Paola Jenkins, Cqe, Csm, Cssgb
About Paola Jenkins, Cqe, Csm, Cssgb
Paola Jenkins is an Operations Manager with extensive experience in process improvement and quality inspection within the medical device industry. She has held various managerial roles at companies such as LivaNova, Align Technology, and Nevro, and has a background in Industrial Production Engineering.
Current Role at Nevro
Paola Jenkins serves as Operations Manager at Nevro, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she oversees operations in Alajuela, Costa Rica, focusing on process improvements and ensuring efficient workflows. Her responsibilities include managing key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive operational excellence.
Previous Experience at LivaNova
Prior to her current role, Paola Jenkins worked at LivaNova as Operations Manager from 2015 to 2016. She was responsible for overseeing operational processes and implementing strategies to enhance efficiency. Additionally, she served as a Senior Manufacturing Engineer at LivaNova from 2013 to 2015, where she contributed to manufacturing processes and quality assurance.
Experience at Align Technology
Paola Jenkins was employed as Production Manager at Align Technology from 2018 to 2021 in San Antonio de Belén, Heredia. In this capacity, she managed production operations and was instrumental in implementing process improvements that optimized efficiency and productivity.
Background in Education and Engineering
Paola Jenkins studied Industrial Production Engineering at Instituto Tecnologico de Costa Rica, where she earned her Licentiate degree from 1996 to 2000. Her educational background laid the foundation for her extensive career in engineering and operations management within the medical device industry.
Expertise in Quality and Process Improvement
Paola Jenkins possesses expertise in product testing, calibration, and maintenance. She has a strong background in implementing quality inspection programs and has extensive experience in technology transfer within the medical device sector. Her proven track record in driving process improvements has generated long-term value for the organizations she has worked with.