VINEET KUMAR
Kolkata
Summary
Dedicated Food Technological Professional demonstrating adaptability and resourcefulness within team environments. Delivered innovative solutions through strong analytical and problem-solving skills, fostering a collaborative atmosphere focused on continuous improvement.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
QA Manager
Apna Mart (Fleet Labs Technology Pvt. Ltd.)
Kolkata
02.2026 - Current
- Enterprise leadership of Food Safety, Quality, Regulatory compliance across stores, WH's.
- Drove continuous improvement and fostered operational excellence culture across all levels of the organization.
- Managed quality and compliance for 200+ stores, 6 WHs, and 1 FnV Centre across 4 states.
- Ensured compliance and identified operational gaps in targeted stores to enhance quality standards.
- Analyzing both internal and external customer complaints and concluding with RCA/CAPA to avoid recurrence.
- Identified critical infrastructure gaps and developed an action plan for layout modifications.
Lead Private Label Quality
SWIGGY
Kolkata
02.2022 - 02.2026
- Since Oct'22, transitioned to the Private Label department to onboard vendors, develop products, conduct food safety audits, monitor processes, test products, address customer complaints, provide training, and ensure legal compliance activities.
- Assessed PODs (Instamart), FMCG WH, and Private Label vendors monthly for food safety, regulatory compliance, infrastructure, cleaning, knowledge, and maintenance.
- Monitored consumer complaint trends and collaborated with suppliers on corrective and preventive actions to drive continual improvement.
- Created system to verify supplier food safety and quality assurance compliance, ensuring adherence to standards.
- Tracked non-conformance closure to ensure audit findings were addressed effectively.
- Developing product specification for their respective commodities like (Staples/FMCG/Tea).
- Advised Pods and distribution centers on best practices for Fresh Produce handling.
- Ensured that quality products reached PODs (Instamart) and consumers.
- Follow up with cross functional team for reduction of wastage by analyzing and deep dive.
- Conducting market benchmarking of each new & concern products every month/week.
Senior Executive -QA
JUBILANT FOODWORKS LTD
Guwahati
08.2018 - 11.2021
- Led quality assurance for 60 stores across 8 states, coordinating with 3 suppliers and Supply Chain Centre.
- Executed non-conformance closure processes, ensuring enhanced compliance with food safety standards.
- Assessment of identified restaurants as per Plan to ensure the Quality & Food Safety compliance at restaurants.
- Improved pest control measures at restaurants to maintain pest-free environments.
- Streamline unloading practices and temperature compliance at restaurants.
- Ensure that the crew members & QA working in restaurants are trained on latest food safety, Hygiene and Quality standards.
- Hygiene Rating Audit done for 100% restaurant of respective circle.
- All Code Red and Critical complaints handled as per SOP with effective closer of complaints to avoid recurrence. 100% FACT SHEET/RCA on critical and FM complaints.
- Assisted in organizing FOSTAC training sessions for new employees.
- MIS report handling - Restaurant audit / Pest control regional tracker/ Water compliance / New product feedback / QAHD and GC update / Supply Chain Centre update/ Regional MIS on Restaurants Monthly and Weekly.
Food Safety Auditor
R.B.M ENTERPRISES (PROJECT WITH JUBILANT FOODWORKS LIMITED)
Patna
11.2017 - 09.2018
- Achieved HACCP, ISO/FSSC 22000, and relevant certification for the restaurant.
- Ensured compliance with GMP and GHP standards across regional restaurants.
- Bimonthly restaurant audit as per Schedule IV.
- Coordinated with SCC team to address deviations from specifications and quality in raw and packaging materials.
- Handled pest and product quality complaints with RCA/CAPA.
- Provided training to the restaurant team and management on in-house food safety programs.
- Compiled and submitted comprehensive quality findings reports to management.
Lab Technician
MIRAJ GROUP (AACHARAN ENTERPRISES PVT. LTD)
Udaipur
06.2016 - 08.2017
- Ensured quality and food safety through rigorous testing and product development.
- Developed and implemented SOPs to enhance food safety practices.
- Monitored quality parameters for raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods to ensure compliance with specifications.
- Provided internal quality training to improve quality performance.
- Conducting trials for new product development.
- Minimized waste and controlled production costs.
- Processed and packed products in a safe and hygienic environment while complying with statutory norms.
- Ensured compliance with GMP and GHP standards throughout production processes.
- Product handled Rusk, Namkeen (wafers, extruded product, frying, Namkeens)
Education
B.Tech. - Food Technology
Jaipur National University
Jaipur01-2016
Board of Intermediate Examination -
Ram Bahadur Singh Inter College
Patna01-2012
Secondary school Examination -
Delhi Model Public School
Patna01-2010
Skills
- Quality management systems
- Supplier quality assurance
- Food safety compliance
- Regulatory compliance
- FSMS/ISO standards
- Audit process
- Process improvement
- Data analysis tools
- Intermediate Microsoft Office
Accomplishments
• Certified with Lead Auditor FSSC 22000 V6 conducted by Intertek.
• Certified with Food safety Supervisor in Advance Manufacturing.
• Internal Auditor FSSC 22000 v5.1 conducted by Intertek.
• 4 months Certificate course on Understanding Food Regulations of India by ITCFSAN FSSAI.
• Certified Entrepreneurship Development Program on Food Labeling Display & Packaging Material Regulation by MSME, GOI.
• Certified Process and Product Development on Internal Audit by MSME, GOI.
• A Star received by FSSAI for Hygiene Rating under my supervision for Domino's SCC & Restaurants.
• Completed training in Sensory Evaluation of Foods & its Application in Food Industry conducted by National Agriculture & Food Analysis & Research Institute (NAFARI).
• Certified with Food safety Supervisor in Advance Manufacturing.
• Internal Auditor FSSC 22000 v5.1 conducted by Intertek.
• 4 months Certificate course on Understanding Food Regulations of India by ITCFSAN FSSAI.
• Certified Entrepreneurship Development Program on Food Labeling Display & Packaging Material Regulation by MSME, GOI.
• Certified Process and Product Development on Internal Audit by MSME, GOI.
• A Star received by FSSAI for Hygiene Rating under my supervision for Domino's SCC & Restaurants.
• Completed training in Sensory Evaluation of Foods & its Application in Food Industry conducted by National Agriculture & Food Analysis & Research Institute (NAFARI).
Languages
- Hindi
- Maghi
- Bengali
- English
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 01/28/96
- Nationality: Indian
Hobbies and Interests
- Listening Music
- Playing chess
- Cooking
- Travelling
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that the facts given in curriculum vitae are correct & that to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Date: 29-03-2026
Place: Kolkata
Timeline
QA Manager
Apna Mart (Fleet Labs Technology Pvt. Ltd.)
02.2026 - Current
Lead Private Label Quality
SWIGGY
02.2022 - 02.2026
Senior Executive -QA
JUBILANT FOODWORKS LTD
08.2018 - 11.2021
Food Safety Auditor
R.B.M ENTERPRISES (PROJECT WITH JUBILANT FOODWORKS LIMITED)
11.2017 - 09.2018
Lab Technician
MIRAJ GROUP (AACHARAN ENTERPRISES PVT. LTD)
06.2016 - 08.2017
B.Tech. - Food Technology
Jaipur National University
Board of Intermediate Examination -
Ram Bahadur Singh Inter College
Secondary school Examination -
Delhi Model Public School