Food Safety Manager
Resume:
PERSONAL PARTICULARS
FIRST NAMES : Karen
SURNAME : Kilian
IDENTITY NUMBER : 710-***-**** 089
DATE OF BIRTH : 6 March 1971
SEX : Female
RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS : 4 Engelbrecht Str
Glen Marais
Kempton Park
1630
HOME TELEPHONE : (011-***-****
CELL PHONE NUMBER : 074-****-***
E-MAIL: : adji6e@r.postjobfree.com
MARITAL STATUS : Married no in dependants
DRIVERS LICENCE : South African Code EB – No restrictions
NATIONALITY : South African
LANGUAGE CAPIBILTIES : Afrikaans, English (Understand, read, write, spreak)
CRIMINAL RECORD : None
YEARS EXPERIENCE IN FIELD : 29 Years
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
HIGHEST STANDARD PASSED : Grade 12 with University acceptance granted
TERTIARY EDUCATION
QUALIFICATION OBTAINED : National Diploma Food Technology
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
KINGSLEY BEVERAGE (PTY) LTD, GAUTENG
JUL 2018 - MAR 2020
(Manufacturers of Soft Drinks, Juices, Energy Drinks and Alcoholic Beverages)
National Quality Control Manager - Reporting into the Managing Director and Plant Manager
Direct Reportees:
1 Food Safety Coordinator, 1 Microbiologist, 5 QC Supervisors and 11 QC Technicians.
Quality Management Systems Worked on:
ISO 22000
Audits Performed / Exposure:
ISO 22000
Responsibilities:
Oversaw the Quality Departments of 5 plants across Gauteng (Malvern Springs, Roodepoort, Centurion and Hekpoort Plants).
Mentored Quality Control (QC) Staff and monitored all quality related issues for all Kingsley factories.
Visited all sites regularly to ensure all procedures were followed and assisted where needed in quality related problems and issues that might arose.
Compiled statistical data regarding product performance, results trending.
Monitored formulations for ongoing functionality and improved on formulations when trending statistics called for revision of formulations.
Monitored and maintained all quality documentation.
Liaised with the Food Safety Officer with regards to improving formulations to eliminate all type of quality problems whether microbiological, organoleptical or visual defects.
Found solutions to microbial related problems.
Oversaw the day to day running of the Micro and QCLaboratories.
Updated QC and Micro procedures and specifications.
Introduced and maintained theQuality Management System.
Assisted with problem solving on processes and final products.
Took disciplinary action when needed.
Set up the system for the statistical data control of all Quality Control and micro results.
Assisted the Food Safety Auditor during ISO Audits.
Approved all label artwork for PET bottles and artwork for cans to ensure it complied with legal aspect with regards to nutritional information, allergen status, religious logos and ingredient declarations and also visual aspects on the artwork that called for detailed inspection.
Worked with the Department of Agriculture to ensure all aspects with regards to the information on packaging materials complied to the law and corrected where needed.
Assisted with corrective actions on consumer complaints received.
Conducted trend analysis on QC results, effluent monitoring and CIP frequencies.
Ran the Non-conformance and Corrective Action System for external and Internal non-conformances and followed up due diligently on all NCRs raised.
Assisted with Research and Development for newly developed products as well as in conjunction with the Flavour House on new innovations as well as improving on existing products on a continuous basis.
PRIMOLITOS (PTY) LTD, GAUTENG
MAY 2007 - JUN 2018
(Contract Manufacturers of Condiments, Spices and Powdered Products)
Quality Assurance Manager - Reporting into the Chief Executive Officer
Direct Reportees:
1 Microbiologist, 1 QC Supervisor and 3 QC Technicians.
Quality Management Systems Worked on:
HACCP.
FSSC22000
ISO 22000
ISO 22716:2007 (GMP)
ISO 9001 (Quality System)
ISO/TS 2002/2009 (PRP)
ISO 17025 (GLP)
Nando’s Supplier Audits.
OHSA Audits.
Social Audits.
YUM Audits.
Responsibilities:
Drove the ISO22000 and HACCP Implementation programme.
Monitored the factory hygiene by means of luminometry and made recommendations following results.
