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Conducted microbiological analysis of Edible material and WIP (Work In Progress) material as per CSQMS (Cadbury Schweppes Quality Management System).Verified during different stages of production and giving line clearance.Ensured validation for microbiological aspects as well as calibration & validation of laboratory equipment.Created SOPs & Work Instructions.Successfully conducted Internal Quality Audits.Scrutinised the HACCP plan and implemented cGMP &… Show more Conducted microbiological analysis of Edible material and WIP (Work In Progress) material as per CSQMS (Cadbury Schweppes Quality Management System).Verified during different stages of production and giving line clearance.Ensured validation for microbiological aspects as well as calibration & validation of laboratory equipment.Created SOPs & Work Instructions.Successfully conducted Internal Quality Audits.Scrutinised the HACCP plan and implemented cGMP & SSOP.Addressed market complaints with necessary Corrective & Preventive Actions.Developed DPM & Score Cards for Quality & Food Safety for the manufacturing locations.Maintained SQI (Supplier Quality Index) and audited Suppliers as per the schedule. Assessed the Material Usage Variance and Cost against Standard Consumption.Handled the new product development and conducted stability study in line with S & T guidelines.Performed safety audit of the plant and risk assessment.Handled the infestation audit of all the Third Party Operations for every three months.Imparted training to food handlers on food safety as per training calendar.Performed cross-factory audits against codex guidelines.Managed the FIFO (First In First Out) Management for EM, PM, WIP, FG & Rework.Conducted proficiency testing across all the Hyderabad locations in coordination with Senate QA. Show less

Product Handled: Dehydrated VegetablesReporting to Technical DirectorKey DeliverablesAcquired HACCP Certification by FoodCert - Netherlands as Coordinator - HACCP for all the four plantsPromoted as Corporate Coordinator - HACCP for three more sister concerns.Significant HighlightsEnsured 30% reduction of microbial load in Processed Onions.Designed an Audio Visual Training Module on food safety in regional language (Gujarati).Minimised one process… Show more Product Handled: Dehydrated VegetablesReporting to Technical DirectorKey DeliverablesAcquired HACCP Certification by FoodCert - Netherlands as Coordinator - HACCP for all the four plantsPromoted as Corporate Coordinator - HACCP for three more sister concerns.Significant HighlightsEnsured 30% reduction of microbial load in Processed Onions.Designed an Audio Visual Training Module on food safety in regional language (Gujarati).Minimised one process step, which reduces the process time by 30 minutes and bacterial load by 10%. Show less

QCProduct Handled: Value Added Sea Food ProcessingReporting to Manager - QCKey DeliverablesPromoted as Senior Executive from Executive within a span of 6 months.Stabilised Microbiology Laboratory Standards and Validation of Microbiologists.Imparted training and implemented GLPs, cGMPs & SSOPs.Significant HighlightsDistinction of being selected by Management as member for IQA Team TWL - GMRI Inc.Deputed as:QC In-charge for M/s The Handy Waterbase… Show more QCProduct Handled: Value Added Sea Food ProcessingReporting to Manager - QCKey DeliverablesPromoted as Senior Executive from Executive within a span of 6 months.Stabilised Microbiology Laboratory Standards and Validation of Microbiologists.Imparted training and implemented GLPs, cGMPs & SSOPs.Significant HighlightsDistinction of being selected by Management as member for IQA Team TWL - GMRI Inc.Deputed as:QC In-charge for M/s The Handy Waterbase Limited (A foreign Collaboration Project by The Waterbase Limited) at Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu for 2 months to sort out quality issues in Crab Meat Processing.Hygiene In-charge for 15 days at Tiger Bay Restaurant (Exclusive Seafood Restaurant by The Waterbase Limited), Bangalore for troubleshooting of Coliforms.Conducted induction of Salmonella Spp. into Shrimp (Fresh Water) to analyse characteristics of Salmonella infected Shrimp while Procurement.Merit of being certified as 'Approved Technologist' by Export Inspection Agency (EIA), Govt. of India in Seafood industry.Commenced career with Sampre Nutrition Limited, Hyderabad as Microbiologist Show less

Product Handled: ConfectionaryReporting to Manager - QC

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