PRAVIN GAIKWAD
Lead Auditor - Food Safety Certifications
Shahad
Summary
Experienced with managing comprehensive audit processes, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and company policies. Utilizes keen analytical skills to identify areas for improvement and recommend actionable solutions. Track record of enhancing audit efficiency and promoting best practices through effective communication and teamwork.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Lead Auditor - Food Safety Certifications
Control Union Certifications
11.2023 - Current
- Streamlined workflow processes, Completing administrative tasks and increasing focus on audit execution.
- Qualified Auditor for various food safety scheme like FSSC Version 6, ISO 22000:2018, HACCP, GMP, GHP, FSSAI TPA.
- Planned and executed follow-up audits at appropriate intervals.
- Coordinated, managed and implemented auditing projects and prepared for evaluation.
- Conducted thorough risk assessments for clients, identifying areas of potential for the effective implementation of the food safety system.
- Developed strong relationships with clients by maintaining open lines of communication throughout the audit process.
- Improved client satisfaction by delivering high-quality audits in a timely manner.
- Managed a team of auditors to ensure timely completion of all projects, balancing workload across team members effectively.
- Prepared training material for food and feed safety programs, prepared marketing posts to provide scheme updates.
Quality Assurance Manager
M Lallubhai & Company (Spices Export Unit)
11.2020 - 10.2023
Senior Executive Quality Assurance
Snowman Logistics Ltd-Amazon Retail India Pvt Ltd
11.2019 - 09.2020
Executive Quality Assurance
Allansons Pvt Ltd
10.2018 - 11.2019
Quality Assurance Officer
Everest Spices
05.2016 - 09.2018
Quality Chemist
Kripa Shakti Bakers - Parle Biscuits Pvt Ltd
05.2014 - 08.2016
Education
B.Tech - Food Technology
Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapith Dapoli
01.2014
HSC - Higher Secondary Education
Vidyamandir high school & junior college shivle - Maharashtra Board
01.2010
SSC - Secondary School Certificate
Saralgaon Vibhag high school Saralgaon - Maharashtra Board
01.2008
Skills
Certification
BRC Global Standard for Food safety Issue 8: Lead auditor
Timeline
Lead Auditor - Food Safety Certifications
Control Union Certifications
11.2023 - Current
Quality Assurance Manager
M Lallubhai & Company (Spices Export Unit)
11.2020 - 10.2023
Senior Executive Quality Assurance
Snowman Logistics Ltd-Amazon Retail India Pvt Ltd
11.2019 - 09.2020
Executive Quality Assurance
Allansons Pvt Ltd
10.2018 - 11.2019
Quality Assurance Officer
Everest Spices
05.2016 - 09.2018
Quality Chemist
Kripa Shakti Bakers - Parle Biscuits Pvt Ltd
05.2014 - 08.2016
HSC - Higher Secondary Education
Vidyamandir high school & junior college shivle - Maharashtra Board
SSC - Secondary School Certificate
Saralgaon Vibhag high school Saralgaon - Maharashtra Board
B.Tech - Food Technology
Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapith Dapoli
ACHIEVEMENTS & AWARDS
Shining Star - Awarded as “ShiningStar”In the Allansons Organization for the year of 2018-19.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Have Successfully Participated in multiple onsite audits that includes BRC Global Standard For Food safety 8: & FSMA Module, HACCP, HALAL, Organic NPOP & NOP , KOSHER K-Star, EIA, IOPEPC, FSMS, FSSC.