Quality Controller Supervisor at DC Meat Wholesalers (2024-09 – Present)
- Resolved quality issues with production engineering and supply chain and increased product quality by 10%.
- Achieved high compliance ratings of 84% during HACCP Gap Internal Audit.
- Ensured compliance with food safety, quality, and regulatory standards (SANS 10330, SANS 10049:2019, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 22000).
- Supported QMS implementation and maintenance within the production facility.
- Managed non-conformances, line verifications, GMP/GHP, hygiene, pest control, and audits.
- Collaborated with production, engineering, and warehouse teams to achieve quality objectives.
- Monitored HACCP compliance, food safety index, and pathogen control.
- Supported factory trials, validations, and new product introductions.
- Delivered food safety and in-process quality training and promoted a culture of continuous improvement.
Pickle Injector Operator at Heydenricks Quality Meats (2022-12 – 2024-09)
- Established a quality control checklist that reduced defects by 30%, ensuring consistently high-quality products and enhancing customer satisfaction.
- Operated pickle injection machinery to ensure consistent curing and flavour distribution.
- Monitored and adjusted equipment settings to meet product specifications.
- Inspected meat products before and after injection for quality compliance.
- Conducted equipment cleaning and basic maintenance in line with GMP and hygiene standards.
Production Manager at Classic Processed Products (2022-04 – 2022-12)
- Achieved 100% on-time production goal attainment.
- Led Health, Safety & Environment (SH&E) initiatives, ensuring legal and corporate compliance and embedding a "Safer Place Because of Me" safety culture.
- Ensured on-time execution of production plans while maintaining quality, food safety, hygiene, and efficiency standards.
- Supervised, coached, and developed production and warehouse teams, driving performance, accountability, and skills development.
Junior Production Supervisor at Classic Processed Products (2017-10 – 2022-03)
- Lead a team of 80, implementing Kaizen techniques that improved production speed by 20% and reduced waste by 20% within the first year, achieving a 99% safety record.
- Coordinated cross-functionally with Planning, Purchasing, Quality, Engineering, Logistics, and People & Culture to align resources, materials, and manpower.
- Ensured compliance with audit standards, internal procedures, and collective labour agreements.
- Maintained accurate inventory records and transactional integrity within the Warehouse Management System (WMS).
- Monitored stock levels, minimum/maximum thresholds, and ensured timely replenishment to prevent shortages or overstocking.
Stock Controller at Classic Processed Products (2015-09 – 2017-09)
- Reduced errors on stock, better availability, and achieving 99% stock accuracy, slashing errors by 35%, optimizing storage, and implementing systems that prevent stock out or overstocking.
- Conducted cycle counts and full stock audits, investigated variances, and implemented corrective actions.
- Optimised inventory accuracy, storage practices, and material flow to support operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with suppliers, transporters, and logistics partners to improve delivery performance and stock availability.
- Implemented continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, productivity, and inventory control processes.
- Prepared operational, inventory, and performance reports to support data-driven decision-making.
Quality Assurance Manager at Impala Meats (2011-08 – 2015-08)
- Achieved cost reduction in production and quality operation through data driven.
- Managed inspection programs, audit schedules, document control, non-conformances, and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
- Ensured full compliance with food safety, quality, and legislative requirements across all operations.
- Reduced quality defects, product losses, and customer complaints through effective root cause analysis and continuous improvement.
- Partnered with production teams to ensure quality and food safety requirements were embedded into daily operations.
Food Production Worker at Impala Meats (2009-11 – 2011-08)
- Operate production equipment and machinery to produce high-quality Polony, Sandwich Ham, Sausages, Vienna, Burgers, and Mince.
- Follow recipes and formulas to ensure consistent product quality and taste.
- Inspect and monitor production to ensure compliance with safety and hygiene standards.
- Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of equipment to ensure maximum efficiency and longevity.
- Collaborate with team members to meet production goals and deadlines.
- Package and label finished products for distribution and sale.
- Track inventory and order supplies as needed.
- Continuously seek ways to improve the product-making process and product quality.
