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Nokuthula Cele

Nokuthula Cele

Quality Analyst
Durban,Kwazulu Natal

Summary

Degree in Food science & nutrition. Highly proficient in SAP systems, Ability to read and interpret results and able to lead internal projects. Able to work independently and as part of a team. Comfortable working in a fast changing and growing global environment where accountability, quality and timeliness are key Disciplined. Organized and systematic Knowledge on food allergen handling, processing. requirements. Ambitious in Quality Control with track record of dependability and leadership. Knowledgeable in QA methodology with proven history of reducing errors to increase quality. Proficient in preparing test cases, plans and scripts. Dedicated to analyzing and resolving defects. Perceptive and well-versed at identifying and documenting complex software problems and causes. Designs test plans and procedures and equips. Ability to train newer colleagues. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure position in Food Quality Control. Ready to assist the team to achieve company goals.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education

Work History

Hygienist/Plant

Kerry Foods & Ingredients S.A
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Sanitation (assistance) Duties/Responsibilities:
  • Ensuring maintain Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) standards, including Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in the production plant including warehouse and utilities
  • Provide support and guidance to enable the Production teams and all other departments to reach GMP standards and deliver quality and safe products to the customers.
  • Develop and implement training to support GMP and IPM program; monitor the understanding and correct implementation from Operators / Production staff / new hires
  • Conduct inspection and perform gap analysis of GMP and IPM program
  • Anticipate, trouble-shoot and resolve hygiene deviations with the respective Production Managers and Production teams, Service Departments and Quality Manager
  • Communicate to management on any gaps and corrective actions
  • Establish, implement and review the Pathogen Monitoring, which also covers Environmental Monitoring Program and Integrated Pest Management, to ensure compliance to the Kerry
  • Conduct monthly, weekend micro swabbing and ATP testing for products,production equipments and employees. Conduct monthly and weekly pest control checks and check for devations and correct where required immediately.

Quality Analyst/In

Kerry Foods & Ingredients S.A
Durban, KwaZulu
03.2022 - 02.2024
  • Process
  • Updating quality reports
  • Evaluating batches during initial processing, sensory and analytical testing
  • Raising notifications for failing blends
  • Attend production/warehouse/quality meetings
  • Communication with operators on in-process adjustments and offloading of batches
  • Issue out rework instructions and updating the system
  • Updating the ERP system (SAP) on tests when a batch is off-loaded
  • Analytical analysis for after-packing samples on night shift
  • Approvals of chemicals, top notes and raw materials as required by production
  • Approval of HVP, Maillard and liquids (pH & Moisture)
  • Completion of night shift x-ray verification tasks
  • Completion of QC on-line checks
  • Sensory evaluation for after packing batches
  • Conducting allergen testing
  • Conducting ATP micro swabs on various equipment, machinery & packing lines
  • Good housekeeping & good lab practices
  • Investigative work
  • Customer complaints
  • Troubleshooting
  • Preparation of reagents & solvents
  • Internal calibration & verification of lab equipment

Quality Analyst/Finished Goods

Kerry Foods & Ingredients S.A
Durban, KwaZulu, Natal
03.2022 - 02.2024
  • Responsible for the efficient delivery of information from test results on incoming raw materials, packaging, in process testing or assistance thereof, and timely release of finished product quality certificates
  • To conduct quality checks in assuring the safety of materials getting in and out of the site by adhering to the work principles of Kerry food safety and quality policy and standard.
  • Duties/Responsibilities:
  • Performs laboratory testing of process and product quality parameters according to current approved Kerry methods in an accurate manner
  • Endeavors to complete each testing in the specified period and able to release results or information as per pre-agreed timelines
  • Makes sure all testing records, COA's certificates, DATA materials provided with the products to the customer. Assuring accurate and up to date products for ease in analysis and dispatching.
  • Helps ensure all quality assurance resources in support of manufacturing process are available all times
  • Assisting in setting up company quality mandated and food safety systems are maintain continuously and meet food safety Standards
  • Participates in quality control checks,monitoring and implementation, while improving productivity and quality products with colleagues in other departments.
  • Helps ensure the reliability, functionality and on time calibration of laboratory testing equipment. Ability to assist in preparations and take part in-plant and off-plant supplier or system audits
  • Practices GLP, laboratory safety and housekeeping procedures in accordance with SSHE, food safety and quality policies
  • Skilled in micro sampling and documentation keeping, whilst keeping proper communication with the customer demands.
  • Ability to capture results and approve quality products.

