Andiswa Pamela Sikhosana
Johannesburg
Summary
I am a 31-year-old ambitious female who is prepared to achieve the desired goals of the Job description. I am a hard worker, self-motivated, goal-oriented individual who is always looking for a challenge to enhance my skills and knowledge, I like to interact with other people and adapt easily to different kinds of environment. I have good communication skills both verbal and written, Computer Literate skill, interpersonal skill, great problem-solving and decision-making. I can work overtimes and under pressure. Exceptionally talented in keeping accurate records and carrying statistical analysis. I can use my skills and experience to steer up production in the company.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Quality Control Officer
Koppert SA
Johannesburg
04.2022 - Current
- Every Monday morning perform a quick check on the shipment that arrived over the weekend.
- make sure that every thing that was ordered has arrived.
- collect samples of different mites to do a full quality check on them.
- quality check needs to be performed in every product before it goes out for delivery.
- Approve incoming materials by confirming specifications and taking measurement tests.
- Inspect incoming products for adherence to labeling laws and company quality standards.
- Increase efficiency in quality control processes by streamlining workflows and eliminating redundancies.
- Maximize workflow efficiency within the Quality Control department through implementation of lean manufacturing principles.
- Improved customer satisfaction with consistent delivery of high-quality products, adhering to strict industry standards.
- Collect and analyze data to measure effectiveness of quality control processes.
- Record and organize test data for report generation and analysis.
- Monitor testing procedures and verify performance of tests according to established item specifications and protocol.
- Develop and implement procedures to meet product quality standards.
- Interpret test results by comparing to establish specifications and control limits, make recommendations on appropriateness of data for release.
- Conduct investigations into questionable test results.
- Review production processes and identify potential quality issues.
- Report problems and concerns to management.
Grower
Matsoba Westernberg Farm
Pretoria
12.2020 - 03.2022
- All general growing duties, but not limited to irrigation, spraying, managing teams related to the side of the business
- Statical analysis of production performance and maintaining accurate record keeping of the planting, production, and harvest
- Manage and execute harvest, maintenance, fertilizer, and planting activities
- Identify insects, deficiencies and any other problems and implement spray programs and feeding regimes to correct the matter
- Ensure that proper watering, scouting, harvesting and hygienic procedures are followed
- Ensure that the production areas are always in a neat and hygienic condition
- Oversee and manage staff to ensure all tasks are done timeously and standard
- Plan for staff requirements on a weekly basis
- Reason for leaving: Advancing my career
Junior Grower
Blueberry Hill Farms
East London
01.2017 - 11.2020
- As part of the management team the Junior Grower provides technical management of a modern greenhouse pepper operation by ensuring cultural conditions that support a crop capable of meeting productivity and quality objectives
- Manage four water systems with 4 compartments and 8 valves
- Manage 4, 1.3 Ha greenhouses
- Manage +/- 44 employees
- In conjunction with all the management team, ensures in drafting a budget for every financial year, for Agricultural products
- In conjunction with the Senior Grower, ensures that consistent growing conditions including irrigation and temperatures within specific target zones are maintained
- Correctly measures plant growth and records findings in line with company policy and procedure
- Directs and schedules the activities of employees together with the senior manager through providing ongoing feedback to the Senior Manager
- Communicates and advises the Head Grower and Operations Manager on current conditions and trends in crop, pest, and disease conditions
- Contributes innovation to the growing process
- Provides ongoing crop work quality monitoring including observing, recording, writing a report, and providing feedback
- Ensures that monitoring for pest and disease is carried out consistently
- Completes all testing of new materials and reports on results to Senior Grower
- Assists Production Supervisors and employees in pesticide application while conforming to all relevant legislation and standards
- Under the direction of the Head Grower, manages variety trials including data collection and report preparation
- Ensures that the facility and equipment function effectively by regularly reviewing the climate control computer, as well as by daily physical inspection
- Performs other duties as required by the Senior Grower
- Reason for Leaving: Advancing my career
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Agricultural Management
Nelson Mandela University
Port Elizabeth, South Africa 01.2017 - 12.2018
Skills
Communication and presentation skills
Data interpretation
Management and Leadership skills
Advanced computer skills
Time management
Attention to detail
Physically fit
Quality issue identification
Problem-solving abilities
Teamwork and collaboration
Academicbackground
Nelson Mandela University, Btech Agricultural Management, 2018, NDiploma Agricultural Management, 2015, Sehole Combined School, Grade 12, 2012, SACNASP (South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions)
Personal Information
- Age: 31
- Gender: female
- Driving License: Code 08
Timeline
Quality Control Officer
Koppert SA
04.2022 - Current
Grower
Matsoba Westernberg Farm
12.2020 - 03.2022
Bachelor of Technology - Agricultural Management
Nelson Mandela University
01.2017 - 12.2018
Junior Grower
Blueberry Hill Farms
01.2017 - 11.2020