Gugu Polite Mathebula
Tembisa
Summary
Highly effective and experienced Process Leader with over 5 years in the food processing industry. Specializing inpoultry and animal production. Proven expertise in operations management, production planning, quality control (SHEQ), and team leadership within fast-paced, unionized environments. Adept at implementing Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), ensuring food safety, and driving efficiency to meet production targets. Holds a B-Tech degree in Animal Production.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Processing Supervisor
Astral Foods Ltd
Olifantsfontein
06.2023 - Current
- Company Overview: FESTIVE Processing plant
- Supervise all processing operations, ensuring systems are implemented, maintained, and updated to meet company and regulatory specifications.
- Lead a team to ensure all non-conformances are addressed with corrective and preventative actions.
- Promptly respond to and manage all incidents impacting food safety and plant hygiene.
- Manage personnel, plan job distribution, and ensure continuous on-the-job training to prevent recurring issues.
- FESTIVE Processing plant
Breeder Farm Foreman
Astral Foods Ltd
Standerton
01.2022 - 07.2023
- Company Overview: Goldi Standerton Welbedacht Breeder Farm
- Managed daily site operations and supervised site workers to ensure standards were met.
- Implemented strict bio-security protocols and ensured health and safety compliance.
- Oversaw key production processes, including chick placement, feeding, water management, and ventilation.
- Performed bird vaccinations and conducted laboratory sample collection for disease control.
- Goldi Standerton Welbedacht Breeder Farm
Acting Primary Team Leader
Sovereign Foods
Hartbeespoort
07.2021 - 12.2021
- Company Overview: Hartbeespoort Abattoir
- Oversaw all sections of the Primary Department, ensuring machines were in order for start-up and all targets were met.
- Maintained a high level of discipline and ensured the team was highly trained to achieve optimal results.
- Checked for and ensured timely repairs of equipment breakdowns.
- Implemented and maintained good manufacturing practices throughout the process.
- Hartbeespoort Abattoir
Frozen/Fresh Production Supervisor
Sovereign Foods
Hartbeespoort
07.2019 - 12.2021
- Company Overview: Hartbeespoort Abattoir
- Managed daily operational activities to meet production standards and maximize throughput and efficiencies.
- Ensured all products adhered to quality and food safety requirements.
- Cooperated with quality controllers to resolve non-conformances.
- Monitored overheads within budgets and strived to continuously reduce costs.
- Hartbeespoort Abattoir
Education
B-Tech Degree - Animal Production
Tshwane University of Technology
National Diploma - Animal Production
Tshwane University of Technology
Matric Senior Certificate -
Makhosana High School
Skills
- Production Planning
- Downtime Reduction
- Resource Allocation
- Food Safety & Hygiene practices
- Good Manufacturing Practices
- Performance Management
- Record Keeping & Data Analysis
- "20 Keys" Implementation
Core Competencies
Production Planning, Efficiency & Throughput Maximization, Cost Control, Downtime Reduction, Resource Allocation, ISO Standards, Food Safety & Hygiene, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), Bio-security Protocols, Performance Management, Staff Training & Development, Disciplinary Procedures, Unionized Environment Experience, Job Distribution, Plant & Equipment Maintenance, Record Keeping, Data Analysis, "20 Keys" Implementation
Timeline
Processing Supervisor
Astral Foods Ltd
06.2023 - Current
Breeder Farm Foreman
Astral Foods Ltd
01.2022 - 07.2023
Acting Primary Team Leader
Sovereign Foods
07.2021 - 12.2021
Frozen/Fresh Production Supervisor
Sovereign Foods
07.2019 - 12.2021
B-Tech Degree - Animal Production
Tshwane University of Technology
National Diploma - Animal Production
Tshwane University of Technology
Matric Senior Certificate -
Makhosana High School
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