Oden Hove
Harare
Summary
MBA graduate(2025) with a Bachelor of Technology in Polymer Engineering and five years of experience as Senior Quality Assurance Inspector in sustainable packaging. Skilled in process evaluation, data analysis, and communication, with a proven track record in reducing single-use plastic waste through bio-based polymers and life-cycle assessments. Dedicated to enhancing product quality and developing innovative solutions. Eager to apply this to GCF's monitoring and evaluation framework.
Overview
2
2
Languages
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Quality Assurance Inspector
Rawplast Industries
Harare
02.2020 - Current
- Trained new and junior inspectors on quality assurance protocols and inspection processes.
- Conducted root-cause analyses on 10 plus customer complaints and implemented corrective actions that reduced repeat issues by 25%.
- Maintained accurate records of inspections, tests, and compliance reports.
- Investigated customer complaints related to product quality issues and provided feedback on corrective action plans.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions for improving overall product quality.
- Developed, implemented and monitored Quality Assurance procedures for all production processes.
- Implemented corrective actions based on audit findings and monitored their effectiveness over time.
- Maintained accurate records of test results, inspection reports and other relevant documentation.
- Analyzed plans, specifications and blueprints to understand product requirements.
- Assisted in the creation of Standard Operating Procedures relating to Quality Assurance activities that streamlined documentation and ensured compliance with audit requirements.
- Prepared weekly quality-performance reports for senior management presenting key metrics and recommending process improvement.
- Communicated findings clearly with management and cross-functional teams for continuous improvement.
Polymer engineer intern
Global Plastics
Harare
01.2019 - 08.2019
- Developed innovative polymer formulations for reducing single-use plastic waste through bio-based polymers and life-cycle assessments for various applications in plastics manufacturing.
- Researched new materials and technologies to improve existing product lines at Global Plastics.
- Coordinated projects focusing on sustainability initiatives within the polymer engineering sector.
- Assessed potential risks associated with using certain types of polymers in products.
Education
MBA - Master's in Business Administration
Midlands State University
Gweru11-2025
Bachelor of Science - Polymer Technology And Engineering
Harare Institute Of Technology
Harare10-2020
Skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Microsoft Word, SPSS
- Process evaluation: corrective actions, data analysis, and root-cause analysis
- Quality assurance
- Project management
- Product development
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Shona
Native
Native
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Quality Assurance Inspector
Rawplast Industries
02.2020 - Current
Polymer engineer intern
Global Plastics
01.2019 - 08.2019
MBA - Master's in Business Administration
Midlands State University
Bachelor of Science - Polymer Technology And Engineering
Harare Institute Of Technology