JUAN MANUEL URIBE LÓPEZ
Ingeniero Agroindustrial
Cali
Summary
Bilingual Agroindustrial Engineer with solid knowledge in sustainable production processes, transformation of biological raw materials, and commercialization of finished products and inputs. Experienced in biotechnological product research, agricultural production, market research, productive project management, Good Manufacturing Practices, HACCP systems, and risk analysis and management. Trained as an internal auditor for ISO 22000 and GlobalG.A.P. quality systems, with 7 years of experience in public health (Environmental Health).
Currently linked to Natural Systems International in the Administrative Management area, working closely with the QUALITY, FINANCE, INTERNATIONAL TRADE, and HUMAN RESOURCES departments. This role has strengthened key soft skills such as conflict resolution, negotiation, assertive communication, and emotional intelligence.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Manager
NATURAL SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL
11.2020 - Current
- Manage the compensation account, including foreign exchange declarations and the legalization of F1 (imports) and F2 (exports) forms, and prepare quarterly reports for the Central Bank (BANREP) and the Tax Authority (DIAN).
- Coordinate corporate insurance policies, including general company insurance, transport insurance, and fleet insurance, and support claims management for incidents and losses.
- Oversee inventory management, maintaining appropriate stock levels and ensuring adequate product rotation.
- Lead the sales team, setting sales targets and defining strategies to achieve them.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with new and existing clients, focusing on long‑term partnerships and customer satisfaction.
- Ensure regulatory compliance so that all products meet legal and industry requirements.
- Manage human resources processes, including performance evaluation, professional development, disciplinary procedures, and hearings in coordination with the legal department.
- Implement and maintain quality control standards to guarantee product purity and efficacy.
- Promote and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, suppliers, and government agencies.
Consultant
SECRETARÍA DE SALUD DEL VALLE
06.2012 - 01.2019
- Participated in the design and implementation of strategic planning for Environmental Health.
- Contributed to the development and application of the Environmental Health Management Model and Environmental Health Situation Analysis.
- Supported epidemiological surveillance of food and implementation of a new risk‑based inspection, surveillance, and control (IVC) model.
- Performed risk analysis applied to Environmental Health and contributed to project management in Environmental Health programs.
Construction Manager
REGIOCLOSET
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Participated in planning of construction modules.
- Supported assembly and construction of modules and carried out tool maintenance.
Education
Ingeniera Agroindustrial - Agricultural Engineering
Universidad De San Buenaventura
Cali, Colombia01.2011
Diplomado - aseguramiento de la calidad e inocuidad de alimentos SGS
Universidad De San Buenaventura
Cali, Colombia01.2009
Ingeniera de Sistemas - énfasis en Desarrollo de Software
Universidad De San Buenaventura
Cali, Colombia01.2002
Skills
Documentation and control
Human resources
Staff management
Data management
Project planning
Organizational leadership
Office management
Administrative support
Additional Training
- Project Planning and Management – University of Virginia, Darden School of Business, 2020.
- III National Meeting of Health Inspection, Surveillance and Control (IVC) – Ministry of Health and INVIMA, Bogotá, 2017.
- Workshop on Product Counterfeiting – ANDI, 2016.
- Workshop on Risk‑Based Inspection, Surveillance and Control (IVC) of Food and Beverages – Cali, 2016.
- Regional Meeting on Risk‑Based Sanitary IVC of Food and Beverages – INVIMA, Bogotá, 2015.
- Workshop on Administrative Legal Processes in Environmental Health – Secretaría Departamental de Salud del Valle del Cauca, Cali, 2015.
- National Workshop on Risk Analysis of Foods Derived from Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) – INVIMA, Bogotá, 2014.
- Strategic Planning Workshop for Food IVC – INVIMA, Bogotá, 2014.
- Speaker: “Integrated Environmental Health Management Model for Valle del Cauca” – 8th International Congress of Public Health, Medellín, 2013.
- Regional Course on Prevention, Surveillance and Control of Cholera in Colombia – National Institute of Health, 2013.
- Virtual Course: Application of National and International Technical and Regulatory Framework at Points of Entry – SENA, 2011.
- Virtual Course: Project Formulation – SENA, 2008.
- Seminar: Agroindustrial Vision of Horticultural and Fruit Development in Colombia – 2006.
Timeline
Administrative Manager
NATURAL SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL
11.2020 - Current
Consultant
SECRETARÍA DE SALUD DEL VALLE
06.2012 - 01.2019
Construction Manager
REGIOCLOSET
01.2009 - 01.2012
Ingeniera Agroindustrial - Agricultural Engineering
Universidad De San Buenaventura
Diplomado - aseguramiento de la calidad e inocuidad de alimentos SGS
Universidad De San Buenaventura
Ingeniera de Sistemas - énfasis en Desarrollo de Software
Universidad De San Buenaventura