Pratheesh Kumar Email & Phone Number

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

• Responsible for research & development requirements of Processed Cheese (Recombined, Cheddar, Mozzarella, Jar & Non-Jar variants), Natural Cheeses (Feta & Mozzarella), and Fat rich dairy products like cooking creams.
• Supporting Senior Product Development Manager of the category.
• Key activities included new product development & implementation, product renovation, margin enhancement of recipes, alternate ingredients development and technical support to other business functions.
• Good understanding of key scientific principles associated with raw material ingredients and specifications
• Organizing pilot plant and factory trials for process parameter validations of finished product

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

• Overall Responsible for HACCP, food safety and Quality Systems, NCN's review & internal audits for the cheese plant.
• Responsible for driving the continuous improvement through handling complaints, investigations & implementation of CAPA.
• Responsible for verification, validation & evaluation of the internal projects, site modifications and CIP verifications & validations in the plant.
• Driving quality culture across other departments in the through Health & safety and risk assessments (HARA)
• Planning & executing trainings aimed at increasing employee participation & improved performance.
• Deputizing the QA Manger in his absence for covering QA activities.

Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh, India

• Responsible for managing production, quality, procurement, sales & marketing for the plant capacity of 150 KLPD.
• Analyze the market returns, Customer complaints and reports to the General Manager.
• Responsible for maintaining Quality, food safety, Hygiene, health & safety in the plant.
• Frequent field visits to various Bulk Milk Cooling Units established in the entire district.
• Responsible for the trainings & meetings for farmers & required staff for skills development.
• Coordinate with stores and maintenance departments to organize the packaging materials,

Bachelor Of Technology (B.Tech.), Dairy Technology

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