Paolo Mendoza
About Paolo Mendoza
Paolo Mendoza serves as the Director of Site Supply Chain at Kite Pharma, where he has worked since 2021. He holds certifications in Lean Professional, EIT, and Six Sigma Black Belt, and has extensive experience in the medical device and pharmaceutical industries.
Work at Kite Pharma
Paolo Mendoza has been serving as the Director of Site Supply Chain at Kite Pharma since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing supply chain operations at the company's facility in El Segundo, California. Prior to this position, he worked as the Associate Director of Business Operations at Kite Pharma from 2019 to 2021. His experience at Kite Pharma highlights his commitment to enhancing operational efficiency within the pharmaceutical sector.
Previous Experience in Medical Device Industry
Before joining Kite Pharma, Paolo Mendoza held several positions in the medical device industry. He worked at B. Braun Medical Inc. as a Staff Engineer from 2006 to 2010, where he contributed to engineering projects for four years. He also served as the R&D Sustaining Project Manager at Helix Medical LLC for eight months in 2011 and as an R&D Sr Project Manager at Kerr Corporation for five months in 2011-2012. These roles provided him with extensive experience in research and development processes.
Education and Expertise
Paolo Mendoza earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from California State Polytechnic University-Pomona, completing his studies from 2000 to 2005. He is certified as a Lean Professional, focusing on efficiency and waste reduction in processes. Additionally, he holds an Engineer in Training (EIT) certification, which demonstrates his foundational understanding of engineering principles. His expertise also includes a Six Sigma Black Belt, indicating proficiency in the DMAIC process and tools, particularly relevant to quality management in engineering.
Certifications and Professional Skills
Paolo Mendoza possesses several professional certifications that enhance his qualifications in supply chain management and engineering. His Lean Professional certification emphasizes his ability to streamline processes and reduce waste. The Six Sigma Black Belt certification showcases his advanced skills in quality control and process improvement. His EIT certification further supports his engineering knowledge, making him well-equipped to handle complex challenges in the medical device and pharmaceutical industries.