Boitumelo Manuel
Vosloorus
Summary
Accomplished Quality Coordinator and Laboratory Manager with over 15 years in laboratory operations and regulatory compliance. Expertise in optimising workflows, supervising staff, and implementing quality assurance and safety protocols. Experienced in leading multidisciplinary teams to achieve operational excellence and maintain compliance with industry standards.
Overview
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Certification
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Coordinator
Quality Ensure
01.2024 - Current
- Specialize in designing, implementing, and maintaining Quality Management Systems.
- Focus on ISO 17025 and ISO 9001.
- Assisted laboratories in preparing for and maintaining ISO 17025 accreditation.
- Conducted method validation and ensured quality assurance for effective accreditation preparation.
- Evaluated inter-laboratory and proficiency testing programmes alongside quality control activities, including QC charts.
- Gained experience in the coal industry through proximate and ultimate analysis.
Site- Laboratory Manager
Intertek, SD Guthrie-International South Africa
08.2016 - 09.2023
- Managed troubleshooting and support for lab instruments, resolving errors on NMR, Lovibond, spectrophotometer, and GC-FID & MS to ensure seamless laboratory functions.
- Monitored laboratory effectiveness and cost efficiency to optimise operations.
- Spearheaded continuous improvement projects to enhance laboratory processes and outcomes.
- Leading a team made up of one Supervisor and eight Shift Analysts.
- Managed the lifecycle of Non Conformance Reports to ensure compliance and quality control.
- Ensure that the standard test methods are adhered to: review and write laboratory procedures and test methods.
- Ensuring all QC work and records are performed and maintained in line with the Company’s quality system procedures.
- Prepared Certificates of Analysis to document test results for regulatory compliance.
- Planning of CAPEX Budget for the laboratory.
- Ensuring the maintenance of laboratory equipment according to manufacturer specifications and requirements.
- Ensuring that procedures are in place to monitor consumables and chemical stock level to ensure the timeous ordering and receiving of items for the continuation of services of the laboratory.
- Attending Production Department meetings to give an overview report on out of specification products and overall lab performance for the previous day.
- Compiling daily reports (Effluents, lab results, Raw oils & Blend trends) and sending them to relevant people and plant management.
- Compiling departmental and Ad hoc reports according to departmental procedures and client requests.
- Drafting of SLAs for instruments’ maintenance and annual calibration.
- Continuously liaising with the suppliers to track and accounting for orders.
- Assisting in maintaining all quality management systems and documentation.
- Performing administrative duties and signing off of monthly time sheets.
- Ensure that good health safety and environment are followed in the laboratory.
- Attending Safety Department meetings and assessing the safety file.
Senior Laboratory Technician
Set Point Laboratories
06.2012 - 07.2016
- Calibrated and maintained ICP-OES and ICP-MS daily to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
- Analysed platinum group metals and base metals samples from metallurgical and mineralogy sectors using ICP-OES and ICP-MS.
- Prepared samples through fusion, acid digestion, prill dissolution, leaching, and fire assay, ensuring accuracy for subsequent analysis.
- Data processing and reporting using LIMS.
- Updating and maintaining standard and instrument logbooks.
- Ensured proper cleanliness and orderliness in work area.
Laboratory Analyst
Acorn Pharmaceuticals
01.2012 - 06.2012
- Analysed raw and final products using HPLC with UV-Vis and refractive index detection, vis spectrophotometric analysis, atomic absorption spectrophotometry, auto-titrator, and viscosity measurements to ensure quality standards.
- Executed wet chemistry procedures for product testing and development, contributing to formulation improvements.
- Prepared samples accurately for different testing techniques.
- Assisted in the preparation of laboratory reagents and solutions for use in analytical tests.
- Managed the storage of chemicals and samples, following best practices for safety and compliance.
In-service trainee
ERWAT
01.2011 - 12.2011
- Acquired skills in accurate water analysis methods, including pH, conductivity, total suspended solids, total dissolved solids, surfactants, oil and grease, phenols, oxygen absorbed, and chemical oxygen demand.
- Performed preparation and analysis of water and wastewater samples to ensure compliance with quality standards.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
- Maintained clean, safe working environments to eliminate accident risks.
- Managed complaints with calm, clear communication and problem-solving.
Education
National Diploma - Analytical Chemistry
Vaal University of Technology
Vanderbijlpark, GP01-2010
Skills
- Laboratory Operations Management
- ISO 17025 (SANAS)
- FSSC 22000
- ISO 9001 standards
- Team Leadership & Staff Supervision
- Quality Management Systems
- Laboratory Health & Safety
- SOP Development & Implementation
- Quality Assurance & Quality Control
- Audits & Corrective Actions
- Equipment Management & Calibration
- Laboratory Budgeting & Cost Control
- Procurement & Inventory Management
- Method Validation & Verification
- Risk Management
- Staff Training & Competency Assessment
- Incident & Non-Conformance Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Data Analysis & Reporting
- Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)
Certification
- Natural Scientist in the field of practice Chemical Science.
- Lean Six Sigma White Belt.
- First Aid-Level 1 and HIRA.
- SHE Representative Course and OH&SA HIRA Management Briefing.
- Good Chemical Laboratory Practice.
- Management & Supervisory Program.
Accomplishments
- Improved laboratory turnaround time through workflow optimization and resource planning.
- Reduced laboratory operational costs through improved procurement and inventory controls.
- Lead a team of 9 staff while maintaining high levels of productivity and quality in 24-hour working environment.
- Implemented/revised SOPs and quality procedures.
- Reduced equipment downtime through improved preventative maintenance and service planning.
- Successfully implemented new instruments, system and process.
- Ability to work as a team member in any group projects.
Custom
Available upon request.
Timeline
Quality Coordinator
Quality Ensure
01.2024 - Current
Site- Laboratory Manager
Intertek, SD Guthrie-International South Africa
08.2016 - 09.2023
Senior Laboratory Technician
Set Point Laboratories
06.2012 - 07.2016
Laboratory Analyst
Acorn Pharmaceuticals
01.2012 - 06.2012
In-service trainee
ERWAT
01.2011 - 12.2011
National Diploma - Analytical Chemistry
Vaal University of Technology