ALAN RAJU
Sunnynook,AUK
Summary
Seasoned chemical engineer armed with a postgraduate diploma in food science and five years of proven prowess in the food industry. Engineered to innovate, optimize, and elevate food processing standards. Mastermind of streamlined production processes, quality enhancement, and regulatory adherence. Ready to catalyze growth and spearhead excellence in the dynamic realm of food engineering.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages
Work History
Product Development Technologist
Tegel Foods Limited
08.2022 - 11.2023
- New product launch of Rangitikei Katsu Chicken fillet
- Spearheaded launch of around 75% of Tegel Free Range products in 2023
- Contributed to development and documentation of over 25 SKUs for Woolworth, scheduled for launch in 2024
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop innovative food products that met consumer needs and market trends
- Conferred with flavor experts, marketing specialists and process engineers to resolve common problems
- Streamlined factory trials and sensory evaluations to provide technical feedback for full-scale production runs
- Conducting market analysis, brainstorming recipes, and sourcing ingredients from suppliers
- Proactively identified opportunities for process improvements which led to substantial time savings within organization
- Facilitated cost reduction through product improvements and ingredient sourcing
- Documenting and verifying quality aspects of product and packaging artworks
- Ensuring regulatory compliance and meeting external stakeholder specifications for products
Quality Controller
Tegel Foods Limited
08.2021 - 07.2022
- Enhanced product quality by implementing rigorous testing procedures and protocols of at least 10 SKUs per day across two production lines
- Liaised with technical team for quality and production improvement tasks
- Instituted internal product inspections for deviations from standards and reporting them
- Trained new employees on company-specific quality control procedures, fostering culture of continuous improvement
Factory Manager
Harrison Malayalam Limited
07.2018 - 08.2019
- Enhanced factory efficiency by implementing lean manufacturing principles and optimizing production processes
- Trained and mentored staff members, enhancing overall workforce competency and productivity levels
- Facilitated sensory approvals and factory recalls
- Monitored production KPIs, planned maintenance and costs
- Managed personnel by implementing company policies, procedures, work rules, and disciplinary action.
- Organized food safety awareness meetings and trainings
- Scheduled factory inspections and stock checks for inventory
- Devised and administered cost control initiatives saving $60,000
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for cost-effective procurement of raw materials, parts, and services essential to factory operations.
- Developed and maintained safe working environment by enforcing strict safety policies and procedures
Quality Coordinator
Hindustan Unilever Limited
10.2016 - 06.2018
- Participated in coffee tasting panel and contributed to finished goods release
- Played key role in standardizing coffee sensory language across brand
- Assisted NPD team with sensory evaluation and quality parameters
- Coordinated quality compliance checks on site adhering to ISO 9001, FSSC 22000, USFDA, and BRC standards
- Drove root cause analysis, CAPA, and organized dummy recalls
- Supported successful completion of external audits by diligently maintaining accurate records and documentation in accordance with regulatory requirements
- Tracked quality issues with external customers, suppliers, and internal plant operations
- Involved in coffee spent water recycling project
- Designed QA inspection measures for packing defects, improving fault and return rates by 90%
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - Food Science
Auckland University of Technology
Auckland, AUK02.2021
Bachelor of Technology - Chemical Engineering
Sathyabama University
Chennai, India06.2016
Skills
- Product Innovation
- Sensory Evaluation
- Lean Manufacturing Practices
- Project Management
- Microsoft Office tools
- Quality Assurance and Control
- HACCP and OPRP
- Process Improvement
- Research and Development
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Effective and Timely Communication
Timeline
Product Development Technologist
Tegel Foods Limited
08.2022 - 11.2023
Quality Controller
Tegel Foods Limited
08.2021 - 07.2022
Factory Manager
Harrison Malayalam Limited
07.2018 - 08.2019
Quality Coordinator
Hindustan Unilever Limited
10.2016 - 06.2018
Post Graduate Diploma - Food Science
Auckland University of Technology
Bachelor of Technology - Chemical Engineering
Sathyabama University
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