Experience

AB InBev India & South East Asia

• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate Director Quality and Food Safety India & South East Asia

  • Jun 2020 - Present

  Implement Global and Regional Quality strategy and initiatives in ISEA Deliver zero defect product through effective implementation of Quality Excellence programs Strategic Supplier Alliance to drive sustainable supply bases Collaboration with all stake holders to drive Quality and Food Safety Objectives Implement Global and Regional Quality strategy and initiatives in ISEA Deliver zero defect product through effective implementation of Quality Excellence programs Strategic Supplier Alliance to drive sustainable supply bases Collaboration with all stake holders to drive Quality and Food Safety Objectives



AB InBev

• Belgium
• Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Head of Brewing and Quality Assurance

  • Apr 2019 - Jun 2020

  Implementation of Global Brewing standards in India, drive compliance to Food safety requirements and Zero defect product from all manufacturing units Implementation of Global Brewing standards in India, drive compliance to Food safety requirements and Zero defect product from all manufacturing units



Pidilite Industries Limited

• India
• Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Chief Quality Assurance

  • Apr 2017 - Mar 2019

  Develop and Implement Quality and CI strategy across Pidilite Industries Limited consists of over 50 manufacturing units Develop and Implement Supplier capability program for entire range of Raw materials and packing materials vendors Implementation of ISO 9001:2015 for Industrial Product and Construction Chemical divisions Deliver consistent quality product across various product family range like Fevicol, M Seal, Fevikwik, Dr Fix It and other Consumer Product, Industrial Product,… Show more Develop and Implement Quality and CI strategy across Pidilite Industries Limited consists of over 50 manufacturing units Develop and Implement Supplier capability program for entire range of Raw materials and packing materials vendors Implementation of ISO 9001:2015 for Industrial Product and Construction Chemical divisions Deliver consistent quality product across various product family range like Fevicol, M Seal, Fevikwik, Dr Fix It and other Consumer Product, Industrial Product, Construction Chemicals Develop and Standardize Standard Operating Procedure for Manufacturing, Packing and Testing of products belongs to different Divisions Capability development of team members involved in delivering product to customer and consumer Implementation of Risk Management tools and drive decision making process based on risk Investigation of customer and consumer complaints to greater details to prevent recurrence Validation of new Products, Process and Machine for high process capability Standardization of product and process manufactured at multiple locations Laboratory capability development through Internal Error Control survey and MSA Gage R&R Drive culture of product with Zero defect and 100% compliance to Regulatory and Statutory requirements Show less Develop and Implement Quality and CI strategy across Pidilite Industries Limited consists of over 50 manufacturing units Develop and Implement Supplier capability program for entire range of Raw materials and packing materials vendors Implementation of ISO 9001:2015 for Industrial Product and Construction Chemical divisions Deliver consistent quality product across various product family range like Fevicol, M Seal, Fevikwik, Dr Fix It and other Consumer Product, Industrial Product,… Show more Develop and Implement Quality and CI strategy across Pidilite Industries Limited consists of over 50 manufacturing units Develop and Implement Supplier capability program for entire range of Raw materials and packing materials vendors Implementation of ISO 9001:2015 for Industrial Product and Construction Chemical divisions Deliver consistent quality product across various product family range like Fevicol, M Seal, Fevikwik, Dr Fix It and other Consumer Product, Industrial Product, Construction Chemicals Develop and Standardize Standard Operating Procedure for Manufacturing, Packing and Testing of products belongs to different Divisions Capability development of team members involved in delivering product to customer and consumer Implementation of Risk Management tools and drive decision making process based on risk Investigation of customer and consumer complaints to greater details to prevent recurrence Validation of new Products, Process and Machine for high process capability Standardization of product and process manufactured at multiple locations Laboratory capability development through Internal Error Control survey and MSA Gage R&R Drive culture of product with Zero defect and 100% compliance to Regulatory and Statutory requirements Show less



General Mills

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Head of Quality And Regulatory Operations India

