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NAVEEN BHASKAR

Calgary,Canada

Summary

Results-driven QA professional with proven expertise in food safety, HACCP coordination, and quality systems. Skilled in leading audits, ensuring compliance, and driving continuous improvement. Committed to delivering safe, high-quality products through precision, leadership, and a proactive mindset.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Quality Assurance Technician

Bento Sushi
11.2023 - Current
  • - Ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards in a high-paced food manufacturing environment.
  • - Act as liaison between regional teams and Head Office QA, and interface with health auditors from customers, third-party, and government agencies.
  • - Perform internal audits and on-floor quality checks to ensure GMP, HACCP, and CFIA standards are met.
  • - Lead food safety and quality control training sessions; maintain HACCP records, reviews, and corrective actions.
  • - Manage microbiological and chemical sampling; verify lab results for compliance.
  • - Monitor supplier quality, verify raw materials, and ensure finished product meets all specifications.
  • - Drive investigations into non-compliance, implement corrective actions, and support continuous improvement.
  • - Assist in SOP updates and support documentation control and revision.

Quality Controller

Fresh Taste Produce
08.2022 - 09.2023
  • - Inspected incoming and outgoing product loads to ensure compliance with CFIA/USDA standards.
  • - Identified packaging defects and damages; documented findings and created inspection reports.
  • - Used defect analysis tools to assess product quality levels and trends.
  • - Ensured bilingual labeling and correct PLU/UPC data for regulatory compliance.

Senior Officer Quality

Cavinkare Pvt.Ltd
04.2017 - 09.2021
  • - Investigated and set standards for quality, health and safety.
  • - Ensured compliance with GMP & HACCP guidelines.
  • - Led root cause analysis and resolution of consumer complaints.
  • - Trained and mentored junior inspection staff.

Quality Controller

Anbros Industries (s) Pte, Ltd
05.2015 - 02.2017
  • - Conducted quality checks on raw materials, production processes, and final products.
  • - Performed pre-operational inspections and lab testing coordination.

Food Safety Systems Coordinator

Hatsun Agro Products Limited
06.2013 - 04.2015
  • - Updated Food Safety Manuals and ensured compliance with standards.
  • - Developed quality programs and coordinated pest/sanitation control.

Education

Master of Technology - Food Technology

SRM University
03.2015

Bachelor of Technology - Bio Technology

Jeppiar Engineering College
03.2013

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Communication
  • Time Management
  • Decision Making
  • MS Office
  • Documentation
  • Data Analysis
  • Quality Assurance
  • Problem-Solving
  • Active Listening

Certification

  • SQF Implementing: The SQF Code
  • LEVEL 4 Food Safety and Management Systems (HABC UK)
  • LEVEL 3 HACCP in Food Manufacturing (CIEH UK)
  • Internal Auditing ISO2005 (TUV SUD South Asia)
  • FSSC Management Systems Training (DNV)

ACHIEVEMENTS

  • Reduced product inspection time by 25% through implementation of a new QA checklist system.
  • Contributed to successful passing of CFIA and COSTCO GMP audits with zero major non-conformities.


Timeline

Quality Assurance Technician

Bento Sushi
11.2023 - Current

Quality Controller

Fresh Taste Produce
08.2022 - 09.2023

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

Bachelor of Technology - Bio Technology

Jeppiar Engineering College

Master of Technology - Food Technology

SRM University

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