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Education
Skills
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Software
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Laura Vargas

Cartagena

Summary

As a professional, I contributed to the supervision and optimization of production processes, with a focus on quality and operational efficiency. Thanks to my training in Industrial Engineering and ongoing specialization in Production and Quality Management, I led the implementation of quality management systems and seals of quality, in addition to participating in the design of KPIs to monitor and analyze process performance. This has allowed me to participate in the development of strategies to improve resource utilization, which is reflected in the optimization of labor and equipment. These efforts are aligned with the commitment to innovation and the constant pursuit of continuous improvement, values that guide my role as a professional and my contribution to the organization's success.


Overview

3
years of professional experience

Work History

Cemento Pais

Shift Engineer
02.2024 - Current

Job overview

  • Analyze, oversee, and develop the production process.
  • Continuous monitoring of the control room operation.
  • Design, supervise, and analyze KPIs associated with the process.
  • Implement strategies to optimize the use of labor and machinery.
  • Identify problems and propose modifications or changes in the production process.
  • Strategic management of the production plan and reprocessing in the plant.
  • Process optimization to maximize operational efficiency.
  • Prepare detailed reports on analysis results.
  • Record data for technical documentation.
  • Collect, process, and analyze qualitative and quantitative data.
  • Plan, coordinate, and supervise projects.
  • Parameterize the manufacturing master in the ERP to ensure accurate information generation.
  • Implement the quality management system, ensuring certification achievement.
  • Lead teams to ensure planned production.
  • Maintain effective coordination with the team.
  • Continuously update the database of existing products in the warehouse.

Cemento Pais

Production Engineering Intern
08.2023 - 02.2024

Job overview

  • Support in the assembly and monitoring of the production plant.
  • Preparation of work orders focused on optimizing preventive maintenance of equipment.
  • Generation of reports on analysis and test results.
  • Maintenance of order and cleanliness in the work area.
  • Support in administrative tasks, such as responding to emails and calls, and managing documentation.
  • Handling of IT and technological systems.
  • Management of the database and records.
  • Analyze and meet assigned work goals.
  • Assess the feasibility of optimizing resources.
  • Develop, schedule, and monitor the production and reprocessing processes in the plant.
  • Collaborate in cross-functional teams.

Minam S.A.S

Production Engineer Consultant
04.2022 - 07.2023

Job overview

  • Supervision of product quality at all stages of production.
  • Design and successful implementation of new production facilities in a safe manner.
  • Analyzing company production and performance to drive continuous improvement.
  • Evaluating opportunities and solving productivity challenges.
  • Identifying process deficiencies for correction or elimination.
  • Optimizing company production.
  • Implementing processes to maximize corporate resource recovery.
  • Optimizing operational and investment costs.
  • Ensuring compliance with environmental and regulatory requirements.
  • Assisting with production and process needs across the company.
  • Maximized productivity by 30 % by developing and implementing innovative production processes for new and existing products.

Education

San Buenventura University
Cartagena, Colombia

Industrial Engineering
06-2024

University Overview

  • Awarded for pioneering contributions to the academic and professional legacy of the program.
  • Recognized for an outstanding professional career and exceptional positioning in the industry.

Colmena Seguros
Bogotá, Colombia

Certificate from Training in The Occupational Health And Safety
09-2024

Universidad Del Norte
Barranquilla, Colombia

Certificate from Marketing And Digital Entrepreneurship
06-2021

Skills

  • Cross-Functional Teamwork
  • Process Optimization
  • Data Analysis Proficiency
  • ISO standards
  • Process improvement
  • Manufacturing processes
  • Production management
  • Failure mode and effects analysis
  • Production planning
  • Basic maintenance
  • 5S methodology

Accomplishments

  • As an intern, I led the commissioning of the Cemento País plant,
  • Parameterized and deployed an ERP system to optimize production processes.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Implemented the Quality Management System under ISO 9001, optimizing production processes and ensuring compliance with quality standards.
  • Coordinated the standardization of procedures and technical documentation, improving operational efficiency and process traceability.

Languages

English
Upper intermediate (B2)
Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Software

Excel

Power Bi

Flexsim

SIESA/SAp

Timeline

Shift Engineer

Cemento Pais
02.2024 - Current

Production Engineering Intern

Cemento Pais
08.2023 - 02.2024

Production Engineer Consultant

Minam S.A.S
04.2022 - 07.2023

San Buenventura University

Industrial Engineering

Colmena Seguros

Certificate from Training in The Occupational Health And Safety

Universidad Del Norte

Certificate from Marketing And Digital Entrepreneurship
Laura Vargas