Monitored and maintained all hygiene and housekeeping documentation.
Liaised with theInnovations Officer with regards to improving formulations to eliminate all type of quality problems whether microbiological, organoleptical or visual defects.
Found solutions to microbial related problems.
Oversaw the day to day running of the Micro and QC Laboratories.
Managed theLaboratory budget.
Updated the QC and Micro procedures and specifications.
Introduced and maintained the Quality Management System.
Implemented and updated the Cleaning Procedures for factory processing and packaging, as well as other general areas.
Established micro and analytical specifications for raw materials as well as final products.
Implemented and maintained the HACCP programme within the manufacturing facility.
Conducted and controlled hygiene and housekeeping inspections and in-house audits.
Drove the hygiene and housekeeping programme.
Assisted with problem solving on processes and final products.
Took disciplinary action when needed.
Set up the system for the statistical data control of all Quality Control and micro results.
Updated the Good Manufacturing Procedures so that this may assist in HACCP.
Liaised with Auditors to ensure food safety criteria was met within the manufacturing facility.
Kept lot tracking records of all goods dispatched.
Conducted shelf life acceleration testing.
Proofread label drafts to ensure it complied with legal aspect with regards to nutritional information, allergen status, religious logos and ingredient declarations.
Received, investigated and proposed corrective actions on consumer complaints received.
Liaised with the Pest Control Contractor regarding pest control issues.
Controlled paperwork required for external audits.
Handled t he FSA (Intertek) and Nando’s external audits annually.
Handled the FSSC 22000 Gap Audit in February 2018.
Drew up customer specifications for products supplied to Nando’s, Checkers Hyper, Awesome foods, Steers, Turn n Tender, Pie City and Famous Brands.
Stay informed regarding food quality and safety legislation with regards to current food safety standards and changes that may occur and ensured the quality and food safety management system was maintained in accordance.
REASON FOR LEAVING: Received a good offer from Kingsley Beverages.
LIVED IN AUSTRALIA
DEC 2006 - APR 2007
DICKON HALL FOODS (PTY) LTD, GAUTENG
JUN 2004 - NOV 2006
(Suppliers and Manufacturers a Diverse Range of Condiments, Chutneys, Salad Dressings, Mayonnaise, Spreads, Savoury Dips and Sauces and Marinades)
Quality Assurance Manager - Reporting into the Operations Manager Mar 2005 - Nov 2006
Direct Reportees:
1 Microbiologist, 1 Laboratory Supervisor and 8 Laboratory Technicians.
Quality Management Systems Worked on:
HACCP.
GMP.
GLP.
Audits Performed / Exposure:
Unilever SHEQ Audits.
Masterfoods Audits.
Pick n Pay Audits.
Responsibilities:
Oversaw the day to day running of the QC and Microbial Laboratories.
Monitored factory hygiene and made recommendations following results.
Updated the QC and Micro procedures and specifications.
Introduced and maintained theQuality Management System.
Implemented and updatedCleaning Procedures for factory processing and packaging, as well as other general areas.
Implemented the recall procedure.
Set up hygiene training manual for factory staff and provided basic hygiene training.
Controlled formulations and procedures.
Investigated consumer complaints and took preventative action where applicable.
ContactedSuppliers and Customers if there was a rejection.
Liaised with Customers regarding the specifications of their products.
Improved specifications of packaging material.
Handled the rework of substandard products.
Implemented HACCP to all product lines.
Compiled the stock age as well as monthly QC Report.
Conducted and controlled hygiene and housekeeping inspections.
Drove the hygiene and housekeeping programme.
Implemented a Trial Procedure as well as formulation issue and withdrew documents to minimise confusion.
Liaised with Customers with regards to new product development.
Assisted in product development.
Oversaw and assisted during product and process trials.
Evaluated the trial results.
Assisted with problem solving on processes, packaging and final products.
Took disciplinary action when needed.
Controlled all chemicals on site.
Maintained the MSDS Sheets for all chemicals.
Liaised with third party on pest control matters.
Set up a system for the statistical data control of all QC results.
Maintained and monitored the Company Glass Policy.
