Karl Patrick Ermac
Head Of Quality Assurance - Foods Luzon at Vitarich Corp (VITA)- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Licensed Chemical Engineer
Professional Regulation CommissionNov, 2011- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Vitarich Corp (VITA)
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Philippines
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Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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100 - 200 Employee
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Head Of Quality Assurance - Foods Luzon
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Jan 2022 - Present
• Establishes, implements, validates, verifies & updates quality and food safety standards. • Plans, lead, directs and manages personnel in the implementation of QA programs related to the control, evaluation and verification of established quality and food safety management system. • Establish measurable objectives aligned to the policies, plans and programs of the business for the production and delivery of safe and quality food products. • Monitor & evaluates the attainment of quality and food safety objectives and personnel performance within the regional operations. • Consolidates & analyses the statistical data from the verification reports generated from the different poultry processing plants within the region to be used in determining the trends, conformances and improvements of the processing plants related to the established quality and food safety management system. • Prepare and justify budget of the region for the succeeding year. Justify increase or decrease in the budget plans. • Recommends corrective & preventive actions to nonconformities in the processing operations and finished products. Facilitates proactive solutions and document it by collecting, analyzing and summarizing information & trends. • Improves technical competencies of team members by training them on the basic principles of food processing, quality and food safety management systems based on domestic and internationally known standards like ISO 22000, ISO 9001, HACCP, Halal, FSSC 22000. • Maintains, updates & improves product quality and food safety by performing process, product, system, and compliance audits. • Ensures implementation of established quality & food safety management systems & product standards (e.g., GMP, HACCP, HALAL, ISO 22000, ISO 9001, etc.) • Develops and monitors continuous improvement programs, to reduce the number of defects and improve levels of quality. • Trains, directs, motivates & conduct performance appraisal of personnel under direct supervision. Show less
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Monde Nissin Corporation
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Philippines
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Food and Beverage Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Production Operations Supervisor
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May 2021 - Oct 2021
• Creation of standards for the transition to Integrated Work System (IWS) • Supervises the activities of Production operators & Line Technician in relation to noodle line operations. • Monitors and analyzes performance of operations and initiates action plans for continual improvement. • Oversees and implements Good Manufacturing Practices/HACCP/ISO, safety procedures and company rules and regulations. • Accomplishes and submits line documents/reports about daily production operation. • Relates and coordinates to other Supervisors. Show less
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Philip Morris International
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Switzerland
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Tobacco Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Line Lead
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Nov 2020 - Apr 2021
• 24 hour accountability for results and organizational health of the production line • Leading and developing 31 strong individuals (Maintenance and Process supervisor, Mechanics, Electricians and Equipment owners) to deliver business objectives for a business unit thru lean methodology (Integrated Operating System), continuous improvements tools and Autonomous Maintenance Steps. • Daily Management System Owner of the Clean, Inspect, Lubricate (CIL), Incident Elimination (e.g. Safety Trigger, BOS), Quality (e.g. Quality Trigger, QBOS, OOL, Quality Flags) • Assigns manufacturing technicians to specific designations/machines and ensures coverage of personnel for machines • Supervises manufacturing technicians toward implementation of production schedules and to meet volume requirements • Monitors proper completion of operators log sheets and consolidates/analyzes reports with regards to a. Production volume b. Material usage c. Downtime d. Performance of routine on-floor quality checks • Ensures that products conform to quality standards and that corrective actions are done as necessary. Coordinates and prioritizes work of mechanical and electronics maintenance technicians as needed such that equipment problems are repaired effectively and promptly. Performs audits on shift machine cleaning and checks on compliance of personnel to technical policies and procedures. • Recommends process and equipment improvements • Human Resource Related a. Provides leadership and motivation to the team b. Evaluates performance of subordinates c. Administers disciplinary action on personnel who have violated company policies d. Establishes training needs and requests for relevant training and obtains necessary approvals • Maintains a safe and healthy work environment consistent to PM standards and government regulations. Show less
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Department of Science and Technology
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Philippines
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Research Services
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500 - 600 Employee
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Science Research Specialist II
