Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Personal Information
Accomplishments
Reading, Motivational speaking
Timeline
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Thandi E. Lehari

Thandi E. Lehari

Sr Food Technologist
Randburg

Summary

Dedicated professional with a strong background in quality assurance. Committed to ensuring the excellence and reliability of products. Skilled in identifying and resolving quality issues, fostering collaboration within teams, and maintaining high standards. Known for reliability and adaptability, with a strong focus on achieving results through effective communication and teamwork. Experienced and hardworking individual eager to learn new skills within the FSMS industry.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language

Work History

QA Manager/Food Technologist

Ace Nuts Traders
03.2012 - Current

Facility: Internal audit and complete report and trends and Overseer of deep cleaning.
Product Inspection Lab: Develop Microbiological testing schedules, Microbiological testing Chemical test on Oil for AV and TPM, Moisture testing and product quality.
FSMA and Quality System: Improve the FSMS as per the FSSC 22000 requirements and the ISO 22000 requirements. Implement new local and international regulation and legislation. Part of the management review, Supplier audits and Internal FSMS audits, Establishing and implementing policy, procedures, and check sheet. Staff training on all the requirements.

Reason for leaving: Experience a new environment withing the field and gain more experience.

Reference: Nadia Swaneopel - 011791 7467

QA manager Assistance/Snr Food Technologist

Dew Crisp Farm
11.2008 - 02.2012

Writing policy and procedure according to the international standard requirements and regulations and Developing new check sheets Records verification, Staff training. Pest control inspection

Raw materials inspection after being received

Team of 8 QC assistance reporting to me

Involve in the external and internal audits

Sensory evaluation practice on end products and finished product inspection.

In-house delivery Vehicle inspection

Personal hygiene, Cleaning and sanitation inspection

inspection.

Reason for leaving: to gain more experience.

Reference: None-the company is closed.


Quality Controller

Famous Brands
06.2006 - 07.2007

Microbiological and analytical chemistry test

Product inspection

Taste panels

Cleaning and sanitation inspection in bakery and sauce plants

Factory inspection.

Reason for leaving: In-service training -contract ended

Reference: HR Department: 011 315 3000

Education

National Diploma - Food Technology

University of Johannesburg
01.2005 - 01.2008

Grade 12 Matric - undefined

Eletsa Secondary School

FSSC 22000:2018 Implementation - undefined

Intertek Academy
03.2019 - 03.2019

ISO 22000:2005 Implementation - undefined

Intertek Academy
02.2016 - 03.2016

Advance HACCP - undefined

Intertek Academy
02.2016 - 03.2016

Internal Auditing - undefined

Intertek Academy
08.2014 - 08.2014

Skills

Confidentiality

Personal Information

  • Dependents: Two Children
  • Health Status: Good
  • Date of Birth: 10/24/85
  • Gender: Female
  • Nationality: South African
  • Driving License: Code 10
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Religion: Christian

Accomplishments

  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Supervised team of 8 staff members.
  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.

Reading, Motivational speaking

Reading life changing books which encourages and builds.

Motivational speaking - Your testimony is a seed of Faith in someone else’s life" and “beyond your obedience is someone else savings”.

Timeline

FSSC 22000:2018 Implementation - undefined

Intertek Academy
03.2019 - 03.2019

ISO 22000:2005 Implementation - undefined

Intertek Academy
02.2016 - 03.2016

Advance HACCP - undefined

Intertek Academy
02.2016 - 03.2016

Internal Auditing - undefined

Intertek Academy
08.2014 - 08.2014

QA Manager/Food Technologist

Ace Nuts Traders
03.2012 - Current

QA manager Assistance/Snr Food Technologist

Dew Crisp Farm
11.2008 - 02.2012

Quality Controller

Famous Brands
06.2006 - 07.2007

National Diploma - Food Technology

University of Johannesburg
01.2005 - 01.2008

Grade 12 Matric - undefined

Eletsa Secondary School
Thandi E. LehariSr Food Technologist