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New Delhi, Dl, In

New Delhi, Delhi, India

• Spearheading the development of robust training and skilling programs within the food processing industry's sector skill council, driving workforce development and industry advancement.• Demonstrated expertise in managing and elevating training portfolios within the food sector, ensuring the delivery of high-quality programs that meet industry standards and address market demands.• Proven professional adept in fostering international client relationships and collaborating with governments to drive initiatives focused on employment, self-employment, and apprenticeship programs, fostering economic growth and industry innovation.• Implementing impactful social work endeavours, CSR projects, and advocacy campaigns, contributing to positive social change and community development within the food industry.• Proficient in effectively managing social media platforms to foster authentic engagement and meaningful interactions, enhancing organizational visibility and promoting community involvement in social causes.• Adept in event conceptualization and implementation, bringing creativity and logistical prowess to ensure successful execution of various industry events and initiatives, enhancing stakeholder engagement and industry collaboration

• Dedicated professional with a central role in Food Safety and Standards Authority of India. • Spearheaded the Food Safety Training and Certification program as an integral member of the FoSTaC team, facilitating the successful training of over 11, 00,000 food handlers nationwide. • Designed comprehensive course structures for 21 distinct courses, contributing to the enhancement of food safety standards and practices across various tiers of training.• Conducted and managed Training of Trainer programs to ensure the effective induction and ongoing development of new trainers, while meticulously curating and updating their database. • Led the process of Training Partner empanelment and seamlessly operated the FoSTaC portal, resulting in the empanelment of over 150 Training Partners and the expansion of the FoSTaC ecosystem. • Collaborated with state food safety authorities to establish and achieve annual training benchmarks, fostering synergistic partnerships and advancing food safety education nationwide. • Actively participated in conducting Training of Trainer programs for Food Safety Officers across various states in India, contributing to the continuous education and professional development of regulatory staff. • Took a leadership role in initiatives such as the Eat Right Initiative for Eat Right Station and Eat Right Hospitals, promoting healthy eating habits and food safety practices in public institutions

Mumbai

Overseeing the quality and safety along with research on RUTF(Ready to Use Therapeutic Food) production. FSSC:22000 certified lead auditor.Goals:- Checking and improving quality control procedures, from the raw material stage through to the finished product;- Preparing product costing based on raw materials and manufacturing costs to ensure profitable products;- Addressing issues of safety and quality;- Support staff in dealing with any “customer” complaint investigations or product issues;- Implementing and managing the site quality management system;- Reviewing end-to-end supply chains;- Compiling/checking/approving product specifications and labelling;- Working on packaging innovation and technology;- Reviewing food supply, security and sustainability;- Developing the ability to repeat processes to ensure consistency and safety;- Working with engineering/production to consider modifying existing products and/or processes and developing new ones whilst maintaining food safety;- Handhold and support staff in undertaking day to day activities if required- Support research related to development of new recipes and establishment of new technology and manufacturing processesObjectivesSupervising and improving the production unit organisation and functioningActivities:- ensure the procurement and management of raw material for the production- to monitor/enhance/provide recommendations regarding the machinery and environment of the production unit- to develop Standards Operating Procedures (SOP) (FSSAI rules, etc.)- to stabilise the production of adapted SAM therapeutic food to WHO specifications- to manage and analyse all the necessary testing of the products at key steps of the process- to enhance and provide recommendations for the packaging and labelling of the final product

Mumbai

Melbourne, Australia

SKILL SET Prioritizing quality assurance responsibilities based on the integration of new designs and products into current production schedule. Conducting trials, audits; identifying deviations & making relevant modifications to stabilize products.Filling up, maintaining and updating AFGC (Australian Food& Grocery Council) forms, Vendor Assessment Forms. Documenting and controlling Product Specifications.Developing and overseeing the documentation of management systems viz. ISO: 9002 norms; implementing GMP, SQF and ISO 9001:2000 systems.Have worked with international clients (food product suppliers and manufacturer's) based in America, Europe and Australasia.Aware of International Food Safety Guidelines (FSANZ, USDA, EU norms)Attending customer complaints / rejections, audit & corrective actions and fulfilling customers' requirement.Supervising overall operations with a view to ensure timely accomplishment of production targets within the time and cost parameters.Mapping business requirements and coordinating in developing and implementing processes in line with the pre-set guidelines.Minimizing performance bottlenecks for achieving high productivity with minimum consumption of material & machine and monitoring expenses.Devising and implementing company quality assurance program in compliance with company requirements.

Masters, Biotechnology (Food Science And Technology)

B.Tech, Biotechnology

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