Kudzai Samwoyo
Dunstable,United Kingdom
Summary
A dedicated professional with a strong understanding of GMP guidelines and regulations. Demonstrates proficiency in documentation review and efficient decision-making, supported by proven leadership skills. Committed to leveraging these competencies to enhance operational excellence and drive quality improvements within an organisation.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Quality Controller
Medik8 UK
2024.06 - 2026.02
- Inspection and QC approval of raw materials and components (packaging) going into blending and filling production rooms. Checking planned consumption against the picked raw materials and components before QC passing on the ERP system
- Route card analysis of Production documents after a manufacturing job to ensure compliance with ISO, GMP, FDA and TGA guidelines.
- Zonal audits of Blending, Filling rooms and the Warehouse to ensure compliance to ISO, GMP, FDA and TGA guidelines.
- Flagging near misses and observations to initiate abrupt resolutions and corrections before deviations occur.
- Raising and recording deviations constituting breaches in ISO, GMP, FDA, TGA guidelines as well as in-house SOPs or Work Instructions.
- QC Support for deviation investigations using RCA tools such as fish bone method, 5-Whys and the human factors.
- Quality Risk Assessments and Impact assessments of deviations.
- Batch retain sample physical examination and registering as part of traceability.
- Approval of Production Perfect samples, these are used as visual reference samples during the production.
- Training of Quality Assurance new starters and refresher training of other departments on GMP, ISO and FDA requirements.
Quality Assurance Manager
Novafeed Animal Feeds
Harare, Zimbabwe
2016.09 - 2024.03
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and regulations, aiding in informed decision-making processes.
- Improved product quality by implementing new testing procedures.
- Ensured customer satisfaction by maintaining rigorous product inspection in process and before dispatch.
- Managed supplier relationships to guarantee high-quality materials were sourced consistently.
- Led team training sessions (warehouse, production and logistics) for improved performance and understanding of quality standards.
- Assisted with drafting, reviewing and finalising Standard Operating Procedures.
- Facilitated collaborative working environment, improving communication between team members and departments.
- Upheld health and safety protocols within the workplace minimising accidents or incidents.
- Commercial Farmers (Customer) visits and product performance reviews.
- Coordinating root cause analysis (RCA) and CAPA for both in-house and external customer complaints with follow up checks to verify implementation.
- Compilation and reporting of Quality key performance indicators (KPI’s) as well as the QMR.
- Weekly, Monthly and other reports generated as and when desired to the Managing Director.
Quality assurance supervisor
Novatek Animal Feeds
Harare, Zimbabwe
2014.07 - 2016.08
- Monitoring analysis results for the microbial, chemical, and nutritional value of feeds and raw materials. (Raw material receiving and analysing, Finished product analysis).
- Conducting validation and qualification of laboratory processes, methods, and equipment (calibration) as per requirements.
- Overseeing the Quality Control and Process Control function.
- Identifying training and awareness needs before conducting training on Quality, GMP and Hygiene and housekeeping.
- Pest Control
- Created detailed reports regarding inspection outcomes, shared findings with senior management regularly.
- Inspected and documented incoming materials to address quality issues.
Quality Controller (Internship)
Perfect Bakery (Harare)
2012.08 - 2014.06
Education
Master of Business Administration - Strategic Management
National University of Science and Technology
2019.07 - 2022.12
Bachelor of Science Honours Degree - Applied Biology and Biochemistry
National University of Science and Technology
Skills
- Strategic Management and Data Analysis
- Leadership and Efficient decision making
- Quality Management Systems
- Process Control and Quality Control
- Documentation review
Accomplishments
- Built a Quality eccentric organisational culture through an extensive training program of various departments. This improved final product quality by reducing the amount of non-conforming products.
- Improved production output by 1% for Novafeeds Animal Feeds in the first 5 months.
- Reduced the cost of boiler treatment chemicals by 30% through optimization of chemical utilization.
- Set up a traceability system from raw materials to despatched products which was essential in resolving customer complaints.
- Set up a vibrant Biosecurity system and an in-house Pest Control Programme that saved the company close to $USD 50 000 per annum.
REFERENCES
Available on request
Certification
ISO 9001:2015 QMS Internal auditing (2016)
Timeline
Quality Controller
Medik8 UK
2024.06 - 2026.02
Master of Business Administration - Strategic Management
National University of Science and Technology
2019.07 - 2022.12
Quality Assurance Manager
Novafeed Animal Feeds
2016.09 - 2024.03
Quality assurance supervisor
Novatek Animal Feeds
2014.07 - 2016.08
Quality Controller (Internship)
Perfect Bakery (Harare)
2012.08 - 2014.06
Bachelor of Science Honours Degree - Applied Biology and Biochemistry
National University of Science and Technology