  • Apr 2016 - Mar 2017

  Quality Regulatory Operation Head for 11 Food Processing Plants across India Investigation of consumer complaints associated with Cake Mixes, Ready to Eat foods, Pillsbury Wheat flour, Ice creams etc Implementation of action plan to prevent recurrence Coordinate with ISO 22000, ISO 9001 audits and Vendor visits of manufacturing units Quality, Food safety and Regulatory strategy implement across value chain Oversee co packer capability development program to drive long term… Show more Quality Regulatory Operation Head for 11 Food Processing Plants across India Investigation of consumer complaints associated with Cake Mixes, Ready to Eat foods, Pillsbury Wheat flour, Ice creams etc Implementation of action plan to prevent recurrence Coordinate with ISO 22000, ISO 9001 audits and Vendor visits of manufacturing units Quality, Food safety and Regulatory strategy implement across value chain Oversee co packer capability development program to drive long term sustainable growth Develop and Implementation of Vendor capability development program Filing online application and FSSAI licensing of manufacturing unit incorporated specialized food in Proprietary Foods category FDA approval of manufacturing sites meant to for export to US and Europe Conceptualization of strategy and implementation of programs to address consumer complaints through cross functional team Program management to drive continuous improvement and regulatory compliance Review and approval of product labels in line with regulatory and statutory requirements Introduction of New Product and monitor product performance through normal and accelerated stability studies Show less Quality Regulatory Operation Head for 11 Food Processing Plants across India Investigation of consumer complaints associated with Cake Mixes, Ready to Eat foods, Pillsbury Wheat flour, Ice creams etc Implementation of action plan to prevent recurrence Coordinate with ISO 22000, ISO 9001 audits and Vendor visits of manufacturing units Quality, Food safety and Regulatory strategy implement across value chain Oversee co packer capability development program to drive long term… Show more Quality Regulatory Operation Head for 11 Food Processing Plants across India Investigation of consumer complaints associated with Cake Mixes, Ready to Eat foods, Pillsbury Wheat flour, Ice creams etc Implementation of action plan to prevent recurrence Coordinate with ISO 22000, ISO 9001 audits and Vendor visits of manufacturing units Quality, Food safety and Regulatory strategy implement across value chain Oversee co packer capability development program to drive long term sustainable growth Develop and Implementation of Vendor capability development program Filing online application and FSSAI licensing of manufacturing unit incorporated specialized food in Proprietary Foods category FDA approval of manufacturing sites meant to for export to US and Europe Conceptualization of strategy and implementation of programs to address consumer complaints through cross functional team Program management to drive continuous improvement and regulatory compliance Review and approval of product labels in line with regulatory and statutory requirements Introduction of New Product and monitor product performance through normal and accelerated stability studies Show less



Abbott

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Head of Quality Assurance

  • Feb 2012 - Apr 2016

  Abbott Nutrition Green Field Project at Jhagadia, Established Processes, Systems, Procedures, Regulatory and statutory compliance while construction of Plant Site Quality Organisation structure designed, Hired talent and capability development across functions Set up quality function in the Green Field project including establishing laboratory system, quality systems, validation and compliance functions Established Alert and control limits for critical to quality and critical to… Show more Abbott Nutrition Green Field Project at Jhagadia, Established Processes, Systems, Procedures, Regulatory and statutory compliance while construction of Plant Site Quality Organisation structure designed, Hired talent and capability development across functions Set up quality function in the Green Field project including establishing laboratory system, quality systems, validation and compliance functions Established Alert and control limits for critical to quality and critical to process parameters during plant commissioning trials through validation Procedures and process in line with Infant baby food manufacturing standards Implementation of regulatory, statutory and corporate compliance requirements Obtained FSSAI License for the green filed project Integrated pest management at the site and zero pest incidences Established standards for Ingredients and packaging materials along with acceptance criteria Validation of equipment, facility and utility based on risk to product quality and safety Implementation of global safety standards during commissioning of green field project Collaboration with R&D for stability study, trials and successful commercial batches Responsible for incorporating quality requirements at design stage of green field project Implementation of GMP practices including personal and plant hygiene in line with global standards FSSC 22000 certification, BIS certification for infant baby food Show less Abbott Nutrition Green Field Project at Jhagadia, Established Processes, Systems, Procedures, Regulatory and statutory compliance while construction of Plant Site Quality Organisation structure designed, Hired talent and capability development across functions Set up quality function in the Green Field project including establishing laboratory system, quality systems, validation and compliance functions Established Alert and control limits for critical to quality and critical to… Show more Abbott Nutrition Green Field Project at Jhagadia, Established Processes, Systems, Procedures, Regulatory and statutory compliance while construction of Plant Site Quality Organisation structure designed, Hired talent and capability development across functions Set up quality function in the Green Field project including establishing laboratory system, quality systems, validation and compliance functions Established Alert and control limits for critical to quality and critical to process parameters during plant commissioning trials through validation Procedures and process in line with Infant baby food manufacturing standards Implementation of regulatory, statutory and corporate compliance requirements Obtained FSSAI License for the green filed project Integrated pest management at the site and zero pest incidences Established standards for Ingredients and packaging materials along with acceptance criteria Validation of equipment, facility and utility based on risk to product quality and safety Implementation of global safety standards during commissioning of green field project Collaboration with R&D for stability study, trials and successful commercial batches Responsible for incorporating quality requirements at design stage of green field project Implementation of GMP practices including personal and plant hygiene in line with global standards FSSC 22000 certification, BIS certification for infant baby food Show less



