Teja Reddy Kotambety
Tirupati,India
Summary
A seasoned professional with extensive expertise in nutrition principles, costing analysis, and quality control. Demonstrates proficiency in GMP, HACCP, and both internal and external auditing processes. Skilled in raw material assessment, product inspection, and microbiological analysis, ensuring compliance with industry standards. Adept at leading cross-functional teams and implementing QMS for process validation and project development. Committed to efficient decision-making and technical training to drive standard implementation and enhance operational efficiency.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Quality assurance supervisor
Haldirams uk
London, United Kingdom
03.2025 - 12.2025
- Oversaw daily Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) to ensure consistent product quality, food safety, and regulatory compliance across all production operations.
- Delivered regular staff training on hygiene, food safety, allergen control, CCPs, and quality procedures to maintain high operational standards.
- Successfully achieved Vegetarian Society Certification for the company for the first time, managing the process end-to-end independently, including documentation, supplier verification, ingredient approval, audit coordination, and final certification approval.
- Ensured all products met defined quality and safety requirements prior to release, supporting compliance with internal and regulatory standards.
- Investigated quality and customer complaints, performed root cause analysis, and implemented effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
- Managed and monitored allergen control systems throughout production to prevent cross-contamination and ensure accurate labelling compliance.
- Conducted internal audits, raised non-conformances, and followed through corrective actions to ensure continuous improvement and audit readiness.
- Provided full quality support during NPD trials, ensuring compliance with food safety standards and accurate documentation for product approval.
- Developed, reviewed, and maintained SOPs and product specifications for both new and existing products in line with company and regulatory requirements.
- Supervised production activities with a strong focus on CCP monitoring, in-process checks, and continuous quality verification.
- Conducted in-process inspections and monitored adherence to quality standards throughout manufacturing operations.
- Ensured accuracy, completeness, and control of all production and quality documentation to meet audit, BRCGS/SALSA, and regulatory requirements.
- Planned and executed internal and external audits, ensuring correct testing, sufficient audit evidence, and high product quality standards.
- Conducted shelf life validation for NPD and existing products and prepared detailed shelf life validation reports.
- Performed nutritional analysis and coordinated microbiological testing for NPD products to ensure food safety and compliance.
- Maintained customer complaint logs, investigation records, and CAPA documentation in line with quality management systems.
- Ensured audit readiness by maintaining raw material specifications, supplier approval documents, and controlled quality records.
- Demonstrated strong knowledge of HACCP, including HACCP plan development, CCP identification, monitoring, staff training, and controlled documentation.
- Managed NPD documentation, including BOP and FOP, QUID calculations, ingredient breakdowns, artwork checks, and timely product release approvals.
- Conducted mock recalls, internal and external traceability exercises, and mass balance checks to verify raw material and finished product control.
- Ensured hygiene staff followed correct chemical concentrations and cleaning procedures for equipment and production areas.
- Attended meetings with external auditors and visitors, explained production processes, and presented quality and food safety documentation.
- Supported production and packing teams by preparing and controlling labels in line with company stan
- Maintained and controlled supplier documentation, conducted supplier audits to verify compliance with quality and food safety requirements, reviewed audit findings, and made final approval decisions to ensure suppliers met company, regulatory, and certification standards.dards, SALSA, and government regulations.
Quality assurance supervisor
Wealmoor
Hayes, United Kingdom
10.2023 - 02.2025
- Conducted internal audits, reviewed all production documentation, and ensured compliance with company standards and BRCGS requirements.
Actively involved during audits, addressed auditors’ queries, and delivered audit presentations. - Improved product quality by implementing stringent quality control procedures and performing thorough inspectionsagainst defined standards.
- Maintained comprehensive quality records and prepared detailed QC reports to support tracking, analysis, and decision-making.
- Investigated quality and customer complaints, performed root cause analysis, and supported effective corrective actions.
- Performed sampling, labelling, and testing of raw materials to ensure timely approval and release for production.
- Updated and adapted SOPs in line with changing quality and regulatory requirements.
- Recorded quality control activities accurately and promptly to ensure data integrity and audit readiness.
- Executed daily testing and verification activities, consistently meeting quality and testing targets.
- Monitored product quality data, identified trends, and escalated deviations for corrective action.
- Conducted reactive testing in response to material, process, or production quality issues.
- Improved operational efficiency through continuous maintenance of 5S standards.
- Followed safe systems of work, GMP, and industry protocols to minimize risk and maintain product quality.
- Promoted and enforced Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) across all production activities to achieve quality objectives.
- Ensured full traceability by creating and maintaining accurate GMP-compliant production and quality records.
- Coordinated with QC and production teams to identify, address, and close non-conformities.
- Applied HACCP-based food safety controls to prevent and manage product risks.
- Strictly adhered to health and safety practices to maintain a safe working environment.
Quality control assistant
Mother Dairy Fruit and Vegetable PVT Ltd
India
12.2019 - 01.2020
- Checked raw milk quality and manufacturing requirements.
- Examined samples for conformance with agreed quality criteria.
- Recorded accurate test data for thorough, reliable reference on milk quality testing.
- Captured and analyzed data on production processes of product
- Created detailed scientific reports on production and quality processes and procedures.
- Collaborated with production teams to meet performance and productivity targets.
- Kept databases updated with relevant technical documentation and reports.
- Ran product conformance testing with attention to quality.
Education
MSc - Food Science and Technology
Lovely Professional University
Punjab, India 07.2018 - 8 2020
MSc - Food Innovation
University of Greenwich
London, ENG 09.2022 - 9 2023
BSc - Microbiology
Sri Venkateswara University
Tirupati, India 06.2015 - 5 2018
Skills
- Principles of Nutrition and Costing Analysis
- Quality Control and Assurance
- GMP, HACCP
- Internal Auditing
- external Auditing
- Raw material assessment
- Product inspection
- Fresh produce
- Good knowledge of MS Office
- Good knowledge of Outlook
- Good knowledge of Excel
- Microbiology
- Packaging and labelling knowledge
- Allergen and intolerance
- Root cause analysis
- Making SOPs
- Creating Specifications for NPD
- BOP and FOP calculation
- Microbiological analysis
- Leading cross-functional teams
- Documentation review
- Shelf life trials
- Efficient decision-making
- Technical training
- QMS implementation
- Process validation
- Project development
- Standard implementation
Certification
- HACCP
- HACCP Level-3
- Certification of Food Safety Supervisor (Manufacturing Level)
- Certification of Internal auditing of Food safety issues 8 and 9 in BRC standard (Level 1)
- Certification of RCA (Root cause analysis)
- Certification of Allergens and intolerance
Personal Information
Accomplishments
Publication:
Title of Book: Advances in Horticultural crop management and value addition (Singh, Shailesh & Kaur, Sawinder, (2019). ISBN 978-93-5274-629-3, Laxmi Publications Pvt Ltd India,
Timeline
Quality assurance supervisor
Haldirams uk
03.2025 - 12.2025
Quality assurance supervisor
Wealmoor
10.2023 - 02.2025
MSc - Food Innovation
University of Greenwich
09.2022 - 9 2023
Quality control assistant
Mother Dairy Fruit and Vegetable PVT Ltd
12.2019 - 01.2020
MSc - Food Science and Technology
Lovely Professional University
07.2018 - 8 2020
BSc - Microbiology
Sri Venkateswara University
06.2015 - 5 2018