Experience

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  Dlecta Foods Pvt Ltd

  • Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

  • Production Incharge

    • Sep 2021 - Present
    • Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

    Managed workforce and machine operations, providing training to operators.Met targeted production goals, handling various products, including whip topping cream, dark ganache, cooking cream, cheese milk processing, milk fermenting, cheese packing, cream cheese, feta cheese, and process cheese.Reported to senior officers, conducted sensory evaluations, and maintained daily reports in registers, SAP, ERP, and Excel.Enhanced workforce, production, and process efficiency while handling ISO, FSSAI, and other audits.Focused on productivity, quality, and process improvement, cost reduction, and waste reduction.Ensured Cleaning in Place (CIP) and Cleaning Out of Place (COP) for machines.Maintained a 5S workplace and upheld factory hygiene standards.Identified training needs and organized training to meet quality and food safety standards.Prepared and implemented Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) for complaints.Held responsibility for shift production and quality management.

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  Mother Dairy Fruit & Vegetable Pvt. Ltd.

  • Latur, Maharashtra, India

  • QC Executive

    • May 2018 - Sep 2021
    • Latur, Maharashtra, India

    Checked incoming raw materials (RM) for quality.Conducted comprehensive assessments of all incoming raw milk, including chemical and microbial parameters (e.g., adulteration, MBRT, fat content, SNF, coliform, SPC).Ensured the Cleaning in Place (CIP) and Cleaning Out of Place (COP) processes for machines.Engaged with farmers in rural areas to address milk-related issues, emphasized the impact of adulteration on milk quality, and conducted training sessions on clean milk production.Performed sensory evaluations of raw milk.Identified training needs and organized programs for team members to meet quality and food safety standards.Managed pest control documentation and factory hygiene, adhering to 5S principles.Facilitated the direct purchase of raw milk from individual farmers, with payments directed to their accounts.Coordinated the daily dispatch of raw chilled milk tankers to the production plant.Implemented Kaizen initiatives to enhance productivity, quality, and processes, driving cost reduction and waste reduction.

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  Igloo dairy services pvt. Ltd.

  • Nagpur Area, India

  • Quality Assurance

    • Oct 2015 - May 2018
    • Nagpur Area, India

    Responsible for overseeing quality, production, and packaging within the shift and department.Planned and addressed market complaints, ensuring effective implementation of solutions.Conducted thorough assessments of incoming raw milk, including chemical and microbial parameters (e.g., adulteration, MBRT, fat content, SNF, coliform, SPC).Managed pest control documentation and factory hygiene.Identified training needs and organized training programs for team members to meet quality and food safety standards.Regularly monitored PRP, OPRP, and CCP.Conducted IQA (Internal Quality Audits).Maintained 5S and hygiene standards.Managed product traceability and product recall processes.Conducted online checks of products and quality standards.Implemented Kaizen initiatives for productivity improvement, quality enhancement, and process optimization, leading to cost reduction and waste reduction. Oversaw resource deployment for optimal operational efficiency.Implemented Preventive/Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) to maximize equipment availability, enhancing overall plant productivity.Enforced sanitation plans according to company standards for safe and high-quality food production.Utilized SAP modules for production and materials planning, analyzing material variances, yield, and EM-PM wastages.Conducted timely training sessions for supervisors, technical, and operative staff to maintain up-to-date skills. Utilized Small Group Activities (SGA) for skill enhancement and productivity improvement.Conducted safety, quality, and engineering audits, including workplace inspections, prerequisite audits, risk assessments, and production planning as per requirements.Managed manpower, minimized wastage, and increased productivity. Maintained FIFO for raw material usage in production.Prepared and implemented Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) for complaints.Responsibility for shift production and quality management.