V Divakar
Sr. Quality Executives
Chittoor
Summary
Experienced in conducting pre-assessments of facilities through quality and food safety audits to ensure a smooth startup for suppliers.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
5
5
Languages
Work History
Sr. Quality Executive
Flipkart Internet Private
10.2024 - Current
- Responsible for handling end to end quality operations of the entire South region.
- Develops and implements food safety regulatory and quality strategic plan for the entire region (Having 12-15 RPCs) in concert with corporate strategic plan..
- Supplier Quality Audits need to be performed & to onboard the new suppliers.
- Responsible for quality, food safety & regulatory compliance of all Private Label food products.
- Responsible for the quality control aspects of Raw Material to finish goods
- Responsible for maintaining documentation of RM, PM & Finished goods.
- Visit markets regularly to understand and provide necessary feedback of quality available in the market of Staples to the Category team.
- Perform Quality control analysis including testing & inspection of products & Processes.
- Ensure root cause analysis and implementation of corrective and preventive measures for all deviations, customer complaints.
- Responsible for developing the quality control process & designing product Specifications that ensure meet the customer expectations with adherence to legal & Food Safety Standards requirements.
- Drive FSMS implementation at all production facilities. Conduct pre assessment of facilities prior to startup of the supplier.
- Identify areas of need to drive greatest improvement in food safety quality and product consistency for the facility providing positive impact to quality & Business driven metrics.
- Strong Technical Knowledge in Regulatory Requirements of Products, Packing Material & Labels.
- Approvals of packaging material and labeling content.
- Develop supplier QA team continuously through training, knowledge sharing and follow up.
- Overseeing training and management of RPC Staple Quality Operations and sampling programs.
- Responsible for Conduct pre-assessment of facilities through Quality & Food Safety Audits prior to startup of the supplier.
- Responsible for quality, food safety & regulatory compliance of all Flipkart Private Label food products.
- Develop product sampling and testing plan to ensure Product quality through routine and systemic quality programs like periodic auditing, external testing etc.
- Conduct and document Mock recalls at defined frequency & Ensure implementation of Traceability procedure.
- Drive FSMS implementation at all Supplier locations & responsible for maintaining Quality assurance, communicate and own documentation as per Quality and Food safety management systems like GFSI, FSSC 22000, FSSAI etc.
- Travel across facilities to ensure Flipkart quality processes & Product Standards. Develop, train supplier QA team continuously through awareness trainings, knowledge sharing and follow up.
- Handholding of Supplier QA Team for implementation of Flipkart requirements while launching of new products & new processes.
- Responsible for conducting the Quality Benchmarking to understand competitor’s product & to identify the improvement opportunities in product quality standards & suggest required changes.
- Guidance needs to be provided from time to time for the RPC Quality Team.
Quality Assurance
Waycool Foods Pv ltd
02.2024 - Current
- Quality Assurance (QA): Preventive Measures: Develop and implement quality control programs throughout the food production chain, from receiving raw materials to finished product storage
- Establish and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all food handling processes to ensure consistency and compliance with regulations
- Conduct risk assessments to identify potential hazards and implement preventive controls (HACCP)
- Participate in supplier audits to verify the quality and safety of incoming ingredients
- Documentation & Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and detailed records of all QA activities, including inspections, tests, and corrective actions
- Manage and update quality control manuals and documentation
- Training & Awareness: Train production staff on proper food handling procedures, hygiene practices, and quality control protocols
- Promote a culture of quality within the organization
- Quality Control (QC): Monitoring & Testing: Conduct regular inspections of raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods to ensure they meet quality specifications
- Perform laboratory analyses (or coordinate with external labs) to test for contaminants, pathogens, and other food safety hazards
- Monitor critical control points (CCPs) in the production process to identify and address deviations from quality standards
- Corrective Actions & Reporting: Investigate and identify the root cause of any quality deviations or non-conformances
- Implement corrective actions to address identified problems and prevent future occurrences
- Report quality control results and any non-conformances to the QA team and management
- Calibration & Maintenance: Ensure proper calibration and maintenance of all testing equipment used for quality control purposes
- Overall Responsibilities: Regulatory Compliance: Stay up-to-date on food safety regulations and ensure the company adheres to all applicable standards (HACCP, FDA, etc.)
