FMCG Quality Assurance & Laboratory Analyst

HANNINGTON ABUOR MSETHI

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Industrial Chemistry professional with hands-on FMCG experience in Quality Assurance, laboratory analysis and food manufacturing at Bidco Africa Limited. Experienced in testing raw materials, in-process samples and finished products; monitoring manufacturing processes; maintaining laboratory hygiene and records; supporting equipment maintenance; and driving quality and process-improvement initiatives. Practical exposure to margarine and fats/oils manufacturing, CIP, critical process parameters, batch control, problem solving and cross-functional collaboration. Familiar with quality-management and laboratory practices including ISO 9001, ISO 17025, GLP, GMP principles and food-safety requirements. CORE COMPETENCIES

• Raw material, in-process and finished-product quality analysis • FMCG manufacturing process monitoring and quality control

• Laboratory testing, reagent preparation and standardization • Laboratory hygiene, chemical inventory and equipment maintenance

• Quality records, production records and technical reporting • Process audits, deviation/problem solving and corrective actions

• Root Cause Analysis and continuous improvement • GMP / GLP / ISO-based quality practices

• Food-safety and hygiene awareness • Margarine, fats and edible-oil manufacturing processes

• CIP and contamination-prevention practices • Critical process parameter monitoring

• Health, safety and environmental awareness • Communication and cross-functional teamwork PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Quality Assurance Analyst

Bidco Africa Limited June 2023 – Present

• Conduct quality analysis of raw materials, in-process samples and finished goods to verify compliance with defined specifications and standards.

• Prepare and standardize laboratory reagents and perform routine testing using approved methods and procedures.

• Supervise online quality-assurance activities during production and monitor batch manufacturing processes against product requirements.

• Identify quality and process deviations and support corrective actions and improvement opportunities.

• Maintain laboratory hygiene, chemical inventory, equipment-care activities and accurate quality records.

• Support safe laboratory and manufacturing operations and work collaboratively with analysts and production teams.

• Communicate quality requirements and product-related feedback to relevant production and internal stakeholders. Key Achievements

• Reduced internal and external product complaints through rigorous quality-control measures.

• Maintained accurate and comprehensive quality-check and production records. Production Assistant – Margarine, Fats & Oils Production Operator Bidco Africa Limited February 2022 – June 2023

• Conducted chemical CIP procedures to maintain equipment hygiene and help prevent contamination.

• Prepared margarine batches in accordance with approved manufacturing protocols.

• Monitored critical process parameters including temperature, pressure and refrigeration cycles to support consistent product quality.

• Maintained production records and analyzed process data to support troubleshooting and future problem solving.

• Operated and maintained semi-automated production machinery and supported troubleshooting to minimize downtime.

• Worked in accordance with health and safety requirements and production procedures. Key Achievements

• Streamlined workflows to achieve and exceed daily production targets.

• Reduced nitrogen usage costs while maintaining product quality.

• Developed optimized batch-manufacturing methods that improved product consistency.

• Improved team productivity through technical process training and collaboration. SELECTED PROJECTS

Cloud Point Optimization Project for Olein Oils

Conducted quality analysis to determine appropriate cloud-point parameters; collaborated with cross-functional teams on corrective measures; monitored changes for consistency. Successfully maintained reversibility temperature within defined limits and received management recognition.

Nitrogen Usage Efficiency Initiative

Analyzed nitrogen-use trends, identified improvement opportunities and implemented process changes while monitoring product quality. Achieved cost savings without compromising product quality. Batch Manufacturing Process Improvement

Supervised batch manufacturing against approved protocols, identified process inefficiencies, implemented corrective measures and performed quality checks throughout production. Improved product consistency and reduced production downtime. EDUCATION

Mount Kenya University — Bachelor of Science in Industrial Chemistry, Second Class Upper Division QUALITY & FOOD-SAFETY KNOWLEDGE

KEBS Standards QMS FSSC awareness GMP principles GLP Laboratory quality practices Food-safety and hygiene requirements

CERTIFICATIONS

• ISO 9001: Quality Management Systems

• ISO 17025: Laboratory Management

• Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)

• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) LANGUAGES

English Kiswahili

AWARD / RECOGNITION

Recognition for Cloud Point Projects on Olein Oils (June 2023) — Bidco Africa Limited. Recognized by management for successful project implementation and maintaining reversibility temperature within defined quality parameters.

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