Sanjay Panda
Quality Professional
Bengaluru,KA
Summary
Detail-oriented Quality Assurance Specialist with 5 years of experience in the food and beverage industry. Skilled in HACCP management, developing SOPs and protocols for QMS, auditing and implementing GMP, Handling Manufacturing at Plant Scale, and providing solutions to quality and plant operation challenges. MTech in Biotechnology and certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt & Food Quality Manager with Specialty in Auditing. Dedicated to bringing top-quality standards to any industry, with a keen eye for details and exceptional problem-solving skills. Excel in providing innovative solutions to quality-related challenges, continuously striving to improve skills and knowledge to enhance and create a quality environment.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
5
5
Certification
Work History
Freelance Consultant
Enum Projects Private Limited
01.2025 - Current
- Provided independent quality assurance and process improvement consulting services to diverse clients across software development, manufacturing, healthcare industries among others.
- Successfully designed and implemented quality management systems (QMS) and protocols, leading to 50% reduction in defects, 80% improvement in customer satisfaction and 70% increase in efficiency.
- Conducted comprehensive quality audits, identifying non-conformances and recommending corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
- Developed and delivered customized quality training programs for client teams, enhancing understanding of ISO standards, Six Sigma, root cause analysis, best and safe practices.
- Collaborated closely with stakeholders to define quality metrics, establish key performance indicators (KPIs), and monitor ongoing performance.
- Managed multiple projects concurrently, consistently delivering high quality results within agreed upon timelines and budgets.
- Proficient in Lean, Six Sigma, ISO 9001, FMEA, SPC.
Jr. Manager Quality
Terviva India Pvt. Ltd.
02.2021 - 11.2024
- Developed and implemented SOPs and protocols for Quality Management Systems, ensuring compliance with food safety and quality standards.
- Conducted quality audits and risk assessments, resolving 80% of identified quality issues and minimizing compliance risks.
- Replicated key best practices and standards across industries, realizing cross-domain synergies and enhancing operational efficiency.
- Implemented GMP at multiple industrial locations, optimizing production processes and ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Diagnosed and executed process improvement opportunities, applying Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to solve chronic business challenges and improve process efficiency by 90%.
- Demonstrated quality concepts aligned with business objectives, leveraging Lean Six Sigma principles to enhance operational effectiveness.
Asst. Manager-Quality
Patanjali Bio Research Institute
09.2020 - 02.2021
- Reviewed lab analytics and provided actionable solutions to address quality-related issues, improving product quality by 60%.
- Designed and implemented an organic food safety system, training farmers on the benefits of adopting quality standards in their produce, leading to 75% improvement in compliance.
Internship
Internshala
05.2019 - 07.2019
- Hands-on Training on IOT (Internet Of Things) and Basic Programming Skills using HTML and Java Script and Web Page Designing.
Internship
Rapture Biotech International Pvt. Ltd.
05.2018 - 06.2018
- Working with various food substances for lab-based analysis for identification of purity and adulteration in food.
- Experience with development of procedure to run analysis.
Education
Master In Technology - Biotechnology
School of Biotechnology, KIIT University
Bhubaneswar08.2020
Bachelors In Technology - Biotechnology
School of Biotechnology, KIIT University
06.2018
Skills
- Total Quality Management (TQM)
- RCA / CAPA / FMEA
- Training program evaluation
- HACCP & GMP
- PHP & HACCP
- Fluent in English and Hindi
- Compliance Auditing
- Regulatory Compliance
- Plant operations management
- Proficient in Jira and Selenium
- Skilled in performance testing with Load Runner
- Jenkins automation
Certification
- Certified Food Quality Manager, Institute of Good Manufacturing Practices India (IGMPI), Credential ID CFQM 2557, Issued April 2023.
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Benchmark X 360, Credential ID 69918726, Issued March 2023.
- Power BI Advanced Assessment, LearnTube.ai, Credential ID- DJA-B-1-1445-325-0, Issued July 2025.
- Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP), Alison, Credential ID- 5690-17328398, Issued July 2025.
- Effective ISO 9001 Internal Auditing Practices, Alison, Credential ID- 6910-17328398, Issued July 2025.
Hobbies & Interests
- Travelling.
- Hardcore Gaming (Mobile, PC & PS).
- Photography.
- Fictional Readings.
Timeline
Freelance Consultant
Enum Projects Private Limited
01.2025 - Current
Jr. Manager Quality
Terviva India Pvt. Ltd.
02.2021 - 11.2024
Asst. Manager-Quality
Patanjali Bio Research Institute
09.2020 - 02.2021
Internship
Internshala
05.2019 - 07.2019
Internship
Rapture Biotech International Pvt. Ltd.
05.2018 - 06.2018
Master In Technology - Biotechnology
School of Biotechnology, KIIT University
Bachelors In Technology - Biotechnology
School of Biotechnology, KIIT University
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