Vivek Kumar Namdev Email & Phone Number

Quality and Food Safety Manager at Dharampal Satyapal Limited (D.S Group).Total 14+ year experience in the Food and Beverage industry in quality assurance and quality control, method validation, laboratory processes, food safety system implementation, quality complaint investigations, and food safety auditing.Current role-responsible for leading lean quality operations in compliance with FSSAI, Legal Metrology, and FSSAI Schedule IV. leads internal and external audits and drives the food safety agenda by conducting monthly food safety meetings, 5S and kaizen awards distribution.maintains records of consumer complaints, builds awareness around them, and creates action plans and closure (CAPA) of the same. Executes and monitors food safety systems of HACCP/FSSC and drives FSSC Standards execution to achieve the best food safety score at the plant.partners with HR to impart training to plant population on food safety, safety, personal hygiene, product & packaging quality as per training calendar. responsible for developing and training team members, juniors, and staff regarding effective implementation of GMP, GHK, Food Safety, Allergen, TACCP, VACCP & SOP’s on the floor. implements CCP, OPRP, PRP on the floor and verifies them through internal audits, product traceability, and mock recall exercises.coordinates with external NABL accredited laboratories to carry out external testing as per the requirements of FSSAI.prepares the departmental budget to meet the financial goals of the company and evaluates suppliers' competency by regular audit and inspections.also implements Kaizen and 5S activity in the plant.Before joining Dharampal Satyapal Limited, worked as an Assistant Manager-Quality at Varun Beverages Ltd (PepsiCo India) for 6.5 years. In this role, handled a team of 15 persons and reported directly to the Quality Head & Unit Head. lead internal and external audits, maintained KPI's, executed and monitored food safety systems of HACCP/AIB, supported cost and effectiveness by controlling chemical consumption, and maintained management information system, compiled and tracked key quality performance indicator, and conducted internal food safety audit along with QA Manager. He contributed towards developing a quality-focused on food safety culture.Overall, extensive experience in managing quality operations and driving food safety agendas.

Listed skills include Haccp, Food Technology, Food Manufacturing, Gmp, and 18 others.