Vanessa Alejandra Mendizabal Quevedo

Experience

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  Cerveceria Boliviana Nacional S.A.

  Jan 2016 - Oct 2016

  ● Implementation of technological improvements such as flow meter and filters for the sterile aeration of the wort, allowing the standardization of processes in the fermentation area, and a residual liquid detector plate in the can line as a method of preventing possible contamination.● Sampling and analysis to maintain quality standards of raw materials, products intermediates and final products. ● Develop of work instructions, and support in the VPO program in the quality pillar and integrated management systems. Show less

  • Quality Control Engineer (Thesis)

    Apr 2016 - Oct 2016

  • Quality Control Engineer (Practicing)

    Jan 2016 - Mar 2016
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  Planta de Alimentos UV

  Nov 2016 - Jul 2017

  Production Manager

  ● Planning, supervision and control of production processes, maintaining a minimum safety stock. ● Implementation of control sheets to determine optimal inventory levels for production and allow optimal use of machinery, materials and resources, increasing productivity by 15 %● Preparation of preventive and corrective maintenance plan for equipment.

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  Cervezas Califa C.B.

  Jan 2018 - Jun 2018

  Quality Assurance Engineer

  ● HACCP Coordinator, defense of the HACCP system against the official body of Andalusia with a final result of 95 % compliance.● Supervise technologists, engineers and staff in the brewing process. ● Management of building improvements and acquisition of laboratory equipment.

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  Especiera del sur limitada

  Oct 2018 - Jun 2022

  - Essences and seasoning mix development- Development and design of packaging and labels-Trained company staff in new processes of elaboration for the developed products ● Implementation of the HACCP system and develop manufacturing procedures and training programs● Product development, start-up of the line, planning and designing plant layouts and facilities, reducing costs of production until 10 %.● Sampling and analysis to maintain quality standards of raw materials, products intermediates and final products.

  • Head of Development and innovation

    Jan 2021 - Jun 2022

  • Quality Assurance and Control Engineer

    Oct 2018 - Dec 2020
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  Brunswick Bierworks

  Sept 2022 - now

  Laboratory Manager

  - Developed and implemented KPIs for the Analytical and Microbiology departments, driving performance improvements and operational efficiency.- Enhanced GLP protocols and optimized the Master Sample Plan in compliance with ISO 22000 and GFCO standards.- Led the implementation and validation of new microbiological methodologies tailored for the beverage industry, improving testing accuracy and efficiency.- Streamlined lab resource costs and managed inventory to ensure uninterrupted supply and optimal resource allocation.- Assessed, procured, and maintained laboratory equipment to boost process efficiency, measurement accuracy, and ensure timely preventive maintenance.- Managed and mentored lab staff, fostering continuous professional development and promoting a culture of growth and excellence. Show less