Sukh Kaur
Morrinsville,WKO
Summary
Reliable individual working as Production administrator with skills and five years of experience as Laboratory Technician. Knowledgeable about maintaining records, updating logs and organizing workloads to maximize efficiency and accuracy.
Self motivated and trustworthy person who is able to work methodically, efficiently and accurately, and is quick to learn and comprehend. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Administrator
Fonterra
Hautapu, Secondment
04.2024 - Current
- Maintain documentation control in accordance with the relevant Fonterra Standards
- Conducting SOP reviews, updating the system as necessary, and publishing the updates in PPL.
- Identify and monitor adherence to core compliance training requirements across Cheese and Milk department.
- Assist with the scheduling of site training program and work with the training coordinator and other production coordinators to achieve an effective training program.
- Supporting Cheese and Milk Treatment plant leadership team with overall coordination and delivery of production and team objectives.
- Attend daily management meetings and monthly health and safety meetings, and take minutes.
- Attend problem-solving and risk management meetings and actively contribute to achieving the desired outcomes.
- Process all chemical deliveries on site and prepare chemical month end report for site.
Monitor adherence to core compliance requirements for contractors working on-site and providing access to the plant. - Utilize SAP to raise purchase orders for materials and services as requested by manufacturing management.
- Liaise with suppliers to order and manage inventory of production and office supplies, ensuring timely delivery.
- Assist with conducting team meetings to plan menus and related activities, plans special events, share information, or conduct supplemental training.
L5 Laboratory Technician
Fonterra
, Waitoa
10.2020 - 04.2024
- Register and prepare samples for sensory testing through data entry, weighing and physical homogenization.
- Prepare samples for sensory evaluation, interpret and release results
- Gas chromatography mass spectrophotometer (GCMS) testing for dairy product sensory analysis
- Interpret and document results of tests into active databases and communicated results to internal customers.
- Perform internal routine lab quality audit
- Carry out regular Safe work practices compliance
- Perform panel leader duties and liaise with panelists for any anomalies in samples
- Support Trained Panel management and continued development
- Assist scientist and project technician in new method development
- Routine and non-routine functional testing following quality manuals and lab equipment
- Communicate effectively with team members and team leader
- Conduct sensory tests on in-coming raw materials prior to use in process.
- Perform testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation
- Train new associates in laboratory procedures and standards.
- Calibrate and maintain instruments to keep equipment fully operational.
- Perform routine lab and department maintenance to keep area clean and orderly.
- Support laboratory staff with advanced troubleshooting, resolving complex problems and helping with special projects.
- Complete quality documents and input and saved quality data in appropriate locations.
Laboratory Technician
Trace Elements Hill Laboratories
Hamilton
10.2019 - 10.2020
- Conducted analytical tests on incoming samples according to SOP for trace elements analysis
- Worksheet preparation, extracting and performing tests
- Prepared Standard solutions and reagents
- Restocked laboratory work stations and sterilized surfaces to maintain readiness for any project requirement.
- Communicate effectively with team members and team leader
- Retrieved samples from sample reception for analysis
- Resolved discrepancies and anomalies to ensure samples are labeled properly
- Logging, relocating and sorting samples
- Sample and extract disposal
- Calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment
- Cleaning work areas to maintain safe working environment
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
- Handled chemicals such as nitric acid, sulfuric acid and hydrofluoric acid using strict safety protocols.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Laboratory Technician
Honey Department, Hill Laboratories
Hamilton
07.2019 - 10.2019
- Weighing 200 samples of honey per day according to SOP for different tests
- Worksheet preparation, extracting and performing tests on honey samples
- Analyzing honey samples for moisture content
- Compiling and reporting results for moisture analysis
- Preparing Standard solutions and reagents
- Communicate effectively with team members and team leader
- Sample and extract disposal
- Relocating and sorting samples
- Calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment
- Training
- Performed routine lab and department maintenance to keep area clean and orderly.
