JONATHAN MUKOZOMBA
Lusaka,Zambia
Summary
Experience Quality Controller skilled at improving operational compliance in settings. Deeply proficient in implementing food safety and quality management systems. Known for having strong training and facilitation abilities.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Controller and Quality Assurance Officer
Bigtree brands
06.2023 - Current
- Tested incoming raw materials against physical, chemical, and biological parameters for the comformity to the regulatory standard prior to use in production processes.
- Assisted in the development of new methods or processes for improving product quality.
- Conducted regular audits to verify that suppliers meet established quality standards.
- Worked closely with production personnel during production to ensure that product meets quality expectations.
- Monitored production processes and performed in-process inspections on components and materials.
- Performed daily quality checks of finished products to ensure adherence to customer requirements.
- Investigated customer complaints and documented root causes, corrective actions, and preventive measures.
- Maintained records of inspection results, test data, and other related information.
- Documented nonconformances using a corrective action system, including identification of root cause analysis and implementation of corrective action plans.
Food Microbiologists
Acacia food and beverage
07.2022 - 06.2023
- Performed experiments to identify and quantify microorganisms in samples using PCR-based assays.
- Monitored microbiological tests including sterility testing, total plate count, bioburden testing and endotoxin testing.
- Carried out quality control checks on materials used in the laboratory setting according to established standards.
- Developed new methods for culturing and isolating difficult-to-grow organisms.
- Analyzed data from environmental samples to determine levels of microbial contamination.
- Conducted chemical and biological tests on drinking water, waste water and sludge samples.
- Maintained a clean and safe working environment by adhering to established safety procedures.
- Train production personnel concerning food safety management system ISO 22000, FSSC 220006v6
- Conducting internal audit to see the level of compliance, to the FSMS
Water Treatment Technician
Acacia food and beverage
Lusaka
07.2022 - 06.2023
- Conducted laboratory tests to monitor and adjust water treatment processes.
- Developed preventive maintenance plans for equipment associated with the water treatment process.
- Calibrated instrumentation such as turbidity meters, pH probes, chlorine monitors.
- Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local regulations for safe drinking water standards.
- Performed daily rounds of the plant, recording readings from instruments and gauges.
- Collected samples from various sources for testing purposes.
- Inspected tanks, filters, piping systems, pumps, and other components for proper operation.
- Monitored water quality and adjusted chemical feed rates accordingly.
- Collected samples to assess water quality and tested for pH, hardness and sediment levels.
- Analysing water for PH,acid,TDS, conductivity, heavy metals, total hardness
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Science Laboratory Technology
Northern Technical College
NdolaSkills
- Quality assurance
- Regulatory compliance
- Root cause analysis
- Microbiological testings
- Corrective actions
- Process improvement
- Internal auditing
- Customer complaint investigation
Certification
certified in food safety management system ISO 22000, and internal auditor in FSSC 22000v-6
Able to implement the HACCP plan, review and update
REFERES
Mr chongo chipompa
Lab analyst
Acacia food and beverage
Cell: 0961996809
Mr clement kabwe
Laboratory supervisor
National Food and drugs lab
Cell: 0972123415
Webster mandanda
Quality Controller supervisor
trade kings( bigtree brands )
Cell: 0976570108
Timeline
Quality Controller and Quality Assurance Officer
Bigtree brands
06.2023 - Current
Food Microbiologists
Acacia food and beverage
07.2022 - 06.2023
Water Treatment Technician
Acacia food and beverage
07.2022 - 06.2023
Some College (No Degree) - Science Laboratory Technology
Northern Technical College