Francis Mwangi

Experience: Quality Control Analyst |February 2024 – Present | Kwale International Sugar Company Ltd (KISCOL) | Key Contributions:  Safely carry out required sampling and analysis following procedures, using appropriate PPE and making recommendations for improvements.  Prepare and analyze quality control production samples such as various sugar, syrup, liquor, massecuite and magma samples for polarization, brix, purity, ash, and pH as required.  Carrying out analytical tests on plant tissue, soil and water samples from Nucleus Estate and out grower’s fields for various parameters on specific request.  Calculating proportional amounts of sugar produced per field block based on maturity tests and FEJ analysis at the end of each crop.  Monitoring and recording any presence of insect pests and other diseases and the extent of damage inflicted on the cane.  Carry out physico-chemical analysis on refined sugar, water samples; boiler water, production water and effluent water to ensure conformity with specifications  Verify/calibrate/document laboratory equipment before use and Ensure optimal performance  Conduct in- process stock taking  Perform data validation, entry and report checking.  Training other laboratory staff in using new and advanced laboratory techniques.  Housekeeping and Safety Quality Assurance Line Inspector |July 2023 – January 2024 | Mombasa Maize Millers Limited| Key Contributions:  Inspecting and testing of finished products against specifications and give decision.  Ensuring weights, dates, codes and packaging of products are correct.  Hourly analysis of flour to ensure if it conforms to the required KEBS standards and company's standards.  Document inspection results by completing reports and uploading it into database.  Hygiene inspection of trucks and containers before loading to ascertain their condition prior to loading products.  Observe finished goods handling and identify practices likely to cause damage to the material.  Monitoring CCP and PRPs on daily basis to ensure food quality and safety.  Following healthy and safety procedure by observing 5s activities  Monitoring production process at the beginning of the shift and after every hour as well as ensuring all packing lines are left clean after every shift. Francis Mwangi CV Quality Assurance Analyst |October 2022 – June 2023| Mombasa Maize Millers Limited| Key Contributions:  Samples collection, preparation, inspection and analysis of raw material, in process by products and finished products.  Sampling shift composite samples for retention.  Baked and finished products organoleptic analysis.  Hourly monitoring of fortification dosages  Preparation of laboratory reagents.  Timely compilation & distribution of hourly, shift and monthly analysis reports.  Raising of nonconformities encountered during inspection and analysis and following up their closure.  Collaborated with management to provide training on improved processes and assisted with creation and maintenance of quality training.  Developed and maintained quality assurance procedure documentation.  Provided regular updates to team leadership on quality metrics by communicating consistency problems or production deficiencies.  Hourly analysis of flour to ensure if it conforms to the required KEBS standards and company's standards. Laboratory technician and a science tutor –February 2020 to March 2022-Mt. Sinai Academy Key Contributions:  Operating in a multi-Purpose laboratory for all sciences subject; chemistry, biology and physics.  liaise with academic staff to discuss timetables, equipment requirements and work plans  maintain and repair equipment and laboratory apparatus  keep records, e.g. for students' practical sessions, tracking methods and results  Maintaining inventory and purchasing laboratory supplies when necessary, including chemicals and apparatus.  Preparing compounds, reagents, and test solutions in order to conduct laboratory tests before teaching the students.  Conducting training on laboratory Safety and how to handle hazard laboratory practical.  Housekeeping in the laboratory to ensure practical are carried out in a clean and safe environment

Speciality: Factory line worker