Edmore Masunda
Quality & Laboratory Management | CQI/IRCA ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor
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About
Highly experienced Quality, Laboratory, and SHEQ professional with over 20 years in plastics manufacturing, HDPE pipe production, ISO-certified environments across Southern Africa, and production optimization. Currently serving as Laboratory Supervisor overseeing Group Quality and Audit functions. Certified CQI/IRCA ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor (BSI).
Proven record of reducing non-conformities, strengthening compliance frameworks, and improving laboratory efficiency through data-driven quality systems.
Experience
Laboratory Supervisor - Sinvac Group (SA)
(2025-04)
- Lead laboratory operations and oversee Group Quality
- ISO 9001:2015 audit systems, regulatory body and client audit processes
- Supervise Quality technicians
- Manage NCR systems
- Conduct advanced HDPE laboratory testing in line with ISO/SANS 4427 requirements
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives through Batch control System
- Initiate, Implement and review work instructions and SOPs to reflect current business practices
- Prepare client QA metrics reports
- Validation of processes ensuring measuring equipment compliance
Quality Controller - Splash Paints and Plastics
(2023-01 - 2025-03)
- Controlled HDPE and PVC extrusion operations
- Performed product inspections
- Maintained QC documentation
- Ensured safety compliance
- Reduced rework rates through improved inspection processes
- Maintained detailed QC logs supporting traceability and compliance
SHEQ Officer - Sinvac Piping (SA)
(2016-10 - 2021-12)
- Maintenance of safe working conditions with zero lost-time incidents
- Strong team performance, engagement, retention and skills development
- High equipment availability through preventive maintenance and calibration compliance
- Effective implementation of continuous improvement initiatives
- Reduction in testing delays, rework and operational downtime
- Achievement of laboratory productivity and testing revenue targets
- Compliance with ISO 17025, ISO 9001 and SANS 4427 requirements
- Successful audit outcomes with no major or critical findings
- High-quality laboratory output with minimal NCRs and zero overdue corrective actions
- Consistent on-time completion of daily and weekly testing programmes
Education
Diploma - Plastics Technology (N6) - Harare Polytechnic (2000)
Professional Diploma - Project Monitoring & Evaluation (2011)
Diplomas - Business Management and Sales & Marketing (2003)