HACCP Officer

EMAM BUX MEATS, KWAZULU-NATAL
DURBAN
08.2020 - 01.2022
  • Managing traceability & product recall
  • Supervisor for Food Safety Management systems, regulations and Standards, ensuring that all is implemented, followed and maintained throughout
  • Support customer request including questionnaires, technical data
  • Support all customer and third party audit, organizing and leading FSA audits, and organizing annual and monthly audits
  • Performance HACCP reviews, including CCP’s Validation &verification
  • Implementation of PRP’s and GMP
  • Manage document control system
  • Perform regular quality assessments on all incoming materials from suppliers and outgoing products to customers
  • Reject all products and materials that fail to meet quality expectations
  • Read and amend plans and specifications to meet the requirements of products and services offered by the business
  • Investigate customer complaints and follow-up corrective/ preventative action
  • Maintain non-conformances on the database
  • Organize annual HACCP management review, assign other responsibility to QA officers
  • Oversee the site pest management program
  • Preparing and facilitating induction training and food safety for new staff
  • Teach the Production Team about Quality Control concerns to improve product excellence
  • Assist with training of general staff in personal hygiene standards, encouraging awareness and food safety commitment to the product
  • Supervising cleaning department, chemical ordering, PPE’s and oversee correct filling of chemical usage checklist
  • Delegating tasks and follow up
  • Purchasing and management of chemical, disposables and personal protective clothing and equipment’s
  • Recommend improvements to the production process to ensure quality control
  • Responsibilities continue:
  • Review water usage and leakage within the facility and monitoring corrective action log
  • While doing micro trend for water usage, to determine how much water was used weekly to monthly and chemical usage
  • Resolve Quality-related issues in a timely manner
  • Document inspection outcomes by completing detailed reports and record performance
  • Ensure all prescribed food safety and hygiene programs are fully understood and fully applied
  • Communicate with Production staff when deviations occur and partake in problem solving
  • Make sure all Quality Assurance staff adhere to the health and safety regulations by means of coaching and discipline

Quality Assurance Officer

Chester Wholesale Meats
DURBAN, KwaZulu-Natal
02.2017 - 08.2020
  • Implementation of the Food Safety management systems, including developing new policies and procedures as required
  • This includes HACCP, GMPs, PRPs, SOPs
  • Strength and achievement on product analysis, receiving, dispatching and off-site inspection
  • Good working knowledge of ISO 22000, SANS10049, SANS 10330
  • Hygiene and temperature control
  • Performed internal audit and facilitate external audits inspections
  • GMP checks on the factory against regulation R962 and Food safety standards
  • Ensure that all required records are completed and that the company remains complaints in terms of food safety legislation
  • Manage contractors i.e., waste and pest control
  • Creating food safety awareness labelling (waste management, allergen management product recipes)
  • Management approved suppliers and COA/COC request from the approved supplier list a per product delivery
  • Review records control to ensure food safety system run well
  • Review, edit and update document, create document number and revision number and draw up standard operation procedure
  • FSA, Pick ‘n Pay, Samic and ZA audit preparation and execution
  • Handling and addressing customer complaints through monitoring corrective action log
  • HACCP and management review meeting preparation, minute taking and data capturing
  • Organizing external and internal training for Chester Wholesale Meat production staff
  • Micro trending for Third party: customer complaints, Pick ‘n Pay and FSA, non-conformance report management
  • Product traceability using meat matrix, from receiving, storage, dispatched and from the customer sold to
  • Procedure implementation and training
  • Responsibilities continue:
  • Assuring sampling and analysis of raw material and finished products within specified leads times and imported containers and management
  • Liaise with suppliers, governmental departments, laboratories and role players
  • HACCP implementation and document control and HACCP flows and plans
  • Monitoring of the flows to ensure these are per HACCP flow and plans
  • Creating and updating company’s flow diagrams and site plan Chester Wholesale Meat
  • Procedure implementation and corrective actions
  • Verification of pH and thermometer
  • Ensure that the facility is maintained hygienic and that all products produced are safe for consumption
  • Facilitate cleaning training as per master cleaning schedule
  • Creating cleaning roaster for the cleaning department
  • Preparing and facilitating induction training and food safety for new staff
  • Supervising cleaning department in chemical ordering, PPE’s and filling of chemical usage checklist
  • Purchasing and management of chemical, disposables and personal protective clothing and equipment’s
  • Review water usage and leakage within the facility and monitoring corrective action log
  • While doing micro trend for water usage, to determine how much water was used weekly to monthly.

