Tirtha Bajgai

To get an opportunity where I can make the best of my potential and contribute to the organization's growth. Highly motivated and 25 years experienced food scientist with proven skills in food industries and agricultural organizational management specifically in food process engineering, agricultural and post-harvest technology, food and beverage, vegetables and fruits, grains, milk and milk products, protein foods; distillery, winery, dairy, bakery, confectionary. Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills. Experienced as HACCP, R&D, QA/QC and food safety with in-depth knowledge in beverage chemistry and beverage processing operation. Experienced in organizational management, product formulation and design, creative concept, prototype development, process technology design, product process optimization, technology transfer for products and processes from concept stage to commercialization, product & process scale-up. Production line extension, product analysis and testing, product sensory assurance, food safety assurance, product cost management, product shelf-life testing, analysis and extension, product specifications, product packaging research and design, product nutritional claims, product raw materials approval, product nutrition labeling and ingredient approval, product nutrient content claims. Good understanding of functionality properties, rheological properties, thermal properties and nutrition properties of beverages and food. Expert in product plant trials, product batch manufacturing, product quality control, existing product quality improvement, internal and external audits, third-party quality inspection and audit, co-packer quality audits/inspections, product market research, product supply chain assurance. Expert in laboratory technical personnel management, R&D and QA/QC, staff training and development, company employee training, consumer complaints, record keeping, regulatory compliance and technology strategy, technical support to the operations, production, manufacturing, process engineering, procurement, purchasing, co-packers, supply chain, finance, suppliers, vendors. Excellent skills and knowledge in product nutrition labeling and regulatory affairs. Resourceful Supervisor trained in resolution of critical issues within time-sensitive environment with successful track record of building and maintaining talented teams. Highly organized, energetic and versatile leader committed to continuous improvements. Proven history of motivating staff to work together to achieve targets. Results-driven Supervisor with experience steering and directing all aspects of operations. Practiced in orchestrating multiple projects with competing priorities involving process improvements, safety initiatives and quality control. Recognized and commended for collaborating with upper management to achieve organizational objectives.