Simphiwe Madonsela
Quality Assurance Management Intern
Pretoria,Gauteng
Summary
Simphiwe is an upcoming Quality Assurance Special in the food industry with excellent experience in performing tests on development project according to established functional specifications. Proficient in various methods of QA testing and troubleshooting. Passionate to deliver high-quality projects that provide end users with a flawless experience. He is also an adaptable Quality Intern performing complex administrative support duties. Applies thorough understanding of organizational structure, programs and procedures to accomplish team objectives. Energetic worker constantly pursuing greater knowledge and skill in quality assurance practices.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Quality Assurance Management Intern
Corteva Agriscience
Kroonstad, Free State
04.2022 - Current
- Operation of Intergrated Operations Quality Management System
- Monitoring and Controlling Quality Management Systems document
- Review and update SOPs
- Participate in internal audits
- Handling and investigating customer complaints
- Lab sensory tests on seeds (moisture, germination and pest)
- Root cause analysis
- Corrective action and preventative action analysis
- 5 why analysis
- Sampling of raw seeds and test them against the standard
- Adherence to iso9001 and iso22000
- Monitor calibration of testing equipment
- Raise non-conforming issues and find solutions
- Compile weekly and monthly reports on near misses and quality-related risks-
- Adherence to SHE
- Quality risk and incidents troubleshooting
Quality Analyst Trainee
Unilever
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
03.2021 - 03.2022
- Conducted day to day laboratory testing of finished goods, semi finished goods, starting materials
- Conducted environmental and water testing
- Conducted microbiological sampling
- Sampled raw and packaging materials and evaluated against the standard
- Maintained testing lab consumables
- Conducted packaging inspection
- Monitored all critical and quality control points within the production lines for all products being manufactured
- Monitored the concentration of disinfectants used on site
- Conducted and organized the calibration and validation of lab equipment (balance, autoclave, FOSS equipment etc.)
- Participated in GMP inspections and Internal Audits
- Participated in traceability exercises as required
- Investigated consumer complaints by liaising with cross functional teams and ensure respective action plans are in place
- Reviewed and updated documents and support factory validations
- Maintained Good Manufacturing Practices, HACCP system and housekeeping
- Monitored all CCPs Metal detector, X-ray detector and Check weigh.
- Monitored Quality and Food Safety incidents
- Environmental swabbing and pest control
- Monitored all critical and quality control points within the production lines for all products being manufactured
- Monitored the concentration of disinfectants used on site
Quality Controller Trainee
Fedics Catering
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
09.2020 - 12.2020
- Updated quality control standards method and procedures to meet compliance requirements
- Followed quality standards to manimize customer complaints
- Performed continuous reviews of quality management system
- Reviewed incoming food ingredients against specification
- Conducted employee audits to check production performance against process standards
- Sorted food products and provided expertise on non-conforming products requirements
- Managed and archived quality documentation and participated in internal and external quality audits
- Calibrated tools and equipment to meet requirement
Education
Advanced Diploma in Consumer Science - Food Science
Durban University of Technology
Durban 02.2021 - 05.2022
National Diploma in Consumer Science - Food Science
Durban University of Technology
Durban 02.2017 - 05.2021
National Senior Certificate -
Isibonelo High School
Durban 01.2011 - 12.2015
Skills
Quality Assurance
undefinedCertification
Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points
Timeline
Quality Assurance Management Intern
Corteva Agriscience
04.2022 - Current
Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points
06-2021
Quality Analyst Trainee
Unilever
03.2021 - 03.2022
Advanced Diploma in Consumer Science - Food Science
Durban University of Technology
02.2021 - 05.2022
Quality Controller Trainee
Fedics Catering
09.2020 - 12.2020
Toastmasters International
06-2019
National Diploma in Consumer Science - Food Science
Durban University of Technology
02.2017 - 05.2021
National Senior Certificate -
Isibonelo High School
01.2011 - 12.2015
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