plant to the TCCC QA Regional Office.Evaluate checks and reports all Corrective Action Plans to Corporate Audits, Monthly Audits and Special Audits done on the plant.Perform, record and interpret all SPC data and results for all SPC Data on all products.Main contact and responsible of all TCCC communication and directives to the plant and the one who incorporates all these directives into the Pacific Industries Ltd core and ensure dissemination of such, to all personnel involved.Direct the Quality Control staff in the monitoring of production and product parameters.Manage the quality assurance function in driving for excellent product, process as well as material quality that meet or exceed company goals and objectives, and customers' quality expectation Set quality goals and objectives Develop and maintain a quality structure that meets organization's needs. Drive quality improvement initiatives or programs. Drive continuous improvement of products and processes. Show less

    • Zenith Foods Inc. (Jollibee Foods Inc.)

      Dec 2003 - Jan 2004
      Manufacturing Supervisor

      • To effectively and efficiently plan, organize, lead, and control production operations in his assigned production lines to meet product volume, quality, timeliness, good manufacturing practices, sanitation and hygiene.• To substitute/act as supervisor in other/non-current lines where he has shown competence whenever necessary to ensure continuity of commissary production and delivery of services.

    • Pacific Industries Pty. Ltd

      Sept 2004 - Sept 2007
      Quality Manager

      • Effectively manage, control and provide timely action on all issues in relation to Quality of Product and be able to address all pertinent concerns with The Coca Cola Company.• All issues arising from and to The Coca-Cola Company; Update and relay all new guidelines, requirements and directives in producing Coca Cola Products in accordance with specified and defined TCCC QUALITY SYSTEMS and in accordance to EVOLUTION 3 Standards.• Calculate, Relay and report all EPM data of the plant to the TCCC QA Regional Office.• Evaluate checks and reports all Corrective Action Plans to Corporate Audits, Monthly Audits and Special Audits done on the plant.• Perform, record and interpret all SPC data and results for all SPC Data on all products.• Main contact and responsible of all TCCC communication and directives to the plant and the one who incorporates all these directives into the Pacific Industries Ltd core and ensure dissemination of such, to all personnel involved.• Direct the Quality Control staff in the monitoring of production and product parameters.• Manage the quality assurance function in driving for excellent product, process as well as material quality that meet or exceed company goals and objectives, and customers’ quality expectation • Set quality goals and objectives • Develop and maintain a quality structure that meets organization's needs. • Drive quality improvement initiatives or programs. • Drive continuous improvement of products and processes.• Improve and promote quality awareness and responsibility in individual employee Interface with customers for quality issues, audits and surveys • Product and process quality assurance Production part approval, Advance quality plan creation and implementation of process audit. • Quality data management and presentation • Quality system development and maintenance• Drive and Formulate Research & Development, formulation adjustments, product evaluations, and product launch activities Show less

    • PACIFIC INDUSTRIES LTD

      Sept 2004 - Sept 2007
      Quality Manager
    • Al Babtain Biscuit Manufacturing & Foodstuff Company

      Dec 2008 - Oct 2009
      Quality Assurance In Charge

      DOCUMENTATION AND LABORATORY TESTING AS REQUIREMENTS FOR ISO CERTIFICATIONOVERSEEING THE BISCUIT LINE PARAMETERS IN ACCORDANCE TO SPECIFIED ISO STANDARDSOVERSEEING THE PERSONNEL, PLANT AND OPERATION’S GMP IN COMPLIANCE TO THE SET GUIDELINES OF THE ISOOVERSEEING THE PASTA AND SPAGHETTI PRODUCTION LINE PARAMETERSOVERSEEING THE DRY MIX (CAKE MIX, JELLY MIX, JUICE LINE AND CRÈME POWDER LINE) PRODUCTION LINE PARAMETERSDESIGNED AND UPDATED LABORATORY PROCEDURES TO CONFORM TO ISO STANDARDSOVERSEE RAW MATERIAL ANALYSIS AND COMPLIANCE TO SET ISO STANDARDSCOMMUNICATE ALL RELEVANT ISSUES TO ALL DEPARTMENTS Show less

    • Al Babtain Biscuit Mfg & Foodstuff Co.

