Pranitha Sheosanker

Experience

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  Dairybelle (Pty) Ltd

  Dec 1999 - Jan 2000

  Assistant Laboratory Technician

  Key Performance Areas Process control / In-process testing / Raw material testingPreparation of media for microbial analysisMicrobial analysis of finished products daily

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  Coca-Cola Canners (Pty) Ltd.

  Feb 2000 - Jan 2001

  Experiential Trainee

  Key Performance Areas Process control (on-line inspections of product)Microbial analysis of finished product and raw materialsCan Seam analysis Incoming Raw Materials AnalysisWater treatment and analysisConsumer complaints;

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  Pandora's Foods (Pty) Ltd.

  Jan 2001 - Apr 2001

  Production / Quality Control Supervisor

  Key Performance Areas Process / Quality control of all baked products Sanitation and hygiene implementation and auditingMicrobial analysis of products and surfaces.Production Planning and supervisionConsumer Complaints/services

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  South African Sugar Research Institute

  Jun 2001 - Mar 2004

  Senior Laboratory Technician

  Key Performance Areas Quality control and analysis of cane samples to determine polarity, brix and purityManagement of the Near Infra Red (N.I.R.) laboratory to ensure the accurate sucrose analysis of cane samplesWeekly audits on instrumentation and laboratory cleanlinessResponsible for the operation and maintenance of the de-ionized water plant, for the entire institute.Data Management and stocktakingOperation of, as well as calibration and verification of, a range of analytical equipment which included: Refractometers; Polarity Meter pH Meters; Near Infra-Red Spectrophotometer; Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer Show less

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  Pakco (Pty) Ltd

  Apr 2004 - Apr 2009

  Food Technologist

  Key Performance Areas Quality systems co-ordinationResponsible for the compilation and implementation of quality policies, procedures and checklists and for defining and critical areas of control that are vital to the FSI system.Conduct internal audits, and reports, on manufacturing plant to ensure that food safety procedures are adhered to.Involved in the implementation of the food safety programme and responsible for ensuring that all requirements are met for all audits.Responsible for training of factory staff on Code of conduct, GMP and other food safety requirements.Carry the duties of QA manageress, in her absenceSupervision of QA assistants and training experiential traineesEvaluation and analysis of all raw materials receivedQuality assurance/ Process controlAuditing of production process control – Double seam analysis, retort charts, etc.Auditing of the receiving, thawing and processing of chicken and meat, ensuring regulations are followedMonitoring storage conditions for meat, fresh fruits, fresh & dehydrated vegetables, chemicals and other dry raw materialsCompiling weekly quality reports outlining process/quality deviations and corrective action takenAuditing of pest control treatments, sanitation and hygieneInvolved in the implementation of HACCP at Pakco and responsible for defining and creating procedures and checklists that are vital to the FSI system.Responsible for ensuring that the factory is run according to Good Manufacturing Practices and work in close collaboration with SABS in the canning plant – Canned Chicken and meat Show less

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  Tigerbrands - Albany Bakeries PMB

  May 2009 - Apr 2011

  Food Safety Co-ordinator/ Quality Assurance Officer

  Key Performance Areas HACCP System Co-ordinator: Implementation of the HACCP system including the completion, monitoring and management of CCP’s and all documentation/ records Design, Implement and monitor standard operating procedures, PRP’s and processing parametersPlan and conduct Quality and Food Safety System Audit plan Monitor and maintain the set quality standards for raw and packaging materials as well as finished productsResponsible for SAFSIS,HACCP and AIB Audits Risk Management Provide feedback to Management on all activities and trends pertaining to the Quality/ Food safety system and the level of compliance and efficiency. Responsible for Microbiological and chemical testing of equipment, raw materials and finished products.Management of the pest control and cleaning and sanitation contracts Management of the consumer complaints system – investigation and feedbackManagement of the Corrective and Preventative action system Design and conduct training on Quality Management System, GMP’s, HACCP, food safety and environmental awarenessEnsure that recipes are in place and up to date at all times Show less

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  Tigerbrands - Tiger Milling PMB

  May 2011 - Nov 2013

  Quality Laboratory Manager (Milling Technologist)

  Key Performance Areas Management and supervision of staff and the Quality Department (Laboratory) according to the requirements of ISO 9001 and Company policies.Regulatory compliance in terms of statutory requirements that govern the production, packaging and marking of Wheaten productsAssess, monitor and maintain accuracy of all laboratory equipmentInvestigate, analyse and implement new, safer or less costly accredited methodology. Raw material planningAnalyse, investigate and trend customer/consumer complaintsManagement representative for the HACCP system, thereafter lead the site in attaining and maintaining the Food Safety System Certification (FSSC) 22000 (Based on ISO 22000)Plan and conduct Quality and Food Safety System Audit Monitor product consistency to ensure that set quality standards are maintainedManage the activities of external service providers, i.e. pest control and cleaning and sanitation contracts Design and conduct training on Quality and Food safety Management System Show less

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  McCain Foods

  Dec 2013 - now

  Reporting to the Regional Quality Manager and McCain Global Quality, I have the following responsibilities:Supplier Quality Assurance; Management and trackingConduct Sensory analysis with Third-party Manufacturer and ensure adherence to reference samplesEnsure implementation of McCain Global Quality Key Elements of Quality at the manufacturing facilities and conduct annual assessmentsActively assist in development of rules and plant specific proceduresEnsure all internal and external audits at the manufacturing facilities are completed.Ensure effective close out of audit findings and tracking of corrective action plansAnalyse and interpret results from microbiological testing and advise plant management of resultsMaintain database and keep abreast with changes in legislations/laws that affect the industryArrange and where necessary conduct the training of employees on new and updated legislation, new food safety and quality requirements Show less Food Safety Team Leader Implementation, Management and Improvement of the Food safety management system (FSSC 22000 Certified)Analyse, investigate and trend customer/consumer complaintsPlan and conduct Internal Quality and Food Safety System Audit Manage the activities of external service providers, i.e. pest control and cleaning and sanitation contracts Design and conduct training on Food safety related mattersResponsible for preparing and chairing all food safety meetings and reviewsManagement of the Corrective and Preventative action system Responsible for the implementation and management of the Document control systemFood defence and vulnerability assessments Responsible for Customer/ Third party audits – AIBI; YUM; W/W IBL; McDonald’s SQMS. Show less

  • Regional Quality Assurance Officer

    Apr 2016 - now

  • Food Safety Coordinator

    Dec 2013 - Mar 2016