Joanne Karzis

Diligent Quality Manager with over ten years of experience making sure products and services meet internal and external standards. Skilled in market research, project management and statistical analysis. Organized and analytical with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Quality manager with 12 years of documented quality control success. Develops specific and measurable goals, improvements and standards to continuously and consistently improve quality and reduce and eliminate errors. Successfully audits and maintains product accuracy and timely delivery resulting in customer satisfaction. Initiates quality-related SOP training and enforces procedural adherence. Dedicated Control technician with a 18-year track record of providing outstanding quality standards that are followed in the development, delivery and execution of products and services. Experience leading cross-functional teams of up to 6 members. Quality Management professional with successful career delivering efficiency and standardization, and maintaining all ISO and QS 9000 and Six Sigma Quality Systems. Drives smooth operation of production and manufacturing lines, coordinate efforts of employees and facilitate communication between management and production departments. Apply creativity in improving manufacturing process to achieve higher productivity and quality of finished goods. Experience in reviewing and interpreting regulatory and programmatic guidance, implementation of corporate compliance, risk management and corrective action programs. Quality control professional experienced in developing organization's quality strategy, procedures and processes. Monitor quality performance from supply chain and throughout product development life cycle. Develop and sustain Quality Management System in accordance with ISO 9001 and other applicable standards and business requirements. Manage quality audit program to identify and resolve non-conformities and embed culture of continuous improvement. Methodical Quality Assurance Manager with superb problem-solving and analytical abilities. Keeps meticulous records and identify and troubleshoot problems. Specialties include operational improvements, program implementation and documentation. Thorough Quality Assurance Manager creates successful quality assurance strategies and processes. Accomplished at identifying deficiencies and initiating solutions to problems. Experienced performing both process and outbound inspections. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Experienced Control technician and research associate with over 18 years of experience in dairy science, animal science, microbiology, ruminant and antimicrobial resistance. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction. Enthusiastic Quality manager and research associate eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of dairy science, microbiology, antibiotic resistance, animal science, veterinary science, ruminants and training in quality management systems and accreditation. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in pharmaceutical, scientific, biological, animal science, research and development and dairy industry.

American Dairy Science association.

South African Council for Natural Scientific professions (SACNASP):

Registered Professional natural scientist since 2017.