Education

Certificate in recognition of completing the training principle and Methodology of Food Safety System Internal Auditing Base On ISO 19011& Correction Action and Root Cause Analysis using 5 Why and Fishbone Analysis Prerequisite Programmes on Food Safety based on ISO 22002: -1:2009, FSSC 22000 Additional Requirements - undefined

Implementation of a Food Safety Program (HACCP) Based - undefined

2018

Bachelor Of Applied Science - Food and Nutrition

Durban University Of Technology
Durban
02.2019 - 06.2020

B.Sc. - Consumer Science: Agricultural, Rural Development

University of Zululand

Skills

  • Audit Processes
  • SOP Development
  • Training Implementation
  • Data Analysis
  • Software Quality Assurance Knowledge
  • Project Management
  • Training Material Development
  • New Project Development
  • Quality Improvement
  • Testing Documentation Maintenance
  • Functional Testing
  • Quality Deliverables
  • Correction Action Planning
  • Quality System Regulations
  • Laboratory Testing
  • Cause and Effect Analysis
  • Equipment Calibration
  • Environmental Quality
  • Monitoring Data Quality
  • Risk Assessment
  • Document Quality
  • Performance Assessment
  • Laboratory Computer Systems
  • Support Audits
  • Customer Care
  • Team Meetings
  • Analytics and Metrics
  • Production Monitoring and Assessment
  • Sampling

References

REFERENCES Nicolas Chetty (Quality supervisor) - Kerry Ingredients -066 272 7977 Ishall Mangaroo– (Quality - In-Process Manager) – Kerry ingredients – 073 6762907 Sookie Mudray – (food quality supervisor) Emam Bux Meats -083 257 9916

Interests

Quality systems, Quality control and Auditing

Additional Information

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Timeline

Quality Analyst/In

Kerry Foods & Ingredients S.A
03.2022 - 02.2024

Quality Analyst/Finished Goods

Kerry Foods & Ingredients S.A
03.2022 - 02.2024

HACCP Officer

EMAM BUX MEATS, KWAZULU-NATAL
08.2020 - 01.2022

Bachelor Of Applied Science - Food and Nutrition

Durban University Of Technology
02.2019 - 06.2020

Quality Assurance Officer

Chester Wholesale Meats
02.2017 - 08.2020

Certificate in recognition of completing the training principle and Methodology of Food Safety System Internal Auditing Base On ISO 19011& Correction Action and Root Cause Analysis using 5 Why and Fishbone Analysis Prerequisite Programmes on Food Safety based on ISO 22002: -1:2009, FSSC 22000 Additional Requirements - undefined

Implementation of a Food Safety Program (HACCP) Based - undefined

B.Sc. - Consumer Science: Agricultural, Rural Development

University of Zululand

Hygienist/Plant

Kerry Foods & Ingredients S.A

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

On-SiteRemote

Important To Me

Company CultureWork-life balanceCareer advancementPaid sick leaveHealthcare benefits401k match

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