Experience

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  Silver Hills

  • Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada

  • Senior R&D Technologist

    • Dec 2022 - Present
    • Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada

    * Running Plant Trials in order to commercialize products. * Supporting production by troubleshooting.* Testing new ingredients. * Developing products from scratch to commercialization.* Supporting production with continuous improvement. * New product testing - Shelf life tests, texture, sensory, physical and organoleptical parameters. * Providing samples anytime sales requests them. * Collaborating with other departments to improve efficiency and cost savings (projects, maintenance, operations...). * Developing product and process specifications. * Data collection and analysisAccomplishments:I've successfully launched 5 products to the market.

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  Kinnikinnick Foods Inc.

  • Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

  • R&D Scientist

    • Oct 2020 - Nov 2022
    • Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

    * I was in charge of the R&D department from January 2021 until I left. * Developing new products from formulation to market launch based on marketing’s and customers’ feedback. * Supporting production (all production lines: bread, bun, cookie...).* New ingredient assessment. * Sourcing new ingredients. * Contributing with ideas for new products. * Providing samples for sales. * Developing product specifications and nutritional labels.* Formula optimization.Accomplishments:I successfully launched 8 new products to the market.

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  Palace Resorts

  • Cancún Area, Mexico

  • Shift Manager

    • Sep 2015 - Dec 2016
    • Cancún Area, Mexico

    - Worked as a shift manager of their bakery department.- Managed the production of a wide variety of bakery items (Croissant, danish, cakes, puff pastries, brioche, panini bread, ciabatta bread, muffins, cookies, pizza crusts, baguettes, hamburger buns, hot dog buns, bagels, focaccia, sandwich bread, gluten free, hearth buns, sour dough, biscotti...) both, fresh and frozen.- Adjusted production process and formulas to continuously meet customer specifications.- Participated during the addition of new products.

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  Klosterman Baking Company

  • Springboro, OH

  • Production Supervisor

    • Jan 2008 - May 2014
    • Springboro, OH

    Responsible for the day to day on the floor production department activities. • Supervised day to day functions of the production department (bun/hearth production line)• Maintained and Executed Operation initiatives• Supported the following Company-wide initiatives Food Safety, Employee Safety, and Food Quality• Responsibilities in processes contained in the Food Safety Policy• Operated the production shift with the company goals of safe, quality food top of mind while achieving the operational goals of Klosterman Baking Company.• In charge of 14 people during my shift. • Experience producing hoagies, hamburguer buns, hearth items (several varieties: whole wheat, white, rye, multigrain, fresh product, frozen, etc.). • Managed production schedule and associate’s schedule.• Adjusted formulas and process to ensure product consistency. • Worked according to the goals set by the company (waste and downtime). • Participated on product scoring and monitoring processes (product dimensions, color, shape, etc.).Achievements:- Helped reduce waste from 7 % to 3 %. - Provided support during the addition of a new shift, new products, and a new production line. - Helped training several production associates who became key members of the production team. - Implemented ideas to increase production efficiency. - Adjusted formulas to improve product. - Trained other supervisors.