- Work closely with regulatory agencies during inspections and audits
- Continuous Improvement: Analyze quality control data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement in food safety and quality
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the overall effectiveness of the QA/QC program
Scientific Event Production Executive
PC2 SCIENTIFIC SERVICE Pvt Ltd.
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Research & Design: Conduct in-depth research on the conference topic, analyzing its business and academic significance
- Design a compelling scientific program
- Event Management: Coordinate all logistics for the conference, including speakers, registration, venue, and activities
- Marketing & Communication: Develop a content marketing strategy and track its effectiveness
- Establish relationships with delegates, sponsors, and media representatives to promote the event globally
- Attendee Engagement: Maintain communication with attendees, assisting them before, during, and after the conference
- Content Creation & Management: Update websites and internal databases using CMS
- Edit and revise all conference materials for top-notch quality
- Utilize social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to publicize the event
- Partner with event indexing websites for wider reach
- Client Collaboration: Collaborate with existing clients to brainstorm potential new services or products based on conference themes and industry trends
Production Executive
Pdnavkar bio chem pvt ltd
07.2021 - 08.2022
- Production Planning: Develop production plans considering requirements, manpower availability, and shift schedules
- Allocate daily tasks to ensure efficient workflow
- Quality Assurance: Monitor plant activities to ensure adherence to GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and GHP (Good Hygiene Practices)
- Maintain documentation for audits
- Conduct sensory evaluation of products
- Coordinate internal and external lab analyses for microbial, physical, nutritional, and chemical testing
- Release batches for production after quality clearance
- Training and Reporting: Train company employees on relevant procedures
- Assist with audits
- Circulate daily production reports to managers and directors
- Inventory Management: Manage store requisitions and purchase orders
- Production Monitoring: Oversee sieving and granulation processes
- Continuously liaise with quality control, raw materials, production, and dispatch departments to ensure seamless operations
- Labeling and Documentation: Handle both ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) and manual labels for domestic and international shipments
- Provide necessary details for costing, export purposes, and customer clearance
Production Officer
CPF India pvt ltd
12.2020 - 02.2021
- Effectively managing manpower in the warehouse, I'll oversee the entire chicken processing operation, from receiving live birds from the farm to delivering whole meat products on time
- Pre-Processing: Verifying the functionality of all equipment before starting
- Managing the team to efficiently receive and handle live birds
- Keeping the company manager informed of arrival times and any potential bird-related issues
- Processing: Overseeing the humane stunning and slaughter of chickens, adhering to regulations
- Ensuring proper hygiene and CCP compliance throughout evisceration (removal of feathers, organs, etc.)
- Monitoring chilling processes (water or air) to maintain safe and high-quality product temperatures
- Conducting regular inspections to identify and rectify quality or hygiene problems, with immediate notification to designated departments and the manager for critical issues
- Post-Processing: Ensuring timely handover of processed whole chickens to the designated location
- Continuously monitoring chilled and frozen storage areas for proper temperature control
Education
MSc - Food Technology
S V UNIVERSITY
Tirupati, AndhraPradesh 06.2018 - 10.2020
BSc - Biotechnology
Dravidian University
Kuppam, Andhra Pradesh 06.2015 - 04.2018
V.Kota High School - undefined
Skills
Quality control
Certification
FSSC 22000 Internal Auditor
Personal Information
- Father's Name: V Venkata Swamy
- Mother's Name: V Lakshmi
- Date of Birth: 03/02/96
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Unmarried
Timeline
Sr. Quality Executive
Flipkart Internet Private
10.2024 - Current
Quality Assurance
Waycool Foods Pv ltd
02.2024 - Current
Scientific Event Production Executive
PC2 SCIENTIFIC SERVICE Pvt Ltd.
01.2023 - 01.2024
Production Executive
Pdnavkar bio chem pvt ltd
07.2021 - 08.2022
Production Officer
CPF India pvt ltd
12.2020 - 02.2021
MSc - Food Technology
S V UNIVERSITY
06.2018 - 10.2020
BSc - Biotechnology
Dravidian University
06.2015 - 04.2018
V.Kota High School - undefined
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