Panashe M Katsere

Curriculum Vitae for Panashe Melville Katsere CONTACT 39 Estelle Estate E-mail:- ClarinaPhone:- Akasia, Pretoria WORK EXPERIENCE Richester Foods Private LimitedOctober 2020 — Present QA/ QC Supervisor Training of Quality Auditors and staff about product quality and Quality Management Systems Implementation and Coordination – ISO 22000 Reviewing of daily process audit documents. Keeping records of quality reports, statistical reviews and relevant documentation. Assuring the reliability and consistency of production by checking processes and final output. Delivering appropriate management information to update the business on the performance and challenges in the Quality environment. Overseeing the daily workflow of the Quality Department and dealing with customer complaints. Developing, implementing, and managing processes to ensure that products meet required specifications for quality, function, and reliability prior to delivery. Broadway Sweets Pty LtdJanuary 2015 — September 2020 Senior Food Technologist Managed quality assurance program, including on-site evaluations, internal audits and customer surveys - ISO 9001. Accountable for all product Quality and safety parameters. Monitoring day-to-day activities of the company and employees, noting areas needing improvement and implementing plans for rectification. Reviewing products and updates for company quality standards compliance. Assessing competitors’ products and designs to compare and develop projects. Developing products from design conceptualization to client delivery. Managing contracts with clients, vendors and manufacturers. Training of Staff, Supervisors and Quality Controllers on Quality Management Systems and process improvement. Raw material and final product inspection. Matonjeni Beverages Pty Ltd ZimbabweJanuary 2010 — December 2013 Food Technologist Improved quality processes for increased efficiency and effectiveness. Sorted product and provided expertise on non-conforming product requirements. Inspected ingoing and outgoing shipments to verify accuracy and prevent errors. Managed operational documents and produced daily reports detailing activities. Executed corrective actions when test controls were outside specified limits. Kept laboratory in compliance with all applicable guidelines and laws. Calibrating pH, doing and titrations to support the removal of waste from the factory. Tested new, alternative raw materials through analysis, sourcing and trials. Maintaining laboratory conditions by managing and transferring raw materials and flavour stocks. Nutresco Foods Pty Ltd Zimbabwe Trainee Food Technologist August 2007 — July 2008 Ensuring that food was produced with strict hygiene and safety Analysis of products making sure that they conform to the standard Process documentation using Syspro Raw material receiving, inspection and storage Waste management Laboratory equipment handling, cleaning and calibration Personnel Hygiene and Housekeeping Generating new product ideas and recipes QUALIFICATIONS ISO 22000 Implementation and Coordination Standards Association of Zimbabwe FSSC 22000 Internal Auditor Training SGS Academy South Africa B. Tech hons Post Harvest Technology May 2012 — May 2012 June 2017 — June 2017 August 2005 — December 2009 Chinhoyi University of Technology REFERENCES Liaquat Rawat Productivity Manager Broadway Sweets Pty Limited 17 Liverpool Road Benoni Gauteng - Ayean Singh Production Manager Richester Foods 9 Hennopsrivier Street Sunderland Ridge Centurion Gauteng-