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Kerala, India

As Food Safety & Quality Operations Manager, I lead a dynamic team in driving production efficiency and ensuring product quality for Lakshmi Flours. My role emphasizes process optimization, resource management, and compliance with ISO and FSSAI standards.Here’s a snapshot of my achievements:• Achieved a 20% boost in production efficiency by streamlining workflows and implementing a preventive maintenance program.• Reduced raw material wastage by 10% through enhanced inventory tracking and real-time monitoring systems.• Successfully passed regulatory inspections with 100% compliance, demonstrating robust adherence to ISO and FSSAI standards.• Improved team productivity by 30% by fostering cross-department collaboration and implementing targeted training initiatives.• Cut operational costs by 15% through optimized production scheduling and effective resource allocation.My work has resulted in a leaner, more agile operation that consistently exceeds production goals while maintaining the highest quality standards.

Tiruvalla, Kerala, India

My current role allows me to empower MSME enterprises with the knowledge and tools to elevate food safety practices and meet stringent regulatory standards. Combining my expertise in food safety systems, HACCP implementation, and ISO standards, I design tailored training sessions and offer hands-on guidance to diverse stakeholders.Here are a few highlights that might catch your attention:• Delivered customized food safety training programs that improved compliance awareness and operational safety across MSME enterprises.• Designed and facilitated workshops on HACCP and ISO standards, resulting in measurable improvements in food safety practices.• Provided expert consultation, ensuring 100% adherence to FSSAI regulations and industry benchmarks.Through these efforts, I have fostered safer and more efficient practices for small and medium enterprises, enhancing their readiness for regulatory challenges.

Ernakulam, Kerala, India

Here’s a brief summary of key functions:Production Oversight: Lead the entire production process, from concept development to implementation, focusing on new products and process improvements.Quality Assurance: Collaborate with QA teams to integrate GMP and HACCP standards into new processes, ensuring product safety and quality.Trial Runs and Evaluations: Conduct plant trial runs and sensory evaluations to optimize product performance.Project Coordination: Oversee plant activities, including procurement and machinery maintenance, specifically for chilled storage and dehydration.Gap Analysis: Identify infrastructure and equipment needs to enhance food safety compliance.Project Management: Lead feasibility studies and manage project execution, monitoring success and challenges.Team Leadership: Head an 80-member team to drive the launch of new facilities and products, focusing on improvements and cost reductions.Documentation and Auditing: Maintain ISO 22000 FSMS documentation for food safety audits and participate in both internal and external audits.

Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia

As a Food Safety & Public Health Trainer, I worked at the intersection of quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and employee training. Leveraging my expertise in food safety systems, public health standards, and training program development, I ensured that clients across food production, hospitality, and retail sectors achieved compliance with international quality standards and enhanced workplace safety.Here are some highlights from my role that I believe deserve your attention:• Compliance Assurance: Ensured strict adherence to quality, health, safety, and environmental management policies across diverse food processing facilities, improving product quality and operational safety.• Regulatory Consultation: Collaborated with regulators to identify training needs and developed targeted programs that aligned seamlessly with business objectives and compliance requirements.• Training Delivery: Conducted over 350 Food Safety Training sessions (Levels 1 & 2) for high-profile clients, including Al Marai, Nadec, Pepsi, Coca-Cola, Nestlé, McDonald's, and Carrefour, significantly elevating food safety standards across sectors.• Public Health and Safety Training: Delivered foundational training on workplace hazards such as fire safety, chemical handling, and manual lifting, enhancing employee awareness and safety practices.• Documentation Management: Maintained accurate records of training sessions, standardized manuals and certificates, and developed consistent process control documentation, ensuring clarity and adherence to best practices.By applying skills such as process control, regulatory collaboration, curriculum development, and team leadership, I not only elevated compliance standards but also cultivated safer, more efficient work environments. My work contributed to strengthening client trust, regulatory confidence, and operational excellence.

Kerala, India

As Shift In Charge for Water Treatment and Syrup Preparation at PepsiCo, I managed critical systems to ensure the consistent quality of water and beverages, while focusing on food safety, quality control, and regulatory compliance.Key achievements include:• Operational Oversight: Managed the water treatment system and syrup preparation room to meet PepsiCo’s global quality standards.• Issue Resolution: Identified and resolved operational and equipment issues, ensuring consistent water quality.• Chemical Testing & Quality Assurance: Conducted chemical tests (chlorine residual, color, hardness, turbidity, alkalinity) and implemented corrective actions based on results.• Quality Control Collaboration: Assisted with HACCP, AIB, GQA, and ISO audits, and trained operators on food safety systems and quality parameters.• Regulatory Compliance: Updated practices in GLP, GMP, and GHP, improving process capabilities.• Process Improvement: Analyzed operations and recommended modifications, improving efficiency and performance.• Consistent Compliance: Maintained 99% compliance with quality standards through proactive monitoring and corrective measures.This role strengthened my expertise in plant management, food safety systems, and beverage manufacturing, driving operational efficiency and ensuring PepsiCo’s stringent global standards.

Alappuzha, Kerala, India

In my role as a Quality and Production Chemist at Milma, I ensured the seamless management of quality parameters and production operations for milk, milk products, and juices. Leveraging expertise in quality assurance, HACCP implementation, and team leadership, I played a pivotal role in maintaining product safety and achieving production targets while adhering to ISO and FSMS standards.Here are some of the key achievements that demonstrate my capabilities:• Quality Management: Maintained shift-wise quality parameters through online inspections, while ensuring floor sanitation and personnel hygiene in alignment with HACCP and FSMS protocols.• Operational Efficiency: Optimized workforce utilization to achieve production schedules, reducing product and packaging material losses per shift by streamlining resource management.• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Worked closely with teams across maintenance, technical operations, logistics, and sales, ensuring compliance with food safety and regulatory standards while driving continuous improvement.• Team Leadership: Supervised a team of 100, ensuring consistent product quality and meeting daily production goals through effective coordination and mentorship.• Raw Material and Product Analysis: Conducted quality checks on raw materials and final products, maintaining adherence to the HACCP system to guarantee safety and quality.• Microbial Testing Oversight: Supervised routine testing to ensure products were free from microbial contamination, safeguarding consumer health.• Documentation and Compliance: Managed detailed documentation of quality parameters, ensuring compliance with ISO 9001:2008, Food Safety Management System (FSMS), and Environmental Management System (EMS) standards.This role enhanced my skills in quality control, team leadership, and regulatory compliance, allowing me to contribute effectively to production efficiency and food safety excellence.

Ernakulam, Kerala, India

Line Control Assistance: Supported the online control of three product lines: PJC Line, RTS Line (JIVE), and Candy Line, ensuring smooth operations.Process Analysis: Analyzed processing parameters using Kandimat technology, specifically designed for the drying of highly perishable and under-utilized fruits.Quality Standards Evaluation: Monitored quality standards from raw material collection to finished product, ensuring compliance with hygienic practices throughout the factory.Training in Equipment Handling: Trained in operating PLC-based machinery, including pasteurizers, homogenizers, APV, TETRA PAK, filling machines, and CIP units, enhancing operational efficiency.

Master'S Degree, Food Science And Technology, First Class

Activities and Societies: Cricket/MACFAST alumni/icfostMar Athanasios College For Advanced Studies Tiruvalla (MACFAST) is a premier post.

Bachelor'S Degree, Zoology/Animal Biology, A

Activities and Societies: NSS/zoological society/CricketSt Berchmans College is the first higher education institution of the Archdiocese.