Ransford Addo
Tema
Summary
A dedicated and adept professional with many years’ experience in a food processing company focused on producing canned tuna. Specializing in quality assurance and food safety with systematic actions to provide safe and nutritious products to customers while meeting specification. Experienced in collaborating with others while handling a variety of daily responsibilities.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Intake Officer
Pioneer Food Cannery
2021.04 - Current
- Succeeded in qualifying all packaging materials before use
- Generated the assessment of raw fish and other ingredients before processing to ensure good end-product
- Supported in the coordination of all operational activities to promote safety and quality standards
- Reinforced HACCP program implementation and trainings especially for new employees
- Achieved timely report reviews and good record keeping for traceability and audit purposes
- Engaged with sectional head before and during audits to ensure food and safety standards are put in place accordingly
- Spearheaded the chemical laboratory to ensure periodic analysis on raw and canned fish and also maintaining good laboratory practices
- Training and knowledge transfer to employees to understand and use worksheets developed into INNOVA-MAREL.
- Maintained detailed records of all client interactions in a secure database system.
- Coordinated with multiple departments to ensure seamless client onboarding experience.
Quality Assurance Inspector
Pioneer Food Cannery
2019.02 - 2021.03
- Physical analysis on empty and filled cans to prevent defective and rusty cans on the canning line. Seam checks done with help of 'Quality by Vision' application.
- Frequent net and drained weight measurement on finished products to confirm customer requirements.
- Chemical analysis on raw fish, pre-cooked fish loins and canned fish to prevent unsafe products from reaching the consumer market whiles meeting export regulations. Determination of histamine levels with the help of Dynex DS2 System (DS-Matrix).
- Routine data entry into SAP in order to release system products on timely basis.
- Kept detailed records of quality and imperfect products.
- Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
National Service Extension
Pioneer Food Cannery
2018.09 - 2018.12
- Mentoring two national service persons to equip themselves with quality assurance work
- Managed a team of national service professionals to ensure timely delivery of their work input
National Service
Pioneer Food Cannery
2017.10 - 2018.08
- Frequent physical and chemical analysis on raw material (tuna fish), edible oils, water, cans, labels and cartons to meet specification for production purposes
- Performed weekly report writing and data entry of result
- Help implement quality policies to drive forward the company’s goals.
Intern
Olam Tomato Factory (NutriFoods Ghana Limited)
2016.06 - 2016.08
- Worked in the Quality Control Department
- Responsible for analyzing finished products to ensure they meet correct customer specification
- Analysis of empty and filled cans to detect any possible seam defect.
- Contributed to a positive team environment by collaborating with fellow interns on group projects and presentations.
Intern
Tema General Hospital, Dietherapy Unit
2015.07 - 2015.08
- Routine assessment of anthropometric parameters of diabetic patients with written report to Dietician
- Assisted in the planning and execution of company events, resulting in increased employee engagement and satisfaction.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition And Food Science
University of Ghana (UG), Legon Accra
Legon, Accra, Ghana05.2017
High School Diploma -
Bishop Herman College, Kpando Volta Region
Kpando, Volta Region05.2013
Skills
- Competent in Microsoft Suite of programs
- Assertiveness, teamwork and collaboration
- Telephone and email etiquette
- Interpersonal and written communication
- Skilled in Dynex DS2 System, INNOVA, Quality by vision(metal packaging testing), SAP (ERP system)
Additional Information
Pays attention to detail and able to work under little or no supervision. I have a strong interpersonal skill which enables me to work with others.
Languages
English, Ewe and Twi.
Leadershipvoluntarywork
- Administrator of E. P. Students’ Union (EPSU) Fund, UG, Legon, 10/2015, 05/2017, Responsible for collection of periodic bank statement, Managed deposits into fund’s various accounts, Responsible for keeping administrative records of the fund
- Member of the Publicity team (EPSU), UG, Legon, 09/2015, 05/2016, Worked in 3-member team to publicize church activities on campus
- Member of the Organizing team (EPSU), UG, Legon, 09/2015, 05/2016, Worked in a team to organize church events and activities
Internship
- Olam Tomato Factory (NutriFoods Ghana Limited), 06/2016, 08/2016, Worked in the Quality Control Department, Responsible for analyzing food sample to ensure correct specification of final product, Analyzed cans to detect possible default
- Tema General Hospital, Dietherapy unit, 07/2015, 08/2015, Assessed anthropometric parameters of diabetic patients, Worked in 4-member team to attend to diabetic patients
Residentaddress
BZ140, Adjei Kojo Santor RD, GT-321-8191
References
- Dr Maame Yaakwah Blay, myblay@ug.edu.gh, +233 545525974, Senior Lecturer, Department of Nutrition and Food Science, University of Ghana, Legon
- Mr. Wiredu Albert, albert.wiredu@thaiunion.com, +233 244330843, Manager, Quality Assurance, Pioneer Food Cannery
- Mr. Sanogo Souleymane, souleymane.sanogo@thaiunion.com, +233 593809915, Head, Quality Health Sanitation & Safety, Pioneer Food Cannery
- Mr. Sampson Buer Alorgbey, Sampson.alorgbey@thaiunion.com, +233 544316181, Head, Planning Logistics & Warehouse, Pioneer Food Cannery
Hobbies and Interests
Reading, research work, listening to music.
Timeline
Quality Intake Officer
Pioneer Food Cannery
2021.04 - Current
Quality Assurance Inspector
Pioneer Food Cannery
2019.02 - 2021.03
National Service Extension
Pioneer Food Cannery
2018.09 - 2018.12
National Service
Pioneer Food Cannery
2017.10 - 2018.08
Intern
Olam Tomato Factory (NutriFoods Ghana Limited)
2016.06 - 2016.08
Intern
Tema General Hospital, Dietherapy Unit
2015.07 - 2015.08
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition And Food Science
University of Ghana (UG), Legon Accra
High School Diploma -
Bishop Herman College, Kpando Volta Region
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