Established a hygiene training programme.
Reviewed the hygiene inspection to achieve true reflection of the factory’s condition.
Updated the Good Manufacturing Procedures so that this may assist in HACCP.
Implemented HACCP.
Provided training on the correct procedures to follow when disciplining personnel.
Set up Trial Procedures to minimize confusion as well as a Recall Procedure and reviewed the procedure to include all parties concerned.
Liaised with the Principal’s QA Departments with regards to all quality related issues on a daily basis.
Implemented traceability procedure to assist in the event of a possible recall.
Established the shelf life of newly developed products as well as monitored the shelf life of existing product when formulation changes occurred to ensure product will still last the stated shelf life post changes.
Initiated recalls when necessary and assisted Principals to gather all relevant information regarding the affected product’s history.
Implemented On-Line QC checks and monitored continually.
Microbiologist (35%) / Micro Laboratory Manager (65%)- Reporting into the - QA Manager .Jun 2004 - Feb 2005
QA Manager (100%)- Reporting into the - Operations director .Feb 2005 – November 2006
Quality Management Systems Worked on:
GMP.
GLP.
HACCP.
Responsibilities:
Performed microbiological analyses of packaging material, raw material and final products.
Monitored factory hygiene and made recommendations following results.
Oversaw the day to day running of the Microbial Laboratories.
Managed the Laboratory budget.
Updated the Micro procedures and specifications.
REASON FOR LEAVING: Moved to Australia in December 2006
SOPRANU MANAGEMENT SERVICES CC, GAUTENG
JAN 2003 - MAR 2004
(Developers and Manufacturers of Soy products)
Microbiologist (45%) / Micro Laboratory Manager (50%) / Researcher (5%) - Reporting into the Chief Executive Officer
Quality Management Systems Worked on:
GMP.
GLP.
HACCP.
Responsibilities:
Prepared media for Total Plate count, Coliforms, Staphylococcus detection and enumeration.
Performed microbiological analyses of packing materials, raw materials and final products as well as environmental micro analyses.
Monitored factory hygiene and made recommendations following results.
Identified microorganism by means of biochemical tests (API).
Acted as the HACCP Team Leader.
Compiled SOPs and GMPs for manufacturing plant and a manual on microorganism profiles and biochemical properties.
Wrote procedures, work instructions, processing and sanitation methods.
Prepare and present weekly microbiological reports of status of microbiological growth in product batches.
Established shelf life of newly developed products as well as monitored the shelf life of existing product when formulation changes occurred to ensure product will still last the stated shelf life post changes.
Conducted general microbiological research into microorganism behaviour with regards to soy products.
Assisted with the project of industrial manufacturing of ethanol, and acetic acid.
Prepared gram stains of microbiological slides to identify microorganisms.
REASON FOR LEAVING: Retrenched because the Company was liquidated.
BROMOR FOODS (PTY) LTD, GAUTENG
AUG 1995 - AUG 2002
(Manufacturers of Beverages and Baking aids)
Senior Microbiologist (50%) / Micro Laboratory Manager (50%) - Reporting into the QA Manger
Quality Management Systems Worked on:
HACCP.
Responsibilities:
Compiledand implemented all microbiological procedures.
Setup the Micro Laboratory.
Managedand supervised the Micro Department.
Sampledand micro tested raw materials such as preservatives, cloudifiers, fruit pulps, concentrates purees, essences, colourants, and liquid sugar.
Followed up on out of specification products and put recommendations forward.
Generated weekly micro reports with recommendations
Performed microbiological analysis of cake mixes, hot puddings, instant puddings, icings, custard powders, spices and curry powders.
Micro tests on above included pathogens such as Staphylococcus, Salmonella and Shigella, E-coli.
Collected swabs of process and packing equipment.
Conducted monthly hygiene and housekeeping audits.
Monitored sanitation efficiencies and methods.
Used a luminometer to determine microbiological contamination in the sample or swab.
Arranged and supervised strip and clean exercises tri-annually.
Acted as a member of the HACCP team.
Performed micro work on newly developed products with focus on preservative challenge testing.
