NAVJOT SINGH DEOL
Jalandhar,Punjab
Summary
Results-driven Food Safety Professional with 10 years of extensive experience in the food manufacturing industry, specializing in the delivery of comprehensive food safety training and execution of detailed food safety audits. Demonstrated expertise in managing operations for certification and inspection bodies, ensuring strict compliance with regulatory standards and industry best practices. Skilled in planning and executing audits and training programs with a strong focus on continuous improvement and risk mitigation. Known for exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, fostering cross-functional collaboration to enhance operational efficiency and uphold consumer safety. Seeking to contribute proven capabilities to a dynamic organization committed to excellence in food safety management.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Auditor/ Hygiene Rating Auditor
FSATO Inspection & Certification Services
08.2022 - Current
- Company Overview: An NABCB Accredited Certification Body, An QCI/FSSAI recognized auditing agency
- Lead and managed a team of food safety auditors, providing strategic direction, mentorship, and professional development to ensure high-quality performance and compliance with industry standards.
- Developed and implemented operational policies and procedures to streamline certification and audit processes, improving efficiency and regulatory adherence.
- Oversaw technical review of audit reports across various schemes, including FSSAI Hygiene Rating and ISO 22000, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance with accreditation requirements.
- Designed and delivered targeted training programs on food safety standards, auditing techniques, and emerging regulatory trends, enhancing team capability and service quality.
- Monitored the effectiveness of certification and inspection activities through regular internal audits and assessments, identifying and addressing areas for improvement.
- Collaborated with clients to understand their needs, delivering expert guidance on certification processes and addressing inquiries related to food safety standards.
- Lead a team for NABCB accreditation which includes office assessment and witness audits carried out by NABCB assessors.
- An NABCB Accredited Certification Body, An QCI/FSSAI recognized auditing agency
Operations Coordinator/ Trainer/ Auditor
FSATO Inspection & Certification Services
04.2019 - 08.2022
- Company Overview: An QCI Recognized Hygiene Rating Auditing Agency, An Certification Body for ISO 22000, NABCB Accreditation Under Process
- Planned and executed FOSTAC training programs in alignment with FSSAI guidelines.
- Successfully conducted over 700 FOSTAC trainings, including modules for Basic Level and Street Food Vendors, across multiple states such as Punjab, Gujarat, Jharkhand, Himachal Pradesh, and Haryana.
- Recognized by FSSAI in 2021 for delivering the highest number of trainings nationwide.
- Possess in-depth knowledge of the Food Safety and Standards Act (FSS Act) 2006.
- Certified FSSAI Hygiene Rating Auditor with extensive experience conducting audits for major QSR brands including KFC and Burger King in Punjab.
- Coordinated and aligned audit teams in accordance with QCI/FSSAI requirements, ensuring quality and consistency.
- Reviewed and approved audit reports submitted by field auditors, maintaining audit integrity and regulatory compliance.
- Maintained and regularly updated the auditors' log sheets for accuracy and traceability.
- Drafted and submitted proposals for various government and private tenders related to food safety training and hygiene audits.
- An QCI Recognized Hygiene Rating Auditing Agency, An Certification Body for ISO 22000, NABCB Accreditation Under Process
Production Shift Officer
Jagatjit Industries
Hamira
04.2017 - 03.2019
- Company Overview: Jagatjit Industries Limited is co-packer of GlaxoSmithKline. There are 17 products which are manufactured at Jagatjit Industries Limited for GSK. Main products include Horlicks, Boost, Maltova, Viva Sri Lanka.
- Production execution according to targets laid by General Manager.
- Sending demand note to general store for raw material as per number of batches.
- Responsible for transferring required amount of milk from dairy plant to Malted Milk plant.
- Allocation of manpower on line.
- To meet production targets by minimizing breakdowns by coordinating with maintenance department.
- To produce food product which meets finished products specification according to GSK.
- To implement HACCP, GMP, GHP in plant.
- To check various CCPs at regular interval of time.
- To check and record steam, freshwater usage in a shift.
- To maintain daily production records which includes record of Fat, SNF, SMP usage.
- To prepare Root Cause Analysis and CAPA for a complaint.
- To maintain KPI data for 4 lines which includes line wise production, breakdown, steam usage, water usage, manpower.
- To keep workers safety while in production line.
- Jagatjit Industries Limited is co-packer of GlaxoSmithKline. There are 17 products which are manufactured at Jagatjit Industries Limited for GSK. Main products include Horlicks, Boost, Maltova, Viva Sri Lanka.
Production Executive (Burger & Cake Plant)
Bonn: S.S Food Industries
01.2015 - 03.2017
- Shift wise production execution as per the targets laid by Production Manager.
- Weekly Raw material requirement & regular Follow-up with stores and Procurement team.
- Shift wise analyses in the opening & Closing meeting with Production Manager in regard to resources available (Packaging fitters, Maintenance Team, Stores, Man power).
- Per worker productivity analysis.
- Fuel consumption / MT line/Plant wise.
- Machine wise productivity- Per Shift.
- Ensure proper Implementation of HACCP within the current manufacturing process.
- To trouble shoot problems to increase productivity and efficiency of plant.
- Carrying out root cause analysis to solve various problem.
- Daily /Weekly/Monthly production report.
- Daily Break down report with Reasons & Time wasted.
- RM, PM consumption variance report.
- Shift wise / Line wise / machine wise manpower allocation report and Manpower Per MT.
- Daily Fuel Consumption report.
- Excess /underweight report Product Wise.
- Daily defects report (Burger/Cake Wastage).
- Shift wise consumption and reduction of Wastage in both Cake & Burger products (RM/FG).
- Ensure Full control on Wrapper wastage with clear documentations (Product wise).
- Daily Manpower Allocation.
- Ensure Proper usage of workforce resources both machine Wise/ Area.
- Daily Monitoring of Timely Dispatch of Cake/Burger to respective buyers.
Education
Master's - Food Safety & Control
London South Bank University
01.2014
Bachelor's - Food Science & Technology
D.A.V College
01.2012
Skills
- FSSC 22000 Lead Auditor
- ISO 22000 Lead Auditor
- FSSAI Hygiene Rating Auditor
- Halal Lead Auditor
- BRCGS Internal Auditor
- FoSTaC Trainer Catering, Manufacturing, Retail & Distribution, Street Food Vendor
- Lead Team for ISO 17021 Accreditation
- Lead Team for QCI Hygiene Rating Recognition
- Business requirements understanding
- Converting leads
- Business solutions
- Specialist procedures
- Documentation
- Training
- Product demonstration
- Strategic Planning
Accomplishments
- Lead team to secure NABCB accreditation.
- Completed witness audits for NABCB accreditation.
- Planned and executed food safety audits for various sectors.
- Prepared proposals for Expressions of Interest (EOIs).
Timeline
Lead Auditor/ Hygiene Rating Auditor
FSATO Inspection & Certification Services
08.2022 - Current
Operations Coordinator/ Trainer/ Auditor
FSATO Inspection & Certification Services
04.2019 - 08.2022
Production Shift Officer
Jagatjit Industries
04.2017 - 03.2019
Production Executive (Burger & Cake Plant)
Bonn: S.S Food Industries
01.2015 - 03.2017
Master's - Food Safety & Control
London South Bank University
Bachelor's - Food Science & Technology
D.A.V College
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