Roy Aaron Perez
Chemical Engineer
Summary
Dynamic chemical engineer with advanced technical skills and a proven track record. Spearheaded innovative solutions that enhanced product quality and process safety. Adept in project management. An analytical problem solver applying sound engineering principles using both traditional and innovative methods.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Specialist Engineer
Orica Philippines Inc. - Limay Plant
01.2023 - Current
- Presented technical findings to the site manager and other stakeholders, facilitating informed decision-making processes.
- Evaluated new technologies and raw materials for potential application in the site.
- Established strong relationships with cross-functional Orica teams, customers, vendors, and suppliers to develop solutions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to achieve project goals within tight deadlines.
- Enhanced product quality, equipment efficiency, and process safety with innovative solutions, and detailed analysis of engineering designs.
- Led commissioning of new facilities, qualification of new equipment and raw materials, and validated processes.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams in designing, improving, and correcting plant and equipment processes from project conceptualization to turnover for routine operation.
- Conducted comprehensive research and consultations with experts, staying current on product and process standards, as well as emerging and competitive trends in initiating systems and packaged emulsion technologies.
- Spearheaded deep-dive investigations on product defects, equipment, and process design failures, generating significant material gains in process safety, product performance, and consistency.
- Initiated risk assessments to identify potential hazards early in the design process, implementing necessary mitigations as needed.
Quality Specialist (Quality, Technical, CI Lead)
Orica Philippines Inc. - Limay Plant
10.2019 - 01.2023
- Conducted detailed root cause analyses following any non-conformance events, leading to swift identification and mitigation of potential risks.
- Introduced additive manufacturing technology in Limay Plant and used it to design and develop several tools to permanently prevent recurring customer complaints, improve quality control testing consistency, prevent errors in manual operations, and eliminate hazards.
- Lead the implementation of a continuous improvement culture, contributing to company-wide improvements in productivity and waste reduction.
- Analyzed data from various sources to identify trends impacting product quality, making strategic recommendations for improvements based on findings.
- Streamlined incoming inspection processes by developing standardized criteria for evaluating raw materials prior to use in manufacturing operations.
Production Officer
Orica Philippines Inc. - Limay Plant
02.2016 - 10.2019
- Developed standard operating procedures for all production processes, ensuring consistent output quality across different shifts.
- Led safety initiatives within the production area, reducing workplace accidents and promoting a culture of safety awareness among employees.
- Trained and supervised production staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and high performance.
- Facilitated communication between departments, ensuring smooth operations throughout the entire production cycle.
- Initiated major productivity and OEE improvement projects in booster manufacturing.
- Developed a shop floor performance monitoring system that ensures safety is continuously monitored, and manufacturing performance is visible to all stakeholders.
- Ensured efficient plant operations through the analysis of staffing versus production requirements and the implementation of a work schedule, with due consideration to the skills, knowledge, and health of over 200 personnel.
- Implemented programs and process design to imrove booster quality consistency.
Production Manager/ Validation Engineer
Lifesquare Pharmaceuticals
01.2015 - 02.2016
- Managed multiple projects concurrently, such as manufacturing process design, equipment qualification, process and cleaning validation, and plant commissioning, while managing the daily production operation of two separate pharmaceutical manufacturing sites.
- Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
- Increased overall productivity by identifying bottlenecks in the production process and proposing effective solutions.
- Determined suitable crew requirements, scheduled employees, and worked with human resources to meet changing production schedules.
- Mentored junior staff members on best practices in production management, cultivating a skilled workforce capable of tackling complex challenges headon.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products according to customer requirements.
- Estimated labor requirements to support anticipated workload.
- Led the effort to achieve ISO and FDA certifications, boosting company credibility and opening new market opportunities.
- Conducted root cause analysis on production issues, devising corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Coordinated with sales and marketing departments to align production schedules with demand forecasts, maximizing both efficiency and customer satisfaction.
- Analyzed production data and prepared reports for senior management.
- Creating a centralized repository for all validation documents streamlining access for future reference.
Competitive Intelligence Analyst
Fuld & Company
11.2013 - 01.2015
- Analyzed open-source intelligence data to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities for agency clients.
- Creating high-level intelligence briefs for senior-level personnel.
- Collected data and and conducted detailed analysis to identify patterns and trends in complex datasets.
- Developed comprehensive database of intelligence contacts and sources, significantly expanding organization's information-gathering network.
- Produced multi-source intelligence reports and products for different agency customers.
- Created useful and timely intelligence products to support field operations.
- Conducted in-depth research on market developments, providing senior leadership with insights for informed policy formulation.
Technical Services Process Engineer
Amherst Laboratories Inc.
07.2009 - 11.2013
- Commissioning of the new Liquids Plant.
- Conducted equipment qualification, process validation, cleaning validation, and the creation of automated batch manufacturing programs.
- Led project to automate manual processes, achieving significant time savings and reducing human error.
- Supported new product development efforts through scale-up activities from pilot-scale testing to full-scale production implementation.
- Conducted root cause analysis to identify, prioritize and eliminate process losses.
- Designed and executed experiments to identify process improvements, leading to reduced costs and increased efficiency.
- Provided technical support for troubleshooting equipment issues, maintaining plant reliability and minimizing operational disruptions.
- Developed documentation, diagrams, and specifications to meet project requirements and regulatory standards.
- Participated in project reviews to enable ongoing status tracking and reporting.
- Provided technical assistance to production team when issues arose.
- Developed process control strategies for optimizing equipment performance and reducing variability in production output.
- Prepared scope of work documentation for use in project planning
- Managed third-party contractors, inspecting completed work and ongoing efforts to confirm quality and adherence to prescribed guidelines.
- Coordinated with suppliers to resolve raw material issues affecting production schedules.
- Streamlined communication between R&D and production teams, facilitating smoother product launches.
- Managed scale-up of pilot processes to full-scale production, overseeing technical adjustments and training.
- Conducted root cause analyses for process failures, implementing solutions to prevent recurrence.
Education
Philippine Science High School
Bicol, Philippines 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
University of The Philippines - Los Baños
Laguna, Philippines 04.2001 -
Skills
Customer support
Innovative thinking
Advanced technical skills
Critical thinking
Quality control
Project management
Analytical problem solving
Manufacturing processes
Design development
Process improvement
Technical documentation
Process development
Timeline
Specialist Engineer
Orica Philippines Inc. - Limay Plant
01.2023 - Current
Quality Specialist (Quality, Technical, CI Lead)
Orica Philippines Inc. - Limay Plant
10.2019 - 01.2023
Production Officer
Orica Philippines Inc. - Limay Plant
02.2016 - 10.2019
Production Manager/ Validation Engineer
Lifesquare Pharmaceuticals
01.2015 - 02.2016
Competitive Intelligence Analyst
Fuld & Company
11.2013 - 01.2015
Technical Services Process Engineer
Amherst Laboratories Inc.
07.2009 - 11.2013
Philippine Science High School
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
University of The Philippines - Los Baños
04.2001 -
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