Michael Angelo Salabwe

Experience

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  Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda

  Mar 2011 - Jan 2020

  Duties and Responsibilities during this role tenure included;• Conducting regular and rigorous testing of raw materials, intermediate products, and finished goods to ensure they meet Coca-Cola's stringent quality standards.• Driving the validations, Verifications and calibrations of quality aiding (Monitoring and control) equipment and process to ensure fit for use.• Performing microbiological, chemical, and physical testing using standardized procedures.• Ensuring compliance with local, national, and international food safety regulations and Coca-Cola’s internal standards.• Participating in internal and external audits, including preparing for and facilitating these audits.• Monitoring production processes to ensure they are operating within established quality parameters.• Assessing and identifing areas for improvement in the production process and collaborate with other departments to implement these improvements.Key Achievements• Successfully integrating new, advanced quality control systems, resulting in improved accuracy and efficiency in quality testing.• Played a key role in achieving exceptional results in internal and external quality audits, demonstrating compliance with stringent industry standards and regulations.• Spearheaded projects that significantly reduced the rate of product defects, enhancing overall product quality and customer satisfaction. Show less Duties and Responsibilities• Led and managed the quality assurance team, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluations.• Scheduled and allocated tasks to team members, ensuring efficient workflow and adherence to quality standards• Overseen the testing of raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods to ensure compliance with Coca-Cola’s quality standards.• Monitored production processes to ensure they meet established quality parameters.• Identified and implemented process improvements to enhance product quality and operational efficiency.Key Achievements• Achieved a significant reduction in product defects and non-conformance rates through rigorous quality control measures and process improvements.• Consistently secured high scores in internal and external audits, demonstrating exceptional compliance with both local and international• Played a key role in the successful launch of new products by ensuring they met all quality standards from the development phase through to market introduction Show less Duties and Responsibilities• Conducted thorough inspections of raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods to ensure they meet Coca-Cola's quality standards.• Utilized various testing methods and equipment to perform quality checks.• Analyzed customer complaints related to product quality and work to address and resolve issues promptly.• Trained production staff on quality control procedures, best practices, and the importance of maintaining high quality standards.Key Achievements• Achieved a significant reduction in the defect rates of products through the implementation of rigorous quality control measures and continuous monitoring• Successfully implemented advanced quality control systems and technologies that enhanced the accuracy and efficiency of quality checks. Show less

  • Quality Assurance Technologist

    Jan 2019 - Jan 2020

  • Quality Assurance Supervisor

    Jun 2013 - Dec 2018

  • Quallity controller

    Mar 2011 - May 2013
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  Cocacola beverages Africa (Uganda)

  Feb 2020 - now

  Safety, Health, Environment and Quality Manager at Cocacola beverages Africa (Uganda)

  Duties and Responsibilities held include.• Conduct regular QSHE risk assessments and hazard analyses to identify potential risks and implement corrective measures.• Spearheading an effective GMP system across the supply chain with clear FEFO, FIFO (Stock rotation) and traceability programs. • Organize and facilitate all QHSE training programs for employees to ensure compliance with business operating requirements as well as legal and regulatory obligations.• Driving quality and cost improvement initiatives to contribute to business productivity.• Formulating and managing SHEQ governance budget in line with company’s finance policies.• Respond to consumer and customer complaints/inquiry and streamlining a clear communication structure that guarantees satisfaction while fostering continual improvement. • Implement and maintain an effective EMS in line with ISO 14001 or other relevant standards.• Develop and promote sustainability initiatives to reduce environmental impact, such as waste reduction, energy conservation, and water management.• Implement and maintain a QMS in accordance with ISO 9001 or other relevant quality standards subjected to regular compliance audits and ensuring proper corrective actions for system improvement.• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation for all SHEQ activities and prepare regular reports for senior management.• Coordinating key regulatory stakeholders to ensure company compliance to regulatory requirements.Key Achievements • Achieved the highest ever quality and food safety audit score outcome 94.8% in Africa against the Coca-Cola operating requirements.• Significantly improved company productivity by reducing cost of poor quality as a percentage of sales.• Reduced consumer complaints from 0.2bottles per million to 0.005bpm in 2023• Launching successful Quality and safety Campaigns that improved ownership and accountability of all.• Achieving and maintaining ISO 9001, 14001 FSSC 22000 and NOSA certifications. Show less