Experience

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  Dairibord Zimbabwe Private Limited

  • Zimbabwe
  • Food and Beverage Services
  • 300 - 400 Employee

  • Quality Assurance Officer

    • Apr 2022 - Present

  • Production Controller

    • Jan 2019 - Aug 2022

    KEY ROLES1 .Planning, scheduling and execution of Production activitiesa) Sourcing raw and packaging material from storesb) Utilising and reconciling raw milk and packaging materialsc) Planning Manpowerand duty allocationd) Setting daily output targets and controlling activities to achieve set targets.2. Ensuring reduction of processing related losses a) Working out raw and packaging material yields after every shiftb) Interrogating current efficiency levels and coming up with better ways of doing businessc) Assessing the breakdown trends of a machine and recommending planned schedules for machinery.3. Processing - planning, organising, leading, controlling & accounting (POLCA)a) Checking pre-production quality of inputs and equipmentb) Monitoring the quantities of powder that is utilised during reconstitutionc) Monitoring compliance process parameters during product processingd) Ensuring compliance to ISO 22000 and statutory requirements.e) Capturing accurately output quantities and monitoring product movement to sales.4. Budgeting and budgetary controlsa) Checking whether the section is operating within the budgeted limitsb) Formulating and implementing costs containment measures for the section.c) Reporting and filing for the section every month.5. Manpower Utilization and skills developmenta) Inspecting daily time sheets and ensuring that all sections are completedb) Ensuring optimum manpower utilizationc) Implementing skills development programmes for machine operators of respective section.

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  Alpha Omega Dairy

  • Mazowe, Zimbabwe

  • Production Supervisor

    • Mar 2018 - Dec 2018
    • Mazowe, Zimbabwe

    => Communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; => Initiating, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, and procedures.=>Training employees; developing personal growth opportunities.=> Maintaining work flow by monitoring steps of the process.=> Completing production plan by scheduling and assigning personnel.=> Maintaining quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards.=> Ensuring operation of equipment by calling for repairs; evaluating new equipment and techniques.=> Providing manufacturing information by compiling, sorting, and analyzing production performance records=> Creating and revising systems and procedures.=> Maintaining safe and clean work environment, and good working relationships.=> Contributing to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

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  Alpha Omega Dairy PVT

  • Mazowe

  • Laboratory Technician

    • Sep 2017 - Feb 2018
    • Mazowe

    Duties and Responsibilities=>Testing (chemical and microbiological) milk, inbound materials (raw, packaging, and ingredients) to assure quality=>Product formulation & Sensory evaluation.=> Developing and improving QC procedures=>Monitoring and enforcing working environment safety=>Monitoring products quality (in-process and finished)=>Carrying out hygiene audits of the factory, premises, equipment, and personnel to ensure a safe environment.=>Preparation and standardization and calibration of laboratory reagents and equipment.=>Ordering of consumables to avoid stock outs.=> Keeping record of all activities in the Laboratory& compiling quality control monthly reports..=> Communicating effectively both internally and externally.

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  Care International in Zimbabwe

  • Nutrition Project Field Assistant

    • Mar 2017 - Aug 2017

    =>Fostering coordination of activities with MoHCC’s (DWSSCs DNO,DN, DDF) =>Planning, organising, leading and coordinating departmental staff to achieve targets and overall goal=>Mobilizing and training communities on Nutrition=>Nutrition surveillance and data analysis=>Formulating Infant Supplementary Feeding Recipes=>Carrying out SFP cooking demonstrations=>Distributing Nutrition project materials to targeted beneficiaries=>Developing of hygiene promotion topics, hygiene sessions and IEC materials =>Conducting Social Analysis and Action; Male Advocate; Maternal and Child Nutrition and WASH training =>Compiling reports, keeping records and filing of relevant project documents=>Supporting implementation of the program =>Participating in technical meetings

  • Nutrition Educator

    • Jul 2016 - Feb 2017

    =>Nutrition surveillance =>Identifying and registering beneficiaries=>Fostering coordination of activities with MoHCC staff and VHWs =>Mobilizing and sensitizing communities on basic Nutrition=>Formulating Infant Supplementary Feeding Recipes=>Carrying out SFP cooking demonstrations=>Distributing Nutrition project materials to targeted beneficiaries=>Developing of hygiene promotion topics, hygiene sessions and IEC materials =>Conducting SAA; Male Advocate; Maternal and Child Nutrition and WASH trainings =>Compiling nutrition reports, keeping records and filing of relevant project documents=>Collecting relevant data from clinics=>Supporting implementation of the program =>Participation in technical meetings to plan and organize ACHIEVEMENTS Trained 683 lead mothers and 72 VHWs in IYCF and WASH, in two months which was a 98% of the target. Screened 16 247 (91% of target) children under five years for SAM and MAM in 12 wards and taking corrective action  Carried out sentinel surveillance and data analysis in 10 wards for 6 months produced accurate and reliable results which informed decision making  Trained CBM to 250 (87% target ) water point committees in 12 wards

  • Nutrition Intern

    • Jan 2016 - Jun 2016

     Community mobilization and sensitization Beneficiary identification and registration in the project Fostering coordination between MoHCC staff, Village Health Workers and Care Group Clients at community level Distribution of project materials to targeted beneficiaries Collecting relevant data from clinics, Village Health Workers and Care Group Leaders on a monthly basis Conducting process monitoring of care groups and village health workers Conducting Social Analysis and Action; Male Advocate; Maternal and Child Nutrition and Water Management Committee trainings to relevant groups Compilation of nutrition reports, record keeping and filing of relevant project documents- Infant Supplementary Feeding Recipe formulation.- registering beneficiaries using LMMS database package

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  A& G Nutrition Consultant Agents

  • Nutrition Counsellor

    • Sep 2015 - Dec 2015

    =>Advising clients in nutrition inline,with their conditions=>Daily meal planning for clients

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  Fruit and Veg City - Food Lovers Market.

  • Marimba Harare

  • Merchandiser

    • Jul 2015 - Aug 2015
    • Marimba Harare

    =>Fruit and vegetable quality inspection and control=>Value Addition of Fruits and Vegetables.=>Hygiene audits

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  Alpha Omega Dairy

  • Production and Quality Assurance attachee

    • Oct 2013 - Sep 2014

    Duties and Responsibilities=>Testing (chemical and microbiological) milk, inbound materials (raw, packaging, and ingredients) to assure quality =>Product formulation & Sensory evaluation.=> Developing and improving QC procedures =>Monitoring and enforcing working environment safety =>Monitoring products quality (in-process and finished)=>Carrying out hygiene audits of the factory, premises, equipment, and personnel to ensure a safe environment.=>Preparation and standardization and calibration of laboratory reagents and equipment.=>Ordering of consumables to avoid stock outs.=> Keeping record of all activities in the Laboratory& compiling quality control monthly reports..=> Communicating effectively both internally and externally.

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  Ministry of Education, Zimbabwe

  • Teacher

    • Sep 2009 - Mar 2010

    =>Preparing and delivering lessons to a range of classes of different ages and abilities;=>Marking work, giving appropriate feedback, and maintaining records of pupils' progress and development;=>Researching new topic areas, maintaining up-to-date subject knowledge, and devising and writing new curriculum materials;=>Selecting and using a range of different learning resources and equipment, => Managing pupil behavior in the classroom and on school premises, and applying appropriate and effective measures in cases of misbehavior;=> Communicating with parents and carers over pupils' progress and participating in departmental meetings, and whole school training events;