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Francis Chomba

Team Leader - Brewing at National Breweries Plc
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Seasoned data analyst and quality assurance expert with experience in food processing and education.
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Location
Lusaka, Lusaka Province, Zambia, ZM
Languages
  • English Full professional proficiency
  • Bemba Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Nyanja Elementary proficiency
  • Tumbuka Limited working proficiency
  • Senga Limited working proficiency
Skills
  • Data Analysis
  • Data Entry
  • Data Collection
  • Variable Data Printing
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Francis Chomba is a seasoned professional with expertise in data analysis, process control, and quality assurance. He has worked in various industries, including food processing, mining, and education. Francis holds a Master of Science degree in Project Management and has completed numerous certifications in innovation management, food processing technology, and industrial biotechnology.

Credentials

  • Diploma in Innovation Management for Food and Beverage Manufacturing
    Alison
    Dec, 2023
    - May, 2026
  • Food Processing Technology and Quality of Food
    Alison
    Nov, 2023
    - May, 2026
  • Future of Technology Entrepreneurship in India
    Turnip Innovations
    Aug, 2023
    - May, 2026
  • Statistics for Continuous Improvement
    MF Treinamentos
    Aug, 2023
    - May, 2026
  • Industrial Biotechnology
    Coursera
    Mar, 2023
    - May, 2026
  • Lean Six Sigma White Belt Certification
    MF Treinamentos
    Jan, 2023
    - May, 2026
  • Digital Citizen Program
    Jacaranda Hub
    Dec, 2022
    - May, 2026
  • Introduction to Critical Infrastructure Protection Certification
    OPSWAT Academy
    Nov, 2022
    - May, 2026
  • Advanced Statistics for Data Science
    The Johns Hopkins University
    Sep, 2022
    - May, 2026
  • Production Planning and Control in Industrial Engineering
    Alison
    Sep, 2022
    - May, 2026
  • Agripreneurship: A Path to the Future
    YALI Regional Leadership Center East Africa
    Aug, 2022
    - May, 2026
  • Computer Networking - Digital Network Security
    Alison
    Aug, 2022
    - May, 2026
  • Digital Marketing for Entrepreneurs
    YALI Regional Leadership Center East Africa
    Aug, 2022
    - May, 2026
  • Management Strategies for People and Resources
    YALI Regional Leadership Center East Africa
    Aug, 2022
    - May, 2026
  • MySQL and Statistics for Data Analysis
    Alison
    Aug, 2022
    - May, 2026
  • Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) for Production and Quality Systems
    Alison
    Aug, 2022
    - May, 2026
  • Understanding Renewable Energy
    YALI Regional Leadership Center East Africa
    Aug, 2022
    - May, 2026
  • Workforce Collaboration and Development
    YALI Regional Leadership Center East Africa
    Aug, 2022
    - May, 2026
  • Agile Project Management – The Scrum Method
    Humanitarian Leadership Academy
    Jul, 2022
    - May, 2026
  • Building Climate Resilience Through Ecosystem-Based Adaptation Planning
    UN CC:Learn
    Jul, 2022
    - May, 2026
  • Improving Nutrition through Agriculture and Food Systems
    FAO
    Jul, 2022
    - May, 2026
  • Understanding Research Methods
    Coursera
    Jul, 2022
    - May, 2026
  • Understanding RIMA – An Introduction to the Resilience Index Measurement and Analysis
    FAO
    Jul, 2022
