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JITENDRA  JAIN

JITENDRA JAIN

UDAIPUR

Summary

  • Dairy Technologist with 14 years of extensive experience in OPERATIONS in Dairy & Food industry.
  • Lead multiple projects for Successful Commercial Transition of Ice cream, Snacks, Pouch Curd, Stirred yoghurt, Paneer, Ghee, Chapati, Bread etc.
  • Successfully completed multiple projects related to cost optimization in Dairy operation by utility optimization, process optimization, Process mapping & validation.
  • Experienced in Production & QA/QC Activities under FSSC22000, GMP, GHP, GLP, TQM, FSSAI, AGMARK and ISO 22000 certification conditions.
  • Exposure and experience of Conducting 150+ food safety audits and auditees in 100+ customer audits/Regulatory & statutory audits.
  • 8+ Years of Managerial experience, 5 Years of experience in handling third party facturing. Smooth functioning of plant lab and operational activities i.e. CIP/FSMS/Monitoring/Verification/Calibration/validation/RM PM approval etc.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Head -Technical and Quality

SHEETAL COOL PRODUCTS
AMRELI
05.2024 - Current
  • Streamlined operational workflows through process optimization.
  • Cost optimization of processes, products, and resources.
  • Conducted system analysis and testing to identify and resolve technical issues or inefficiencies.
  • Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
  • Vendor and Customer Audit.
  • Executed operational procedures to maintain high standards in dairy production.
  • Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements and minimized risks.

Manager - TPM Quality (Dairy & Snacks)

Reliance Consumer products Ltd
Bangalore
01.2023 - 04.2024

Role:

Products:-Ice Cream, Ghee, Potato Chips, Corn snacks, Namkeen, Instant Mixes &Paneer

  • Accomplishment:-

· Lead the Reliance Ice cream launching projects(Brand-Independence)successfully.

· Lead the Reliance Snacks launching Projects (Brands- Alans Chips/Bugles) Successfully.

  • Execution of Process Improvement and Productivity Projects within the timeline.

· New Vendor Development by Preliminary Quality audit, Closure of observations, Implement Quality system and standards as per the Organization and Legal norms.

· Commercial Transition of Newly developed products by R&D at the Third-party vendor site.

· Monitoring Day to day Operational quality of Products in10+TPMsites.

· Raise all internal and customer complaints to vendor and work with them closely in identifying the root cause and developing corrective and preventive actions.

· Applied customer feedback to develop process improvements and supportlong-term business needs.

Manager - TPM Quality

ID Fresh food Pvt Ltd
Bangalore
08.2021 - 01.2023
  • Accomplishment:-

· Successfully Lead commercial transition of iD Bread,Paneer, Ghee and Frozen pulp.

· Initiated and implemented Vendor & Supplier Quality assessment and Grading system. conducted 50+ sites Food safety audits of suppliers & Vendors

· Successfully On boarded 7 New Third-party Sites

Products: Paneer,Ghee, Dahi, Coffee, Bread & Chapati etc.

Role:-

· Managing Day today operation for 12+ TP sites.

· Commercial Transition of New products at TPM site.

· Technical Support for Product Validation, Process optimization & continuous Quality Improvement.

· Handling internal and External Complaints

Manager- TPM Quality & Process

Drums Food International Pvt Ltd
Mumbai
02.2020 - 08.2021

Accomplishment Role:-

  • Lead cost revision projects for the yoghurt and optimize the cost of operation.
  • 100% production target achieved with compliance to quality as per planning.
  • Reduce consumer complaints by 32% compared to last year by implementing robust CAPA, implementing several changes, and process improvement.
  • Successfully led the stirred yogurt development project and launched the product within the business timeframe.

Products: Greek yogurt, stirred yogurt, smoothies, ghee spreads.

  • Ensure the production schedule and manufacturing order are adhered to as per the purchase order.
  • Maintain stocks of raw materials, finished products, and semi-finished products.
  • Modify and implement Quality & Operation SOPs for new products and technology.
  • Cost efficiencies are as per plan and are continuously improving through improvement initiatives.
  • Ensure capacity expansion initiatives are identified and implemented to meet growth targets.
  • Deliver new products as per plan, and support R&D in conducting trials and the commercial transition of the product at the TPM vendor.

Manager Quality

Lactalis India Pvt. Ltd
Mumbai
12.2016 - 02.2020

Accomplishment:- Role:-

  • 20% customer complaint reduction year on year.
  • Lead the cost optimization project for the Fermented Dairy Division.
  • Handled the Fermented Dairy Division as in-charge in an additional role.
  • Appointed as FSTL and Food Safety Trainer for the site for 3 years.
  • 100+ food safety customer audits.

Products: Dahi, buttermilk, lassi, pouch milk, ice cream, etc.

  • Responsible for driving, maintaining, and improving GMP, general hygiene, and housekeeping across the plant.
  • Lead all B2B customer audits, and close audit reports within the stipulated timeline. Ensure gap closure and CAPA implementation.
  • Reduced process bottlenecks by training and coaching employees on practices, procedures, and performance strategies.
  • Overall, responsible for ensuring traceability and conducting mock recalls.
  • Continuous Quality Improvement, process validation, calibration, CIP validation, FS objective monitoring, training, etc.
  • Customer/Consumer Complaint RCA & CAPA.

