Experience

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  Tiger brands

  Jul 2008 - Jan 2009

  Quality controller

  Chemical Analyses (SO2, Acid using Autotitrators) on beverages (e.g Oros, Energade,11in1, Roses, Smoothy, Crush, Trulem etc)On-line Qc, Retention SamplingTaking Swabs (Illuminometer) and Micro samples,Preparing taste samples (Dilutions)Calibration of equipmentsChecking fill heights in bottles (with the same beverages)To evaluate finished goods for conformance SpecificationsOrganoleptic.

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  Gourmet green frozen foods

  Nov 2009 - Aug 2010

  Quality controller/quality assurance

  Implementation of GMP. Personal HygieneTraining of StaffRegular monitoring of Temperature on products (Frozen Vegetables) Calibration of equipmentOn-line Qc Assisting with investigations of product rejections and customer complaintsTo evaluate finished goods for conformance SpecificationsIncluding: Organoleptic.

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  Goodhope international beverages

  Jan 2012 - Mar 2014

  Laboratory technician

  Chemical Analyses (e.g Acid using Autotitrators, Solids using solid analyzers) on beverages (e.g Juice, Wine and Soy products etc)On-line Qc, Retention SamplingTaking Swabs and Micro samples,Preparing taste samples Calibration of equipmentsChecking fill heights in bottles (with the same beverages)To evaluate finished goods for conformance SpecificationsOrganoleptic. COD (Chemical Oxygen Demand) analysis in effluent water and pH in municipal and factory water

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  Aqunion

  Apr 2014 - Feb 2019

  Responsibilities Responsible for maintaining quality standards and ensuring legal complianceMaintaining QMS records (FSSC 22000)Support the Factory Manager by organising and coordinating activitiesOrganise Management Review meeting for Food Safety (FSSC22000)Supervise work from receiving to Canning of Abalone Assist Factory manager with Research and Developing product designOn-line QcDeal with Suppliers and all quality related issues Final product testing with NRCS on Canned Abalone (According to VC8014) Frozen Abalone (According to VC8017) Dried Abalone (Customer Specification)Organoleptic.Seam Inspections on incoming cans and final product cans (A21/2 Cans + 1M Cans). Training Staff (Personal Hygiene + SOP training)Deal with Customer complaints and Corrective actionsCalibration of equipments (pH meter, Scales, Refractometer)Internal Auditing (QMS)Vessel Inspection + Delivery Transport Inspection Show less Responsibilities Responsible for maintaining quality standards and ensuring legal complianceMaintaining QMS recordsSupport the Factory Manager by organising and coordinating activitiesOrganise Management Review meeting for ISO9001 and HACCPSupervise work from receiving to Canning of Abalone Assist Factory manager with Research and Developing product designOn-line QcDeal with Suppliers and all quality related issues Final product testing with NRCS on Canned Abalone (According to VC8014) Frozen Abalone (According to VC8017) Dried Abalone (Customer Specification)Organoleptic.Seam Inspections on incoming cans and final product cans (A21/2 Cans + 1M Cans). Training Staff (Personal Hygiene + SOP training)Deal with Customer complaints and Corrective actionsCalibration of equipments (pH meter, Scales, Refractometer)Internal Auditing (QMS)Vessel Inspection + Delivery Transport Inspection Show less

  • Quality Systems Co-ordinator

    Feb 2016 - Feb 2019

  • Quality Control Officer

    Apr 2014 - Feb 2016
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  In2food

  Feb 2019 - Jun 2023

  Quality assurance manager

  ▪ Implementing and maintaining FSSC 22000 Certification.▪ Trial planning, managing and ensuring successful launches▪ Trial reports and recommendations for process improvement ▪ Artwork sign off (Product Labels)▪ Conducting Internal Audits (FSMS)▪ Managing the Microbiological Laboratory▪ Deal with Suppliers and all quality related issues ▪ Final product testing with NRCS on Fish and fish products (According to VC 8017 & SANS 585) ▪ Dealing with External Audits & Factory visits (Customers, SABS and NRCS) ▪ Organoleptic and positive releases on final product.▪ Training Staff ▪ Investigating Customer complaints and Corrective actions▪ Completing of FPI specifications and quality contracts (Woolworths)▪ Managing of the allergen programme ▪ Conducting equipment risk assessments▪ Monitoring and driving GMP’s▪ Managing of factory hygiene▪ Drafting of cleaning procedures for all equipment and ensuring staff is trained on the procedures▪ Managing the Factory Technologist and the QC team. Show less

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  Rfg foods

  Jul 2023 - now

  Senior food technologist

  ResponsibilitiesHACCP Team memberFood Defence team member where applicableManage Quality Assurance and Quality Control issues for all products produced in the Factory. Be vigilant on floor, raising non-conformances and ensure implementation of corrective and preventive actionsEnsure up keep of hygiene and sanitation program including pest controlEngage all departmental teams including but not limited to the following:Production; Maintenance; Procurement; HR; Stores, Labelling and Warehouse;Service provider for the Ready meals to ensure production of safe legal product.Ensure effective maintenance of the food safety and quality management system documentationEnsure System Document Control and SQA System Documents are up to date.Assist in reviewing of system documents where requiredConduct validations and verification of process controls. Investigating customer complaints and ensuring that corrective and preventive actions are implemented.Verification of quality control recordsCoordinate Mock Recalls and Traceability Exercises internally and during External Audits. Provide feedback on performance to the relevant teamsConduct training on site as requiredConduct Internal Audits and ensure closure of non-conformances raised. Trend where applicableAssist the QA Manager in External Audits ensuring that all systems documents are up to date and assist in closing out non-conformances raised during these audits.Complete projects as assigned by the QA ManagerConduct any other duties assigned by the QA Manager in line with the food safety and quality management systems requirements and business-related activities.Manage Product specifications on FPI Assist in all new product trials and launches. Liase with Woolworths Technologist and other service providers on all technical related issues.Supervise Category Technologists and Raw Material Supervisor.Liase with WW Technologist and all relevant stakeholders. Show less