

Results-driven Senior Manager with a strong track record in quality and food safety management. Skilled in auditing, leadership, New Plant start-up, Operational Quality and Supplier quality assurance, contributing to significant improvements in compliance and operational performance.
Handling Multiple 3P/2P sites of Dry Fruits, Staples, Breakfast cereals, Flour & Frozen Food category and 9 warehouse with salt packing across central cluster.
Ensured compliance of all plants and CFAs with FSSAI, legal metrology, internal and external testing, audit requirements, FSSC 22K certification, supplier quality, SAP activities, GMP/GWP maintenance, new product trials, validations, budget oversight, daily MIS monitoring, and plant performance reviews.
Mentored junior managers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.
Lead Yearly Quality & Food Safety Assessment of Mother Dairy Own & 3P Plant, Raw Milk Procurement sources: Cooperatives, Milk Producer Companies, Milk Producer Groups and Private suppliers, Conversion plants.
Lead Monthly/ Quarterly Sampling from Mother dairy Own and 3P plant for Milk Quality Index.
Track and share feedback on CAPA received against the observations identified during PGI, BGI, Conversion & New plant Quality & Food safety Assessment.
Tracked and shared feedback on CAPA related to observations from PGI, BGI, and quality and food safety assessments of conversion and new plants.
Assess new plant, Raw Milk supplier, Conversion plant
Supported and tracked market complaints, taking corrective actions at backend, processing, and frontend levels.
Provided operational quality oversight at the shop floor during shift hours in spray drying, vacuum band drying, and tray drying units.
Leading quality agenda of category at 3P Unit, Anchoring quality improvement projects. Testing and analysis, Change management, RCA, new innovations, plant trials, QMS, HACCP study, Complaint Monitoring
Led quality assurance initiatives to enhance product consistency and compliance with regulatory standards.
Developed training programs for staff on quality control procedures and best practices.
Analyzed quality data to identify trends and implement corrective actions effectively.
Led startup of new biscuit plant, setting up lab, preparing SOPs and documentation, coordinating training, validating processes, conducting trials, managing pest control, and performing online quality checks along with raw material and finished goods analysis in green field project.
Conducted regular inspections to ensure product quality and compliance with industry standards.
Developed and implemented quality control procedures to enhance operational efficiency.
Trained team members on quality assurance protocols and best practices.
Conducted online quality checks of RGB, pet juice, and carbonated beverage lines.
Conducted thorough inspections of products to ensure compliance with quality standards.
Developed and implemented inspection protocols to enhance accuracy and consistency in testing processes.
Collaborated with production teams to identify and resolve quality issues in real-time.
Cross-functional Collaboration
Quality & Food Safety Audits
Strategic Planning
Operations Management
Supplier Evaluation
Compliance Monitoring
FSSC 22K Lead Auditor