Aaron Nkondo
Lusaka
Summary
Multi-faceted Food Technologist dedicated to development and production technology for food development. Committed to maintaining quality control through the implementation of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP's). In my work I have conducted various workshops for SMEs on food processing as well as small scale technologies. I have advised a number of SMEs on appropriate packaging, productivity and competitiveness drivers, good manufacturing practice and business development. Hard work, careful planning and attention to detail is essential to ensuring that I can keep abreast of the demands facing me in my current position
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Snr. Food Technologist
TechnoServe
Lusaka
2021.04 - Current
- Conduct diagnostic assessments of selected processors to identify priority business and technical challenges.
- Provide customized technical assistance to food processors
- To provide mentorship in standard operating procedure development and implementation (SOP)
- Provide on-the-ground support for implementation of technical assistance, on issues identified by the business diagnostic.
Food Safety Certification Consultant
Forest Fruits
Lusaka
2020.01 - 2021.01
- Development and implementation of Food Safety Management System
- Conduct internal audits and coordinate external audits to ensure adherence to legislations
- Conduct root cause analyses to prevent reoccurrences of Food Safety non-conformances
- Manage food certification process Provide a GAP analysis and pre-assessment of the retail plant
Group Food Safety Manager
Zambeef
Lusaka
2018.03 - 2020.11
- Coordinate the development, implementation and maintenance of Food Safety Management Systems in all Zambeef plants
- Implementation and maintaining of Food Quality Management Systems based on ISO 9001:2015 and ISO/TS 22002-1 in all Zambeef Plants
- Implementation and maintaining of Food Safety Management system based HACCP Principles and ISO 22000:2018 in all Zambeef plants
- Conducting training and employee mentorship
Education
Bachelor of Science - Food Science And Technology
University of Zambia
Lusaka, Zambia10.2014
High School Diploma -
Ndeke Secondary School
Kitwe, Zambia12.2002
Master of Science - One Health Food Safety
University of Zambia
Lusaka, ZambiaSkills
- Quality Control
- Food Product Formulation
- Cost Optimization
- Food Safety Management Systems
- Standard Operating Procedure development
- Labeling Requirement Knowledge
- Process Optimization
- Training
Accomplishments
- Local supplier certifications
- Permits to supply
- GMP certifications
- HACCP certifications
- ISO 22000 certifications
- FSSC 22000 certifications
Timeline
Snr. Food Technologist
TechnoServe
2021.04 - Current
Food Safety Certification Consultant
Forest Fruits
2020.01 - 2021.01
Group Food Safety Manager
Zambeef
2018.03 - 2020.11
Bachelor of Science - Food Science And Technology
University of Zambia
High School Diploma -
Ndeke Secondary School
Master of Science - One Health Food Safety
University of Zambia
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