Armando J. Ramirez Valera

Armando J. Ramirez Valera has over 25 years of extensive work experience in operations and supply chain management. Currently, they serve as the Chief Operations Officer at Village Gourmet, responsible for developing a comprehensive business strategy to enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs across multiple production facilities. Prior to this, they held the position of Sr. Vice President of Operations at That's How We Roll, LLC, where they implemented a successful leadership-centered culture throughout the operations universe. Armando has also worked as the Director of Operations at Veggies Made Great by Garden Lites, driving significant growth in production volumes and revenue. Their previous roles include Supply Chain Director at GANDULES INC SAC, Production Director/General Manager at S.M. Jaleel & Company Limited, and Production/Project/Maintenance Manager at Mondelēz International. Armando has a strong track record of implementing process improvements, integrating cutting-edge technologies, and optimizing performance in various manufacturing industries.

Armando J. Ramirez Valera has a diverse education history with a focus on engineering, logistics, food technology, and management. Their education journey began at the University of Wisconsin-Madison from 2003 to 2005, where they earned a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) degree in Industrial Engineering.

In 2007 and 2008, Armando attended the Siebel Institute of Technology, specializing in Brewing Technology, which falls under the field of Food Technology and Processing. Armando J. further enhanced their knowledge in this area by studying Meat Science at Københavns Universitet - University of Copenhagen in 2001.

To broaden their expertise in management, Armando pursued a Management Skill Development program at Tecnológico de Monterrey in 2011. In 2014, they attended The Wharton School, focusing on Operations Management, specifically in the field of Strategy & Management.

Armando continued to expand their skills in various fields. In 2018, they participated in programs related to Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management at IE Business School and Export Fruits Cold Chain Management at Universidad de Chile, both contributing to their understanding of agriculture operations and related sciences.

Recently, in 2022, Armando returned to the University of Wisconsin-Madison to complete a program in Cheese Making Fundamentals, which enriches their knowledge of Dairy Science.

In addition to their formal education, Armando has obtained several certifications. Armando J. completed the FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food-PCQI and SQF Edition 9 Complete Training Package for the Practitioner (Edition 9) through the Registrar Corp Online Food Safety Training in September 2021. Armando also acquired the Try Z Seminar (SQCDMS) certification from QCD Systems Inc. in February 2010.

With a well-rounded education history encompassing engineering, logistics, food technology, and management, Armando J. Ramirez Valera possesses a diverse skill set and a strong foundation for success in various industries.