Quality Control Manager

Location:

Posted:

October 19, 2024

Resume:

As a QSHE manager, I have worked as a Production and Planning manager, and ISO

systems coordinator. I have experience in quality control and assurance, I have developed a deep understanding of the importance of implementing and maintaining robust QMS, GMP and high-quality products. I’m skilled at quality testing, inspection, production planning, process optimization, cost management, assessment, risk- based analysis, reporting and solving quality control issues. I am passionate about fostering safe and sustainable work environments. Also, I am committed to ensuring compliance to regulatory requirements, risk mitigation and promoting a culture of safety and environmental responsibility.

Laboratory management

Analytical

Chemistry Lab Results

Interpretation

Documentation and Reporting

Attention to Detail

People Management

Problem solving

Team Leadership

Communication

Operations Management

McDave Holdings Limited

Production and Quality Manager

Plastics and Powders Division

Responsibilities:

Overseeing the production process, drawing up production plans & schedule. Making sure that products are produced and delivered on time and in full. Working out and optimizing the human resources needed in production. Supervising and motivating a team of workers, including performance review. Ensuring optimal stock holding.

Ensuring that the production is cost effective.

Creating and meeting budgets related to the production process. Ensuring that waste generated from the plant is minimized and the waste generated is well managed.

Providing appropriate training and ensuring effective staff development. Managing, maintaining, and improving QMS ISO9001 and GMP ISO 22716 and TPM standards within the organization. Leading the drive for continual improvement of these standards.

Checking the various maintenance processes in place, identifying any gaps to be sealed and coming up with the overall continuous improvement strategy. All roles of QHSE manager

July 2024 - Present

QUALITY MANAGER

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

STRENGTHS AND EXPERTISE

Accomplishment

Increased production efficiency from 85% to 98%

Improved on labor planning.

Reduced the cost of production.

Improved production turnover time through efficient processing. McDave Holdings Limited

Quality, Health, Safety, and Environment Manager

Plastics and Powders Division

Responsibilities:

September 2023 - June 2024

Ensure the company adheres to all statutory and regulatory requirements in Kenya i.e. KEBS, DOSH, NEMA

Coordinate product testing activities, including sampling, testing, and analysis of raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products in plastics division. Running product, raw material and pack materials testing and quality assessment to ensure the highest quality standards.

Engaging in product development and testing to ensure newly launched products are of the highest quality.

Ensuring compliance with occupational health and safety (OHS) guidelines. Advise on safety measures, conduct risk assessments, and enforce preventative measures.

Promoting a safe workplace, providing training, and investigating incidents to improve overall safety.

Participating in material and production planning. Preparing departmental monthly reports and budget. Understanding customer needs and requirements, monitoring product standards, and implementing quality-control programs to ensure the needs are met. Identifying training needs in quality and addressing them. Full Management of Pest control activities

Participating in machine maintenance to ensure production quality. Keeping accurate SHE and quality documentation and performing statistical analysis.

Soliciting feedback from customers to assess whether their requirements are met. Managing, maintaining, and improving the Quality, Environmental and Health & Safety Management System to ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 22716:2007 externally audited standards.

Leading the drive for continual improvement of these standards. Accomplishment

Improved the quality of labor through proper training on need basis. Ensured Good manufacturing practice

Improved overall safety of employees.

Obtained ISO 22716:2007 re-certification for in 2023 and 2024. Impact Chemicals Ltd

ISO Coordinator

Responsibilities:

February 2023 - September 2023

Developing, implementing, and maintaining the Quality Management System (ISO 9001:2015).

Driving and managing the ISO certification program. Responsible for quality compliance and adhering to ISO standards in all company products.

Planning and conducting internal QMS audit.

Ensuring effective and timely closure of audit findings. Verifying that all processing follows strict regulations to prevent product non- conformity.

Conducting risk assessment and analysis.

Supporting implementation of specific procedures for Risk analysis plan. Identifying areas requiring training and ensuring gaps are filled. Developing quality audit plans, audit reports, and audit follow-ups. Developing standards and procedures for operational processes. Accomplishment

Established an effective Quality Management System Ensured Good manufacturing practice

Obtained ISO 9001:2015 certification in 2023

Milly Glass Works Ltd

Laboratory Analyst

Responsibilities:

December 2021 - January 2023

Ensured that employees follow and uphold the company's quality policy. Ensured safety in the company laboratory.

Ensured that all analysis carried out in the lab are according to laboratory quality control system.

Ensured the data produced after analysis are accurate. Calibrated and maintained instruments to keep equipment fully operational. Maintained documentation on tests performed in the lab. Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.

Set and oversaw quality assurance guidelines for laboratory work. Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships. Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab. Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere. Accomplishment

Established an effective Quality Management System Ensured Good manufacturing practice

Obtained ISO 9001:2015 certification in 2023

Pwani Oil Products Ltd

Quality Assurance Attaché

Responsibilities:

April 2019 - August 2019

Collected samples for laboratory analysis.

Ensured data obtained after analysis is accurate and verifiable. Responsible for accuracy in the laboratory, packing process, finished goods and inspection analysis.

Compared laboratory data against specifications to determine if results met requirements.

Prepared reagents and solutions, calibrating pipettes, and related activities to support sample analysis.

Followed methods and standard instructions as well as adhering to internal SOPs to eliminate repeat testing and deviations.

Performed quality control testing on final products to verify conformity to specifications.

Mzuri Sweets Limited

Quality Assurance Officer

Responsibilities:

December 2021 - January 2023

Ensured the company follows the standards of FSSC 22000 and ISO 9001:2015. Ensured that all the personnel working in the industry adhere to good hygiene practiceto prevent cross contamination.

Ensuredthat correct methods, techniques, and standards are applied during analysis in the lab.

Reminded the personnel on importance of their safety in the factory. Conducted evaluations to identify weak areas and identifyproblematic issues while promoting corrective methods.

Monitored activities and supporting systemsto meet compliance regulations. Collected productionsamples regularly and performed detailedquality inspections. Implemented new quality assuranceand customer service standards. Assessed productsto evaluate conformance with quality standards. Determined root cause of deviations and non-conforming results and implemented appropriate corrective and preventive actions throughout productdevelopment process.

Inspected final food productsand compared them againststandards to meet regulatory requirements.

Inspected raw materials and finished products to verify quality and disposed items that did not meet safety requirements.

Accomplishment

Achieved accuracy through effectively helping with product analysis. Achieved compliance by completing analysis with accuracy and precision. Documented and resolved non-compliance leading to improved production efficiency. Collaborated with the quality team members in developing ways to improve product conformity at Milly Glassworks Ltd.

Always ensured good laboratory practicing in the lab REFEREES

1. Deus Messo

Production Manager

Arizona Chemicals Ltd.

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2. Reuben Oloo

Lead Production –

Detergent Plant

Bidco Africa Limited

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3. Josephat Ragira