    - May, 2026
  • Agricultural Risk Management Strategy, Policy and Mainstreaming
    FAO
    Jun, 2022
    - May, 2026
  • Small-Scale Agricultural Mechanization Hire Services as a Business Enterprise
    FAO
    Jun, 2022
    - May, 2026
  • Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS)
    Chain Research Organisation and Consultancy
    Feb, 2022
    - May, 2026
  • Monitoring and Evaluation
    Chain Research Organisation and Consultancy
    Jan, 2022
    - May, 2026
  • Research Method and Techniques
    Chain Research Organisation and Consultancy
    Jan, 2022
    - May, 2026
  • Registered Engineer (R Eng)
    Engineering Registration Board (EngRB)
    Nov, 2021
    - May, 2026
  • Monitoring and Evaluation
    Global Health eLearning Center, USAID
    Sep, 2021
    - May, 2026
  • Professional Engineer (PE)
    the Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ)
    Sep, 2021
    - May, 2026
  • Qualitative Data Analysis
    DisasterReady
    Jun, 2021
    - May, 2026
  • Food Safety Culture: Practical Implementation
    Ministry of Commerce Trade and Industry - Zambia Agribusiness and Trade Project
    Feb, 2021
    - May, 2026
  • Certificate in Project Management
    Humanitarian Leadership Academy
    Jan, 2021
    - May, 2026
  • Global Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Pathway
    Humanitarian Leadership Academy
    Jan, 2021
    - May, 2026
  • How Tech and Learning Will Redefine the Future of Work Webinar
    Simplilearn
    Jan, 2021
    - May, 2026
  • Monitoring and Evaluation Practices Certificate
    DisasterReady
    Jan, 2021
    - May, 2026
  • Procurement and Logistics Certificate (CILT accredited course)
    DisasterReady
    Jan, 2021
    - May, 2026
  • Project Management Certificate
    DisasterReady
    Jan, 2021
    - May, 2026
  • Result-Based Management
    Humanitarian Leadership Academy
    Jan, 2021
    - May, 2026
  • Technical Project Management (TPM) in WASH Emergencies Certificate
    DisasterReady
    Jan, 2021
    - May, 2026
  • Data Quality
    Global Health eLearning Center, USAID
    Aug, 2020
    - May, 2026
  • Data Use for Program Managers
    Global Health eLearning Center, USAID
    Aug, 2020
    - May, 2026
  • MEAL DPro: Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning Certificate
    Humanitarian Leadership Academy
    Jul, 2020
    - May, 2026
  • Advanced Diploma in Renewable Energy
    Harley J Associates Ltd
    Jun, 2020
    - May, 2026
  • Level 3 HACCP Training
    Training Express
    Jun, 2020
    - May, 2026
  • Environmental Management Systems (EMS) Certificate
    Harley J Associates Ltd
    May, 2020
    - May, 2026
  • Operation Management Diploma
    Harley J Associates Ltd
    May, 2020
    - May, 2026
  • Advanced SQL for Data Scientists
    LinkedIn
    Apr, 2020
    - May, 2026
  • Advanced SQL for Query Tuning and Performance Optimization
    LinkedIn
    Apr, 2020
    - May, 2026
  • Become a Certified Information Security Manager
    LinkedIn
    Apr, 2020
    - May, 2026
  • Become a CompTIA A+ (220-1001 and 220-1002) Certified Technician
    LinkedIn
    Apr, 2020
    - May, 2026
  • SQL Essential Training
    LinkedIn
    Apr, 2020
    - May, 2026
  • Water Quality Monitoring and Assessment Course
    Academy HSEQ Consultants
    Apr, 2020
    - May, 2026
  • Sustainable Organic Agriculture
    Kasisi Agricultural Training Centre
    Jul, 2018
    - May, 2026
  • Licensed ICT Professional
    ICT Association of Zambia
    May, 2023
    - May, 2026

