Personal statement

Name
Surname
P O LY M E R T E C H N O LO G I S T
Profile
Resourceful and dedicated Polymer Technologist with over 6 years of practical
experience in the Plastics industry. I offer a combination of Quality Management
(ISO 9001:2015) and production management skills from formal training and
actual work experience. Strong analytical, diagnostic and problem-solving abilities
with extensive experience in the Plastics extrusion and recycling manufacturing
environment. Adept in making key decisions and working with other professionals
to achieve goals.
Employment History
Polymer Technologist, Abacus Polymers Pty Ltd, Pretoria West
D E C E M B E R 2 0 1 7
· Interaction with production ensuring correct technical operating parameters being
used to achieve optimal production.
· Ensuring adherence of raw materials to quality specifications.
· Liaising with Certified testing laboratories to verify product conformance.
· Setting requirements for raw material or intermediate products for suppliers and
monitor their compliance
· Ensuring adherence to health and safety guidelines as well as legal obligations
· Supervising inspectors, technicians and other staff and provide guidance and
feedback
· Overseeing all product development procedures to identify deviations from quality
standards
· Inspecting final output and comparing properties to requirements
· Approving the right products or reject defectives
· Keeping accurate documentation and performing statistical analysis
· Soliciting feedback from customers to assess whether their requirements are met.
· Submitting detailed reports to appropriate executives
· Looking out for opportunities for improvement.
· Recorded, analyzed and distributed statistical information
· Specify quality requirements of raw materials with suppliers
Quality Manager, Pexmart Plastic Pipes & Fittings, Rosslyn, Pretoria
O C T O B E R 2 0 1 3 — D E C E M B E R 2 0 1 7
· Drafting quality assurance policies and procedures
· Interpreting and implementing quality assurance standards and procedures
· Evaluating adequacy of quality assurance standards
· Reviewing the implementation and efficiency of quality and inspection systems
· Planning, conducting and monitoring testing and inspection of materials and
products to ensure finished product quality
· Documenting internal audits and other quality assurance activities
Details
D R I V I N G L I C E N S E
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Links
LinkedIn
Skills
Ability to Work Under Pressure
Problem Solving
Adaptability
Time Management
Teamwork
Communication
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Office Word
Microsoft PowerPoint
Extrusion
Minitab
Acumatica (ERP)
ISO 9001
Melt Flow Index
Carbon Content
Microscope
Thermogravimetric Analysis
Oxidation Induction Time
Tensile Test
· Investigating customer complaints and non-conformance issues
· Collecting and compiling statistical quality data
· Analyzing data to identify areas for improvement in the quality system
· Developing, recommend and monitoring corrective and preventive actions
· Preparing reports to communicate outcomes of quality activities
· Identifying training needs and organize training interventions to meet quality
standards
· Coordinating and supporting on-site audits conducted by external providers
· Evaluating audit findings and implement appropriate corrective actions
· Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in
problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
· Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented
results.
Education
BTech Polymer Technology, Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria
J A N U A R Y 2 0 1 6 — M A R C H 2 0 1 7
Graduated
BSc Pure Chemistry, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ogun
M A R C H 2 0 0 5 — A P R I L 2 0 0 9
Graduated
Courses
ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor, BSI
D E C E M B E R 2 0 2 0 — D E C E M B E R 2 0 2 0
References
Carbon Dispersion
Hydrostatic Pressure Test
Languages
English