Hlengi Moshana

Quality Assurance Professional with 10+ years of experience in food manufacturing, specializing in FSSC 22000, ISO 22000, HACCP, and GMP compliance. Proven expertise in audit coordination, non-conformance management, and quality systems improvement at Coca-Cola Beverages SA. Adept at cross-functional collaboration, root cause analysis, and training delivery to uphold food safety standards.

Raw materials quality controller (Acting) at Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (2025-09 – Present)

• Conduct Quality Inspections using standards and compare them with the incoming material
• Ensure all non-conformances are identified and segregated
• Return non-conforming materials to the supplier
• Ensure that COAs are provided for EACH batch/lot
• Verify COA -specification limits vs results then sign
• Source Release Letters for all Drum Concentrates with out of spec results on COA from juice specialist
• Capture COAs on Infinity QS
• Ensure that when the line rejects, product is properly isolated
• Request for a Reject Report for the line that is rejecting the stock, and fill in the QA part
• Conduct investigations by gathering enough information to raise the QUALITY ALERT (Picture, Supporting documents, Batch numbers, Delivery Notes)
• Raise Quality Alert for all non-conforming and rejected material
• Update the isolation tracker
• Update the Standard List each time you receive STDs
• Compile destruction certificates
• Applying for SLE
• Update MIR tracker
• Update monthly tracker
• Update Achiever
• Source Replacement application

Sensory panel lead (Acting) at Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (2025-08 – 2025-09)

• Train panellist for sensory evaluation
• Conduct proficiency testing using the Proficiency test kit quarterly
• Collect samples from the source (each line after batch production, syrup tank, delivery truck, retention/ customer
• Arrange samples per batch and line according to times (First/Middle/Last)
• Code each sample using 3 digit code
• Source a control sample older than a month
• Label test cups and fill in the sensory evaluation form with the codes
• Fill in the sensory evaluation summary form with full details of the sample (flavour, time produced, size, expiry date, control sample details, batch number)
• Invite trained panellists for sensory evaluation and pour samples for panellists for evaluation
• Conduct retest if one out of 3 panellist has an out specification result
• Reject product if 2 or more panellist have an out of specification result
• Correlate data and record on infinity
• Send out daily report

Quality Assurance Technician (Acting) at Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (2024-01 – 2025-01)

• Managed compliance with FSSC 22000 and ISO 22000 standards, reducing non-conformances by 25% through root cause analysis
• Coordinated internal audits (GMP, hygiene) and prepared teams for external audits (BRC, SABS)
• Trained 50+ staff on quality protocols, HACCP principles, and corrective action procedures
• Compiled governance reports and maintained document control for QA records

Microbiologist at Coca-Cola Canners of South Africa (2015-05 – 2025-08)

• Conducted microbiological testing (pour plate/filtration methods) to ensure raw material and product safety
• Tracked quality metrics (e.g., CIP efficacy, sanitation) and reported trends to management
• Calibrated lab equipment and verified compliance with ISO 17025 standards

Quality Controller at Coca-Cola Canners of South Africa (2010-07 – 2015-04)

• Led GMP/housekeeping audits and ensured adherence to HACCP plans
• Investigated non-conformances, collaborating with production teams on corrective actions
• Monitored sanitation processes and validated CIP systems

Microbiologist at Rand Water (2009-12 – 2010-02)

• Analysed drinking water for E. coli, coliforms, and coliphages per SANS 241 standards

Lab Technician at Micro Chem (2009-12 – 2010-06)

• Performed shelf-life testing and microbiological analysis for food products

Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management – Management College of South Africa

National Diploma in Biotechnology – University of Johannesburg

Matric – Lenasia South Secondary School (2004)