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Nov 2018 - Oct 2020
• Participates in planning, supervising, directing and coordinating all activities under a project • Conducts researches and/or studies under a project related to food research and development in a pilot scale • Provides technical directions to the project and provides experimental design • Prepares research proposals as well as technical reports and other materials for publication • Renders consultation and technical assistance services on food operation • Performs related work and other duties assigned by the immediate superior • Responsible in sustaining the Food Processing Facility’s GMP Compliance • Provides training and seminars related on Food Safety Show less
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Universal Robina Corporation
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Philippines
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Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Production Manager
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Oct 2016 - Oct 2018
• One of the pioneers in the installation and commissioning of the new beverage and snacks line• Coordinates with the project manager and engineers on opportunities and improvements of the line to ensure attainment of world class facility and operation • Manages the machine technicians and experts during their performance acceptance test run• Monitors daily production performance in terms of productivity, efficiency, and adherence to Quality Standards through coordination meetings and daily production reports• Coordinates production activities to related departments.• Responsible for the implementation, training and maintenance of Good Manufacturing Practices and Safety Procedures in the Production Department. • Drives and ensures production related KPI such as OEE, Variance, Safety and Quality are monitored and met in a daily basis• Directs production operations within the prescribed schedule and established standards at the least costs to ensure production target.• Monitors daily production performance in terms of productivity, efficiency, and adherence to Quality Standards through coordination meetings and daily production reports• Informs the Operations Manager on all matters affecting operations. Show less
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Production Manager
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Oct 2015 - Sep 2016
• Managing production operations of Crackers, Noodles, Coffee-mixing and Snacks lines.• Directing production operations within the prescribed schedule and established standards at minimum costs to achieve production target• Reviews, daily, weekly, and monthly production reports, plans and schedules.• Initiates improvements projects related to process, operations and work simplifications.• Coordinates with PPIC, DC/Supply Chain Manager and Manager, Operations for the weekly production plan to ensure no stock out.• Directs production operations within the prescribed schedule and established standards at the least costs to ensure production target.• Ensures the Standard Operating Procedures, Parameters, and Quality Standards are strictly followed to produce the standard production output.• Monitors daily production performance in terms of productivity, efficiency, and adherence to Quality Standards through coordination meetings and daily production reports• Coordinates production activities to related departments.• Responsible for the implementation, training and maintenance of Good Manufacturing Practices and Safety Procedures in the Production Department.• Informs the Operations Manager on all matters affecting operations. Show less
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Production Supervisor
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Jul 2014 - Sep 2015
• Supervises the activities of Production/Maintenance Technician & Line Technician in relation to line operations.• Monitors and analyzes performance of operations and initiates action plans for continual improvement.• Oversees and implements Good Manufacturing Practices/HACCP/ISO, safety procedures and company rules and regulations.• Ensures all production activities are in accordance with the established integrated system.• Prepares job request and personnel working schedule based in the weekly plan of operations.• Accomplishes and submits line documents/reports about daily production operation.• Implement Corrective/Preventive Maintenance in coordination with engineering group.• Prepares spare parts request.• Implements on-line Quality Control and Justification.• Conducts Production related audits.• Coordinates with QA, Logistic, Engineering & other support groups.• Relates and coordinates to other Supervisors. Show less
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Special Assignment
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Apr 2014 - Jun 2014
- Assigned in URC Tarlac plant to study noodle line operations (Production, Maintenance, Quality Assurance, Supply Chain) - Assessed members of the organization in preparation to the upcoming company’s transition to joint venture - Supported Production Department in improving Line Productivity through system improvements and people development- Spearheaded the project improvement in flour variance
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Manufacturing Cadet Engineer
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Jan 2012 - Mar 2014
• Trains on different functional departments – Quality Assurance, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and Production• Proposes and Implements improvement projects on different departments during functional rotation• Underwent various revalida presentations with top management • Assumes production supervisory position as part of our career advancement planning.
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Education
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2006 - 2011
University of San Carlos
Bachelor's Degree, Chemical Engineering
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