Naveen Prakash Gnanaprakasam
Kanchipuram
Summary
Quality professional with extensive inspection and documentation experience in manufacturing. Monitored Critical Control Points (CCPs) to ensure compliance with HACCP and ISO standards. Identified non-conformances and collaborated with cross-functional teams to uphold product quality and audit readiness.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Assurance Inspector
Premier foods
Barnsley
06.2025 - 10.2025
- Conducted routine quality inspections on food production lines in compliance with UK Food Safety, BRC, and company standards.
- Performed microbiological sampling and in-process inspections, including weight checks and temperature verification.
- Monitored and verified Critical Control Points (CCPs), ensuring full HACCP compliance through accurate documentation.
- Identified non-conformances and initiated corrective actions while supporting root cause investigations to enhance quality control.
- Maintained accurate quality, traceability, and audit documentation to ensure audit readiness.
- Collaborated with production, engineering, and hygiene teams to uphold food safety and quality standards, fostering a culture of compliance.
Retail Store Manager
Londis
Barnsley
03.2023 - 04.2025
- Managed daily operations of convenience store with fuel services, ensuring safety and compliance in retail and forecourt operations.
- Ensured compliance with food safety, health & safety, age-restricted sales, and fuel safety regulations.
- Conducted routine quality, hygiene, and temperature checks, maintaining audit-ready documentation.
- Oversaw purchasing, stock control, and merchandising to maximize product availability and minimize waste.
- Analyses sales data and forecast demand to support pricing, promotions, and stock planning.
- Resolved customer complaints effectively, upholding high service standards and operational integrity.
Warehouse Operator
Amazon
Doncaster
11.2022 - 01.2023
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved stock efficiently between inbound, storage, and outbound areas to meet productivity targets.
- Picked, packed, and labelled customer orders to ensure high quality and on-time dispatch standards.
- Operated pallet jacks and forklifts safely in a fast-paced warehouse environment, following all site safety procedures.
- Inspected inbound shipments for accuracy and damage, escalating discrepancies to ensure compliance with Amazon processes.
- Performed cycle counts and maintained accurate inventory records to enhance stock control and fulfillment accuracy.
Quality Control Inspector
Sanmina
Oragadam
05.2020 - 04.2021
- Performed regular audits of production processes, identifying quality issues for timely resolution.
- Maintained comprehensive records of test results and inspection data, facilitating effective corrective actions when necessary.
- Conducted tests on components and finished products to verify conformance to specifications.
- Documented non-conforming items during inspections, ensuring adherence to established guidelines and enhancing quality control processes.
- Ensured compliance with ISO 9001 Quality Management System for quality assurance.
- Analyzed plans, specifications and blueprints to understand product requirements.
Quality Apprentice (Quality Control)
Myoung Shin India PVT Limited
Sriperumbudur
06.2018 - 05.2019
- Inspected finished products, ensuring compliance with quality specifications and industry standards.
- Conducted regular audits of production processes to ensure adherence to standards.
- Collaborated with production staff to identify and resolve quality issues.
- Documented inspection results and maintained comprehensive records to support quality assurance processes.
- Verified accuracy of product labels, including expiration dates and lot numbers.
- Oversaw tagging and identification of parts, ensuring non-repairable items were marked and quarantined to prevent use.
Education
Master of Science - Logistics And Supply Chain Management
Sheffield Hallam University
United Kingdom09-2023
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Jeppiaar Maamallan Engineering College
Sunguvarchatiram, India04-2018
Skills
- Quality inspections and control points
- HACCP and ISO compliance
- Regulatory affairs expertise
- Lean manufacturing principles
- Fabrication and geometric dimensioning
- Six sigma principles
- Problem-solving aptitude
Timeline
Quality Assurance Inspector
Premier foods
06.2025 - 10.2025
Retail Store Manager
Londis
03.2023 - 04.2025
Warehouse Operator
Amazon
11.2022 - 01.2023
Quality Control Inspector
Sanmina
05.2020 - 04.2021
Quality Apprentice (Quality Control)
Myoung Shin India PVT Limited
06.2018 - 05.2019
Master of Science - Logistics And Supply Chain Management
Sheffield Hallam University
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Jeppiaar Maamallan Engineering College