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ANNAH SIBONGILE KABINI

Midrand

Summary

Hygiene, Quality, and Food Safety professional with 10+ years’ experience in FMCG manufacturing environments, including high-care and low-care operations. Proven site-level leader in driving quality improvement, hygiene governance, and a strong “First Time Right” culture. Holds a National Diploma in Food Technology with extensive hands-on experience in the design, implementation, verification, and continuous improvement of Total Quality and Food Safety Management Systems aligned to FSSC 22000, HACCP, GMP, and regulatory requirements. Strong capability in auditing, environmental monitoring, laboratory systems, root cause analysis, CAPA effectiveness, KPI reporting, and competency development.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Quality and Food Safety Team Leader

ALPLA Group
02.2023 - 06.2024
  • Led site Quality, Hygiene, and Food Safety improvement initiatives aligned to FSSC 22000, GMP, HACCP, and customer requirements, driving a strong “First Time Right” culture.
  • Provided visible site leadership and influence on the shop floor, collaborating with Operations, Maintenance, and Supply Chain to embed hygiene and quality ownership.
  • Conducted continual site environmental scans, including GMP inspections, hygiene zoning assessments, sanitation effectiveness reviews, and contamination risk evaluations.
  • Used environmental and microbiological trend data to inform site quality strategy, prioritise risks, and implement targeted hygiene improvements.
  • Implemented and maintained site-specific Quality and Hygiene Management Systems within ALPLA global governance frameworks, ensuring robust system control and consistency.
  • Developed and maintained site procedures, standards, and specifications relating to hygiene, sanitation, GMP, and quality processes.
  • Reviewed customer and regulatory requirements strategically, translating them into practical site controls and capability improvements.
  • Planned and led internal audits, GMP verifications, and system assessments, and supported customer, regulatory, and certification audits.
  • Ensured effective non-conformance management, leading root cause analysis and verifying CAPA effectiveness to prevent recurrence and reduce cost of poor quality.
  • Drove continuous improvement initiatives focused on hygiene discipline, waste reduction, rework elimination, and improved productivity.
  • Managed competency and capability development programmes, delivering hygiene, GMP, food safety, and RCA training to quality and operational teams.
  • Protected customer and brand reputation through strong governance, disciplined hygiene systems, and consistent compliance with quality and food safety standards.

Quality & Food Safety Specialist

PepsiCo
04.2020 - 01.2023
  • Led site quality and hygiene verification through structured internal audits and assessments.
  • Managed external, customer, regulatory, and FSSC 22000 certification audits.
  • Appointed, coached, and developed 15+ internal auditors.
  • Reviewed non-conformances, KPI trends, and CAPA effectiveness to drive continual improvement.
  • Managed Supplier Quality Assurance programmes and conducted supplier audits.
  • Planned and executed traceability and mock recall exercises.
  • Reviewed and maintained HACCP plans, PRPs, and OPRPs.
  • Managed hygiene, sanitation, chemical control, and sanitation verification programmes.
  • Oversaw environmental monitoring and microbiological trend analysis.
  • Investigated customer complaints and implemented corrective and preventive actions.
  • Delivered food safety, hygiene, and GMP training across operations.
  • Acted as technical liaison with laboratories, auditors, and regulatory authorities.

Quality & Food Safety Coordinator

PepsiCo
11.2017 - 03.2020
  • Supported implementation and continuous improvement of the Food Safety Management System.
  • Ensured compliance with food legislation, customer requirements, and corporate standards.
  • Managed microbiological testing programmes for raw materials, in-process, finished goods, water, air, and environment.
  • Analysed trends, identified hygiene risks, and led RCA for OOS results.
  • Maintained allergen management and AIB standards implementation.
  • Coordinated master cleaning schedules and sanitation verification.
  • Delivered food safety, hygiene, and allergen training.
  • Supported audit readiness and regulatory inspections.

Quality & Food Safety Supervisor

PepsiCo
09.2014 - 10.2017
  • Supervised and developed laboratory and quality technicians.
  • Oversaw raw material, in-process, and finished product quality testing.
  • Ensured compliance to HACCP, GMP, and FSSC 22000 requirements.
  • Reviewed results, escalated deviations, and initiated containment actions.
  • Supported RCA, CAPA implementation, audits, and customer visits.

Quality Controller

Coca-Cola
01.2013 - 08.2014
  • Conducted in-process quality checks and laboratory testing.
  • Performed sensory evaluations, packaging inspections, and SHE compliance checks.

Laboratory Technician

Valpré
01.2012 - 12.2012
  • Conducted microbiological analysis of food, water, air, and environmental samples.
  • Verified sanitation effectiveness and maintained laboratory equipment calibration.

Education

National Diploma - Food Technology

University of Johannesburg

Matric -

Tholulwazi Senior Secondary School

Skills

  • Site Hygiene & Quality Leadership
  • Quality Management Systems (TQFSM, FSSC 22000, ISO 22000)
  • Packaging & Trade Quality Processes
  • Hygiene & Environmental Monitoring
  • Laboratory Systems & Equipment
  • Auditing & Governance
  • Root Cause Analysis & CAPA
  • Cost of Poor Quality Reduction
  • KPI Monitoring & Trend Analysis
  • Supplier Quality Assurance
  • Training & Competency Development
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration

Certification

  • FSSC 22000 & ISO 22000 Internal Auditor – SGS Academy
  • HACCP Principles & Application – Progress Excellence
  • Integrated ISO 14001 / OHSAS 18001 Internal Auditing – NQA Africa
  • ISO 14001 Implementation – NQA Africa
  • Hazardous Chemicals – NOSA
  • Internal Auditing – NOSA

Systems

  • SAP
  • LIMS
  • WMS
  • Infinity
  • Microsoft Office

Additional information

Immediate, Code 8, Available on request

Timeline

Quality and Food Safety Team Leader

ALPLA Group
02.2023 - 06.2024

Quality & Food Safety Specialist

PepsiCo
04.2020 - 01.2023

Quality & Food Safety Coordinator

PepsiCo
11.2017 - 03.2020

Quality & Food Safety Supervisor

PepsiCo
09.2014 - 10.2017

Quality Controller

Coca-Cola
01.2013 - 08.2014

Laboratory Technician

Valpré
01.2012 - 12.2012

National Diploma - Food Technology

University of Johannesburg

Matric -

Tholulwazi Senior Secondary School
ANNAH SIBONGILE KABINI