Quality Assurance Supervisor

Forsan foods Consumers Products Ltd.
Riyadh
09.2013 - 11.2016

Products: Recombined Lines like Feta Cheese, Labneh, Soft Cream, Thick Cream, and UHT Processed Ice-Cream Mix. Processed Cheese, Mozzarella Cheese - Sliceon Slice (SOS), Individually Wrapped Slices (IWS), Sausage, Shredding Lines, Glaze Products like Sauces, Chocolate Filling, and Deco Gels,

Role:-

  • Working under the BRC, ISO 22000, and ISO 9001:2008, HACCP quality certification.
  • In-process quality assurance of cheese production and process line.
  • Establish and track quality department goals and objectives.
  • Monitoring GMP, housekeeping, personal hygiene, fumigation, pest control, and fogging activities.
  • · Responsible for MIS of QA and Customer & certification audits.

Sr. Officer Production

Sabar Dairy (AMUL)
Himmatnagar
08.2010 - 08.2013

Accomplishment:-

  • Milk chilling center in charge handling 40,000 liters of milk per day for a year.
  • Shift in charge at a third-party site for overall monitoring of operational activities at the site for one year.
  • Worked in the Fermented Dairy Section as shift in-charge for 1 year: Dahi, Shrikhand, and Buttermilk, etc.

Products: Raw Milk, Pouch Milk, Dahi, Ghee, Buttermilk, and Lassi.

Role:-

  • Production planning and control, standardization, process monitoring, GMP, and hygiene compliance.
  • Monitoring adherence to quality systems such as ISO 22000 and ISO 9001:2008, HACCP quality certification conditions, and ensuring the legal requirements of systems.
  • Complete CIP monitoring and sanitation for the respective areas.
  • Maintaining personal hygiene and daily overall supervision of routine activities.
  • Responsible for training food handlers regarding GMP and personal hygiene.

Education

FOSTAC training Advance Level - Food Safety

FOSTAC
Bangalore
01-2023

Internal Auditor FSSC 22000 V5.1 - Food Safety Management System

SGS
Mumbai
01-2018

Jan.2010 To June 2010 -

In-Plant Training
Devyani Food Industries, Creambell (Baddi, HP)
06-2010

Skills

  • Quality Management: Proficient in food safety and quality assurance systems (FSSAI, HACCP, ISO, GMP, BRC, etc), and conducting audits
  • Production and Operations: Expertise in plant operations, process standardization, and efficiency enhancement
  • Third-Party Manufacturing: Skilled in vendor selection, contract manufacturing management, and quality oversight to maintain brand integrity, and product consistency
  • Process optimization and validation: Strong command over process improvements, validation protocols, and lean manufacturing practices to enhance productivity and reduce waste
  • Costing and Budgeting: Experienced in cost analysis, cost reduction strategies, and budget planning to optimize resource utilization and profitability

    EDUCATION

  • B Tech in Dairy Tech in 2010 from College of Dairy and food science technology Udaipur Rajasthan with 659 CGPA
  • High School from Guru Govind Singh School, Udaipur, Rajasthan, with 60% marks in the math-science stream from Rajasthan Board
  • Secondary Education from Govt Senior secondary school, Saroda, sagawara, Dungarpur Rajasthan in 2004 with 80% marks From Rajasthan Board

Affiliations

  • Writing- Professional Hindi Song Lyricist and awarded with many Literature awards.
  • Playing Cricket - Represented district Team and Club tournaments.
  • Playing Table Tennis - Runner up at University level championship for 3 years and won multiple awards.

Accomplishments

  • Awarded as Member of Dream Team 2022 from ID Fresh foods.
  • National Awards "Navodit Yuva Kavi" from Adabi Udaan for the First Poetry Book "Ye Kaisa ishq Hai" 2015.
  • Kavya manchan awards, 3 Medals for literature works.
  • 4 times awarded as Best Organizer for Organizing Sports Events in the Lactalis india, Reliance Consumer products Ltd.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Head -Technical and Quality

SHEETAL COOL PRODUCTS
05.2024 - Current

Manager - TPM Quality (Dairy & Snacks)

Reliance Consumer products Ltd
01.2023 - 04.2024

Manager - TPM Quality

ID Fresh food Pvt Ltd
08.2021 - 01.2023

Manager- TPM Quality & Process

Drums Food International Pvt Ltd
02.2020 - 08.2021

Manager Quality

Lactalis India Pvt. Ltd
12.2016 - 02.2020

Quality Assurance Supervisor

Forsan foods Consumers Products Ltd.
09.2013 - 11.2016

Sr. Officer Production

Sabar Dairy (AMUL)
08.2010 - 08.2013

FOSTAC training Advance Level - Food Safety

FOSTAC

Internal Auditor FSSC 22000 V5.1 - Food Safety Management System

SGS

Jan.2010 To June 2010 -

In-Plant Training
JITENDRA JAIN