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MANIKANDAN J

MANIKANDAN J

Sr.Quality Executive

Summary

Results-driven and detail-oriented Quality Professional with extensive experience in food industry compliance, quality systems management, and regulatory standards such as FSSAI, HACCP, and ISO 22000. Adept at leading cross-functional audits, supplier quality assurance, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product safety, consistency, and operational efficiency. Seeking a senior or managerial role in a forward-thinking food organization where I can drive strategic quality goals, strengthen regulatory alignment, and foster a culture of excellence in food safety and compliance.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
2022
2022
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Sr.Quality Executive

FreshMenu
05.2024 - Current
  • Train kitchen staff and handlers on hygiene, safety protocols, and SOP adherence.
  • Maintain and audit documentation for internal and external audits (FSSAI, customer, etc.).
  • Preparing SOP and Checklist for the kitchens
  • Working with OPS and R&D team to improve the Quality and Process through Kitchen
  • Introducing quality standards and regulations to kitchen
  • Prepare reports on deviations, corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
  • Liaise with regulatory bodies during inspections.

Sr.Quality Executive

ARMAN FOODTECH PVT LTD
02.2024 - 04.2024
  • Overseeing quality assurance for third-party and in-house food production units, ensuring regulatory compliance and product integrity.
  • Managing quality teams and establishing fully functional quality labs aligned with industry standards.
  • Addressing customer complaints through detailed RCA and implementing effective CAPA strategies.
  • Conducting internal audits and maintaining FSSAI-compliant documentation for food safety certifications.
  • Delivering GMP and GHP training to staff, promoting a strong hygiene and food safety culture.

R&D Executive & Quality

ARMAN FOODTECH PVT LTD
01.2023 - 02.2024
  • Leading end-to-end project management and conceptualization of innovative food products aligned with market trends and regulatory norms.
  • Driving fortification strategies and enhancement of existing product lines for improved nutritional profiles.
  • Managing third-party validation and regulatory approvals for new product launches.
  • Overseeing production line design and optimization, ensuring seamless scalability and operational efficiency.
  • Conducting machinery research, evaluation, and integration to enhance process automation and throughput.

Line Quality Executive

ARMAN FOOD TECH
08.2022 - 01.2023
  • Verify lab protocols, analytical efficacy, and overall quality control.
  • Assess workforce deployment, CCP implementation, and vendor oversight.
  • Review document integrity, audit methodologies, and analyze trends for pest control and process enhancement.

QC/QA

aavin
05.2022 - 06.2022
  • Sanitization of production line
  • Laboratory analysis of products
  • Production quality analysis
  • CCP control
  • Sample analysis of products
  • Raw material analysis
  • Documentation

QC

KALEESUWARI REFINERY
03.2021 - 04.2021
  • Accurately testing of oils, packaging materials, and their components, chemical inventory.

QC/QA

K.R BAKES
07.2020 - 08.2020
  • Skilled knowledge of handcraft baking,packaging Technique
  • Customer handling and Marketing
  • Machine operating like Slicer,over,Cream mixer

Education

B.Tech - FOOD TECHNOLOGY

JCT COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
Coimbatore, India
01.2018 - 01.2022

HSC -

S.N.M, Matric Higher Secondary School
Sivakasi, India
01.2016 - 01.2018

SSLC -

S.N.M Matric Higher Secondary School
Sivakasi, India

Skills

Advanced Microsoft skills

Accomplishments

  • FOSTAC Food safety Supervisor
  • HACCP level 3
  • Auditing Skills Development ISO 19011:2018 Guidelines
  • Food safety level 4

Projects

Millet mix with high proteins
Comparison of other millet products with the developed product of the team
in a basis of high quality of protein as well as in low cost. Physio - chemical
and microbial analysis analysis of developed product.

Affiliations

  • Preparation of Flavored milk powder by using “MAZAFATIDATES”.
  • The preparation of “MILLET SPREAD BY INCORPORATION THE
    FINGER MILLET AND PEARL MILLET".
  • Development of nutrition rich bar by incorporation brassicaoleracea extract and malusdomestica in Ragi bar.
  • Review paper on “corn and corn based product".

Language

English

Hindi

Kannada

Tamil

Malayalam

Personal Information

  • Father's Name: K. Jeyaprakash
  • Blood Group: AB+
  • Date of Birth: 12/23/00

Timeline

Sr.Quality Executive

FreshMenu
05.2024 - Current

Sr.Quality Executive

ARMAN FOODTECH PVT LTD
02.2024 - 04.2024

R&D Executive & Quality

ARMAN FOODTECH PVT LTD
01.2023 - 02.2024

Line Quality Executive

ARMAN FOOD TECH
08.2022 - 01.2023

QC/QA

aavin
05.2022 - 06.2022

QC

KALEESUWARI REFINERY
03.2021 - 04.2021

QC/QA

K.R BAKES
07.2020 - 08.2020

B.Tech - FOOD TECHNOLOGY

JCT COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
01.2018 - 01.2022

HSC -

S.N.M, Matric Higher Secondary School
01.2016 - 01.2018

SSLC -

S.N.M Matric Higher Secondary School
MANIKANDAN JSr.Quality Executive