Claudia Paz Zuñiga Avello
About Claudia Paz Zuñiga Avello
Claudia Paz Zuñiga Avello is a Continuous Improvement Specialist with expertise in Lean tools for enhancing process efficiency and quality management. She has worked at Henkel and currently serves in the same role at Smiths Detection, while also holding academic positions and degrees in engineering and operations management.
Current Role at Smiths Detection
Claudia Paz Zuñiga Avello has been serving as a Continuous Improvement Specialist at Smiths Detection since 2021. In this role, she focuses on enhancing process efficiency and quality management within the organization. Her expertise in Lean tools contributes to the development and implementation of strategies aimed at improving operational performance.
Previous Experience at Henkel
Prior to her current position, Claudia worked at Henkel as a Continuous Improvement Specialist from 2017 to 2019. During her two years at Henkel, she applied her knowledge of Lean methodologies to improve processes and quality management in the company, contributing to operational enhancements in Provincia de Santiago, Chile.
Educational Background
Claudia Paz Zuñiga Avello studied at Universidad de Santiago de Chile, where she achieved a Bachelor in Applied Engineering and a Chemical Engineer degree from 2009 to 2014. She also completed a Diploma in Operations Management with a focus on Lean Management at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile in 2017. Additionally, she studied at Zentrum für deutsche Sprache und Kultur, where she learned German in 2020.
Teaching and Academic Roles
Claudia has held academic positions at Universidad de Santiago de Chile. She served as an Assistant Professor from 2013 to 2014 and was responsible for Intra-University Relations and Extension in the Chemical Engineering Department during the same period. These roles involved engaging with students and contributing to the academic community.
Expertise in Quality Management Systems
Claudia possesses extensive knowledge of ISO 9001 standards and Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems (OHSAS 18.001). She has worked on process engineering projects that involve quality management systems, leveraging her expertise to enhance organizational processes and ensure compliance with industry standards.