Ezequiel Eslava

Technology Specialist at Monsanto

et_eslava@hotmail.com
Summary
Detailed mechanical design.
Engineering construction projects definition, design, execution and start up.
Lean Manufacturing and 6 Sigma Black Belt.
Mechanical systems simulation (specific software programming)
English speaker.
Specialties
Innovation, design, teamwork, optimization opportunities, continuous improvement strategies. Six sigma.
Experience
Manufacturing Technology Specialist at Monsanto
February 2012 - Present (2 years 5 months)
- I added to the current position, a regional/global role in manufacturing improvement and technical support
Mentoring of six sigma belts across plant production organization.
- Regional contact for Seed Treatment Global Team & Plant Operations Team.
Seeds Technology Engineer at Monsanto
May 2008 - Present (6 years 2 months)
- Responsible for the Seeds Plant Production Research. Role consists on identifying process optimization
opportunities, focused on corn production, design and lead of 6-sigma/ Lean projects. Design and implement
small-scale processes in order to experiment proof-of-concept of new production technologies and standards.
Supervised an 8 people contracted group. 6 sigma black belt,
Project Engineer at Monsanto
March 2006 - April 2008 (2 years 2 months)
- Mechanical projects leader for the 2006 to 2008 plant capacity expansion of Monsanto Corn Operations in
Rojas, Argentina. Coordinate engineering contractors, interact with internal clients and third partes, supervise
mechanical works and participate in facility start-up.
- Design and calculation of corn dryers (process data, heat, ventilation, structures, etc.)
- Mechanical design of a corn experimental dryer and small batch dryer for Rojas Plant. Responsible from
design to start up, including final delivery to internal client.
1 recommendation available upon request
Projects Associate at Icemec S.H.
March 1999 - November 2005 (6 years 9 months)
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Assist workshop planning and control, Autocad drawings to support mechanical projects, technical
administrative support.
Publications
Screening Method and Response Surface Design for Drying Hybrid Maize to Maintain Seed Quality
Crop Science May 2012
Authors: Ezequiel Eslava, Sebastin Arisnabarreta, Paul Cannon
Mathematical model for vibration simulation in precision planters
VIII Congreso Argentino de Ingeniera Rural November 2005
Authors: Ezequiel Eslava, Gustavo Nardon
Languages
Spanish
(Native or bilingual proficiency)
English
(Native or bilingual proficiency)
Portuguese
(Professional working proficiency)
Skills & Expertise
AutoCAD
Visual Basic
VBA
Solidworks
3D Modeling
English
Portuguese
Green Belt
Black Belt
Lean Manufacturing
Continuous Improvement
Proof of Concept
Plant Operations
Experimental Design
Statistical Tools
Statistical Process Control
Six Sigma
Process Optimization
SPC
ISO
Engineering
Manufacturing
Process Engineering
R&D
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Minitab
Education
Universidad Nacional de Rosario
Mechanical Engineer, Mechanical & Metallurgical Engineering, 1999 - 2005
Activities and Societies: Participated in the startup of the Rural Enginnering research team.
Honors and Awards
(2005) Honored with Distinction Medal in Mechanical Engineering, Universidad de Rosario
(2009) Certified Lean Practitioner
(2009) Honored at Monsanto with Manufacturing Distinction Award for achievements in process optimization
(corn dryer project).
(2011) Certified 6 sigma Green Belt
(2012) Parf of Monsanto Manufacturing Technologists Global Program.
(2012) 6 Sigma Black Belt Certified
Interests
Traveling, reading, music (keyboards), soccer, basketball.
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Ezequiel Eslava
Technology Specialist at Monsanto
et_eslava@hotmail.com
1 person has recommended Ezequiel
"Trabaj con Ezequiel en un proyecto de expansin, y lo considero como un profesional con altos
conocimientos tcnicos, creativo en sus ideas, habil para capacitar y proactivo en momentos claves de los
proyectos."
Agustn Nievas, Ingeniero electrnico, Monsanto, worked directly with Ezequiel at Monsanto
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