Maria Jose Moya
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Mark Schwarz
Having worked with Maria for several years I know that she is a highly skilled Food Technologist and Product Developer, with experience working across North American and European markets. Maria brings a great deal of creativity to projects, seeking out the opportunity to delight consumers whilst delivering a commercially viable product that can be manufactured at scale. Maria is a natural problem solver, mixing her creativity with logic to find solutions in order to deliver on her commitments.
LinkedIn User
I worked with Maria Jose on numerous NPD projects across Europe. Maria Jose is a talented Product Development Scientist with a methodical approach to work and the ability to communicate effectively with staff in non-scientific positions (i.e purchasing, marketing). She is very committed, has a strong understanding of trends impacting the food industry and posses excellent organisational skills as well as the ability to work on several projects concurrently. Maria Jose is an absolute pleasure to work with and has developed some of the best tasting snack bars I've ever tried! Her skill set, work ethic, and personal work style make her an excellent choice for any company with a strong values and innovative focus.
Mark Schwarz
Having worked with Maria for several years I know that she is a highly skilled Food Technologist and Product Developer, with experience working across North American and European markets. Maria brings a great deal of creativity to projects, seeking out the opportunity to delight consumers whilst delivering a commercially viable product that can be manufactured at scale. Maria is a natural problem solver, mixing her creativity with logic to find solutions in order to deliver on her commitments.
LinkedIn User
I worked with Maria Jose on numerous NPD projects across Europe. Maria Jose is a talented Product Development Scientist with a methodical approach to work and the ability to communicate effectively with staff in non-scientific positions (i.e purchasing, marketing). She is very committed, has a strong understanding of trends impacting the food industry and posses excellent organisational skills as well as the ability to work on several projects concurrently. Maria Jose is an absolute pleasure to work with and has developed some of the best tasting snack bars I've ever tried! Her skill set, work ethic, and personal work style make her an excellent choice for any company with a strong values and innovative focus.
Mark Schwarz
Having worked with Maria for several years I know that she is a highly skilled Food Technologist and Product Developer, with experience working across North American and European markets. Maria brings a great deal of creativity to projects, seeking out the opportunity to delight consumers whilst delivering a commercially viable product that can be manufactured at scale. Maria is a natural problem solver, mixing her creativity with logic to find solutions in order to deliver on her commitments.
LinkedIn User
I worked with Maria Jose on numerous NPD projects across Europe. Maria Jose is a talented Product Development Scientist with a methodical approach to work and the ability to communicate effectively with staff in non-scientific positions (i.e purchasing, marketing). She is very committed, has a strong understanding of trends impacting the food industry and posses excellent organisational skills as well as the ability to work on several projects concurrently. Maria Jose is an absolute pleasure to work with and has developed some of the best tasting snack bars I've ever tried! Her skill set, work ethic, and personal work style make her an excellent choice for any company with a strong values and innovative focus.
Mark Schwarz
Having worked with Maria for several years I know that she is a highly skilled Food Technologist and Product Developer, with experience working across North American and European markets. Maria brings a great deal of creativity to projects, seeking out the opportunity to delight consumers whilst delivering a commercially viable product that can be manufactured at scale. Maria is a natural problem solver, mixing her creativity with logic to find solutions in order to deliver on her commitments.
LinkedIn User
I worked with Maria Jose on numerous NPD projects across Europe. Maria Jose is a talented Product Development Scientist with a methodical approach to work and the ability to communicate effectively with staff in non-scientific positions (i.e purchasing, marketing). She is very committed, has a strong understanding of trends impacting the food industry and posses excellent organisational skills as well as the ability to work on several projects concurrently. Maria Jose is an absolute pleasure to work with and has developed some of the best tasting snack bars I've ever tried! Her skill set, work ethic, and personal work style make her an excellent choice for any company with a strong values and innovative focus.
Experience
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Kashi Company
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United States
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Food & Beverages
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1 - 100 Employee
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Food Designer
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Sep 2020 - Present
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Champion Foods LLC
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United States
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Food and Beverage Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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R&D Manager
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May 2019 - May 2020
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Kellogg Company
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United States
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Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Lead Product Development Scientist
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Aug 2003 - Feb 2019
Follow Product Innovation from development to launch. Worked in 3 locations as Food Technologist in Mexico and the UK, Product Developer in the US. Follow Product Innovation from development to launch. Worked in 3 locations as Food Technologist in Mexico and the UK, Product Developer in the US.
