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Hi, I’m
Karthikeyan Janagaraj
Erode
Summary
Production & Quality Excellence Leader with 23+ years of experience in Dairy and Beverage manufacturing across UHT, aseptic, cold chain and FMCG operations. Expert in Production Planning, Capacity Utilisation, Process Control, Conversion Cost management, TPM initiatives and OEE improvement, with strong execution of FSMS requirements (ISO 22000 / FSSC 22000 / HACCP) and regulatory compliance (FSSAI, BIS, AGMARK, EIC). Proven capability in shopfloor leadership, handling workers/labours, driving SOP adherence, and reducing losses through COPQ control, deviation management, RCA and CAPA. Highly effective in cross-functional coordination with Production, Engineering, R&D, Packaging and Supply Chain to deliver consistent output, high uptime and customer satisfaction.
Overview
23
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
CavinKare Private LimitedErode
Lead – Corporate Quality Assurance
06.2024 - 11.2025
Job overview
- Multi-plant corporate QA governance role supporting 3 dairy & 2 beverage units
- Partnered with Plant Heads and Production teams for production planning readiness, process adherence and achievement of daily output targets without compromising quality.
- Supported capacity utilisation improvement through SOP discipline, reduction of process deviations and faster issue closure on shopfloor.
- Strengthened process control for UHT/aseptic/fermented lines by monitoring critical parameters, CCP compliance and verification of preventive controls.
- Improved conversion cost performance by reducing COPQ drivers (rework, waste, holds, customer claims) through structured RCA and CAPA effectiveness tracking.
- Supported TPM culture by coordinating with Engineering on repeated failure mapping, corrective closure verification and compliance audits.
- Improved OEE by reducing quality stoppages, strengthening right-first-time execution and supporting changeover compliance across lines.
- Led internal audits, supplier/vendor audits and system reviews to maintain audit-ready FSMS performance (ISO 22000/FSSC) and regulatory compliance.
- Deployed digital quality initiatives (IoT monitoring, e-logs, virtual audits) to improve real-time process visibility and compliance assurance.
- Supported packaging/material validations, FAT evaluations and scale-up trials with cross-functional teams (R&D, Engineering, Packaging).
- Dairy & Beverages Division
Waycool Foods and Products LimitedChittoor
Senior Manager – Quality AssurancePlant Operations
02.2022 - 05.2024
Job overview
- Cold chain dairy operations – milk, curd, paneer, ghee, khoa, flavored milk
- Ensured uninterrupted production support through strong process monitoring, hygiene compliance and effective quality release systems.
- Improved capacity utilisation by reducing quality-related stoppages, deviation occurrences and repetitive rejections.
- Controlled conversion cost leakage by reducing product holds, wastage and rework through preventive quality checks and corrective action closure.
- Worked closely with Production supervisors and operators on process controls for milk, curd and paneer to ensure consistent output and yield.
- Handled shopfloor staff/labour coordination for GMP discipline, sanitation execution and line compliance.
- Strengthened laboratory performance through GLP implementation, calibration control and improved turnaround time supporting production decisions.
CavinKare Private LimitedErode
Assistant Manager – Quality Assurance
02.2012 - 02.2022
Job overview
- Managed QA across UHT, dairy cold chain, and spray dryer operations to ensure robust FSMS controls.
- Conducted internal and vendor audits, implementing system improvements across operations.
- Directed lab operations for raw materials, packaging materials, semi-finished goods, and finished goods testing.
- Represented QA during FSSAI, BIS, and AGMARK audits to achieve compliance closure.
Suguna Poultry Farm LimitedHoskote
Executive – Quality Assurance
03.2011 - 02.2012
Job overview
- Handled QA process & testing of feed mills and implemented ERP-based traceability.
Bannari Amman Sugars LimitedTiruvannamalai
Lab Chemist
11.2009 - 02.2011
Job overview
- Handled QC testing during sugar production, DM water analysis and final sugar testing.
Suguna Poultry Farm LimitedVisakhapatnam
Executive – Quality Assurance
02.2005 - 11.2009
Job overview
- Handled QA process & testing and maintained ERP-based traceability systems.
Everyday Textiles
Supervisor – Quality Control
06.2002 - 10.2004
Job overview
- Managed QC for textile processing, packaging and dispatch.
Education
Sakthi Computer Education
Diploma in Financial Accounting
01.2004
Bharathiyar UniversityCoimbatore
B.Sc. from Chemistry
06-2002
Skills
- Production Planning & Execution
- Capacity Utilisation
- Line Balancing
- Conversion Cost Reduction
- Yield Improvement
- Wastage & Rework Reduction
- TPM Support
- OEE Improvement
- Downtime Reduction
- Changeover Control
- UHT / Aseptic / Dairy Processing Control
- Process Parameter Compliance
- HACCP
- ISO 22000 / FSSC 22000
- CCP Monitoring & Verification
- Complaint Handling
- COPQ
- RCA (5 Why, Fishbone, 7 QC Tools)
- CAPA
- GMP
- Hygiene & Sanitation
- Pest Control
- Audit Readiness
- People Management: Operators / Workmen / Contract Labour
- Training & Skill Development
- Vendor Quality
- Packaging Validation
- FAT/SAT Support
- Cross Functional Team Leadership
- SAP
- ERP
- LIMS
- MS Office
- Power BI
Certification
- ISO 22000 Internal Auditor – Quality Austria / CII FACE
- FoSTaC – FSSAI Food Safety Supervisor
- Export Inspection Council (EIC) – Approved Technologist
- AGMARK – Approved Chemist
- ISO/IEC 17025 Training – TANUVAS
- Tetra Pak Basic Aseptic Training
Languages
- English
- Telugu
- Hindi
- Tamil
- English
- Telugu
- Hindi
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteRemoteHybridSalary Range
₹1470000/yr - ₹1600000/yrTimeline
Lead – Corporate Quality Assurance
CavinKare Private Limited
06.2024 - 11.2025
Senior Manager – Quality AssurancePlant Operations
Waycool Foods and Products Limited
02.2022 - 05.2024
Assistant Manager – Quality Assurance
CavinKare Private Limited
02.2012 - 02.2022
Executive – Quality Assurance
Suguna Poultry Farm Limited
03.2011 - 02.2012
Lab Chemist
Bannari Amman Sugars Limited
11.2009 - 02.2011
Executive – Quality Assurance
Suguna Poultry Farm Limited
02.2005 - 11.2009
Supervisor – Quality Control
Everyday Textiles
06.2002 - 10.2004
Sakthi Computer Education
Diploma in Financial Accounting
Bharathiyar University
B.Sc. from Chemistry