Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Personal Information
Previous Experience
Key Result Areas
Projects
Inplanttraining
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Languages
Certification
Interests
Social work, Singing, Playing Cricket
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NILESH DESAI

NILESH DESAI

M.Sc. Biotechnology
Titwala,MH

Summary

Dynamic career of 14 years 8 month that reflects rich experience & year-on-year succession Quality Control and Quality Assurance. Expertise in leading Quality Safety Management System involving preparation & validation of SOPs and periodic review of quality system & safety inspection protocols. Experienced in maintaining & controlling QA / QC standards to check all production activities, examining the methodology of specific operations and managing records. Hands-on experience in QMS, ISO 9001, ISO 22000, ISO 14001 and HACCP. Proven track record of conducting GMP, GHP & Food Safety Audits, Global Audits for ensuring proper implementation of various quality and food safety systems. Directed cross-functional & cultural teams using interactive & motivational leadership; acknowledged for guiding & mentoring team members to achieve resource wise productivity & optimization. A forward-thinking person with strong communication, analytical & organizational skills; well organized with a track record that demonstrates self- motivation & creativity to achieve corporate goals. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications

Work History

Assistant Manager Quality Assurance

Parle Agro Pvt.Ltd
2024.01 - Current
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints promptly.
  • Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
  • Promoted teamwork within the workplace by encouraging collaboration among staff members on various projectstasks.
  • Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
  • Facilitated clear communication between employees and upper management through regular meetings and updates.
  • Implemented staff training programs, enhancing product knowledge and improving customer service skills.
  • Boosted employee morale by recognizing outstanding performance and celebrating team accomplishments.

Quality Assurance Team Leader

Hindustan Coca Cola Beverages Pvt. Ltd, Wada.
2012.03 - 2024.01
  • Created requirements for milestones and monitored completion of tasks for QA team.
  • Acted as key point of contact for all QA aspects of releases by providing QA services and coordinating QA resources internally and externally.
  • Established new and improved QA processes by developing test processes, test cases and assigning and executing tests.
  • Updated training database to help resolve common issues.

QC Officer

Pushpam Food & Beverages Pvt. Ltd.
2011.09 - 2012.03
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives for higher quality standards.
  • Trained junior staff members in QC best practices, fostering a knowledgeable workforce committed to upholding quality standards.
  • Reduced defect rates by conducting thorough root cause analysis and developing corrective action plans.

QA /QC Chemist

DOW CORNING INDIA Pvt. Ltd.
2010.05 - 2011.09
  • Performed standard and proprietary physical testing and chemical analysis of raw chemical materials and finished products.
  • Reviewed raw material specifications to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Consistently met tight deadlines for sample analysis by prioritizing tasks effectively and maintaining focus under pressure situations.

QC Chemist

Bombay Breweries (Kingfisher)
2009.10 - 2010.05
  • Performed standard and proprietary physical testing and chemical analysis of raw chemical materials and finished products.
  • Reviewed raw material specifications to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Consistently met tight deadlines for sample analysis by prioritizing tasks effectively and maintaining focus under pressure situations.
  • Prepared and standardized test equipment, test solutions and reagents to enable successful testing completion.

Education

Master of Science - M.Sc. Biotechnology

K.I.M.S. University
Karad, India
2001.04 - 2009.04

Bachelor of Science - B.Sc. Chemistry

Shivaji University
Karad, India
2001.04 - 2007.04

Skills

Certified as an IMS Internal Auditor, GMP & 5 ‘S’.

Personal Information

  • Total Experience: 14.7 Years
  • Current CTC: 12.00 lakh
  • Date of Birth: 10/11/85
  • Gender: Male
  • Marital Status: Married

Previous Experience

  • 10/12/21, 01/28/24, Hindustan Coca Cola Beverages Pvt. Ltd., WADA-Mumbai, Quality Assurance Team Leader
  • 03/12/12, 10/12/21, Hindustan Coca Cola Beverages Pvt. Ltd., Wads, Quality Assurance Executive