Established shelf life of newly developed products as well as monitored the shelf life of existing product when formulation changes occurred to ensure product will still last the stated shelf life post changes.
Investigated fermentation outbreaks as well as microbiological stability of products.
Followed up on consumer complaints and investigated causes of contamination.
Assisted with laboratory administration including, reports, filing and budget planning and purchasing.
Managed in-house and external contracting with regards to equipment maintenance.
Liaised with Sales Consultants andRepresentatives on a regular basis.
Trained staff on basic microbiology, personal hygiene, a-septic sampling techniques, interpretation of results and sanitation procedures.
Partook in the QMS (Quality management systems) team which focused on identifying key process areas as far as quality, safety and environmental aspects were concerned.
Completed trade and supplier audits on quality of products and raw materials.
Travelled on a regular basis to do training, trouble shooting and audits to other branches.
Micro testing included:
Total Plate Count.
Yeast and Moulds.
Osmophylic Yeasts.
Lactic Acid Bacteria.
Identifications on Spoilage Organisms.
Final products tested:
Nectars.
Squashes.
Cordials.
Sports Drinks.
REASON FOR LEAVING: Resigned as the company relocated(from Wadeville To Roodekop and the travelling would have been too excessive.
CLOVER INDUSTRIES LTD, GAUTENG
JAN 1991 - SEPT 1994
(Manufacturers of Dairy Products)
Microbiologist (70%) / Laboratory Analyst (30%): Bliss and Dairy Belle - Reporting into QA Manager
Quality Management Systems Worked on:
GMP.
GLP.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
Performed microbiological analyses of raw and fresh milk, yoghurt, cottage cheese, buttermilk,
creams, long life milk and fruit juices and raw materials such as chocolate, muesli, fruit pulps and
milk powders.
Conducted analytical analyses of products including the following tests: phosphatase, rezasurin,
homogenization index, freezing point, butterfat and total solids determination, ph, brix and Acidity
testing.
Conducted A-septic sampling of products to perform microbiological testing on them.
Performed organoleptic testing as well as microbiological testing.
Performed hygiene and GMP factory inspections.
Compiled reports on microbiological findings of products.
Released products if all QC and microbiological parameters were within specification.
Prepared mother cultures for yoghurt, cottage cheese and buttermilk manufacturing by means of
inoculation of lactobacillus bacteria.
REASON FOR LEAVING: Retrenched because the Company went was bought over my Clover and they reduced staff due to double positions because of the merge.
COURSES COMPLETED:
Introduction to Food Tech & Product Training Primo Holdings (2007)
Understanding and Implementation of HACCP System SANS 10330:2007 (2009)
Auditing of HACCP Systems SANS 10330:2007 (2011)
FSSC 22 000:2011 Awareness Training for Foods Safety Systems Certification (2015)
My qualifications and experience allows me to work in the following fields:
Food Technology
Microbiology
Quality Control
Quality Assurance
HACCP (Hazard Analyses Critical Control Point)
GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)
Consumer services, focusing on consumer complaints
Hygiene & Sanitation
SALARY EXPECTATION: R30 000 - 50 000 PM
REFERENCES
1)Mrs. Susan Malherbe
Colleague – Primolitos
Tel: (Home) (271*-***-****
2)Mr. Gaylin Sami
Ex R&D Manager – Dickon Hall Foods
R & D Test kitchen owner (Egypt)
Tel: (Mobile) +27-82-889-****
3)Mr. Stuart McCutcheon
Previous Operations Director – Dickon Hall Foods
Tel: (Mobile) 083-***-****
4)Mr. Roberto Vasconcelos
Owner - Primolitos
Tel: (Mobile) 083-***-****
5)Mr. Peet Booysens
Plant Manager – Kingsley Beverages
Tel: (Mobile) 082-***-****
PREVIOUS REMUNERATION PACKAGE EARNED WHILST EMPLOYED AT KINGSLEY BEVERAGE (PTY) LTD
GUARANTEED COST TO COMPANY
:
R 545 999.48 per annum (Inclusive of a 13th Cheque)
COMPANY ALLOWANCE
:
Petrol Card
PERFORMANCE BONUS
:
Did not receive a Performance Bonus
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