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Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
Nivedita Rath

Nivedita Rath

Quality Head & Food Safety Team Leader, Certified Lead Auditor For FSSC 22000, ISO 22000, BRC Issue 9, FSSAI 3rd Party Auditor, Hygiene Rating Auditor, Fostac Trainer & Assessor For Advance Manufacturing, Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
Bangalore

Summary

Diligent Quality Manager & Food Safety Team leader with a 13 year background in implementing & developing improvement processes through collaboration with cross-functional teams. Quality & Food Safety Management professional with successful career delivering efficiency and standardization, and maintaining all ISO, BRC, Six Sigma Quality Systems with adherence to Food safety Rules & Regulations. Drives smooth operation of production and manufacturing lines, coordinate efforts of employees and facilitate communication between management and production departments. Apply creativity in improving manufacturing process to achieve higher productivity and quality of finished goods. Experience in reviewing and interpreting regulatory and programmatic guidance, implementation of corporate compliance, risk management and corrective action programs.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications

Work History

Head of Quality

Evexia Nutritions Pvt Ltd
Bangalore
03.2022 - Current
  • Improved quality processes for increased efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Increased customer satisfaction through adherence to quality standards and customer requirements.
  • Collaborated with audit clients and action owners to apply root cause analysis guidance and establish effective corrective action plans.
  • Coordinated and oversaw periodic audits to evaluate product quality and safety and address non-conformances.
  • Liaised with HR manager to organize and perform quality standard training for new and existing staff.
  • Equipped and organized facility to comply with company strategy for online and offline quality controls.
  • Mentored and encouraged employees to strive for excellence while fostering professional growth.
  • Managed and archived quality documentation and participated in internal and external quality audits.
  • Developed and deployed production control plans and created work instructions and procedures.
  • Evaluated quality problems and performed assessments to identify and resolve issues.
  • Updated quality control standards, methods, and procedures to meet compliance requirements.
  • Followed quality standards and procedures to minimize errors and maximize customer satisfaction.
  • Calibrated instruments and scales in production area and quality lab.
  • Established and tracked quality department goals and objectives.
  • Tracked quality issues with external customers, suppliers, and internal plant operations.
  • Developed quality planning for multiple new product launches by verifying customer requirements and implementing in design and production.
  • Applied coaching techniques and tools to support managers and team members in improving performance.
  • Determined quality department standards, practices, and procedures.
  • Specified quality requirements of raw materials with suppliers.
  • Scheduled and chaired quality review meetings to review effectiveness of performance mitigating risk, improving throughput and achieving customer satisfaction.

Auditor & Trainer(Freelance)

SGS India, Other CBs And Training Partners
Bangalore
08.2020 - 05.2023
  • Worked as Lead auditor for many 2nd party audits & FSSAI audits on behalf of SGS.
  • Being a Trainer & Assessor of advance manufacturing, Conducted Fostac training on behalf of SGS & other FSSAI emapnelled Training partners.
  • Identified control gaps in processes, procedures and systems through in-depth research and assessment and suggested methods for improvement.
  • Followed established auditing processes to meet internal and regulatory requirements.
  • Developed audit policies, guiding administrative and technical functions.
  • Executed audit phases.
  • Planned and executed follow-up audits at appropriate intervals.
  • Performed observations and evaluated supporting documents to supplement audit findings.
  • Consulted clients on internal control systems development and audit program improvements.
  • Interviewed auditees to gather data needed to conduct audits.
  • Administered auditing program to address risks and evaluate compliance with regulatory requirements.

Head-Food Division(Contract Based)

Ambadnya Consultancy Private Limited
Mumbai
03.2021 - 10.2021
  • Worked as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
  • Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.

Quality Manager

Evexia Nutrition Private Limited
Bangalore
08.2015 - 11.2018
  • Worked on getting FSSAI ,BIS license for premise and products.
  • Worked as a Audit representative during FSSAI, ISO, BRC, BIS audits starting from Preparation to managing the audits effectively.
  • Managed and archived quality documentation and participated in internal and external quality audits.
  • Devised specifications for processes.
  • Equipped and organized facility to comply with company strategy for online and offline quality controls.
  • Provided observations, took measurements, and performed tests at various stages according to quality control plan.
  • Followed quality standards and procedures to minimize errors and maximize customer satisfaction.
  • Coordinated and oversaw periodic audits to evaluate product quality and safety and address non-conformances.
  • Calibrated instruments and scales in production area and quality lab.
  • Evaluated quality problems and performed assessments to identify and resolve issues.
  • Launched quality assurance practices for each phase of development

QA QC Officer

Britannia Industries Private Limited
Bhubaneswar
03.2012 - 10.2013
  • Checked and improved quality control procedures from the raw material stage through to the finished product.
  • Coordinated External and Internal audits.
  • Coordinated the review for Hold and Release, Calibration, non- conformance handling.
  • Oversaw corrective and preventive action for internal deviation, consumer complaint, Audit finding.
  • Implemented and ensured HACCP requirements and its documentation.

QC Officer

Amrit Feeds Private Limited
Bhubaneswar, Odisha
06.2010 - 03.2012
  • Documented inspection results by completing logs.
  • Approved incoming materials by confirming specifications and taking measurement tests.
  • Oversaw other Departments by supervising daily operations, providing technical support and coordinating personnel.
  • RM & PM checking, reagent preparation, testing & analysis.
  • Handled SAP related activities in Quality.
  • Coordinated the review for Hold and Release, Calibration, non-conformance handling.
  • Periodic Inspection and indent for laboratory instrument and other requirements.
  • Did green field lab set up & lab documentation.

Education

Master of Science - Biotechnology

Gandhi Institute of Engineering And Technology, Gunupur, Odisha
06.2008 - 07.2010

Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Food Technology, Genetics,Bioinformatics, Bioinstrumentation,Biostatitics,Enzymology,Immunology,Genetic Engineering, Bioprocess Engineering

Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology

Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha
08.2005 - 06.2008

Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Food Technology, Genetics, Bioinformatics, Bioinstrumentation, Biostatitics, Enzymology, Immunology, Genetic Engineering, Bioprocess Engineering

MBA - Human Resources Management

Sikkim Manipal University Distance Education, Bhubaneswar
08.2010 - 06.2012

Skills

Familiarity with Regulatory Guidelines, Food Safety & Quality standards

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Certification

FSSC22000,ISO 22000:2018 Lead Auditor

Accomplishments

IRCA Certified Lead Auditor for FSSC 22000: ISO 22000

Certified Lead Auditor for BRC Issue 9

FSSAI Certified Fostac Trainer & Assessor for Advance Manufacturing

QCI certified Hygiene Rating Auditor

FSSAI certified Food Safety Mitra

Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

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Nivedita RathQuality Head & Food Safety Team Leader, Certified Lead Auditor For FSSC 22000, ISO 22000, BRC Issue 9, FSSAI 3rd Party Auditor, Hygiene Rating Auditor, Fostac Trainer & Assessor For Advance Manufacturing, Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt