Frederick, Maryland, United States
Experienced Quality Assurance Executive with a demonstrated history of working in the Food & Beverages industry. Certified internal auditor BRC issue 8. Skilled in Food safety management system, Quality management system, Qualification programs, Quality auditing, Process/ Sanitation/ allergen/ CCP validations, Integrated pest management and People Management. Strong quality assurance professional with Masters in Biochemistry from Kuvempu University.
• Driving Effective process control activities in continuous manufacturing operations- Vermicelli,Noodles & Pasta and seasonigs • Documentation, System implementation and maintaining an effective food safety management system in accordance with the requirements of International Standard - FSSC 22000, ISO 22000:2005, HACCP • Ensure Compliance of Quality systems of testing/inspection of raw materials, packaging material and finished products and no quality deviant products release. Release of the products without any deviations at all stages of manufacturing. • Ensure sustenance of effective RCA & CAPA system in place for customer complaints and internal deviations to ensure the effective quality systems are in place. • Ensure compliance of GHP and GMP requirements as per the Quality Management systems across plant by means of continuous monitoring systems like periodical hygiene audits, internal audits. • Responsible for schedule and performing internal audits, generate reports and share RCA & CAPA • Responsible for handling customer complaints • Responsible for conducting monthly review meeting with cross functional team • Responsible for competitor Sample Analysis Management- PQRS (Product Quality Rating System) • Responsible for effective pest management by implementing new pest control techniques and methods • Responsible for classroom training to operator level on GMP, GHP, HACCP process for the continual improvement followed by evaluation
• Implementation of Food Safety & Quality Management System in the organization - FSSAI, ISO 22000, OFSS and BRC standards. • Ensuring latest documents availability to the users through effective document management system • Performing internal audits which include analyzing procedures and making recommendations for improvements in process and system. • Ensuring SOPs compliance. Conducting HACCP Review to track the developments, resources needed, deviations occurred and performing RCA, CAPA for internal deviations, non-confirming material, and customer complaints. • Responsible for handling the pest management- Yearly budgeting and services. • Responsible for conducting training on Food safety.
• Responsible for online quality check & CCP/OPRP monitoring & verification. Physical, chemical and sensory analysis of semi-finished/finished products. • Responsible and Instrumental in Process control and clearance of Raw material, Semi-finished & Finished goods day-to-day basis. • Ensuring SOPs compliance, allergen management, monitoring GMP, GHP & housekeeping practices. • Worked as a team member for QA audits compliance by various agencies including, ISO 22000:2005 by DNV, SPICES BOARD, CERTIFICATION, etc. • Ensuring Good manufacturing practices and Hygiene at shopfloor by providing training
• Managing the in-house laboratory, plant sanitation and pest control, GMP, HACCP, (includes managing chemist personnel performance, monitoring compliance documentation, and implementing preventative programs that optimize products and processes) • First person responsible for carbonated and non- carbonated glass and PET lines, Online process monitoring & verification of labeling requirements • Monitoring raw water consumption from bore wells & treated water consumption and minimize water wastages to achieve good water usage ratio and troubleshooting problems in RO plant • Handling pest management, giving regular trainings to associates on GMP, Personal Hygiene, Food Safety