Hi, I’m
Polly Ortiz
Papakura
Summary
Highly focused food safety, packaging, product development, and quality assurance professional with extensive knowledge of the fast-moving consumer goods and packaging industry. Possesses a strong desire for learning, problem-solving skills, and an open-minded attitude. Demonstrates a history of improving technical skills, leadership abilities, and fostering relationships with colleagues throughout the organization. Proven expertise in delivering technical support to both internal and external customers.
Overview
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Fonterra Brands New Zealand
Food Safety and Quality Standards Manager
10.2021 - Current
Oji Fibre Solutions (Paperbag Division)
Technical Manager
11.2015 - 10.2021
Job overview
- Manages the Technical team that supports customer requirement for packaging solutions and daily support to production
- Oversees packaging projects, coordinates trial activities and reports progress to account managers to ensure each packaging projects are organized and on track
- Manages and ensure completion of all New Product Development
- Reviews and approves packaging specification for customers of paperbag
- Drives overall product quality improvement through design and/or raw material quality improvement
- Works closely with production staff to identify and implement continous improvement opportunities
- Responds to customer queries and provides technical support for resolution of issues related to packaging
- Take lead in process improvement, liaises with other teams in harmonizing processes and educate the team with the new processes
- Established the Technical team from development of position description and involvement in recruitment and hiring process
- Directly involved in the commissioning process of new machinery in our Red Line Area
- Provided leadership in the replacement and implementation of SAP as subject matter expert
- Directed the CapEx project to replaced obsolete Complaints Management System
- Developed DPMO measurement to monitor and measure quality standard of the plant
Oji Fibre Solutions (Paperbag Division)
Packaging Technologist
09.2013 - 10.2015
Job overview
- Led the technical team that supports the day to day production activities by ensuring availability of specifications, factory orders and make ready tools
- Provided technical input to Sales and manufacturing team on customer’s requirement, artwork development process and resolution of product complaints
- Led the development of new products through production trials and testing
- Managed trial report and NPD projects update for monthly lead team meeting
- Conducted in-house trials for alternative raw materials to support cost saving initiatives of the company
- This also includes review of technical documentation to ensure alternative materials meets specification and necessary compliance approval
- Provided process improvement on managing product trials and development
- Established standardization of product specification
- Implemented cost savings initiatives through raw material alternatives
SCA Hygiene Australasia (Now known as Asaleo Care)
NZ Packaging Technologist
11.2010 - 08.2013
Job overview
- Managed delivery of required packaging quality and specifications with marketing managers, designers, pre-press providers, suppliers and manufacturing team
- Planned and led packaging projects from concept to commercialization for new product launches and range upgrades for New Zealand and Australia markets
- Ensured print and packaging acceptance processes were met through press approvals
- Provided technical input and cost saving ideas to relevant cross-business unit and process improvement projects including master data maintenance (SAP) and product palletization footprint for Logistics
- Contributed $150K annual savings for packaging film materials
- Maintained compliance with all packaging and product regulations and veracity of packaging statements which included management of GS1 accreditation database and Issuance of GS1 barcode verification report
- Supported raw material purchasing for Tissue and Diaper production which includes material inventory monitoring, material ordering, and liaising with at least 20 local and overseas suppliers to ensure continuous supply of materials while maintaining monthly working capital
- Contributed $150K annual savings for packaging film materials alternative
- Launched all new packaging for Tissue and Diaper products
- Provided assistance during the period of structure change in the company by covering the role of material purchaser
Philip Morris Philippines Manufacturing, Inc.
Project Leader – Product Development
07.2009 - 07.2010
Job overview
- Managed and executed packaging development projects for markets in Thailand, India, Pakistan and Bangladesh
- This includes new product launches, innovation, packaging design changes and commercialization of products
- I was assigned in our Regional office in Kuala Lumpur for 10 months
- Ensured project maintenance of data and information for above markets in the software system called Global Integrated Project System (GiPS)
- Analyzed packaging artworks given by marketing to ensure that all printing specifications were incorporated and that government print regulation concerning each market was met using Adobe Illustrator software
- Ensured the development of Good to Print – a final design artwork that contains all printing specifications such as, technical drawing, printing color sequence, printer’s mark, printing techniques and market specific compulsory packaging information
- Supported approvals of final print proofing run before packaging materials are commercially printed by careful examination of printing colors against approved standards
- Coordinated project development to the Operations and Engineering, Marketing, QA, Supply Chain and Business Development teams
- Conducted machinability trials for new packaging formats and limited edition packaging to ensure that it will not affect manufacturing machine efficiencies
- Utilized SAP for creation of material codes, maintenance of GiPS and product specification management
Philip Morris Philippines Manufacturing, Inc.
Quality Assurance Supervisor
07.2008 - 06.2009
Philip Morris Philippines Manufacturing, Inc.
Quality Assurance Engineer
04.2005 - 07.2006
Philip Morris Philippines Manufacturing, Inc.
Quality Assurance Technician
02.2001 - 03.2005
Société Générale de Surveillance
Laboratory Technician
04.1999 - 04.2000
Société Générale de Surveillance
Laboratory Technician
11.1997 - 03.1999
Education
University of Santo Tomas
Bachelor of Science from Biochemistry
01.1997
Skills
- Food Safety Quality Management
- Quality Control and Assurance
- Detail and Goal-Oriented
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Effective Communication
- Leadership Abilities
- Team Player
- Self Motivated
- Product and Packaging Development
- Organisational Skills
- Team Management
Trainings
- Lean Six Sigma Programme, OJI Fibre Solutions, 07/01/17, 12/31/18
- Plastics and Modified Atmosphere Packaging, Packaging Council of New Zealand Bldg., 11/01/15
- Incident Cause Analysis Method (ICAM), Carter Holt Harvey, 06/01/15
- Australian Institute of Packaging Conference, Gold Coast, Australia, 06/01/12
- Introduction to Plastics, Australian Institute of Packaging, 11/01/11
Educationandprofessionaldevelopment
Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines, 01/01/93, 01/01/97
Languageproficiency
- English
- Filipino
References
Available upon request
Hobbies and Interests
- Travelling
- Volunteering
- Cooking
Languages
English
Full Professional
Filipino
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Food Safety and Quality Standards Manager
Fonterra Brands New Zealand
10.2021 - Current
Technical Manager
Oji Fibre Solutions (Paperbag Division)
11.2015 - 10.2021
Packaging Technologist
Oji Fibre Solutions (Paperbag Division)
09.2013 - 10.2015
NZ Packaging Technologist
SCA Hygiene Australasia (Now known as Asaleo Care)
11.2010 - 08.2013
Project Leader – Product Development
Philip Morris Philippines Manufacturing, Inc.
07.2009 - 07.2010
Quality Assurance Supervisor
Philip Morris Philippines Manufacturing, Inc.
07.2008 - 06.2009
Quality Assurance Engineer
Philip Morris Philippines Manufacturing, Inc.
04.2005 - 07.2006
Quality Assurance Technician
Philip Morris Philippines Manufacturing, Inc.
02.2001 - 03.2005
Laboratory Technician
Société Générale de Surveillance
04.1999 - 04.2000
Laboratory Technician
Société Générale de Surveillance
11.1997 - 03.1999
University of Santo Tomas
Bachelor of Science from Biochemistry
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