Rozanne Elmaree
Food Safety Certifier
Goodwood
Summary
Demonstrates strong communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Food Safety Certifier (FSSC 22000 and BRCGS )
Peterson Control Union
05.2022 - Current
- Conduct technical and quality assurance reviews of audit reports within desired KPI of number of reviews performed and within prescribed turn-around times -
- Performance of assessments, review, and certification: contracting process; planning; execution of assessments; reporting process; review evaluate and potentially reject/return audit reports that do not meet quality, accreditation, or scheme requirements back to the auditor along with reason(s) for rejection and action necessary; certification process; post-certification process. Decisions on certification of BRCGS and FSSC projects.
- Ensure auditor qualifications are up to date.
- Providing technical support to staff, clients (if applicable) with regards to scheme rules, internal company procedures.
- Accountable for maintaining open communication with management team to identify technical/quality issues or trends and provide recommendations for process improvements.
- Other duties or special projects as assigned such as training, auditor calibrations, presentations, technical assistance , approval of contracting documentation.
Technical reviewer (FSSC 22000 V5.1 and BRCGS issue 8)
NSF Africa
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Conduct technical and quality assurance reviews of audit reports within desired KPI of number of reviews performed and within prescribed turn-around times Review evaluate and potentially reject/return audit reports that do not meet quality, accreditation or scheme requirements back to the auditor along with reason(s) for rejection and action necessary.
SCFC and Retail auditor
NSF Africa
06.2020 - 12.2021
- Conduct food safety, health and safety and hygiene inspection Perform coaching and training at client’s site, Summarise and evaluate audit findings, communicate findings/ results of audits with client, collect food product and environmental samples from client sites, develop effective work plans for the completion of assigned inspections, Establish and maintain effective communication with key team members And client teams, initiate non-conformance reports and ensure corrective actions are carried out where applicable.
Quality Assurance Manager
BM Food Manufacturers
03.2019 - 05.2020
- Management of quality management system currently in place, lead HACCP team across the site, manage internal laboratory, label Development and drafting, oversee training and development, work Closely with development, procurement and operations team to ensure All system needs are met, conduct internal and supplier audits, Requesting of Raw material specifications as well as drawing up final product specifications, approving quality checks on products.
Quality Assurance Manager
In2Food
04.2018 - 02.2019
- Co – ordinate the activities required to meet quality standards, Monitor and maintain quality Management system, conducting factory inspections which promotes quality and food safety, coordinate calibration of measuring equipment, initiate non conformance reports and ensure corrective actions, are carried out where applicable Administer customer complaints and corrective actions raised from those complaints are addressed, conduct internal audits, review raw material and packaging paperwork, Co – ordinate quality controllers and students, assist with drafting of final product specifications, facilitate internal and external audits, oversee lab staff and QC’s, Requesting of Raw material specifications, drawing up final product specifications, Approving quality checks on products.
Quality management systems Manager
In2Food
06.2016 - 03.2018
- Monitor and maintain Quality Management system, Determine and setting objectives with top management, ensuring compliance with quality management standards, WW PPC audit, WW IBL Hygiene and all legislations and regulations. Investigating non- conformance and compile technical management reports, develop and manage GMP’s and SOP’s documents, manage customer complaints, oversee Lab staff and QC’s ensuring efficient sanitation standards are maintained assuring food safety requirements, Requesting of Raw material specifications, drawing up final product specifications.
Food Technologist
Garon Specialities
12.2011 - 05.2016
- Administrative duties, customer complaints, assisting Quality Management system, conducting internal and external auditing, perform Corrective action on non-conformances (internal and external), Supervising lab staff and quality controllers, co-ordinating shelf life, facilitate training of staff and new employees.
Education
BTech - Quality
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
National Diploma - Food Technology
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Introduction to Packaging Technology Certificate - undefined
The Institute of Packaging SA
High School - undefined
Heathfield High School
01-2005
Skills
Multitasking
Decision-making
Work Planning and Prioritization
Continuous improvement
Teamwork
Self motivation
Adaptability
Clear communication
Certification
NSF: BRCGS Lead Auditor Issue 8, BRCGS Sites Issue 8
Timeline
Food Safety Certifier (FSSC 22000 and BRCGS )
Peterson Control Union
05.2022 - Current
Technical reviewer (FSSC 22000 V5.1 and BRCGS issue 8)
NSF Africa
01.2022 - 04.2022
SCFC and Retail auditor
NSF Africa
06.2020 - 12.2021
Quality Assurance Manager
BM Food Manufacturers
03.2019 - 05.2020
Quality Assurance Manager
In2Food
04.2018 - 02.2019
Quality management systems Manager
In2Food
06.2016 - 03.2018
Food Technologist
Garon Specialities
12.2011 - 05.2016
National Diploma - Food Technology
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Introduction to Packaging Technology Certificate - undefined
The Institute of Packaging SA
High School - undefined
Heathfield High School
BTech - Quality
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
WORKSHOPS
- SGS Academy: FSSC22000:2011 Implementation Certificate, FSSC22000:2011 Internal Auditing Certificate
- FACTS: SA Food Labelling Regulation Workshop Certificate of attendance
- Entecom: FSSC 22000 Version 4.1 and Food Fraud Workshop
Gym
Gym
Cycling
Spending time with my family