KRUTI PATEL
Cambridge
Summary
Results-focused food technologist with expertise in data management, problem solving, and quality management. Proactively leads teams, excels in communication and collaboration. Skilled at effectively managing multiple objectives simultaneously to drive efficiency and achieve positive outcomes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sanitation Lead
PepsiCo Inc.
11.2024 - Current
- Sanitation team ownership
- Assist team in solving problems
- Ownership of sanitation documentation including MSS, ATP, PEM, WOW, PCS
- Review and update SSOPs
- Ensure a safe work environment for team
- Ensure compliance with company and regulatory food safety standards
- Implementation and compliance of policies and programs, GMP, facilitate training and capability development on shift
Food Safety Coordinator
PepsiCo Inc.
05.2023 - 11.2024
- Preventive control ownership
- Assist team in solving operational problems
- Ensure a safe work environment for team
- Ensure compliance with company and regulatory food safety standards
- Implementation and compliance of policies and programs, facilitate training and capability development on shift
Quality Control Laboratory Specialist
YaYA Foods Corp
01.2022 - 05.2023
- Create, review and update laboratory equipment SOP & other technical SOP and provide verification feedback to QA Manager and/or designate
- Create, review & update laboratory equipment calibration & verification forms
- Perform the weekly, monthly & quaternary verification & calibration of lab equipment
- Assist in quickly & correctly troubleshoot the QC technical & operating aspects of the lab equipment
- Provide adequate training and coaching if needed for any laboratory equipment or SOP
- Keep record of lab equipment inventory, 3rd party calibration, maintenance & repair reports
- Follow up & perform external lab proficiency tests (Monitor program & Nestle proficiency testing)
- Method validation
- Develop & provide accurate and effective technical responses and reports as required
- Always comply with all rules & policies regarding health safety, occupational safety
- Documentation and materials
- Strategic planning and review
- Computer Proficiency
- Issue resolution
- Peer relationships
- Data management
- HPLC proficient
- Industry related Knowledge: GMP, GDP, GLP, SOP writing, auditing, HACCP, Analytical Method Development
- Quality control and Quality assurance testing
- Environmental safety, food safety, legal regulations, company requirements, etc
- Compliance with the Company's Integrated Management Systems which includes, but is not limited to Production, Quality, Food Safety & GMP
Quality Control Laboratory Technician
YaYA Foods Corp
09.2021 - 01.2022
- Analytical testing of beverages and assuring it meets the stated specifications
- Performing calculations and adjustments while releasing the initial batches for production
- Maintaining quality control records and paperwork
- Inspection of products to verify conformance to specifications
- Compliance with the company's Health, Safety, and Environmental requirements and other assigned duties
- Calibration of all analytical equipment
Customer Service Representative and Online Sales Specialist
Al Premium Food Mart
10.2018 - 08.2021
- Operated cash register, collected payments and provided accurate change
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice
- Processed all sales transactions accurately and promptly to prevent long customer wait times
- Resolved issues with cash registers, card scanners and printers
- Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures and customer service
- Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers and maintain satisfaction levels
Quality Assurance Intern
Sidmak Pvt Ltd
04.2017 - 05.2017
- Completed assigned duties and consistently produced high volume of work to support daily business needs
- Adhered to strict security protocols to protect confidentiality of all data
- Drafted internship report to summarize position, responsibilities, learning outcomes and skills developed
- Maintained vendor files and entered invoices
Education
Food Science and Technology -
Centennial College of Applied Arts And Technology
Scarborough, ON04.2021
Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance and Quality Control -
Toronto Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology
Toronto, ON08.2019
Bachelor of Pharmacy -
Babaria Institute of Pharmacy
05.2018
Skills
- Strategic planning and review
- Computer Proficiency
- Peer relationships
- Data management
- SOP writing
- Auditing
- HACCP
- Analytical Method Development
- Quality control
- Quality assurance testing
Certification
- FSSC 22000
- HACCP
- INTERNAL AUDIT
Timeline
Sanitation Lead
PepsiCo Inc.
11.2024 - Current
Food Safety Coordinator
PepsiCo Inc.
05.2023 - 11.2024
Quality Control Laboratory Specialist
YaYA Foods Corp
01.2022 - 05.2023
Quality Control Laboratory Technician
YaYA Foods Corp
09.2021 - 01.2022
Customer Service Representative and Online Sales Specialist
Al Premium Food Mart
10.2018 - 08.2021
Quality Assurance Intern
Sidmak Pvt Ltd
04.2017 - 05.2017
Food Science and Technology -
Centennial College of Applied Arts And Technology
Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance and Quality Control -
Toronto Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology
Bachelor of Pharmacy -
Babaria Institute of Pharmacy
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