Compusense,XLSTAT,Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
FUNANANI MADIBA
Sensory Specialist
Johannesburg
Summary
I am an experienced analytical chemist with 6 years work experience in different FMCG industries in varying roles such as sensory consumer insight, lab analyst and QA assistant. I am now responsible for overseeing and maintaining the sensory aspects of Lactalis products. I work with several stakeholders which includes marketing, R&D and industrial to ensure that products meet the desired sensory experiences and characteristics.My sensory experience and training have been enriched by international exposure, with opportunities to learn and develop skills in Italy, France, and Turkey. This diverse experience has broadened my expertise in sensory tools and methodologies. I have excellent structured problem-solving, strategic, and holistic thinking. Curious professional who is innovative and active in the pursuit of trends and capturing the changes in the market. Thought leadership on consumer insights and demonstrated ability to analyze complex data and conduct the appropriate statistical testing, define sensory objectives, and recommend testing strategy to support program objectives.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2013
2013
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sensory Specialist
Lactalis South Africa (Pty) LTD.
09.2019 - Current
- Sensory management
- Managing of the various Lactalis factories in South Africa by planning and implementing sensory analysis projects. (5 Plants in south Africa and 4plants in Southern Africa)
- Overseeing and managing sensory-related aspects within the business, help to develop and implement sensory branding strategies to improve marketing efforts and sales techniques.
- Manage and design sensory tests, recruit, and train sensory panels, and ensure products meet sensory quality standards.
- Train and educate employees on sensory evaluation techniques and best practices. Ensure that sensory panellists and evaluators are proficient in assessing products accurately and consistently.
- Analyse sensory data and reports to identify trends, patterns, and areas for improvement. Use data-driven insights to make informed decisions and recommendations for product development and marketing strategies.
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in sensory processes and methodologies. Stay up-to-date with industry
- Skilled Sensory Manager
- Results-driven Sensory Manager with extensive experience in designing, implementing, and analyzing sensory tests to drive product innovation and optimization.
- Proven expertise in sensory training, statistical analysis, and consumer research, with a strong background in utilizing XLSTAT and Compusense software.
- Key Strengths: Sensory Expertise, Statistical Analysis, Software Proficiency, Panel Leadership, Collaboration, Consumer Research, Product Innovation.
- Key Achievements: Successfully led sensory panels and conducted complex sensory tests to inform product development and optimization. Utilized statistical analysis and software proficiency to drive data-driven insights and recommendations. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive product projects. Conducted consumer research to inform product development and marketing strategies.
- Sensory Expertise: Skilled in various sensory methodologies, including qualitative and quantitative analysis, example descriptive analysis, preference testing, and product benchmarking. Experienced in conducting complex sensory tests, such as ANOVA, PCA, and preference mapping.
- Statistical Analysis: Proficient in descriptive statistics, inferential statistics, and exploratory statistics, with a strong ability to interpret and communicate complex data insights.
- Improved customer satisfaction rates through proactive problem-solving and efficient complaint resolution.
- Panel Leadership: Experienced in leading expert and factory-trained panels, with a strong focus on panel management, training, and development.
- Collaboration: Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Marketing, R&D, industrial and quality, involved in Innovation/renovation, to drive product development and optimization.
- Consumer Research: Skilled in conducting consumer research, including preference tests, 60/40 tests, and product mapping, to inform product development and marketing strategies.
- Product Innovation: Experienced in driving product innovation and renovation projects, with a strong focus on delivering products that meet consumer needs and preferences.
Quality Analyst
VVF Life Science
04.2019 - 08.2019
- Determine the acceptability of samples for testing based on established criteria.
- Perform routine and complex technical procedures and functions according to departmental Standard Operating Procedures.
- Monitor, operate, and troubleshoot instrumentation and perform preventative maintenance.
- Assist with processing of samples as needed.
- Help production team to initiate the root cause and action for non-compliant results.
- Sample production product and monitor the production cycle.
- Ensuring that Raw materials & final products comply with legal requirements, customer’s specifications & internal spec.
- Ensuring that non-conforming products are identified and placed on restriction during processing.
- Investigation of customer complaints & internal nonconformance’s and implement corrective actions.
- Develop & update the product specifications.
- Monitor production and process to ensure conformity of products.
- Ensuring that all quality control/assurance tests are carried out on time and in full.
- Production Planning.
- Supervise extrusion operation & production staffs.
- Set daily/weekly/monthly objectives and communicate them to employees.
- Organize workflow by assigning responsibilities and preparing schedules.
- Identify issues in efficiency and suggest improvements.
- Ensure that production targets are met in daily basis.
- Responsible for developing, maintaining, and updating Standard operation procedures, work instructions and check sheets within the processing department.
- Provided detailed reports on quality metrics to senior management, enabling informed decision-making regarding process improvements.
Laboratory Analyst
Vital Health Foods Pharmaceutical
02.2017 - 03.2019
- Assist on handling customer complaints, training new staff, implementing quality control policies, rating suppliers, testing samples in a lab, identifying faults throughout the production process, and adhering to legislation requirements as well as updating the procedures.
- Analysis of raw materials, tablet intermediate products and fill oils, bulk tablets and capsules, Analysis of re-testing of re-assay materials, performing water sampling and testing, testing of primary and secondary standards, Accurate completion of all test reports in compliance with GLP requirements, capturing of data.
- Working with IR Spectroscopy, High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) and gas chromatography.
- Assist in development, maintenance and update all records, manuals, training procedures, product specification books as pertain to food safety and quality control for products.
- Assist in hygiene management system and GMP.
Education
High School -
Mbilwi Secondary School
Analytical Chemistry Diploma - undefined
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Skills
Microsoft Office Skills
Personal Information
- ID Number: 9504140463086
- Ethnicity: Black
- Date of Birth: 04/14/95
- Gender: Female
- Driving License: Code 10 (C1)
- Marital Status: Single
Training
- Sensory training in France, Italy, and Turkey
- Sensory statistics and XLSTAT software program
- Sensory Compusense software
- Flavour training extracts of Vanilla, Chocolate, and Strawberry flavour
- FSSC 22000 implementation head office
- Supplier auditing training
- Basic dairy technology
- Root cause analysis
- VACCP and TACCP
- Occupational Health and Safety
- HPLC and GC training operations
- GMP training
- Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint training
Software
Certification
Training - MANE flavor house
Timeline
Sensory Specialist
Lactalis South Africa (Pty) LTD.
09.2019 - Current
Quality Analyst
VVF Life Science
04.2019 - 08.2019
Laboratory Analyst
Vital Health Foods Pharmaceutical
02.2017 - 03.2019
Analytical Chemistry Diploma - undefined
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
High School -
Mbilwi Secondary School
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