Dinesh Harridass

Experience

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  Continental Beverages (W.Daly & Son)

  Jan 2005 - Mar 2007

  ISO Systems Administrator

  • Management of the consumer complaints system – investigation and feedback• Responsible for the compilation and implementation of the ISO 9001 Quality system, • Implementation of Food Safety policies, procedures and checklists and for defining critical areas of control that are vital to the food safety system, i.e. HACCP• Conducted internal audits, and reported on manufacturing plant to ensure that food safety procedures are adhered to.• Responsible for training of factory staff on GMP’s, PRP’s and other food safety requirements.• Evaluation and analysis of all raw materials received• Quality assurance as well as In-process control• Research and Development: Optimization of flavours and emulsions of exiting juice products as well as R&D of new juice flavours • Involved in recipe management, to ensure the product meets the standard or process.• Served as Acting Quality Manager for the period of April 2006 to August 2006:• Managing the laboratory budget• Ordering of Laboratory Consumables• Supervision and Management of all Quality Staff• Attending Quality Management Meetings and reporting on quality issues Show less

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  Koo / All Gold – Vegetable Unit

  Apr 2007 - Feb 2014

  Production Controller

  • Production planning and labour allocation for the product lines. • Plant preparation and shift handover to prevent downtime. • Management and supervision of staff in the Kitchen Plant to ensure the smooth flow of production. • Schedule recipes on Inbatch as per final product specifications.• Check and adjust recipes on inbatch as per final product specification. • Assist in Research and Production Development when new products are being run, with regards to recipes, processes and product make-up.• Research and Development in collaboration with the Technical Department in terms of flavour optimization for brines and sauces used in canned vegetables.• Update Shift Returns on a daily basis • Team Member of the Food Safety Team and involved in SAFSIS, HACCP and AIB Audits • Responsible for the supervision of weekly sanitation and ensure that microbial swabs are taken to verify sanitation• Review and implement work place improvement program 20 Keys.• Review, update and implement work instructions and S.O.P’S.• Training of staff on relevant work instructions or S.O.P’S. • Ensure that all Plant machinery meet efficiency objectives.• Perform monthly safety checks in line with the Company’s Occupational Health and Safety system. • Manage the INVOCOM communication sessions successfully to maintain effective communication between controllers and staff. • Manage unit costs and strive to reduce costs such has Waste, Downtime and Overtime. • Troubleshoot on SCADA to ensure breakdowns are resolved quickly, to reduce downtime. Show less

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  Epol-Rainbow Chicken Feed

  Mar 2014 - Apr 2016

  Production Supervisor

  • Production planning and labour allocation for the product lines. • Plant preparation and shift handover to prevent downtime. • Management and supervision of staff in the Plant to ensure the smooth flow of production. • Schedule batches on the Promtec system as per Production Schedule. • Update Shift Report on a daily basis, on TIMS• Ensure correct information is supplied to the Operations Manager on a daily basis in the 8:00 meeting• Team Member of the Feed Safety Team and involved HACCP and Feed Safety Audits• Training of staff on relevant work instructions or S.O.P’S. • Ensure that all Plant machinery meet efficiency objectives.• Perform monthly safety checks in line with the Company’s Occupational Health and Safety system. • Manage the INDABA communication sessions successfully to maintain effective communication between Supervisors and staff. • Manage unit costs and strive to reduce costs such has Waste, Downtime and Overtime. • Ensure all Non-conformance are successfully managed, in-terms of reducing and reworking procedures Show less

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  Steens Honey

  Oct 2016 - Nov 2018

  Production Supervisor
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  Leanne's Kitchen

  Feb 2019 - Nov 2023

  Production Manager

  Manufacturers of Dumplings

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  Freelance

  Nov 2023 - now

  Automotive Mechanic

  Removal and repair of, Brake and brake systems, Timing belts and timing chains, Removal and servicing of transmissions, Removal and replacement of water pumps and related parts.

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  DB Breweries

  Jul 2024 - now

  Syrup Technician