Naveen Bhaskar
Calgary,Canada
Summary
Detail-oriented Quality Technologist knowledgeable about Food Processing operations and proficient in conducting audits of materials, finished products and worker performance. Quality-driven and focused professional with pragmatic and organized approach. Offering 7 years of manufacturing and production experience.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Controller
Fresh Taste Produce
08.2022 - Current
- Examined products and materials ensuring packaging damages or defects are recorded and submitted for processing
- Inspected inbound and outbound loads of products for Quality defects, PLU/UPC number and Confirming Bilingual for all items to affirm as per CFIA/USDA guidelines.
- Utilized Defect Calculation Excel sheet to determine the Low, High and Average % of defects.
- Inspected inbound and outbound products for compliance with established industry standards, company policies, and procedures as per CFIA/USDA guidelines.
- Rejected materials, components and finished products and documented reasons.
- Recorded and Collected pictures of Lot number, defected specimens, UPC number, PLU number, shifted loads or damaged cases for preparing inspection reports.
Senior Officer Quality
Cavinkare Pvt.Ltd
04.2017 - 09.2021
- Investigating and setting standards for quality, health and safety
- Compliance with processes and controls, as well as with GMP & HACCP guidelines, to ensure that product quality and performance conform to established standards
- Drives resolution of consumer complaints through quality investigations and root cause analysis.
- Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
- Inspected quality of products, taking note of functionality, appearance and other specifications.
- Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify the root cause and rectify problems.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss progress and results, providing ideas and suggestions for improvement.
- Collaborated with production staff to establish and meet quality standards
- Trained and mentored junior inspection staff and interns to apply best practices and comply with quality control guidelines and regulations.
Quality Controller
Anbros Industries (s) Pte, Ltd
05.2015 - 02.2017
- Involve in HACCP , GMP, Food safety and quality and risk management review
- Carry out quality check on incoming raw materials , ongoing process and outgoing finished products
- Perform pre-operational inspections on production lines
- Investigate and trouble shoot matter related to product quality and safety in the production and provide technical advice on corrective action.
- Performed various quality checks like Dissolved oxygen, Nitrogen, Quality of packing and packaging materials.
- Retained and Collected samples. Forwarding samples for third party lab testing to make sure the results are on par.
Food Safety Systems Coordinator
Hatsun Agro Products Limited
06.2013 - 04.2015
- Coordinate quality inspection , document any findings and address how to correct within the department in a way that meets our food safety standards
- Review the entire Food Safety Manual and update while documenting any changes that may have occurred
- Developed and implemented facility's quality assurance programs to confirm compliance with customer specifications.
- Devised food safety policies and risk-based prevention plans for new products.
- Identified non-conforming products and led decision-making process for disposition of products based on risk to food safety and quality.
- Oversaw shelf-life studies on finished goods on qualifying runs for continuing improvement purposes.
- Liaised with pest control technician, sanitation technician and uniform technician to confirm adherence to contracts.
Education
Master of Technology - Food Technology
SRM University
05.2013
Bachelor of Technology - Bio Technology
Jeppiar Engineering College
03.2009
Skills
- Leadership Communication Skills
- Time management
- Decision Making
- MS Office
- Documentation Skills
- Data Analysis
- Quality Assurance and Control
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Active Listening
Accomplishments
- Completed SQF Implementing: The SQF Code
- Completed LEVEL 4 Food Safety and Management
- Systems award in food manufacturing, HABC ( UK )
- Completed LEVEL 3 HACCP award in Food Manufacturing
- CIEH ( UK )
- Completed Training on Internal Auditing based on ISO2005 with TUV SUD South Asia Pvt
- Ltd
- Completed FSSC Management Systems Training with DNV
Timeline
Quality Controller
Fresh Taste Produce
08.2022 - Current
Senior Officer Quality
Cavinkare Pvt.Ltd
04.2017 - 09.2021
Quality Controller
Anbros Industries (s) Pte, Ltd
05.2015 - 02.2017
Food Safety Systems Coordinator
Hatsun Agro Products Limited
06.2013 - 04.2015
Master of Technology - Food Technology
SRM University
Bachelor of Technology - Bio Technology
Jeppiar Engineering College
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