Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Continuing Professional Development
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Maponto Elizabeth Tsotetsi

Food Technologist
Johannesburg

Summary

Quality Controller adept at assessing product quality and delivering valuable improvement recommendations. Proficient in identifying and addressing operator errors and non-compliances, leading to improved overall quality and efficiency. Diligent professional food technologist committed to upholding the highest standards of excellence in product manufacturing.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Quality Controller

Vegeworth Pty Ltd
08.2024 - Current

Company Overview: [Pre packed Vegetables, Ready to eat salads and Soups]

  • Conducting daily staff fitness, personal hygiene and proper PPE verification
  • Implemented FSSC 22000 version 6
  • Inspecting and receiving raw materials
  • Investigating and completing all internal NCRs
  • Conducting traceability activities
  • Verification of the MAP gas in sealing machines
  • Inspecting and verifying vehicles and finished products in dispatch
  • Managing retention samples for every batch produced
  • Assisting and participating in internal and external audits
  • Preparation of costing sheets and recipes for new products developed and launched
  • Maintaining equipment accuracy and calibrations
  • Monitoring and verifying CCPs and OPRPs throughout production
  • Preparation of microbiological samples as required
  • Monitoring production processes ensuring adherence to quality and safety standards
  • Assisting with training and supporting staff on quality assurance procedures
  • Maintaining detailed records of quality control checks and all related issues


Quality Control Intern ( Work Integrated Learning)

Vegeworth Pty Ltd
07.2023 - 07.2024

Company Overview: [Pre packed Vegetables, Ready to eat salads and Soups]

  • Conducting daily staff fitness, personal hygiene and proper PPE
  • Inspecting and receiving raw materials
  • Inspecting and verifying vehicles and finished products in dispatch
  • Managing retention samples for every batch produced
  • Preparation of costing sheets and recipes for new products developed and launched
  • Maintaining equipment accuracy and calibrations
  • Monitoring and verifying CCPs and OPRPs throughout production
  • Preparation of microbiological samples as required
  • Monitoring production processes ensuring adherence to quality and safety standards
  • Maintaining detailed records of quality control checks and all related issues


Education

National Diploma - Food Technology

University of Johannesburg
01.2021 - 01.2024

National Senior Certificate - Physical Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, Mathematics, Life Sciences, English FAL, Life Orientation, Sesotho HL

Mampoi High School
01.2021 - 11.2021

Skills

Quality Standards Monitoring and Inspection

Accomplishments

  • Reduced food wastage by 20% through improving and monitoring stock rotation also enforcing proper labelling and FIFO in storage.
  • Improved Allergen Risk Assessment and Control Plans by assisting with training staff on Allergen Safety and Management.
  • Taking part in FSSC 22000 V6 implementation and audits by contributing on the update of documentation and implementing the new additional requirements.

Continuing Professional Development

  • ISO 22000: 2018 (Elements of Food Safety Management System), Alison
  • Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP), Alison
  • ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management System), Alison

Timeline

Quality Controller

Vegeworth Pty Ltd
08.2024 - Current

Quality Control Intern ( Work Integrated Learning)

Vegeworth Pty Ltd
07.2023 - 07.2024

National Senior Certificate - Physical Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, Mathematics, Life Sciences, English FAL, Life Orientation, Sesotho HL

Mampoi High School
01.2021 - 11.2021

National Diploma - Food Technology

University of Johannesburg
01.2021 - 01.2024
Maponto Elizabeth TsotetsiFood Technologist