BONGANI NOEL MABUNDA

• Racking and beer recovery processes, optimizing operations, and updating SOPs, and also cascading down the SAB KPIs while adhering to GOP to break down the PIs to make the process world-class.
• Lead the problem-solving initiatives and commissioned a new CIP station.
• Commissioning of Beer Recovery and Racking Line 3.
• Trained new in-service trainees coming to the Brewing Department around process monitoring and control, and also ensuring food safety compliance.
• Acted as a 2IC shift supervisor, supporting team leader shift.
• She represents the representative around the Brewing Department.
• Assigned daily work tasks and set weekly schedules.
• Improved brewing processes by consistently monitoring and adjusting fermentation parameters.
• Maintained accurate records of brewing activities, enabling data-driven decision making for process improvements.
• Adhered to good manufacturing practices and standard operating procedures.
• Troubleshot issues within brewing equipment promptly to minimize downtime, while maintaining high-quality outputs.
• Implemented safety protocols throughout the brewery, reducing accidents and promoting employee wellbeing

Achievements.

• Achieve key milestones, including improving micro KPIs.
• Improve PMI from 38% to 77% in C21.
• Peak volume records exceeding 9,000 hl in beer recovery.
• 100% SKAP attainment.
• Best problem solving in Cellars C22.
• Passionate Owner: Racking (Quarter 4 C22)
• SHe Reps Certified on Site

• Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and protocols.
• Operated various types of machinery, demonstrating versatility and adaptability in diverse work environments.
• Assisted in training new operators, sharing knowledge of best practices and promoting a culture of teamwork amongst peers.
• Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.

1. Oversaw racking, beer recovery, wort cooling, and yeast handling processes.

2. Utilized VPO tools to ensure high-quality, timely beer production.

3. Drove 5S housekeeping and implemented process optimizations on racking and beer recovery.

4. Acted as a shift supervisor in the cellar area.

• Shadowed a senior brewing process technician to learn the racking process, problem-solving, and housekeeping.
• Acquired experience in analyzing Product sample Quality compliance.
• Developed skills in Monitoring brewing Processes and Handling Deviations.

Skills: Microsoft Powerpoint , 5s , Sampling, Process control, Paqt, Communications, Laboratory Information Management(LIMS) , Microsoft Excel, Presentation skills, Problem Solving , Laboratory Skills and Process Monitoring

• Ensured accurate test results with proper use of lab equipment and adherence to protocols.
• Prepared specimens for testing and analysis.
• Learned multiple molecular biological techniques.
• Prepared samples for centrifugation, aliquoting and preserving sample integrity.
• Managed specimen sample handling, receiving, storage and inventory.
• Enhanced laboratory efficiency by maintaining and organizing equipment, supplies, and samples.
• Prioritized tasks efficiently to meet project deadlines while maintaining high-quality results in a fast-paced laboratory environment.
• Improved laboratory safety through regular inspection and maintenance of equipment, as well as adherence to safety guidelines.
• Assisted with support duties such as filling products, labeling products, testing samples and taking inventory.
• Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information pertaining to research findings, methodologies, or patient data when required by regulations or ethical standards.
• Worked closely with lab staff on special projects.
• Maintained lab by calibrating equipment and cleaning surfaces and items used.
• Provided assistance in training new lab personnel on proper techniques, safety guidelines, and protocol adherence for smooth integration into the team environment.
• Demonstrated competence in collecting lab samples for testing.
• Demonstrated flexibility working in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
• Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to changing priorities or new assignments as needed within the lab environment.
• Assisted with ordering supplies and equipment, calibrating instruments and preventive maintenance.
• Maintained safe, tidy and organized laboratory environment for accurate test results.
• Prepared reagents, media and solutions to use for laboratory testing and analysis.
• Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.

-Instrumentation

• Spectrometer
• Microscopy
• pH meter
• Centrifuge
• Mass Balances.
• Autoclave
• Laminar flow.
• Shaking Incubators
• Freeze dryer.