Open To Work
CURTIS LUMINGU
Lusaka
Work Preference
Summary
Dynamic professional with over 5 years of experience as a Quality Assurance and Food Safety Specialist in the Food and Beverage Industry, adept at navigating complex challenges. Expertise in implementing HACCP, ISO, and FSSC 22000 standards, conducting thorough audits, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and international guidelines. Recognized for strong problem-solving abilities, adaptability, and a results-oriented mindset, with a proven track record in staff training and continuous process improvement. Committed to advancing organizational goals while maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety.
Overview
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Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Food Safety Manager
Bigtree Beverages Ltd., Trade Kings Group
2023.01 - Current
- Facilitated comprehensive audits to ensure compliance and maintain certification integrity.
- Developed and implemented food safety and GMP hygiene training sessions for employees, ensuring adherence to industry regulations across multiple production facilities.
- Conducted thorough non-conformance investigations and advised on corrective actions to ensure compliance and quality standards.
- Achieving ZAQA/SADC Awards for the company (2024 Exporter of the year).
- Monitor and verify Critical Control Points (CCPs) & OPRPs to ensure food safety compliance.
- Conduct food safety and quality audits, ensuring compliance with FSSC 22000, HACCP, and ISO standards.
- Inspect raw materials, equipment, and products to identify any quality deviations.
- Oversee product labeling, packaging verification, and adherence to recipe specifications.
- Enforce compliance with Food Safety Policy and Hygiene Code of Conduct.
- Ensure accurate documentation and record-keeping for traceability and regulatory requirements.
- Facilitated comprehensive training on GMP pest control hygiene and operational practices for over 1700 employees annually to enhance compliance standards.
On-Air Personality (Part-Time)
5FM Radio Station
2016.06 - Current
- News casting and on-air presenting.
- Produced radio advertisements and performed voice-over work.
- Curated playlists that aligned with listener preferences, enhancing overall station engagement.
- Developed original content for social media platforms, increasing online interaction and brand visibility.
- Collaborated with marketing teams to create promotional campaigns, driving event attendance and listener participation.
- Conducted live broadcasts while managing technical equipment to ensure seamless audio quality and transmission.
Laboratory Analyst/Quality Assurance
Neelkath Freshfoods, Vamara Group
2021.01 - 2023.01
- Conducted laboratory tests and analyses in compliance with ISO 17025 and other standards as per requirement.
- Trained production teams on food safety practices, GMP, pest control, and hygiene.
- Prepared detailed reports and communicated findings to management for action.
- Monitored workplace safety and maintained 5S housekeeping standards.
- Develop and implement SOPs for chemicals and reagent handling, enhancing safety protocols and reducing incidents related to chemical misuse.
Laboratory Analyst Intern
University of Zambia, Department of Biological Sciences
2019.01 - 2019.01
- Assisted with preparation and execution of student laboratory experiments.
- Collected and preserved biological specimens for research purposes.
- Gained experience in laboratory safety, first aid, and various scientific techniques.
Education
Certificate in FSSC 22000 v6 Internal Auditing - Broadcast Journalism
US EMBASSY
Lusaka2018-06
Diploma in Science Laboratory Technology - undefined
Evelyn Hone College
Lusaka2019-01
Certificate in Basic Journalism for Disc Jockey - undefined
US Embassy
2018-09
Grade 12 Full Certificate - undefined
Kamwala Secondary School
Lusaka2014-01
Certificate in Information Technology - undefined
City & Guilds
2009-06
Skills
- Monitoring Critical Control Points (CCPs)
- Food Safety & Quality Management
- GMP & HACCP Implementation
- Equipment & Product Inspection
- Internal & External Auditing (FSSC, ISO)
- Staff Training & Compliance Monitoring
- SOP Development & Regulatory Compliance
- Root Cause Analysis & Corrective Action Implementation
- Internal and External Auditing (FSSC, ISO)
- HACCP Implementation and Monitoring
- Inventory and Materials Management
- Data Analysis and Reporting
- Staff Training, Mentoring, and Leadership
- Microsoft Office Suite & Data Reporting
- Cross-contamination prevention
- Waste management
Accomplishments
- Successfully led GMP audits at Bigtree Beverages Ltd. (MFEZ & Old Plant sites), achieving high compliance scores.
- Spearheaded the implementation of food safety training programs, improving compliance across production teams.
- Enhanced product traceability by developing streamlined documentation processes.
Affiliations
Vice President, Zambia Association of Science Laboratory Technologists (ZASLT)
Certification
- FSSC 22000 v6 Internal Auditing (Foodiesys Consultancy, 2024)
- Practicing Certificate (Health Professions Council of Zambia)
- Provisional Registration as a Science Laboratory Technologist (Health Professions Act, 2009)
Languages
English
Full Professional
BEMBA
Full Professional
NYANJA
Professional Working
LUVALE
Limited Working
Timeline
Food Safety Manager
Bigtree Beverages Ltd., Trade Kings Group
2023.01 - Current
Laboratory Analyst/Quality Assurance
Neelkath Freshfoods, Vamara Group
2021.01 - 2023.01
Laboratory Analyst Intern
University of Zambia, Department of Biological Sciences
2019.01 - 2019.01
On-Air Personality (Part-Time)
5FM Radio Station
2016.06 - Current
Certificate in Information Technology - undefined
City & Guilds
Grade 12 Full Certificate - undefined
Kamwala Secondary School
Certificate in Basic Journalism for Disc Jockey - undefined
US Embassy
Diploma in Science Laboratory Technology - undefined
Evelyn Hone College
Certificate in FSSC 22000 v6 Internal Auditing - Broadcast Journalism
US EMBASSY