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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
PERSONAL TRAITS
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Praveen Sharma

Praveen Sharma

Skyline Mira Road

Summary

Experience of over 30 years in Food Industries like Dairy Products, Confectionery, Biscuits, Snacks, Pasta, Fruits Juices and Nutraceutical. Seasoned Manager with broad experience in both team leadership and project delivery. Possess strong strategic planning abilities, coupled with the capability to coordinate operational initiatives for maximum efficiency. Proven track record of driving process improvements, enhancing productivity, and implementing innovative solutions. Skilled in building strong relationships across all levels of an organization to achieve business goals.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

<ul><li>Reporting to Chief Executive Officer</li><li>Joined the company to establish Quality Assurance System and Increase the product range of A2 milk Products, Ready to cook products, Ready to Drink Products.</li></ul>

Hari Haribol Dairy Products Pvt Ltd.
05.2023 - 03.2024
  • Reporting to Chief Executive Officer
  • Joined the company to establish Quality Assurance System and Increase the product range of A2 milk Products, Ready to cook products, Ready to Drink Products.

<ul><li>Reporting to Managing Director</li><li>Joined from the inception of the company and involved in setting up of factory machineries, Analytical Laboratory, Developed Health and Nutraceutical supplements</li></ul>

Anaysha Health Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
01.2020 - 10.2022
  • Reporting to Managing Director
  • Joined from the inception of the company and involved in setting up of factory machineries, Analytical Laboratory, Developed Health and Nutraceutical supplements

Sultanate Of Oman

Omani Euro Food Industries SAOG
Sohar
06.2015 - 07.2019
  • Reporting to General Manager
  • Omani Euro Food Industries manufactures Cereals based infant weaning foods for Kraft Heinz / Farleys and company Mothers Choice Brand
  • The job responsibilities included controlling the processing conditions, Supervise stringent quality control parameters and regular monitoring to meet ISO 22000 requirements and improving the product range.
  • Significant contributions
  • 1) FSMS team leader for the ISO 22000. Revised the Manual provided training for Food Safety system.
  • Developed new Nutritional drink dry blended products matching Pediasure for Saudi Arabia. Baby Biscuits for Kraft Heinz.
  • Identified areas for improvement in existing systems to implement solutions.
  • Implemented best practices in system administration i

Qatar

Zad Holding Company Doha Qatar
Doha
11.2006 - 01.2015
  • Reporting to the General Manager.
  • Dandy Company produces milk products like Ice Creams, Frozen Foods, Yoghurt and packed Fruit Juices.
  • The job demands spearheading Processing of Ice cream, Yoghurt, Drinking Yoghurt, Flavoured drink.
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, industry standards.
  • Ensured compliance with industry regulations and company policies.
  • Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
  • Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
  • Created monthly reports for senior management summarizing operational performance metrics.

<ul><li>Reporting to Plant Manager</li><li>Nabil is engaged in manufacturing and marketing of Biscuits, Cream Biscuits, Crackers, Wafers and Snacks to GCC and South Africa.</li><li>Developed new product formulations, for Biscuits, Wafers GCC and flavored extruded Snacks and Fried Pellets for I Market.</li><li>Developed new products for Australia, Canada and USA, based on the products in the market.</li><li>Developed the Quality Control System leading to ISO 9001 accreditation.</li><li>Implemented up gradation of the quality system.</li></ul>

National Biscuit Industries Ltd, Muscat (Nabil)
11.1995 - 09.2006
  • Reporting to Plant Manager
  • Nabil is engaged in manufacturing and marketing of Biscuits, Cream Biscuits, Crackers, Wafers and Snacks to GCC and South Africa.
  • Developed new product formulations, for Biscuits, Wafers GCC and flavored extruded Snacks and Fried Pellets for I Market.
  • Developed new products for Australia, Canada and USA, based on the products in the market.
  • Developed the Quality Control System leading to ISO 9001 accreditation.
  • Implemented up gradation of the quality system.

