HIMANATH G
Kottayam
Summary
Dynamic and results oriented food technology professional with extensive experience in quality assurance, change management and packaging innovation. Eager to leverage my skills and expertise to drive quality improvement and sustainable packaging solutions at Nestle.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Assurance (RMPM, BIS)
Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Pvt. Ltd
Bidadi
10.2022 - Current
- Change Management Leader - Spearheaded change management initiatives focusing on Quality, Food Safety, and Environment (QFS) ensuring rigorous risk assessments and compliance
- Quality Maintenance Pillar Vice Chairman - Led projects targeting the reduction of quality defects, rework, and customer complaints (CRC)
- Packaging and Raw Materials Expert - Conducted thorough quality inspections for raw materials and packaging materials using Acceptance Quality Level (AQL) sampling plans
- Vendor Management - Executed effective vendor management through timely meetings, root cause analysis (RCA), and corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
- Compliance and Calibration - Ensured calibration of monitoring systems in line with legal and statutory requirements, maintaining high standards of product quality
- Documentation and SOP Development - Developed and maintained standard operating procedures (SOPs), checklists, and comprehensive documentation for testing and inspection
- SAP Proficiency - Managed quality inspections, finished goods release, and procurement requisitions using SAP
- Project Leadership - Led trials for packaging materials and raw materials, coordinated with plant teams for in-line trials, and provided detailed reports
- Training and Development - Conducted training sessions on FSMS, GMP, and various quality-related topics for staff and shop floor employees
- TPM Activities - Contributed to Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) activities through projects, One-Point Lessons (OPLs), and Kaizens
- Audit Management - Oversaw quality audits and ensured compliance with BIS standards for packaged drinking water.
Junior Analyst
TUV SUD South Asia Pvt.Ltd
Bangalore
05.2021 - 10.2022
- Conducted comprehensive analysis of food products in accordance with FSSAI and ISO 17025 guidelines
- Performed qualitative and quantitative tests including ELISA, titrations, and spectrophotometry
- Managed shelf-life analysis, evaluated measurement uncertainties, and maintained calibration records for laboratory equipment
- Prepared and maintained SOPs, IOPs, and CAPs for laboratory operations and internal and external audits.
Assistant Professor
Amal Jyothi College of Engineering
Kerala
08.2020 - 02.2021
- Taught Food Microbiology and Environmental Microbiology to B.Tech and M.Tech students
- Established laboratory experiments and manuals, and assessed examinations and coursework.
Education
M.Tech - Food and Nutritional Biotechnology
SRM Institute of Science And Technology
B.Tech - Food Technology
TKM Institute of Technology
Skills
- Personal -Adaptable, Persistent, Sociable, Inquisitive
- Technical - SAP, Microsoft Powerpoint, Excel, Word
- Languages - English, Malayalam, Kannada, Tamil, Hindi
Certification
- Internal Auditor training on FSSC Version 6.0
- FoSTaC Training on Food Safety Supervisor, Advance Manufacturing (Level 2)
- Food Safety Management System as per HACCP and ISO 9001:2015
- Central Institute of Fisheries Technology on Fish Processing and Value Addition, Kochi
Papers presented
- Preparation and Analysis of PVA-CHITOSAN Film Reinforced with Aloe Vera Nanofiber emulsion in the International Conference on "Emerging Synergies in Agriculture, Food Processing Engineering and Biotechnology"
- Emerging Food Technology in the National Conference on "Emerging Food Processing Towards Safe Food"
- Formulation of lycopene Incorporated Nano-emulsion for Enhancing Shelflife of Yoghurt in 4th International Conference on "Recent Advances in Material Chemistry"
Projects led
- Elimination of BIB Leakage Issues: Successfully resolved Bag-In-Box (BIB) leakage problems, improving product integrity and customer satisfaction.
- Elimination of Liner Separation Issues in RGB Crowns: Addressed and mitigated liner separation issues, ensuring consistent product quality.
- Sustainability Initiatives: Implemented projects to reduce the thickness of shrink films and the weight of closures, contributing to the company's sustainability goals.
- New Product Development Trials: Played a key role in conducting trials for new product development, ensuring quality and compliance.
- New Vendor Development Trials: Managed trials for new vendors, evaluating their capability to meet the company's quality standards
Training
- Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Pvt. Ltd, Chennai, India, 1 month, In-line quality control and micro lab testing
- Devon Foods Limited, Kerala, India, 1 month, Quality control
- Geo Seafoods, Kerala, India, 21 days, Quality inspection and HACCP implementation
Project experience
- M.Tech Project : Formulation of Lycopene Incorporated Nano-emulsion for Enhancing Shelf Life of Fat Rich Foods
- B.Tech Project: Extraction of Nano Fiber from Aloe Vera Rind and its Application in Nano Composite Film Preparation
- Mini Project: Development and Analysis of Soya Enriched Cookies
Publications
Nanoemulsion with Coconut Oil and Soy Lecithin as a Stable Delivery System for Lycopene and its Incorporation into Yoghurt to Enhance Antioxidant Properties and Maintain Quality, ACS Food Science Technology, 2021
https://doi.org/10.1021/acsfoodscitech.1c00117
References
- Ramakrishna Hegde, Quality Assurance Manager, HCCB - Bidadi, rhegde@coca-cola.in, 9985500634
- Vijaykrishna B, Quality Assurance Manager, HCCB - Aranya, vib@coca-cola.in, 9739499292
Timeline
Quality Assurance (RMPM, BIS)
Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Pvt. Ltd
10.2022 - Current
Junior Analyst
TUV SUD South Asia Pvt.Ltd
05.2021 - 10.2022
Assistant Professor
Amal Jyothi College of Engineering
08.2020 - 02.2021
M.Tech - Food and Nutritional Biotechnology
SRM Institute of Science And Technology
B.Tech - Food Technology
TKM Institute of Technology
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