Nonkumbuzo Tile
Quality Manager: Added Value And Site Hygiene
saldanha,western cape
Summary
Outgoing Quality Assurance Manager with 12 years of managerial experience in Fishing Industry. Committed to high standards of product inspections and customer service with extensive knowledge of Nav use. Adept at collaborative with various departments for comprehensive quality control. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Technical Manager position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Acting QC Manager (FFD)
Sea Harvest
01.2015
- Manage the work activities of QA Auditors in terms of work performance and other staff related issues
- Ensure all systems, procedures, check sheets and other documentation are completed accurately and timeously as per QMS
- Identify process improvement opportunities and recommend the necessary changes
- Investigate customer complaints, report back within agreed time frames and initiate necessary changes to eliminate recurrence
- Ensure full traceability throughout the system
- Report deviations from standard and discuss these with QA Auditors
- Amend the systems, procedures and check where necessary.
Shift Quality Manager FFP/FFD/Fleet
Sea Harvest
1 2017 - Current
- Manage the work activities of a team of QA Auditors and other staff related issues
- Ensure all systems, procedures, check sheets and other documentation are completed accurately, audited and verified on a daily basis and as required by the QMS
- Verify documentation on a daily basis during the shift and sign these off at the end of each shift
- Report deviations from standard and discuss these with the QA Auditors
- Amend the systems, procedures and check where necessary
- Ensure all changes to systems, procedures and check sheets are communicated to the QC Manager – Quality Systems to ensure that the QMS is updated and change/audit review forms are completed and signed off
- Apply technical knowledge to identify shortcomings/gaps within the QMS and recommend, initiate and implement the agreed changes/amendments
- Train QA, Production and Engineering staff in all aspects of food safety and quality related to the process, materials and final product requirements
- Identify, investigate, analyse, recommend and initiate changes to all problems/deviations from standard/areas of poor performance
- Identify process improvement opportunities and recommend the necessary changes
- Conduct internal audits [day and night shift] of all processes [production, cleaning, etc] throughout the area of responsibility
- Investigate customer complaints, report back within agreed time frames and initiate necessary changes to eliminate recurrence
- Ensure full traceability throughout the system.
Quality Manager: Added Value & Site Hygiene
Sea Harvest
Saldanha
02.2024 - Current
- Led continuous improvement initiatives by actively seeking opportunities for process optimization and cost reduction.
- Provided training to employees on best practices in quality management, fostering a culture of excellence within the organization.
- Increased efficiency of the QMS by regularly reviewing procedures and making updates based on changing business needs or industry advancements.
- Ensured consistent delivery of high-quality products by closely supervising production teams throughout manufacturing processes.
Quality Technologist
Sea Harvest
03.2012 - 08.2017
- Provide leadership and guidance to the QA team, ensuring an integrated approach to quality
- Ensure all systems, procedures, check sheets and other documentation are completed accurately and timeously as per QMS
- Train production and QA staff in all aspects of food safety and quality related to the on – line requirements
- Identify, investigate, analyse and recommend changes to all problems or deviation from standard of poor work performance
- Product develop and associated factory trials
- Conducting regular internal audits
- Identify process improvement opportunities and recommend the necessary changes.
Quality Controller
LSG Sky Chefs
05.2007 - 11.2011
- Making roster
- Training staff continuously on HACCP regulation
- Assist with internal and external audits
- Monthly Micro swabs (hands and surface swabs)
- Audit guider
- Meal tasting
- Do sensory analyses on food items to ensure they conform to specification
- Chemicals monthly stock taking
- Lease with Production Manager to reduce wastage
- Take monthly food swabs for quality report
- Investigate and deal with daily complaints regarding hygiene and quality assurance department.
Trainee Assistant Manager
Royal Sechaba Catering
02.2007 - 10.2007
- Developing new products for diabetic patients
- Stock control
- Quality control
- Menu controller
- Cost control.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Consumer Sciences: Food And Nutrition
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Cape Town, South Africa 04.2001 -
Skills
Product Development
Managing people
Recipe Development
Food Styling
Quality Control
End-user skills
First Aid
HACCP
Wine tasting
Quality Management Systems
Documentation Review Abilities
Corrective and Preventive Actions
Raw Material Inspection
Staff Supervision
Product Inspections
Team Collaboration
Employee Training
Attention to Detail
Effective Communication
Production Support
Self Motivation
Problem-Solving
Qualifications
2018, Production Management, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 03/24/18, 2006, National Diploma: Food and Nutrition Consumer Science, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2005, National Diploma: Food and Nutrition Consumer Science, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2004, National Diploma: Food and Nutrition Consumer Science, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 1st AID (CPUT) – 2004, Wine course (CPUT) – 2005, Poor work performance training, Internal and supplier Food safety auditor, Implementation & Maintaining PRPs and HACCP, Kama High School, Senior Certificate
Personal Number
082 853 0323
Driver License
Code 8
Personal Information
ID Number: 8412140820084
References
- Mr Denvor Petersen, QA Manger, Sea Harvest, denvorp@seaharvest.co.za, 082 561 9577
- Ms Eron King, Assistant Quality Manager, LSG Sky Chefs, 0795124043
- Mrs Christen Van de melver, Manager, Royal Sechaba Catering, 0834735260
- Ms S. Crafford, CPUT HOD, Food and Agricultural Sciences, craffords@cput.ac.za, 021 460 3433 (office)
Timeline
Quality Manager: Added Value & Site Hygiene
Sea Harvest
02.2024 - Current
Acting QC Manager (FFD)
Sea Harvest
01.2015
Quality Technologist
Sea Harvest
03.2012 - 08.2017
Quality Controller
LSG Sky Chefs
05.2007 - 11.2011
Trainee Assistant Manager
Royal Sechaba Catering
02.2007 - 10.2007
Associate of Applied Science - Consumer Sciences: Food And Nutrition
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
04.2001 -
Shift Quality Manager FFP/FFD/Fleet
Sea Harvest
1 2017 - Current