Shingai Nyarugwe

Experience

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  Danmeats

  Oct 2007 - Jun 2008

  Intern

  Compilation of work instructions, procedures and systemsPart of the ISO 22000 steering teamCompiling an industry based final year project with the aim of reducing problems(non-conformities) which were currently being faced by Danmeats (ISO 9001: 2000 Quality Management System)

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  Superbake Bakeries

  Nov 2009 - May 2010

  Quality Assurance Manager

  Analysis of raw materials received and raw materials in stock, in-process control and final product evaluation.Process, product, document and personnel control.Reporting on non-conformances and taking corrective action and advising on preventive action.Control of plant hygiene, personnel hygiene and overall product qualityAdvising management on any quality matters to be addressed.Initiation of Quality Management Systems such as HACCP.Carrying out internal quality audits and compiling reports on plant hygiene, personnel hygiene, product quality and other quality matters.Inspection, monitoring, creating and designing for quality in the organization.Process validation and verificationMaintenance of our regional clientele base through provision of quality productsEnsure codes of practices are being followedPlan and implement production schedules in liaison with salesEnsure that all procedures, systems and premises comply with legislative requirements Show less

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  Dairibord Zimbabwe Private Limited

  May 2010 - Aug 2013

  Requisition of raw and packaging materials to fulfill production plan. Control of raw materials and finished products through SAP systemManpower rationalization and manpower establishmentProduction planning and managementProduction controlProcess, product, document and personnel control.Control of plant hygiene, personnel hygiene and overall product qualityEstablishment of procedures and systems for full utilization of plant and machinery activities.

  • Production Line Manager

    Mar 2011 - Aug 2013

  • Graduate Management Trainee

    May 2010 - Mar 2011
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  Wageningen University & Research

  Sept 2012 - Aug 2013

  Student member Programme Committee Masters Food Quality Management

  •Reviewing performance of courses followed•Representing students on matters arising from the courses followed•Discussing and addressing matters arising from the programmes food quality and food safety management

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  Masvingo Polytechnic

  Feb 2014 - Dec 2016

  Lecturer

  Lectured food engineering, food machinery and meat Technology courses. Prepared course outlines and study materials. Prepared and supervised practicals, assignments, tests and exams. Assisted students with their projects and carried out research.

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  ZimTrade

  Mar 2014 - May 2016

  Market Advisor Trade Development and Exports Promotion

  ****Market Advisor for the Zimbabwean processed foods and beverages, packaging and pharmaceutical sectors:>Identification of specific export manufacturing and subsector (processed foods and beverages, packaging and pharmaceutical sectors)-Identification and nurturing of small and new companies into exporters.>Coordination of market researches and dissemination of that information to the local industry> Identification of specific export challenges in the processed foods and beverages, packaging and pharmaceutical sectors so as to guide export strategy development-Working with international technical experts to implement factory-floor interventions for target companies in the processed foods and beverages, packaging and pharmaceutical sectors>Organizing, coordinating, and facilitating participation of Zimbabwean companies in local, regional and international trade promotion events>Development of new approaches to export development and promotion activities>Providing support and advice in the development of national trade policies Show less

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  Wageningen University & Research

  Oct 2014 - Feb 2020

  PhD Researcher

  The thesis presented findings on the influence of food safety culture on food handler behaviour and on food safety performance. The thesis highlighted the components that are critical in assessing an organisation's food safety culture. A research framework was therefore developed to assess an organisation's food safety culture i.e. technological and managerial aspects, attitudes, values, perceptions and other individual characteristics of personnel, food handler behaviour and food safety performance. The role of the company environment i.e. food safety governance, national values, company operating characteristics were also assessed. A mixed-methods approach was developed to ensure a holistic approach to the assessment and understanding of food safety culture. Findings revealed revealed that numerous factors transcending different disciplines are interlinked and as such a systems approach is required to assess an organisation’s food safety culture. Moreover, results showed that a mixed-methods approach is suitable in food safety culture assessments due to the method triangulation, which could potentially increase the validity of research findings. Results also indicated that the internal and external company environment seemed to influence the prevailing food safety culture as both were reflected in the food safety programs and supportiveness of the organisation to food safety and hygiene.Research was done in Zimabwe, Zambia, Tanzania, Greece and China Show less

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  Cultivate SA

  Apr 2020 - now

  Project Lead
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  Insects4Nutrition Project

  Oct 2020 - Aug 2021

  • Research Fellow

    Jan 2021 - Aug 2021

  • Postdoctoral Researcher

    Oct 2020 - Dec 2020
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  Wiley

  Jan 2021 - Apr 2024

  Associate Editor- People Systems and Culture
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  University of Central Lancashire

  Aug 2021 - now

  Lecturer in Food Safety
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  SALUS: the Food Safety Culture Science Group

  May 2022 - now

  • Vice Chair

    Oct 2024 - now

  • Students Support Officer

    May 2022 - now
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  UCLan Centre for Global Development

  Nov 2023 - now

  Steering Committee Member