GSK

• United Kingdom
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Head Quality Assurance

  • May 2010 - Jan 2012

  Responsible to provide strategic oversight, direction and guidance for the Regulatory compliance and food safety management practices, Implementation of ISO 22000:2005, ISO 9001:2008, Compliance to MMPO, Supplier development, handling trade quality related issues, Deftly coordinated with local regulatory audits - FDA and MMPO Significantly implemented Quality Management System that enabled the site to achieve regulatory compliance, sustain ISO: 9001- 2008 accreditation, help maintain GMP… Show more Responsible to provide strategic oversight, direction and guidance for the Regulatory compliance and food safety management practices, Implementation of ISO 22000:2005, ISO 9001:2008, Compliance to MMPO, Supplier development, handling trade quality related issues, Deftly coordinated with local regulatory audits - FDA and MMPO Significantly implemented Quality Management System that enabled the site to achieve regulatory compliance, sustain ISO: 9001- 2008 accreditation, help maintain GMP practices throughout the operations and ensured GQA audit /Risk compliance as per timelines Efficiently & effectively adhered to EHS guidelines, thereby focusing on safe working environment and complying with CEHS audit citations pertaining to quality Skillfully supported R&D for NPD process; developed different flavors of Horlicks Contributions towards overseeing overall activities in Milk Collection Centers viz. process improvement programs, culture of RFT improvement, this resulted in reducing the defect rate & improving the productivity Designed quality strategy and programs to drive KPI and continuous improvement Show less Responsible to provide strategic oversight, direction and guidance for the Regulatory compliance and food safety management practices, Implementation of ISO 22000:2005, ISO 9001:2008, Compliance to MMPO, Supplier development, handling trade quality related issues, Deftly coordinated with local regulatory audits - FDA and MMPO Significantly implemented Quality Management System that enabled the site to achieve regulatory compliance, sustain ISO: 9001- 2008 accreditation, help maintain GMP… Show more Responsible to provide strategic oversight, direction and guidance for the Regulatory compliance and food safety management practices, Implementation of ISO 22000:2005, ISO 9001:2008, Compliance to MMPO, Supplier development, handling trade quality related issues, Deftly coordinated with local regulatory audits - FDA and MMPO Significantly implemented Quality Management System that enabled the site to achieve regulatory compliance, sustain ISO: 9001- 2008 accreditation, help maintain GMP practices throughout the operations and ensured GQA audit /Risk compliance as per timelines Efficiently & effectively adhered to EHS guidelines, thereby focusing on safe working environment and complying with CEHS audit citations pertaining to quality Skillfully supported R&D for NPD process; developed different flavors of Horlicks Contributions towards overseeing overall activities in Milk Collection Centers viz. process improvement programs, culture of RFT improvement, this resulted in reducing the defect rate & improving the productivity Designed quality strategy and programs to drive KPI and continuous improvement Show less



