Noela Sikabwe
Boise,ID
Summary
. Eager to learn new skills and advance knowledge with hands-on experience.
. Multilingual and fluent in Swahili and French, offering solid comprehension of cultural diversity.
.Hardworking and reliable with reputation for positive attitude.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Control Lead
Fresca Mexican Foods
Caldwell, Idaho
07.2023 - Current
- Led quality control inspections to ensure compliance with company standards.
- Trained team members on quality control procedures and best practices.
- Conducted root cause analysis for product defects and non-conformances.
- Collaborated with production teams to resolve quality-related issues promptly.
- Maintained detailed documentation of inspections and quality assessments.
- Trained personnel on proper inspection techniques and procedures for ensuring product quality.
- Ensured that all products were properly labeled according to applicable laws and regulations.
- Analyzed nonconforming materials to determine root cause analysis and corrective action plans.
- Made adjustments to equipment or calibrated instruments to required tolerances.
- Compared product and materials colors, shapes, textures and grades with predetermined templates.
QA Tech
Fresca Mexican Foods
Caldwell, Idaho
09.2020 - 07.2023
- Monitor the quality of the finished products that are based on the Production Specifications, as well as accurately enter the data obtained from the critical tests conducted on each line.
- Communicate well with all members of the Fresca team, and share important information.
- Obtain selected finished product samples for lab samples, or QA testing.
- Knowledge of the finished product specifications, ability to operate on any and all lines, and products.
- Proficient with Safety Chain software, metal detectors, pH meters, moisture analyzers, and all in-line scales.
Quality Control Supervisor
Banddfoods
Boise, Idaho
03.2019 - 05.2020
- Supervised quality control processes to ensure product compliance with standards.
- Conducted inspections on incoming materials and finished products for quality assurance.
- Trained team members on quality control procedures and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with production teams to resolve quality issues and improve processes.
- Maintained records of inspection results and quality reports for audits.
- Participated in root cause analysis to identify areas for improvement in production.
- Developed and implemented Quality Control procedures to ensure product reliability.
- Participated in internal audits, as well as SQF audits.
- Prepared daily reports on Quality Control activities for management review.
Qaulity Control Lead
B And D Foods
Boise, ID
02.2017 - 03.2019
- Assure that all appropriate processes and procedures are followed to ensure the safety of the finished product, employees, equipment, and facility.
- Ensure that, in the event of a food safety, GMP, HACCP, sanitation, regulatory, or product quality non-compliance, the product is on hold or the line is stopped.
- Direct quality assurance technicians in assuring the quality of the finished product, and adherence to the prescribed processes and procedures for the area assigned.
- Monitor employee hygiene practices, housekeeping, room temperatures, and cleanliness of the production areas to assure that SSOPs are being followed as prescribed.
- Train QA technicians in appropriate standards for quality and adherence to GMPs. Ensure Management of QA Technicians (coach, motivate, discipline subordinates)
Quality Control Technician
B And D Foods
Boise, ID
06.2014 - 02.2017
- Monitoring and documenting that the GMPs, HACCP, finished product specifications, process sheets, and/or SOPs are followed during the process to achieve good quality in the products.
- Utilized testing equipment to assess product specifications and quality levels.
- Recorded and reported findings to management for corrective actions.
- Conducted routine inspections of food products for quality assurance.
- Provided lab staff with samples for testing to check the quality and safety of finished products.
Cook Room Line
B And D Foods
Boise, ID
11.2010 - 06.2014
- Inspect, sort, and remove defects from the line during cooking.
- Break up clusters as required.
- Watch for any changes that may indicate that there is a problem on the line.
- Know and follow all GMP and SOPs.
- Performed other duties as required.
Education
High School Diploma -
Education Was Done in Foreign Country
05-2009
Skills
- Quality assurance controls
- Leadership and team building
- Lead development abilities
Timeline
Quality Control Lead
Fresca Mexican Foods
07.2023 - Current
QA Tech
Fresca Mexican Foods
09.2020 - 07.2023
Quality Control Supervisor
Banddfoods
03.2019 - 05.2020
Qaulity Control Lead
B And D Foods
02.2017 - 03.2019
Quality Control Technician
B And D Foods
06.2014 - 02.2017
Cook Room Line
B And D Foods
11.2010 - 06.2014
High School Diploma -
Education Was Done in Foreign Country