Shivam Sharma

• Streamlined inventory management, resulting in cost savings and reduced waste.
• Facilitated communication between departments, ensuring smooth operations throughout the entire production cycle.
• Coordinated with research and development teams to support the implementation of new product lines or upgrades to existing products in a timely manner.
• Improved product quality by closely monitoring production processes and addressing any deviations promptly.
• Monitoring of all operations of the food production plant work such as planning, budgeting, sourcing, producing and shipping so that the production processes run efficiently.
• The task of predicting, planning and scheduling work, taking into account manpower, materials availability and other capacity restrictions, and cost so as to achieve proper quality and quantity at the time it is needed and then following up the schedule to see that the plan is carried out correctly.

During my internship at Verka Milk Plant, I gained hands-on experience in the dairy industry, learning about milk processing, quality control, packaging, and distribution. My primary role was to assist in monitoring the production process, ensuring hygiene standards, and analyzing milk samples for quality assurance.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Quality Control & Testing:

• Collected and tested raw and processed milk samples for fat content, pH levels, and microbial contamination.
• Assisted in maintaining compliance with food safety standards (e.g., HACCP, ISO-22000).
• Documented test results and reported inconsistencies to supervisors.
• Observed and assisted in milk pasteurization, homogenization, and standardization processes.
• Ensured that all machines, such as separators, chillers, and homogenizers, functioned correctly.
• Assisted in minimizing wastage by monitoring the efficiency of production lines.

2. Packaging & Distribution:

• Helped in the packaging process, ensuring correct labeling and sealing of milk cartons and bottles.
• Ensured that storage conditions met required temperature and hygiene standards.
• Assisted in inventory management and tracking shipments.

3. Sanitation & Safety Compliance:

• Learned about CIP (Cleaning in Place) procedures for equipment sanitation.
• Ensured workers followed hygiene practices like wearing gloves, masks, and hairnets.
• Reported any safety hazards or equipment malfunctions.

Key Learnings & Skills Gained:

• Understanding of dairy processing techniques and quality control standards.
• Hands-on experience with lab testing equipment and food safety compliance.
• Improved teamwork and communication skills by coordinating with production staff.
• Exposure to industrial-scale operations in the dairy sector.