Simon Pitso
Chemist Analytical
Kimberley
Summary
I am competent Laboratory Supervisor with method validation skills and problem-solving techniques . I am a team player and also able to work alone and talented at investigating and adjusting processes by implementing quality assurance and control systems. Skilled at managing personnel and promptly addressing issues. Versatile Quality Supervisor with comprehensive experience in laboratory quality assurance. Superb communication and organizational abilities and in-depth knowledge of quality control standards.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Supervisor
Bureau Veritas Inspectorate Laboratories
Kuruman
09.2019 - Current
- Established inspection equipment to meet quality control standards.
- Developed monthly reports showing inspections and improvements.
- Coordinating waste management in accordance with ISO14001 EMS & ZWTL concept
- Responsible for management of chemical and hazardous material storage facility
- Maintained QA programs.
- Supervision of day to day laboratory operations
- Maintain time and production records
- Analyses and resolves work problems and assist in resolving work problems
- Interfaces with other departments to develop and implement training programmes(e.g Sampling department)
- Comply with SHE of the organization and ensure good housekeeping practices
- Supervision of sample preparation process (crushing,splitting,pulping and sieving)
- Management of equipment maintenance schedules
- Analysis and interpretation of XRF results
- Carrying out Planned Task Observation and risk assessments
- Ensuring that the laboratory is being operated in terms of ISO 17025 principles
- Participating in external and internal audits
- Partaking in revision of laboratory SOP's
- Carryout inspections and verifications of laboratory equipment
- Assisting to manage the laboratory contract in accordance with customer requirements
Laboratory Superintendent
Associated Manganese Mines
Kuruman
04.2008 - 11.2017
- Supported project coordination and smooth workflow by coordinating materials, inspections, and cworkforce actions.
- Maintained safety onsite and upheld all SHEQ regulations by performing Risk assesments and Planned Task Observations
- Scheduled and supervised maintenance and repair of equipment
- Resolved conflicts between staff and customers swiftly and professionally.
- Analyzed reports to identify areas of improvement and implement corrective action.
- Developed and maintained productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Monitored budgets and expenditures to maintain fiscal responsibility.
- Established successful procedures for day-to-day operations and long-term planning.
- Provided feedback to workers on job performance and safety procedures.
- Participating in external and internal audits
- Schedule regular audits for legal compliance and quality maintenance
- Generating weekly and monthly reports
Laboratory Supervisor
De beers Kimberley Mines
Kimberley
09.2003 - 06.2007
- Supervision of staff
- Optimization of the diamond recovery process
- Carrying out inspections on the DMS and inspecting screens and checking densities an flow rates.
- Ensuring that Safety,Health and Quality objectives are being fulfilled
- Coordinating compliance to ISO 14001 EMS
- Responsible for training and development of laboratory personnel
- Performing Planned Task Observations and risk Assessments
- Coordinating maintenance schedules for all laboratory equipment
- Purchasing and budget control
- Generation of weekly and monthly reports
Education
No Degree - Chemistry
Mangosuthu University of Technology
Durban,South Africa 03.1990 - 03.1990
Associate of Applied Science - Chemistry
UNISA
Pretoria 04.2001 - 04.2001
Associate of Science - Chemistry
Tshwane University of Technology
Pretoria 06.2011 - 06.2011
Skills
Staff Training
Technical Analysis
Operational budget forecasting
Staff training and development
Knowledge of quality systems
Statistical Method validation
Advanced Word and Excel
Timeline
Quality Supervisor
Bureau Veritas Inspectorate Laboratories
09.2019 - Current
Associate of Science - Chemistry
Tshwane University of Technology
06.2011 - 06.2011
Laboratory Superintendent
Associated Manganese Mines
04.2008 - 11.2017
Laboratory Supervisor
De beers Kimberley Mines
09.2003 - 06.2007
Associate of Applied Science - Chemistry
UNISA
04.2001 - 04.2001
No Degree - Chemistry
Mangosuthu University of Technology
03.1990 - 03.1990