Key Result Areas

  • Spearheading overall Hygiene, Product Hygiene, Microbiology Scorecard, IQMS and consumer quality index Conducting Problem solving exercise for process and product deviation, along with concern team to find out the root cause through TPM, OE way to eliminate the same.
  • Conducting trials & audits and internal & external audits / inspections for the factory quality system including process and hygiene controls to ensure that quality of incoming products is in compliance with specifications.
  • Developing new process concepts for production optimization & process improvement and developing guidelines for the sequencing of manufacturing activities on the shop floor (SOP).
  • Checking & monitoring HACCP documentation, GMPS, documentation of batch quality details in SAP; executing Inspection Plan, COA Templates.
  • Implementing project initiative in QC for continuous improvement plan based on current requirements and resources available in QC and resolving customer complaints related to micro; recommending suitable measures on production and technical matters.
  • Imparting training on Hygiene and GMP to the production personnel; training new personnel as per needs identified in coordination with manager
  • Heading a team, assigning tasks and motivating to achieve deadline by providing guidance, assistance and support to personnel on EHS topics as per ISO 14001 & 9001
  • Implementing systems and procedures to ensure manufacturing operations of the factory meets production plans, product quality and cost standards
  • Ensuring Laboratory Excellence Index which included continual improvement in MSA, Competency assessment, 5S of Lab and Gap Closures.
  • Responsible for handling Entire Juice Process, Raw syrup process, Hf Pet & Tetra pack line & monitoring parameters affecting Quality and also responsible for process product, Final product.
  • Responsible for Analysis of Beverage Product as per standard.
  • Successfully done various new product trial & commercial production.
  • Testing the all-process parameters as per plant standards.
  • Certified as a Plant BSL & Till time in all SPPS round got 100% result.
  • Conducting various training for colleague, process optec & casual.
  • Handling various lab instruments.
  • Effective planning & Execution to deliver 100% result.
  • Manpower handling & troubleshooting smartly.
  • Ensuring smooth & Efficient Running of plant operations & both juice lines Hf pet & Tetra pack line.
  • Various kaizen done for the process improvement result in cost saving.
  • Responsibility taken for Record keeping & documentation.
  • Active participation for Facing all internal & External audits.

Projects

PROBIOTIC’S STUDY OF LACTOBACILLI ON INTESTINAL PATHOGENIC ORGANISM, Dr. S. C. Kale (H.O.D OF Biotechnology College, KIM’S University, Karad.), Final Year Project M.Sc. Bio-Technology, Probiotics are the live microorganism, which when administered in confer a health benefit on the host., Collection of homemade curd samples., Enrichment and isolation of different isolates of lactobacillus., Morphological and cultural studies of isolate., Physiological and biochemical characteristics of lactobacillus., Effect of broth cultured filtrates from different isolates on intestinal Pathogenic bacteria.

Inplanttraining

07/10/08, 08/08/08, Bombay Breweries (Kingfisher), Taloja M.I.D.C. Panvel, QC department, production, Brew house, dispatches Section

Disclaimer

I hereby declare that the above written particulars are true to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Languages

Marathi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Upper intermediate (B2)
Hindi
Advanced (C1)

Certification

Integrated Internal Auditor Course on ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 & ISO 45001:2018 14001:

Interests

Social work,Singing, sports-Cricket, Volleyball

Trekking

Social work, Singing, Playing Cricket

Appreciation by Coca-cola on portal for Social work.

Timeline

Assistant Manager Quality Assurance

Parle Agro Pvt.Ltd
2024.01 - Current

Food Safety supervisor & FOSTAC Certified

2023-03

Integrated Internal Auditor Course on ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 & ISO 45001:2018 14001:

2022-11

Beverage Sensory Leader (Plant BSL)

2020-02

Quality Assurance Team Leader

Hindustan Coca Cola Beverages Pvt. Ltd, Wada.
2012.03 - 2024.01

QC Officer

Pushpam Food & Beverages Pvt. Ltd.
2011.09 - 2012.03

QA /QC Chemist

DOW CORNING INDIA Pvt. Ltd.
2010.05 - 2011.09

QC Chemist

Bombay Breweries (Kingfisher)
2009.10 - 2010.05

Master of Science - M.Sc. Biotechnology

K.I.M.S. University
2001.04 - 2009.04

Bachelor of Science - B.Sc. Chemistry

Shivaji University
2001.04 - 2007.04
NILESH DESAIM.Sc. Biotechnology