Head of Quality Assurance

• Apr 2023 - Present

Assistant Manager - Quality Assurance

• Apr 2021 - Mar 2023

• Managing & supervising QA Analysts • Leading projects in order to reduce defective products in the production/packing lines• Improving the capacity of the laboratory by introducing new test methods & training the staff• Working on changes of the products/packaging in accordance with the regulatory & statutory requirements• Maintaining & updating the documents related to ISO 22000, GMP, HACCP, Halal, ISO 9001 & ISO 14001• Conducting internal food safety/management system audits and supplier audits• Identifying the QA related issues and addressing them by coordinating with relevant cross-functional teams Show less

Senior Executive - Quality Assurance

• Apr 2019 - Mar 2021

• Maintaining & updating documents related to ISO 22000, HACCP, GMP, Halal, ISO 9001 & ISO 14001• Verification of incoming inspection, in-process inspection & final inspection and results of laboratory tests• Preparing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for laboratory tests• Conducting internal & supplier audits to ensure the food safety & compliance• Preparing company standards and specifications for raw/packing materials & finished goods

Executive - Quality Assurance

• Oct 2014 - Mar 2019

• Verification of incoming inspection, in-process inspection & final inspection and results of laboratory tests• Preparing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for laboratory tests• Conducting internal & supplier audits to ensure the food safety & compliance• Responding customer complaints by taking corrective actions through root cause analysis• Involving in plant trials in new product developments

Trainee Quality Assurance Executive

• Aug 2013 - Sep 2014

• Incoming inspection & testing of coconut kernels • In-process inspection of coconut milk manufacturing (UHT/Tetra pack, canning), coconut water packing (UHT/Tetra pack), coconut milk powder • Performing laboratory tests; Fat analysis (Gerber method), Moisture analysis, Titrations etc. • Ensuring a hygienic environment in the premises by maintaining personal hygiene of workers & timely CIP • Incoming inspection & testing of coconut kernels • In-process inspection of coconut milk manufacturing (UHT/Tetra pack, canning), coconut water packing (UHT/Tetra pack), coconut milk powder • Performing laboratory tests; Fat analysis (Gerber method), Moisture analysis, Titrations etc. • Ensuring a hygienic environment in the premises by maintaining personal hygiene of workers & timely CIP

Trainee - Quality Assurance & Product Development

• Jan 2013 - Jul 2013

• Learnt QA and R&D functions on ice cream & carbonated beverages • Developed a Carbonated mango drink as the final year project of the degree programme • Learnt QA and R&D functions on ice cream & carbonated beverages • Developed a Carbonated mango drink as the final year project of the degree programme