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Kellogg Company UK
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United Kingdom
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Investment Banking
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Lead Food Technologist / European R&D
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May 2011 - Dec 2013
Follow Product Innovation from development to launch. Follow Product Innovation from development to launch.
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Product Development Scientist
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Sep 2001 - May 2011
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Food Scientist
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Sep 2005 - Apr 2011
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Food Technologist
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Aug 2003 - Aug 2005
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Food Technologist Jr
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Aug 2003 - Aug 2005
I was responsible of new products industrial implementations of cold formed cereal bars and cereal products such as cereal flakes and rice. Manage and supervised the implementations of the US and the Latin American markets. Responsible of plant test and startup reviews with appropriate plant and team members. Managed and estimates testing and scale-up costs (for plant labor, burden, materials and engineering expense). After tests are complete, negotiates with plant the manufacturing test or startup costs to be charged back to the project. Managed and estimates with the plant and team to review operational ongoing costs (raw material waste, overweight, clean-up and change over time). Develops production formulas, reviews them with key team members to ensure they match the official formula and issues SAP production formulas to the plant. Gives support to production supervisors, assuring the start up curves and a stable and effective process procedures. Contributes to develop SOP's for the operation. Contributes to train the personnel with procedures, new technologies and products. Provides input and helps to elaborate quality manuals for all products. Provides help to production personnel with solutions for quality and or operations issues. Contributes with the specification sheets for raw ingredients and proposes new ingredient alternatives. Contributes to solve consumer complaints.
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Operations Supervisor
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Dec 2001 - Aug 2003
Responsible of the local operation, chili peppers and spices were processed at the factory, milling and particle sizing for the food seasoning industry. Manage the entire facility, responsible of buying ingredients, quality, manufacturing, distribution and local sales. Responsible of the operation, installation of the new building improvement to comply with the quality and sanity federal requirements, including utilities, process equipment and services. Budget coordination for the operation. Development and validation of alternating suppliers and vendors of raw materials. Implementation of system quality specifications for raw materials, formulation, process and package. Coordinated and managed the daily production utilizing a preplanned schedule. Supervise operators coordinating their training and development. Coordinated the monthly inventory of raw materials and finished products. Involved in local sales, product delivery and payment collection. Coordinated the shipping of finished products to the company head quarters. Responsible of delivering the operation results reports to the company head quarters located in a different city, on a monthly basis.
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PIASA
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France
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Fine Art
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1 - 100 Employee
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Research and Development Intern
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Jun 2000 - Aug 2003
Responsible of analyzed the color, texture, physical-chemical behavior and functional of diverse new product's ingredients. Participated in the pilot plant and process lab tests of new formulas or improvement of existing formulas, prior to the industrial implementation. Participated in the food evaluation of finished products with clients. Elaboration of manuals, procedures and standards of color and meat product texture of Sigma Foods Responsible of analyzed the color, texture, physical-chemical behavior and functional of diverse new product's ingredients. Participated in the pilot plant and process lab tests of new formulas or improvement of existing formulas, prior to the industrial implementation. Participated in the food evaluation of finished products with clients. Elaboration of manuals, procedures and standards of color and meat product texture of Sigma Foods
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Research and Development Supervisor
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Jun 2000 - Jun 2001
Responsible of the research and development of food additives including seasonings, meat product units, ingredients for dairy products, preservatives, colors, flavors and spices. Development of new product formulations and adjustments to existing formulas. Implementation for new or improved formulas in operations. Coordinated the reversed engineering of competitor formulas. Cost reduction of formulations by utilizing other sources of raw ingredients. Validation of alternating suppliers and vendors of raw materials. Participated in the implementation of a quality system called ISO 9000, 2000 version for the R&D area. Sigma Alimentos
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Education
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1995 - 2000
Tecnológico de Monterrey
Bachelors, Food Engineering -
1995 - 2000
Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de
Bachelors Degree, Food Engineering
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