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Cikizwa Tshabe

Packaging Analyst
Smartie Town

Summary

A dedicated, hardworking and experienced Packaging Analyst. Having knowledge in FSSC 22 000, internal and external auditing and HACCP, with in-depth understanding of Food Safety management systems (ISO 9001:2015). Attentive to detail with a practical approach to problem solving and always maintaining a firm calmness under a pressurized and a challenging working environment.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Packaging Analyst

Nederburg Wines
12.2017 - Current
  • Ensure the adherence to quality policy, procedures and work instructions in Production area
  • Conduct Process Control ICC Audit
  • Conduct product Quality audit/checks on production line
  • Ensure that the correct material is issued and used for each production order
  • Perform all required hourly quality tests on the line, i.e measuring of oxygen, verify general appearance of the product and product packaging
  • Handle non-conformances from production lines and incoming raw materials
  • Assist with problem solving
  • Approve incoming raw materials and consumables
  • Liaise with supplier with regards to COAs, notification/concession and rejections related to the non-conforming stock
  • Train the production staff
  • Assist in Chemistry Laboratory after hours to conduct chemical analysis on wine samples (Winescan , Clarity, CO2, etc), log samples on LIMS and print reports

Quality Assurance Manager/Officer

All 4 Labels
06.2016 - 11.2017
  • Maintenance, development and enforcement of the Quality Assurance System
  • Review and development of internal procedures and policies
  • Conduct Internal and external audits
  • Train production staff
  • Conduct QC-checks, press approvals and generate certification of conformance for the final product
  • Handling of Non-conformances and Customer complaints, and ensure corrective and preventative actions are taken
  • Manage retention samples and colour specifications for clients

Junior Food Technologist

Dew Crisp
01.2015 - 05.2016
  • Managing Quality Controllers
  • Updating and formulating policy and procedure documentation
  • Investigating Quality complaints and provide feedback to the Technical Manager
  • Conduct internal GMP Auditing, dealing with non-conformances
  • Conduct trials on new product
  • Approve incoming stock
  • Training production employees
  • Assist with mock recalls
  • Generate Certificate of Conformance/Analysis for final products (COC/COA)
  • Assist with New product development and performing sensory evaluations

Graduate Intern

Agr-Food Technology Station
02.2014 - 01.2015
  • Research of literature and liaise with clients concerning projects
  • Assemble plant trials
  • Conducting Chemistry analysis (Moisture analysis, Water activity and pH Analysis)

Education

National Diploma - Food Technology

Cape Peninsula University of Technology
04.2001 -

Matric Certificate -

Desmond Mpilo Tutu
04.2001 -

Skills

  • Computer Literate (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

  • Problem solving

  • Good Communication

  • Attention to detail

Training

  • In-House Basic HACCP Awareness
  • FSSC 22 000 (In-House training)
  • ISO 9001:2015 Implementing and Maintaining
  • Internal and External Auditing
  • SAP
  • LIMS
  • Food Safety & Hygiene

Timeline

Packaging Analyst

Nederburg Wines
12.2017 - Current

Quality Assurance Manager/Officer

All 4 Labels
06.2016 - 11.2017

Junior Food Technologist

Dew Crisp
01.2015 - 05.2016

Graduate Intern

Agr-Food Technology Station
02.2014 - 01.2015

National Diploma - Food Technology

Cape Peninsula University of Technology
04.2001 -

Matric Certificate -

Desmond Mpilo Tutu
04.2001 -

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