Rogelio Ledesma

Led and supervised milling teams across all daily flour milling operations, driving accountability and performance. Managed end-to-end production flow — wheat cleaning, conditioning, grinding, blending — to consistently meet quality and output targets. Coordinated production schedules aligned to customer demand and wheat availability.

Ensured full compliance with HACCP, GMP, food safety, and audit requirements. Collaborated cross-functionally with engineering, laboratory, QA, and production teams to sustain operational efficiency. Oversaw kibbling operations for cereal mixes and coordinated all preventive maintenance activities.

Delivered staff training on milling procedures, safety practices, and quality standards.

Utilised

Microsoft D365 for production entry, reporting, and operational data management.

Day Miller at Champion Flour Milling Limited (2024-10 – 2026-06)

Led and supervised milling teams across all daily flour milling operations, driving accountability and performance. Managed end-to-end production flow — wheat cleaning, conditioning, grinding, blending — to consistently meet quality and output targets. Coordinated production schedules aligned to customer demand and wheat availability. Ensured full compliance with HACCP, GMP, food safety, and audit requirements. Collaborated cross-functionally with engineering, laboratory, QA, and production teams to sustain operational efficiency. Oversaw kibbling operations for cereal mixes and coordinated all preventive maintenance activities. Delivered staff training on milling procedures, safety practices, and quality standards.

Utilised

Microsoft D365 for production entry, reporting, and operational data management.

• Improved flour extraction rate by at least 1% through sifter modifications, roll maintenance, optimised conditioning, and improved break release.
• Reduced changeover downtime via improved weekly production planning based on wheat protein profiles.
• Standardised wheat gristing strategies to minimise frequent grist changes across product lines.
• Consistently maintained plansifter preventive maintenance schedules, improving equipment reliability and reducing contamination and production interruptions.
• Optimised rework tipping and blending processes, improving efficiency and eliminating contamination risks without compromising flour specification compliance.
• Increased streaming rate of value-added products (semolina, sausage meal, pastry streams) without impacting flour specifications.

Shift Miller at Champion Flour Milling Limited (2023-05 – 2024-10)

• Monitored roll grinding performance to maximise flour yield while maintaining product quality.
• Improved water absorption performance through sifter modifications and optimised milling conditions.
• Eliminated wheat cleaning downtime by improving screenings blowing line operations.
• Developed a spreadsheet monitoring tool for folic acid ppm verification.
• Assisted with sifter maintenance, sieve fabrication, and screen cleaning activities.

Shift Miller at San Miguel Mills, Inc. (2018-07 – 2023-05)

• Managed daily milling operations for a 1,000 TPD Ocrim mill across four production lines.
• Monitored extraction rates, production efficiency, and flour quality parameters.
• Coordinated production planning with logistics, sales, maintenance, and quality departments.
• Managed blending schedules and packing plans to meet customer and production requirements.
• Served as Plant Officer-in-Charge during holidays and weekends.
• Maintained SAP production postings and shift production reporting.

Shift Miller / Day Miller at Olam International Ltd (2013-08 – 2018-03)

• Reported directly to the Head Miller for operational management of a 1,090 TPD Alapala mill.
• Monitored milling efficiency, extraction performance, and quality standards.
• Developed weekly and monthly milling plans aligned with sales requirements.
• Supported training and operational guidance for shift millers and operators.
• Coordinated with logistics, QA, maintenance, hygiene, and safety teams.

Shift-in-Charge at Kuwait Flour Mills & Bakeries Co. (2012-02 – 2013-08)

• Managed milling operations for Buhler and Ocrim mills with combined capacity exceeding 1,100 TPD.
• Optimised break release settings and monitored wheat cleaning operations.
• Maintained high extraction rates while ensuring product specifications were achieved.
• Reduced operational downtime and maintained hygienic production conditions.

Milling Engineer at Grain Silos and Flour Mills Organization (2008-04 – 2010-05)

• Supervised milling and cleaning operations to minimise downtime and maximise efficiency.
• Participated in Ocrim mill commissioning, achieving full-capacity operation with minimal downtime.
• Standardised flour traceability and additive documentation systems.
• Managed operator assignments, shift handovers, and production reporting.

Senior Process Specialist / Senior Process Engineer at Universal Robina Corporation (2003-10 – 2008-04)

• Monitored milling and cleaning operations to ensure smooth production flow.
• Conducted break release and flour stream checks to maintain product quality.
• Prepared production reports and supervised shift turnovers.

Management Trainee at Continental Milling Company (2002-10 – 2003-10)

• Completed rotational training across flour packing, wheat cleaning, flour milling, pasta production, and silo operations.
• Gained hands-on operational experience across multiple milling departments.

Flour Milling Technology and Engineering – Scuola Di Tecnologia Molitoria – Ocrim S.p.A. (2005-06 – 2005-07)

Industrial Electronics Specialisation – Gokongwei Brothers Foundation – Technical Training Center (2001 – 2002)

BS Electronics and Communications Engineering (BSECE) in Electronics and Communications Engineering – University of St. La Salle (1992 – 1997)