Mariana Astore

Quality Management & Best Practice

Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina

About

I am a professional with significant experience in Integrated Management Systems (IMS) in the areas of Quality, Health, Safety and Environment, acquired in recognized multinational companies. My approach has focused on Continuous Improvement, effectively applying Six Sigma methodologies, as well as implementing international standards, conducting audits and Quality Assurance.

Experience

  • Quality Manager at Lenor Group
    Jan 2025 - Present · 1 yr 7 mos

    Managed ISO 17065 and ISO 17021 certifications, ensuring successful coordination and execution of audits. Coordinated processes and oversaw management documentation in line with the Integrated Management System, fostering continuous improvement. Addressed complaints and conducted audits to guarantee compliance with stakeholder requirements. Designed and implemented management indicators to effectively monitor and enhance the quality department's performance.

  • ROSEN ()
    • Head of Advisory
      Oct 2022 - Jun 2025 · 2 yrs 9 mos

      Dirección efectiva de equipos regionales en las áreas de capacitación, mejores prácticas, calidad y análisis de procesos, asegurando el cumplimiento de objetivos de asesoría, promoviendo un ambiente de trabajo colaborativo y de alto rendimiento. Diseño e implementación de programas de formación para optimizar el desempeño y las competencias del personal. Realización de análisis de negocio enfocados en la obtención de resultados óptimos y la mejora continua.

    • Head of Quality Management & Best Practice
      Nov 2017 - Jun 2025 · 7 yrs 8 mos

      Safeguard the Integrated Management System in compliance with policy, guidelines, applicable standards and instructions. Manage Corporate process for 1st, 2nd and 3rd party audits and certifications related to the Integrated Management System. Support the conduction of audits. Moderate events based on root cause analysis process. Check if efficient and optimal processes, workflows & proceedings exists against best practices driving a continuous improvement process. Facilitate and controll of regional improvement projects/steps. Provide solutions to close gaps within established control loops.

  • Operational Integrity Manager (Quality, Health, Safety and Environment) at SGS
    Apr 2004 - Feb 2017 · 12 yrs 11 mos

    Develop and ensure compliance with ISO17025, ISO9001, ISO14001, OSHAS18000, ISO17065, ISO17021, ISO17020 to meet local and international control agencies of the business. Act as a representative of the Direction. Address the audits of clients and third parties.

  • Technical Director Analyst (Global Manufacturing and Supply) at GlaxoSmithKline
    Apr 2002 - Mar 2004 · 2 yrs

    Analysis and development of indicators. Analysis and budgets monitoring. Analysis of overtime, headcount, productivity.

  • Certified Six Sigma Black Belt / Production & Quality Management Coordinator at GE
    Apr 1998 - Mar 2002 · 4 yrs

    Mentor and responsible for coaching in the Six Sigma methodology using DMAIC. Training and certification of all employees in obtaining green belt status. Responsible for the implementation and certification of standards ISO9001 and ISO 14001. In charge of the extrusion process of engineering plastics (ABS, PC, PP, PBT, Ny6 and 66). Accomplishing Housekeeping and TPM.