      Dec 2008 - Oct 2009
      QUALITY ASSURRANCE IN CHARGE

      DOCUMENTATION AND LABORATORY TESTING AS REQUIREMENTS FOR ISO CERTIFICATIONOVERSEEING THE BISCUIT LINE PARAMETERS IN ACCORDANCE TO SPECIFIED ISO STANDARDSOVERSEEING THE PERSONNEL, PLANT AND OPERATION'S GMP IN COMPLIANCE TO THE SET GUIDELINES OF THE ISOOVERSEEING THE PASTA AND SPAGHETTI PRODUCTION LINE PARAMETERSOVERSEEING THE DRY MIX (CAKE MIX, JELLY MIX, JUICE LINE AND CRÈME POWDER LINE) PRODUCTION LINE PARAMETERSDESIGNED AND UPDATED LABORATORY PROCEDURES TO CONFORM TO ISO STANDARDSOVERSEE RAW MATERIAL ANALYSIS AND COMPLIANCE TO SET ISO STANDARDSCOMMUNICATE ALL RELEVANT ISSUES TO ALL DEPARTMENTS Show less

    • RFM Corporation

      Sept 2010 - Sept 2011
      QAD Supervisor

      Oversee the conduction both quality control and assurance activities; Directs the handling of product complaints and returns;Conducts and direct plant inspections and audits to ensure compliance to established food safety and quality management systems.Checks and reviews the evaluation and reports on quality acceptability of all materials delivered;Review and is responsible for the evaluation of the laboratory’s analytical data for proper disposition and score card review.Ensures efficiency of the laboratory by organizing activities for calibration of analysts equipment calibration, repair and maintenance; chemical and glassware inventory; and maintenance of suitable working environment. Checks and reviews physico-chemical analyses of raw materials, in process and finished products.Evaluates market complaints, competitive products and other requested samples. Recommends disposition on results of laboratory analysis and product releases. Directs the Sr. Laboratory Analyst in chemical and equipment inventory.Direct and control plant sanitation program and activities.Over all direction of Quality System Management, implementation and compliance. Show less

    • EuroBev (Bridge Overseas FZCO Djibouti, East Africa)

      Sept 2011 - Mar 2014
      Plant Operations Manager

      Job Description, tasks and assignment:- in charge of the proper functioning and operations of the plant.- responsible for the maximization of the production according to the standards and processes of the company.-will suggest, design and implement proper procedures in order to maximize the efficiency of the machine.-be directly responsible of the persons under his direct control and supervision.-will create, edit and apply security procedures in order to guarantee the safe operation of the machine and the safety of all the employees and persons with direct and indirect relations to the machine and its spare parts.-be responsible for the team of technicians and engineers placed under his supervision and control.-be in charge of the trouble shooting and repair of the machine, improving and updating the machine and its spare parts.-be in charge of controlling and improving the quality of the final product, according to his qualifications and knowledge. Show less

    • Pacific Industries Pty Ltd

      Jun 2014 - Sept 2016
      Production Manager

      RESPONSIBLE TO THE GENERAL MANAGER FOR ALL ASPECTS OF THE PRODUCTION PROCESS AND METHODS.● IN CONJUCTION TO THE GENERAL MANAGER, COMPILE THE CAPITAL AND MAINTENANCE EXPENDITURE BUDGETS AND BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ACTUAL EXPENDITURE AND CORRECTIVE ACTION. ● SUBMIT IN BOTH PHYSICAL AND MONETARY TERMS: - TECHNICAL REPORTS ON ALL QUALITY STANDARDS REQUIRED FOR NEW PROJECTS - TECHNICAL REPORTS ON PLANS, IN REGARD TO PLANT AND EQUIPMENT - THE IMPLEMENTATION AND EXECUTION OF APPROVED RECOMMENDATIONS IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE GENERAL MANAGER, PLAN THE COMPANY’S REQUIREMENT FOR ALL TECHNICAL SUPPORT TO THE FOOD MANUFACTURING PRODUCTION REQUIREMENTS ● PLANNING, RESEARCHING AND ADVISING ON NEW ASPECTS AND METHODS OF PRODUCTION PROCESS ● RESEARCH AND ADVISE ON HOW TO IMPROVE THE PRODUCTION AND QUALITY ASPECTS OF ALL RESOURCES UNDER HIS CONTROL ● RESPONSIBLE FOR CONTINUOUS TRAINING TO UPGRADE TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE OF ALL PERSONNEL UNDER HIS CONTROL ● ADMINISTER BUDGET vs. PLAN IN PRODUCTION ● MONITOR, EVALUATE, REVIEW, CONTROL & APPROVE ALL PERFORMANCE COST AREAS ● PLAN & SCHEDULE, DIRECT & CONTROL PRODUCTION ACTIVITIES ● RELAY ALL RELEVANT ISSUES TO & FROM PRODUCTION ● RECORD & REPORT PRODUCTION YIELD & PERFORMANCE ● DEVICE STRATEGIES & IMPLEMENT GUIDELINES TO IMPROVE YIELD & PERFORMANCE ● MONITOR, REVIEW, & APPRAISE PERSONNEL PERFORMANCE Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Professional Civil Service Certificate

      Civil Service Commission
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Robert Acuna
      General Excellence Awardee St. Joseph's School - La Salle Villamonte Apr 1987 Graduating Class of 1987 Awardee for Mathematics