SABMiller

• Food & Beverages
• 700 & Above Employee

• Group Quality Assurance Manager

  • May 2007 - May 2010

  Implementation of Quality Management Systems across breweries 11 in India, one each in Vietnam and Australia Implementation of Deviation Management Process flow for SFG and FG quality parameter deviations Investigation of consumer complaints and product non conformance to prevent recurrence Implementation of Change Control, Reference Control across all breweries Laboratory capability development to meet SAB Miller Global Standards through standardization of Lab instrument… Show more Implementation of Quality Management Systems across breweries 11 in India, one each in Vietnam and Australia Implementation of Deviation Management Process flow for SFG and FG quality parameter deviations Investigation of consumer complaints and product non conformance to prevent recurrence Implementation of Change Control, Reference Control across all breweries Laboratory capability development to meet SAB Miller Global Standards through standardization of Lab instrument, Procedures and people capability Developed Trade Quality Assessment Method and Consumer Predictive Index for Beer Conducted corporate quality audits and identify gaps against quality and operating standards Inter-laboratory error control survey involving 19 labs in Asia and Africa to measure Respectability and Reproducibility using statistical tools and techniques Conducted MSA Gage R&R to improve precision of measurement system Training on Statistical Process Control and seven QC tools Subject Matter Expert of Analytical, Microbiology Test method conducted training at all laboratories Visited South Africa for two Months and Australia for three weeks for various training

• Manager - Quality Assurance & Central Laboratory

  • May 2002 - May 2007

  Responsible for Quality Assurance Function of Brewery at Bangalore Established sampling procedure of Raw Materials, Packing Materials, SFG and FG for acceptance and reject decision Statistical process control implementation for critical to process parameters and critical to quality parameters and monitor product performance Implemented cost saving project though optimization of thickness of shipper boxes Capex management of lab equipment Converted Brewery Laboratory in to… Show more Responsible for Quality Assurance Function of Brewery at Bangalore Established sampling procedure of Raw Materials, Packing Materials, SFG and FG for acceptance and reject decision Statistical process control implementation for critical to process parameters and critical to quality parameters and monitor product performance Implemented cost saving project though optimization of thickness of shipper boxes Capex management of lab equipment Converted Brewery Laboratory in to Central Laboratory to manage the specialized analysis like Foam, Ions, Iron and Microbiology and provided support to other labs with in group Developed Competency Assessment Program (CAP) in Quality Department and implemented performance management system

• Quality Assurance Microbiologist

  • May 1998 - May 2002

  Involved in collecting samples/plating for micro infection at all stages of brewing, fermentation, maturation, filtration, yeast handling & packaging stages according to SAB Miller frequencies and methodology Identified issues and developed action plan for preventing micro quality deviation and interacted with Production Team, QC Manager, Lab Technicians and Operation Teams to ensure adherence to the quality procedures. Performed routine microbial analysis like brewing liquor, yeast… Show more Involved in collecting samples/plating for micro infection at all stages of brewing, fermentation, maturation, filtration, yeast handling & packaging stages according to SAB Miller frequencies and methodology Identified issues and developed action plan for preventing micro quality deviation and interacted with Production Team, QC Manager, Lab Technicians and Operation Teams to ensure adherence to the quality procedures. Performed routine microbial analysis like brewing liquor, yeast, 16-22 hr micro, 48-96hrs micro, SV Micro BBT micro & Packaging micro.



Mysore Breweries Limited

• India
• Chemical Manufacturing

• Manufacturing Executive

  • May 1995 - May 1998

  Achieved targeted quantity of Beer production & dispatch, Production planning and scheduling on daily, weekly and monthly basis Formulated and implemented methodologies for optimal utilization of resources Man, Machine, Materials to meet the production targets. Reduction of consumer complaints, Improvement in all KPI Improved microbial stability of product and developed SOP for all operations Achieved targeted quantity of Beer production & dispatch, Production planning and scheduling on daily, weekly and monthly basis Formulated and implemented methodologies for optimal utilization of resources Man, Machine, Materials to meet the production targets. Reduction of consumer complaints, Improvement in all KPI Improved microbial stability of product and developed SOP for all operations



Mysore Breweries Limited Banaglore

• Management Trainee

  • Jan 1994 - May 1995

  Cross functional exposure and responsible and extensive hands on experience in Brewery including handling various RM, WIP and FG Cross functional exposure and responsible and extensive hands on experience in Brewery including handling various RM, WIP and FG