Aletta Mathebula

Experience

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  BRM Brands

  Jun 2018 - Oct 2023

  As a food safety coordinator, the individual is responsible for managing and facilitating the functions of the food safety team. They take the lead in conducting and periodically reviewing hazard analyses for all production processes and product categories, as necessary. The coordinator acts as a custodian of audits and inspections and manages the audit program, including internal, external, and supplier audits/visits. They also manage the supplier database and related documentation, ensuring that all raw material specifications are in place and approved for all products processed. Additionally, the food safety coordinator is a champion of the food defense and food fraud program, conducting raw material risk assessments and analyzing raw material performance data and trending. Show less As an NPD process technologist, the individual provides technical support to new product development and operations. They facilitate and take responsibility for the introduction of new and/or improved products and equipment to the factory, ensuring all products launched have specifications, including raw materials, in-process, process flow diagrams, process control documentation, and final product specifications. The technologist validates new processes and controls before product launches as part of the development process, monitors the critical path for all development projects, and ensures completion of all tasks allocated on the critical path. They also draft hazard analysis and participate in reviewing hazard analyses for all production processes and product categories. The NPD process technologist uses coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to timelines, identifies and resolves process issues to encourage smoother procedures, more efficient process flows, and overall business growth, and enters data into computer tracking systems and files paperwork according to procedures. Show less As a food technologist intern, the individual is responsible for monitoring basic GMPs, such as temperature monitoring and verification, personal hygiene checks, foreign body checks, staff facilities and shop cleaning verification, chemical concentration verification and issuing, pH and refractor meter calibrations, overseeing facility housekeeping, and stock taking of chemicals and other quality-related utilities. They also participate in trials, monitor CCPs, and perform sampling and verification of expiry dates on ingredients. Additionally, they conduct glass and hard plastic checks and complete and verify records where required. Show less

  • Food safety coordinator

    Apr 2022 - Oct 2023

  • NPD Process Technologist

    Jun 2019 - Mar 2022

  • Food Technologist Intern

    Jun 2018 - May 2019
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  Sally Williams Fine Foods

  Nov 2023 - Oct 2024

  Quality Assurance Manager

  • Develop, implement, and maintain FSMS, and all related documentation required.• Conduct thorough inspections and tests to identify deviations from quality and food safety standards.• Collaborate with procurement team to establish quality requirements from external suppliers.• Liaise with customers’ auditors and ensuring the execution of corrective action and compliance with customers’ specifications.• Collect and analyze data, consistently tracking and reporting on quality and food safety performance.• Deliver comprehensive training to staff on quality and food safety procedures and best practices.• Lead internal and external audits, ensuring strict compliance with industry standards and regulations.• Implement, control and delegate all HACCP- related duties and procedures throughout the factory.• Manage customer feedback and complaints, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.• Oversee multiple quality -related projects and play a key role in product development.• Manage all technical and scientific aspects of new product development, from protype to final launch.• Ensure seamless integration of new products into the company’s quality and food safety management systems, including meticulous documentation.• Verify the accuracy of ingredient lists and nutritional information on new packaging and signing off on final proofs. Show less

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  RFG Foods

  Oct 2024 - now

  Senior Food Technologist

  -Supervise and guide food technologist, quality control supervisors, and hygiene supervisors, ensuring operational efficiency and adherence to food safety and quality standards.- Act as the QA Manager's representative in their absence, overseeing departmental functions and participating in meetings to ensure smooth operations.-Troubleshoot technical issues across the plant, initiate corrective and preventative actions, and support problem -solving initiatives for continuous improvement.-Conduct regular process audits and daily inspections, ensuring compliance with operational methods, sanitation standards and food safety protocols.- Review daily microbiological results and address deviations promptly, ensuring the quality and safety of products.- Assist in maintaining and upgrading the traceability system, ensuring alignment with agreed standards and addressing any discrepancies - Foster a disciplined and efficient departmental environment, promoting a culture of continuous improvement and adherence to food safety and quality objectives.-Support ongoing product development by conducting raw material comparisons, testing, and generating detailed reports on NPD activities.Review product artwork and labels to ensure compliance with labeling legislation and company requirements Show less