Stefan Lourens

Study full time basis and open to work opportunities and willing to learn

Junior Quality Manager - Reporting into the Quality Manager

Management Systems Worked on:

• ISO 22000.
• FSSC 22000.

Audits Performed / Exposure:

• ISO 22000.
• FSSC 22000.

Responsibilities:

• Handled product development and Innovation.
• Tracked quality issues with external customers, suppliers, and internal plant operations.
• Collaborated with audit clients and action owners to apply root cause analysis guidance and establish effective corrective action plans.
• Managed introduction and implementation of HACCP system.
• Improved quality processes for increased efficiency and effectiveness.
• Followed quality standards and procedures to minimize errors and maximize customer satisfaction.
• Managed and archived quality documentation and participated in internal and external quality audits.
• Updated quality control standards, methods, and procedures to meet compliance requirements.
• Calibrated instruments and scales in production area.
• Coordinated and oversaw periodic audits to evaluate product quality and safety and address non-conformances.
• Inspected products and worker progress throughout production.
• Specified quality requirements of raw materials with suppliers.
• Recorded, analyzed, and distributed statistical information.

REASON FOR LEAVING: Left as relocated to Gauteng.

As COVID pandemic hits, It was difficult to seek employment.

Admin Clerk (Contract) - Reporting into the Conveyancing Director

Responsibilities:

• Evaluated solutions and made decisions.
• Participated in team projects, demonstrating ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
• Managed time efficiently to complete all tasks within deadlines.
• Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.

REASON FOR LEAVING: Left as contract ended.

Microbiologist (Internship) - Reporting into the Laboratory Supervisor

Responsibilities:

• Performed media preparation sampling and plating out of carcass meal and pet-food.
• Counted colonies on agar plates (VRBGA, TBX, PCA).
• Carried out streaking of samples for purification Inoculation of Salmonella samples.
• Plated samples and removed biological waste.
• Prepared meat samples before testing.
• Tested for Salmonella on meat, pet-food, and carcass meal samples.
• Poured growth media into petri dishes.

REASON FOR LEAVING : Stefan left as he completed his internship.