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Ranganai Mapondera

Beckenham,WA

Summary

Versatile Production Chemist with experience developing new products over 4+ years career. Observant and reliable with expertise in Chemical Engineering. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Chemical Engineering position. Well-organized and detail-oriented with good project management and planning abilities developed over 4 years in Brewing industry, ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Chemist

Lion Beer Australia, Little Creatures
10.2022 - Current
  • Conducted research on currently manufactured products to evaluate and improve quality.
  • Established quantitative goals and worked with suppliers to maintain and improve quality of incoming materials e.g returning incorrect yeast type to supplier saving more than $20000 in beer loss
  • Adhered to safety policies, procedures and protocols for operational efficiency.
  • Collaborated with cross-site and cross-functional teams in research and development, EH&S, product marketing and manufacturing engineering to establish framework for successful development programs and align objectives across teams.
  • Coordinated and performed analytical tests to comply with established standards and specifications.
  • Maintained organized, safe and efficient laboratory environment to minimize accidents and prevent cross contamination.
  • Performed technical laboratory functions in compliance with regulatory agencies and safety requirements.
  • Contributed to team discussions and new project initiatives to advance progress and optimize profitability.
  • Modified and adapted standard methods and procedures to solve analytical problems.
  • Developed laboratory testing programs and data analysis while adhering to SOPs, ECOs, batch records and work instructions.
  • Established quality control measures for instrumentation and monitored data quality to operate instrument with control limits.
  • Repaired, calibrated and safely operated laboratory equipment to reduce costly instrument downtime.
  • Leveraged computerized management system and labeling process to conduct inventory of reagents, chemicals and supplies.

Brewer

Brewer, Lion Beer Australia, Little Creatures
09.2018 - 10.2022
  • Adhered to good manufacturing practices and standard operating procedures.
  • Completed frequent inspections to identify and resolve problems affecting performance.
  • Washed production lines and storage containers to maintain clean and efficient work areas.
  • Communicated processing instructions to other workers.
  • Kept operations in compliance with company, safety and legal requirements.
  • Helped managers make accurate decisions by tracking deviations from production targets with daily logs.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Took samples every to compare quality with specifications.
  • Assigned daily work tasks and set weekly schedules.

Intern

Pawsey Supercomputing
11.2016 - 02.2017
  • Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
  • Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
  • Participated in workshops and presentations related to projects to gain knowledge.
  • Completed research, compiled data, updated spreadsheets, and produced timely reports.
  • Explored new technologies and approaches to streamline processes.
  • Maintained accurate records and documentation of projects to inform stakeholders of progress and updates.
  • Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
  • Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.

Education

Master of Science - Civil Engineering

Curtin Graduate Business School
Perth, WA
07.2018

Bachelor of Chemical Engineering - Chemical Engineering Honours

Curtin University of Technology
Perth, WA
08.2017

Skills

  • Chemical Compounding
  • Compliance with GMPs
  • Data Management
  • Lab Operations
  • Production Scheduling
  • Machine Operations
  • Production Standards
  • Continuous Improvements
  • Chemical Handling
  • Quality Inspection and Control
  • Effective Verbal and Written Communication Skills
  • SAP Competent
  • Leadership and Coaching
  • Stock Inventory
  • Engineering Specifications

Accomplishments

  • Used HAZIP, HAZOP and JSRA during a project on dust removal bags to implement a new system that would be reduce manual labour and promote safe removal of dust from a malt cleaning plant
  • Implemented FMEA and FMECA in project risk assessment for offshore pipeline management
  • Process Optimization:
  • Worked with BOTEC visual system to increase efficiency and reduce time, energy and pressure from Brewing to Filtration Systems
  • Data Analysis:
  • Attentive to analysis of large amounts of data to make it simpler and easier to comprehend and improve
  • New Product Development (NPD)
  • Worked with a co-worker to come up with a brew that used 100% local ingredients to promote local producers.

Timeline

Production Chemist

Lion Beer Australia, Little Creatures
10.2022 - Current

Brewer

Brewer, Lion Beer Australia, Little Creatures
09.2018 - 10.2022

Intern

Pawsey Supercomputing
11.2016 - 02.2017

Master of Science - Civil Engineering

Curtin Graduate Business School

Bachelor of Chemical Engineering - Chemical Engineering Honours

Curtin University of Technology

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