<ul><li>Reporting to General Manager</li><li>Significant contributions:</li><li>Improved product range by developing new products in sugar boiled confectionery and chocolate enrobed product and improve productivity on the shop floor Responsible to maintain product quality.</li></ul>

Sweets of Oman, Muscat
02.1994 - 10.1995
  • Reporting to General Manager
  • Significant contributions:
  • Improved product range by developing new products in sugar boiled confectionery and chocolate enrobed product and improve productivity on the shop floor Responsible to maintain product quality.

Chennai

Parry's Confectionery Ltd., Chennai, India
Chennai
11.1991 - 01.1994
  • Developed new confectionery products Toffees and currently selling products like Coconut Punch.
  • Collaborated with suppliers on ingredient sourcing decisions based on cost, availability, and quality considerations.
  • Analyzed the nutritional content of food items to determine their health benefits.
  • Monitored raw materials during processing to ensure they met company specifications and regulatory requirements.
  • Performed sensory evaluations of products to assess taste, texture, color, aroma, and other attributes.
  • Managed laboratory operations including equipment maintenance, calibrations, and testing protocols.
  • Coordinated research and development plan to generate creative food products for various markets.
  • Collaborated with marketing team to create strategic direction with new products for future pipeline.

Education

M.Sc - Food Technology

India
India
01.1991

B.Sc. (Dairying ) Dairy Technology -

Karnal
Karnal
05-1989

Skills

  • Product formulation
  • Analytical techniques
  • Risk assessment
  • Problem solving
  • Staff training and development
  • Product formulation
  • Analytical techniques
  • Risk assessment
  • Problem solving
  • Staff training and development

Certification

  • Integrated Management system ISO 22000, HACCP training from Johnson Diversey.
  • ISO 9000 series training by Indian Statistical Institute
  • Wheat Milling course by Canadian International Grains Institute.

PERSONAL TRAITS

Highly motivated, positive, committed and goal-oriented, with a high level of flexibility and resourcefulness. Effective communicator and Team leader

Timeline

<ul><li>Reporting to Chief Executive Officer</li><li>Joined the company to establish Quality Assurance System and Increase the product range of A2 milk Products, Ready to cook products, Ready to Drink Products.</li></ul>

Hari Haribol Dairy Products Pvt Ltd.
05.2023 - 03.2024

<ul><li>Reporting to Managing Director</li><li>Joined from the inception of the company and involved in setting up of factory machineries, Analytical Laboratory, Developed Health and Nutraceutical supplements</li></ul>

Anaysha Health Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
01.2020 - 10.2022

Sultanate Of Oman

Omani Euro Food Industries SAOG
06.2015 - 07.2019

Qatar

Zad Holding Company Doha Qatar
11.2006 - 01.2015

<ul><li>Reporting to Plant Manager</li><li>Nabil is engaged in manufacturing and marketing of Biscuits, Cream Biscuits, Crackers, Wafers and Snacks to GCC and South Africa.</li><li>Developed new product formulations, for Biscuits, Wafers GCC and flavored extruded Snacks and Fried Pellets for I Market.</li><li>Developed new products for Australia, Canada and USA, based on the products in the market.</li><li>Developed the Quality Control System leading to ISO 9001 accreditation.</li><li>Implemented up gradation of the quality system.</li></ul>

National Biscuit Industries Ltd, Muscat (Nabil)
11.1995 - 09.2006

<ul><li>Reporting to General Manager</li><li>Significant contributions:</li><li>Improved product range by developing new products in sugar boiled confectionery and chocolate enrobed product and improve productivity on the shop floor Responsible to maintain product quality.</li></ul>

Sweets of Oman, Muscat
02.1994 - 10.1995

Chennai

Parry's Confectionery Ltd., Chennai, India
11.1991 - 01.1994

M.Sc - Food Technology

India

B.Sc. (Dairying ) Dairy Technology -

Karnal
Praveen Sharma