Experience

  • National Breweries Plc
    • Lusaka, Lusaka Province, Zambia
    • Team Leader - Brewing
      • Dec 2023 - Present
      • Lusaka, Lusaka Province, Zambia

      ✓ Working in a Zambia’s leading producer and distributor of Traditional African Beer and reporting to the Production Controller.✓ Monitor production processes in the brewing department.✓ Interpret and implement production plan for shift.✓ Manage the team to improve process quality and productivity.✓ Ensure and maintain a safe and healthy work environment.✓ Coordinate scheduled maintenance and cleaning.✓ Facilitate effective team dynamics (use of multi skilled operators).✓ Communicate effectively in the workplace.✓ Ensure application of administration systems and procedures.✓ Administer conditions of employment for team members.✓ Order, track and control raw materials.✓ Identification and management of out of control situations from process monitoring.✓ Ensure a healthy industrial relations climate.✓ Lead production activities in accordance with the Manufacturing Way work practices.✓ Plan, organize and control the utilization of Human Resource to ensure high productivity and minimum waste during shift.✓ Train and develop shift personnel to optimize their potential.✓ Performance management

  • Jayzaco Investments Ltd - Amour Mineral Water
    • Food Defense Coordinator
      • Oct 2023 - Dec 2023

      ✓ Monitors compliance with Food Defense in Raw and Component Receiving to prevent contamination in order to provide customers with quality products/bottled water.✓ Reviews Truck and material / product before unloading.✓ Inspects Pallets of Raw Materials and Components making sure no damage is present that leads to possible product contamination.✓ Rejects pallets of raw material and/or components that show signs of damage and contamination.✓ Verifies that raw materials and or components and quantities delivered match PO and/or packing slip.✓ Approves receipt of raw material and/or components upon inspection of pallets.✓ Present during raw material sampling verifying that Receiving department follows Raw Material sampling according to Food Defense Program and signing off on Raw Material COA form verifying that food defense was present during sampling process.✓ Signs off Sample logbook verifying samples and provide samples to Quality Control Lab.✓ Inspects raw material warehouse daily making sure no materials have been damaged and/or are open and contaminated during storage.✓ Inspects Component Warehouse ensuring components are not vulnerable to environmental contamination.

    • Quality Assurance Manager
      • Oct 2023 - Dec 2023

      ✓ Oversees the facility's strategies, objectives and operational status to ensure high quality processes and products.✓ Reviews quality testing policies and procedures to ensure that regulatory standards in food manufacturing are followed.✓ Oversees audits and leads investigations into major quality deviations to determine root causes.✓ Establishes operational, analytical and documentation standards aligned with industry best practices.✓ Establishes plans for testing of products, materials and packaging.✓ Evaluates the impact of process deviations on operations and the need for corrective and preventative actions (CAPAs).✓ Oversees QC tasks, ensuring proper documentation of records and review of reports submitted to regulatory authorities.✓ Provides expertise on determining the optimal calibration standards for laboratory equipment operation.✓ Reviews and approves standard operating procedures (SOPs) and plans, ensuring alignment with regulations, guidelines and policies.✓ Reviews audit results and the proposed changes to procedures.✓ Translates audit policies into procedures and checks to be followed.✓ Proven knowledge of regulatory requirements and guidelines in food safety management and control, such as ISO standards and Hazards and Critical Control Points (HACCP) system and working knowledge of good laboratory practices (GLPs) and good manufacturing practices (GMPs).

    • Quality Control Laboratory Technician
      • Sep 2023 - Oct 2023

      ✓ Responsible for all assigned batched product and raw material analysis for bottled drinking water.✓ Analysed product/raw material for the parameter listed on the Batch Control Record/Raw Material Specifications.✓ Performed laboratory operations including test supervision, laboratory safety, disposal of hazardous materials, and monthly quality assurance of bottled water.✓ Ensured that safety protocols adhered to for proper use of chemicals and safe disposal of hazardous materials.✓ Prepared material requirement schedule and quantity estimates for the procurement of laboratory materials.✓ Transported samples to designated laboratories and always ensures compliance with QC departmental protocols and quality assurance standards.✓ Conducted daily in-process quality control (QC) inspections at production lines.✓ Maintained accuracy of QC data and records in collaboration with QAM.Collected data required for validation activities aligned with the standard operating procedures (SOPs).✓ Managed documentation, ZABS audits, ZCSA inspections and certification like ZS 388:2000, ISO9001:2015, GMP, HACCP and other requirements.✓ Communicates Non-conforming products to Batching Supervisor and the Plant Food Safety and Quality Assurance Manager.

  • VisionSpring
    • Lusaka, Lusaka Province, Zambia
    • Data Entry Clerk
      • Apr 2023 - Sep 2023
      • Lusaka, Lusaka Province, Zambia

      ✓ Vision Access Program (VAP). See to Be Safe Project in partnership with Road Transport and Safety Agency (RTSA).✓ Enters data from paper documents into the organizational database using Salesforce cloud computing.✓ Creates spreadsheets and Verifies data by comparing it to the paper source documents.Verifies data files prior to entry to maintain high data accuracy.✓ Files paperwork appropriately and according to organizational policy once data has been entered.✓ Completes regular data backups and updates existing data within the database.

  • Bloggers of Zambia
    • Lusaka, Lusaka, Zambia
    • Project Officer and Digital Safety Trainer (USAID Open Spaces Zambia Project)
      • Feb 2022 - Jul 2022
      • Lusaka, Lusaka, Zambia

      ✓ Coordinated $789,129 Open Spaces Zambia Project and supported the project management team and contributed to the effective delivery of the project outcomes with support from USAID through FHI360 and Internews Network Zambia with MiSA Zambia and Panos Institute Southern Africa consortium partners.✓ Drafted 100+ communication materials, including speeches and presentations and increased by 15% the outreach of projects via social media, Radio, TV and newspaper.✓ Collaborated among Internet freedom advocates and digital security trainers to address issues of free expression and access to information on social and online platforms.✓ Established a Digital Hub, a central training and networking centre where various
      training are offered on internet governance, cyber hygiene and gender sensitive reporting.

  • Caritas Kasama
    • Kasama
    • Programme Officer - Development and Livelihoods
      • Jul 2018 - Feb 2022
      • Kasama

      ✓ Coordinated 4-year Zambia Food Security and Nutrition Project with support from Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation through Caritas Norway & Caritas Zambia.✓ Served as Board Member for CKC Oil Investment Ltd & scrutinized bidders for the award of construction of warehouse.✓ Provided workable solutions to boost manufacturing process efficiency for edible oil for CKCOIL.✓ Represented Caritas Kasama at Regional Seminar in Kinsasha, DR Congo; shared best practices & collaborated with colleagues from DR Congo, Mali, Niger, Norway, Uganda.✓ Implemented activities for targeted households, which improved their living conditions by 32% based on FAO FIES scale.✓ Made key submissions during National Multi-Stakeholder Consultation Country Structural Vulnerability & Resilience Assessments (CSVRA) supported by AU & COMESA at Mulungushi International Conference Centre; engaged through DMMU in the Office of the Vice President.✓ Engaged by US Embassy; conducted Research on impact of FISP in Northern Province.✓ Mobilized resources, delivered & distributed food and non-food items to 600+ flood victims in Chilubi, Kasama & Mungwi districts.✓ Facilitated Training Workshops on Water Harvesting for Household In Distress Programme funded by CAFOD in Mungwi & Kasama, resulting in 20% reduction of water crisis in the communities.✓ Ensured timely submission of financial expenditure report & narrative progress report to the donor including expected expenditures for the rest of the calendar year.✓ Drafted ToRs hosting agreement between Caritas Kasama & ActionAid Zambia outlining roles & responsibilities of each entity & cost sharing agreement.✓ Submitted daily updates, weekly & monthly reports to the Director on the targets achieved & progress of project activities agreed upon in detailed work plans.✓ Coordinated timely development of individual work plans & implementation of APAS in order to monitor, evaluate & enhance performance & raised employee effectiveness by 25%.

  • Examinations Council of Zambia
    • Isoka Boys National Technical School (1606)
    • Examiner (40210064)
      • Nov 2015 - Aug 2018
      • Isoka Boys National Technical School (1606)

      ✓ Verified the number of examination scripts and batches received from schools through the DEBS for Grade 9 Computer Studies Panel.✓ Marked the scripts for the candidates and entered the results in the data score sheet.

  • Zambia Association for Mathematics Education, Ministry of Education
    • Isoka
    • ZAME District Vice Chairperson
      • Jul 2015 - Aug 2018
      • Isoka

      ✓ Assisted the ZAME Chairperson in coordinating Zambia Association for Mathematics Education programs in the district.✓ Coordinated the Mathematics Club and JETS activities in schools through respective School Coordinators.✓ Integration of new activities.

  • Ntipo Secondary School, Ministry of Education
    • Head of Chemistry Section
      • Dec 2014 - Aug 2018

      ✓ Headed Chemistry Section in public school, responsible for leading and promoting high quality teaching and learning by modelling, sharing good practice and embracing innovative ideas.✓ Created and implemented 4 annual department development plans including identifying targets for improvements across the department.✓ Instructed 100+ students in lab by teaching safety protocols for proper use of chemicals and safe disposal of hazardous materials.✓ Improved Grade 12 results with 100% of pupils achieving distinctions for 3+ years since taking over as Head of Chemistry Section; analysed performance using LPTS Tool.✓ Managed laboratory and stockroom by pricing and ordering chemical supplies and equipment.✓ Regional Mock Exam Setter - Chemistry.

    • Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Computer Studies Teacher
      • Nov 2014 - Aug 2018

      ✓ Played a significant role in transforming the academic rating of the school from ‘Requires Improvement’ to ‘Excellent’.✓ Introduced Computer Studies and produced 100% passrate in the National Examinations.✓ Assisted in coordinating School, Health and Nutrition (SHN) program aimed at providing timely support and preventive measures to improve the health of 700+ school children and facilitated stakeholder engagement, managing local platforms held with parents and communities.✓ Took minutes during staff meetings.

    • Assistant Planning Officer
      • Apr 2015 - Apr 2018

      ✓ Appointed as School Planning Officer, designed the school database and assisted in the draft of the 5 year School Strategic Plan (2016 – 2021).✓ Planned school activities and schedules with guidance from the Headteacher and took minutes during the Headteacher's In-service (HIM) meetings.✓ Attended the Output Based Budgeting Training officiated by the PESO, Mr. Joel Kamoko.

  • Ministry of Education
    • Chama, Muchinga Province, Zambia
    • District JETS Committee Vice Secretary
      • Jan 2014 - Nov 2014
      • Chama, Muchinga Province, Zambia

      ✓ Documented the JETS activities in the district.✓ Conferred with the JETS Coordinators in schools and at zonal level and mobilized the students in readiness for JETS Olympiads, Quizzes, Exhibitions and Projects.

  • Chama Day Secondary School, Ministry of Education
    • Head of Chemistry Section
      • Jun 2013 - Nov 2014

      ✓ Supported the HOD – Natural Sciences in improving standards of teaching across the department, alongside providing an exceptional level of teaching.✓ Improved the number of School Certificate Ordinary Level students achieving distinction grades by 63% through ensuring lessons were engaging and stimulating.✓ Regional Mock Exam Setter - Chemistry.

    • Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics Teacher
      • Dec 2012 - Nov 2014

      ✓ Prepared lesson plans, individual work plans and schemes of work and submitted the file for checking and signing by the HOD.✓ Served in the Disciplinary Committee for 2 years, instilled discipline and curbed late coming by 70% among the learners, which cheered most parents/guardians.

  • Lubushi Minor Seminary
    • Kasama
    • Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics Teacher
      • Aug 2012 - Dec 2012
      • Kasama

      ✓ Prepared lesson plans, delivered quality lessons and promoted interactive learning.✓ Used computers, visuals and other equipment and materials to supplementpresentations.✓ Appointed as JETS Coordinator and revamped JETS, Mathematics and Science Clubs.✓ Improved classroom and hostel cleanliness by 55% by continuously conducting inspections on a weekly and awarded the cleanest classrooms and hostels.

  • Department of Water Supply and Sanitation
    • Kasama
    • Water Quality Engineer Intern
      • Feb 2012 - Apr 2012
      • Kasama

      ✓ Evaluated and interpreted water quality samples analysis results, reviewed and implemented water quality programs, including water quality monitoring and reporting.✓ Performed physical chemical and bacteriological analysis of drinking water in targeted areas and water sources using DelAgua water testing kits.

  • Zambia Agricultural Research Institute
    • Misamfu, Kasama
    • Student Engineer
      • Jan 2011 - Apr 2011
      • Misamfu, Kasama

      ✓ Designed systems, components and processes to meet the desired needs for Inoculant production and DI Grow liquid fertilizer for agricultural production.✓ Batch Fermenter Unit Production, Sterilization, Instrumentation and Process Control.✓ Hit and exceeded department KPIs by 20% for 3 months in a row.

  • Konkola Copper Mines plc
    • Chililabombwe
    • Production Plant Operator
      • Jun 2005 - Dec 2005
      • Chililabombwe

      ✓ Managed plant start up, shutdown and emergency procedures for safe plant operation.

Education

  • 2020 - 2023
    The Copperbelt University
    Master of Science - MS, Project Management
  • 2021 - 2023
    The Copperbelt University
    Postgraduate Diploma, Educational Leadership and Teaching Methodology
  • 2019 - 2019
    Evelyn Hone College of applied Arts and Commerce
    Certificate, Project Management, Monitoring and Evaluation
  • 2007 - 2012
    The Copperbelt University
    Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Chemical Engineering
  • 2000 - 2004
    Lubushi Minor Seminary
    Full Grade 12 School Certificate, Merits in English and Mathematics with Distinctions in Natural Sciences

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