Deputy General Manager - Training

• Jul 2021 - Present

Scientist I

• Sep 2016 - Jun 2021

Looking after the development and strengthening of the Food Safety Training and Certification (FoSTaC) ecosystem for training of Food Handlers across the food value chain in the country. Looking after the development and strengthening of the Food Safety Training and Certification (FoSTaC) ecosystem for training of Food Handlers across the food value chain in the country.

Food Technologist R&D

• Apr 2015 - Aug 2016

Overseeing the quality and safety along with research on RUTF(Ready to Use Therapeutic Food) production. FSSC:22000 certified lead auditor. Goals: - Checking and improving quality control procedures, from the raw material stage through to the finished product; - Preparing product costing based on raw materials and manufacturing costs to ensure profitable products; - Addressing issues of safety and quality; - Support staff in dealing with any “customer” complaint investigations or product issues; - Implementing and managing the site quality management system; - Reviewing end-to-end supply chains; - Compiling/checking/approving product specifications and labelling; - Working on packaging innovation and technology; - Reviewing food supply, security and sustainability; - Developing the ability to repeat processes to ensure consistency and safety; - Working with engineering/production to consider modifying existing products and/or processes and developing new ones whilst maintaining food safety; - Handhold and support staff in undertaking day to day activities if required - Support research related to development of new recipes and establishment of new technology and manufacturing processes Objectives Supervising and improving the production unit organisation and functioning Activities: - ensure the procurement and management of raw material for the production - to monitor/enhance/provide recommendations regarding the machinery and environment of the production unit - to develop Standards Operating Procedures (SOP) (FSSAI rules, etc.) - to stabilise the production of adapted SAM therapeutic food to WHO specifications - to manage and analyse all the necessary testing of the products at key steps of the process - to enhance and provide recommendations for the packaging and labelling of the final product Show less

Food Innovations & Research

• Feb 2012 - Apr 2015

Quality Assurance Officer

• Jul 2009 - Jul 2011

Quality Assurance Officer

• Jul 2009 - Jul 2011

SKILL SET Prioritizing quality assurance responsibilities based on the integration of new designs and products into current production schedule. Conducting trials, audits; identifying deviations & making relevant modifications to stabilize products.Filling up, maintaining and updating AFGC (Australian Food& Grocery Council) forms, Vendor Assessment Forms. Documenting and controlling Product Specifications.Developing and overseeing the documentation of management systems viz. ISO: 9002 norms; implementing GMP, SQF and ISO 9001:2000 systems.Have worked with international clients (food product suppliers and manufacturer's) based in America, Europe and Australasia.Aware of International Food Safety Guidelines (FSANZ, USDA, EU norms)Attending customer complaints / rejections, audit & corrective actions and fulfilling customers' requirement.Supervising overall operations with a view to ensure timely accomplishment of production targets within the time and cost parameters.Mapping business requirements and coordinating in developing and implementing processes in line with the pre-set guidelines.Minimizing performance bottlenecks for achieving high productivity with minimum consumption of material & machine and monitoring expenses.Devising and implementing company quality assurance program in compliance with company requirements. Show less