George Chenjera

Experience

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  Bonduelle

  Jul 2006 - Aug 2007

  Quality controller (Work related learning)

  Quality management system documentation, was part of FSMS team (HACCP/ISO).Preparation of manufacturing procedures for new and existing products and determining cycle times.Assisting in instructing plant operators on how to manufacture new or modified products.Monitoring costs and assessing the benefits of research and development activities.Investigating processing conditions aimed at improving product qualities.Helping in commissioning of new and modified plant equipment and reporting on experiences.Maintaining, approving changes to formulations and updating database of confidential information i.e. recipes, specifications, minutes, memos and operating procedures. Show less

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  Bedra enterprises(t/a Revive Beverages)

  Jan 2009 - Nov 2010

  Food Technologist/production controller

  Recipe formulation and management.▪Set up of dairy juice factory that uses direct steam pasteurization and manual filling.▪In complete charge of production line reported straight to General Manager.▪Control of pre- production quality control, Perform quality audits, Sampling inspection, Product testing and analysis, Total Quality management.▪Addressing customer complaints.▪Material Requirement Planning.EDUCATION AND TRAINING

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  Orchardlane ta Matonjeni

  Dec 2010 - Dec 2011

  Production Manager

  Production planning and budgeting.▪Running an automated beverage factory commanding 2 shifts and an average of 20 workers per shift.▪Customs liaison for importing(mainly raw materials) and exporting mainly finished product(beverages)▪Supply Chain Management▪Systems Implementation in receiving, warehousing, invoicing, distribution for new branches including implementation in Zambia (Lusaka).▪Material requirement planning and subsequent procurement for production.▪Food Safety Systems Implementation and Maintenance, Continuous Improvement▪Customer Service and Regulatory Compliance, Contingency planning and Crisis Management Show less

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  Continental Beverages

  Dec 2011 - Sept 2012

  Production Operations Manager

  Factory setup and implementation of production schedules.▪Running a semi automated beverage factory totally in charge of all operations including logistics, procurement and personnel.▪Total Quality Management.▪Supply Chain Management▪Systems Implementation in stock control (receiving, warehousing, invoicing, distribution)▪Product development for new products including the spar/savemor brands for cordials savemor 20% and SPAR 50% orange crush.▪Material requirement planning and subsequent procurement for production.▪Food Safety Systems Implementation and Maintenance, Continuous Improvement▪Customer Service and Regulatory Compliance, Contingency planning and Crisis Management Show less

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  Lifestyle Holdings

  Sept 2012 - Aug 2014

  Quality Officer

  Ensuring that processes needed for Total Quality Management (TQM) were established, implemented and maintained. Developed and monitored the Food Safety Management System and maintained relevant standardized records and reports enroute gaining ISO22000:2005 accreditation and certification;▪Established standards and controls for good manufacturing practices of all food production, handling areas and equipment to ensure statutory requirements were met;▪Ensured that the performance of the FSMS was reviewed at planned intervals to ensure its continuing suitability, adequacy and effectiveness. These review meant assessing opportunities for improvement and amendments to the FSMS;▪Ensured the promotion of awareness of highest food quality and hygiene standards throughout Lifestyle Holdings’ food sub-business units by training all staff on Good Manufacturing Practices(GMPs), and Good Hygiene Practices(GHPs) as well bring the trainees to account by overseeing the quality inspections/audits.▪Would alert and initiate corrective actions in areas where non-conformances arise; would use customer complaint trends as a guidelines to investigate and takeaction on necessary food quality and safety issues; and ensured thattop management undertook periodic but regular assessments ofcustomer satisfaction and that consequent improvement are identifiedand implemented▪Established and conducted an internal audit programme to verify that practices were conforming to planned arrangements and statutory guidelines being effectively implemented and maintained. Ensured that appropriate action was taken where non-conformances arose and worked with line manager to address any issues revealed by internal and external audits. Show less

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  Eurafruit

  Mar 2015 - Jul 2019

  Product/Quality Manager

  Job Description: Primarily responsible for Product Quality online & out the door as well as what displays on the retailers floor. Management of Quality Controllers & their KPI’S & performance in the factory. Deals with customer complaints incl. internal actions & communication as a result of complaints. Primarily responsible for Supplier quality assurance and compliance.As Quality manager in a Fruit packing and processing factory, that supplies major retailers including WW,PnP and export markets in Europe and the East.I am in charge of all compliance issues as well as Research and development for new products. I have succesfully managed FSA compliance and the WW Hygiene audits together with ensuring compliance with TESCO and EU Codex limits for residues and meeting all microbiological specs for high risk areas. 1. QUALITY CONTROL-OUT: Manage the QC -Out process daily. - Decision-making regarding QC-out issues. 2. ONLINE QUALITY CONTROL: Batch Allocation, Online Quality Control & Reject Management Daily prioritising of batches & timeous, accurate batch allocation according to product quality. - Daily monitoring of product quality in cold rooms. Prioritise batch allocation according to ripening rooms to prioritise batch allocation according to quality. - Timeous & Accurate batch allocation according to packing-plan & fruit quality. - Relevant Communication to team around batches daily. Manage online QC process & Quality Controllers in the factory. - Must show a thorough knowledge of fruit specifications & be in a position to assist all supervisors with quality problems. Verify online QC reports. Decisions to be made regarding online issues: - changes to batch allocation on internal systems. - quality acceptable if any discrepancies are noticed, captured & updated 3. SHELF-LIFE: Consistent, Accurate & Comprehensive management.4. STAFF/TEAM MANAGEMENT: Support, Guide and Oversee responsibilities of quality controllers. Show less

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  MADIKWE BERRY

  Jul 2019 - now

  • General Manager

    Jul 2021 - now

  • Packhouse and Compliance manager

    Jul 2019 - Jul 2021