Samkelisiwe Madlala
Quality Control Technician
Pinetown,KZN
Summary
Results-driven Quality Control Technician with expertise from National Brands Limited in ensuring product integrity and compliance with AIB, FSSC, and GMP standards. Skilled in visual inspection and problem-solving, I effectively trained staff and maintained critical control points, enhancing overall product quality and safety. Strong communicator dedicated to continuous improvement.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Quality Control Technician
National Brands Limited
07.2015 - Current
- Inspecting and maintaining the quality of the processed and final product.
- Inspection of incoming packaging materials.
- Inspection of incoming raw materials - flour, sugar, and pumpable shortening.
- Housekeeping and hygiene audits.
- Auditing of the end of production, and deep cleaning of production lines.
- Ensure deviations from specifications are highlighted and acted on, to ensure that the product from one's area of responsibility is free from foreign object contamination and is not substandard or out of specification.
- Feedback on inaccurate specification compliance.
- Training production staff on quality-related issues.
- Raising and closing of Non-Conformance Reports: troubleshooting.
- Ability to quality-assure the production line independently.
- Analytical checks: moisture analyzer, pH meter, spectrometer, viscometer, texture analyzer, and flour analyzer (Inferaneo).
- Ensure adherence to AIB, FSSC, and GMP standards.
- Involved in internal audits.
- Ensuring proper stock rotation (FIFO) and handling of work in progress.
- Maintenance of critical control points - X-rays.
Quality Control Graduate
Kerry
07.2014 - 06.2015
- Weighing samples and setting up panels (top notes, in-process blends, and after packing).
- Conducting analytical tests.
- Liaising with customer service and sales reps.
- Verifying X-ray machines.
- Conducting GMP factory checks.
- Capturing results on SAP and Tempo.
- Approving chemicals after evaluation.
- Inspecting the quality of finished products.
- Preparing samples for micro-testing.
- Approving and reworking blend samples before they are packed.
Quality Control Trainee
Gourmet Fresh
09.2012 - 12.2012
- Completing relevant forms with due diligence for document control to ensure steps in the process can be traced in the event of a quality-related issue.
- Monitoring and controlling process steps of the Food Safety Management System from receiving, handling, storage, and dispatch.
- Rejecting stock upon receipt if necessary.
- Training staff on quality-related issues.
- Monitoring the temperature of perishables according to product specifications to maintain the cold chain.
- Receiving stock, ensuring that product specifications are met with regard to temperature, texture, appearance, as well as supplier vehicle monitoring.
Education
National Diploma - Consumer Science: Food And Nutrition
Durban University of Technology
Durban 04.2001 -
Skills
- Visual inspection
- Quality management systems
- Product inspection
- Product sampling
- Communication skills ( verbal and written)
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Time management
References
Name: Sinenhlanhla Sibiya
Position: Quality Supervisor
Company: NBL (Westmead)
Contact Number: 0676901376
Name: Samantha Bramduth
Position: Quality Supervisor
Company: Kerry
Contact Number: 0734385684
Name: Shakun Naicker
Position: National HSE manage
Company: Gourmet Fresh
Contact Number: 0739134396
Timeline
Quality Control Technician
National Brands Limited
07.2015 - Current
Quality Control Graduate
Kerry
07.2014 - 06.2015
Quality Control Trainee
Gourmet Fresh
09.2012 - 12.2012
National Diploma - Consumer Science: Food And Nutrition
Durban University of Technology
04.2001 -
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