Team Member
SUBWAY®Restaurants
Whatawhata, Dinsdale
01.2018 - 07.2019
- Interacting professionally with customers, food preparation and sales
- Using Point of Sale system/cash register system
- Performing Cash-In Procedure- accounting for all forms of money, bread, etc., during the shift
- Delivering orders accurately in a high pressure environment and in a timely manner
- Checking products in sandwich unit area and restock items to ensure a sufficient supply throughout the shift
- Maintaining proper food handling, safety and sanitation standards during food preparation, service and clean up
- Performing paperwork duties as assigned.
- Greeted guests, promoted specials, and took orders.
- Trained team members to prepare sandwiches and other items according to instructions.
- Shared information with customers about menu items, preparation methods, and ingredients.
- Organized freezers, refrigerators and storage rooms by receiving, recording, and moving food and beverage supplies and products.
- Met sales targets by encouraging customers to buy extra food items such as drinks, desserts, and sides.
- Kept workplace clean and organized in line with restaurant policies.
- Prepared and presented food in compliance with health and safety guidelines.
- Monitored inventory and requisitioned low-stock items.
- Accurately operated cash register to process customer payments.
- Filled out daily shift log to record amount of food prepared, used and leftover.
- Kept drawer balanced by accurately processing cash, credit and debit payments.
Trainee Laboratory Technician
Hill Laboratories
Hamilton
04.2019 - 04.2019
- Sample collection, sorting and storage
- Preparing worksheets, labeling pottles and pulling out samples
- Homogenizing different type of samples by blending or grinding
- Performing Brix Plasma test
- Preparing Standard solutions and reagents
- Sample and extract disposal
- Relocating samples to long term storage
- Preparing sampling kits for DIY testing
- Washing laboratory glassware according to SOP
- Attended training courses to build understanding of processes, techniques, and industry.
- Learned new materials, processes, and programs quickly.
- Shadowed senior team members to learn all related jobs and tasks.
- Established lasting relationships with peers, leadership and customers using strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Participated in on-the-job training, working closely with supervisors and coworkers and asking appropriate questions.
- Supported departmental tasks to increase understanding of industry processes.
Team member
Toro Churro
Hamilton
10.2017 - 12.2018
- Provide prompt and friendly customer service
- Developed strong customer service and product knowledge skills to enhance individual and team performance.
- Operated register to process payments and collect cash payment for order totals.
- Stock ordering, receiving products and storing them according to the established policies
- Work as part of a collaborative team, cooperating effectively with colleagues
- Observe strict health and safety protocols at all times
- Maintained productive, efficient approach to all tasks.
- Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
- Contributed to team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately.
- Learned all required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
- Worked scheduled shifts and remained available to work during coworker absences, holidays, and busy periods.
- Assisted with inventory counts and stocking of merchandise.
- Addressed and resolved customer complaints in polite and professional manner.
Education
Diploma - Applied Science
Wintec
Level 6 -
Waikato Institute of Technology (WINTEC)
Level 5 -
Waikato Institute of Technology (WINTEC)
Skills
- Technical - proficient in operating GCMS instrument, MS office, Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), SAP
- Organization and multi tasking- managing documentation and coordinating compliance activities
- Quick learner - ability to learn new techniques, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, professional telephone and email demeanor
- Excellent team player with willingness to learn and cooperate with team members
- Leadership - ability to take responsibility and build relations with team members
- Attention to detail- keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies
Languages
English, Punjabi and Hindi
Certification
First Aid
Hobbies
- Cooking
- Listening to music
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Production Administrator
Fonterra
04.2024 - Current
L5 Laboratory Technician
Fonterra
10.2020 - 04.2024
Laboratory Technician
Trace Elements Hill Laboratories
10.2019 - 10.2020
Laboratory Technician
Honey Department, Hill Laboratories
07.2019 - 10.2019
Trainee Laboratory Technician
Hill Laboratories
04.2019 - 04.2019
Team Member
SUBWAY®Restaurants
01.2018 - 07.2019
Team member
Toro Churro
10.2017 - 12.2018
Diploma - Applied Science
Wintec
Level 6 -
Waikato Institute of Technology (WINTEC)
Level 5 -
Waikato Institute of Technology (WINTEC)
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