Arun Venupal Nair
Quality specialist
Rolleston,Selwyn
Summary
As quality professional with focus on delivering high standards, effective in improving processes and ensuring product integrity. Known for strong team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs. Expertise in quality management systems and root cause analysis, with reliable and results-oriented approach.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Quality Specialist
Synlait Milk Ltd
Selwyn, CAN
02.2023 - Current
- Maintain quality records, reports, and documentation for audits and regulatory compliance
- Conducted detailed root cause analyses following any non-conformance events, leading to swift identification and mitigation of potential risks.
- Perform quality checks, inspections, and release products for the customers
- Train and educate staff on quality control procedures and best practices
- Stay current on industry trends, regulations, and best practices related to quality management
- Investigate and resolve quality issues and non-conformities, working closely with cross-functional teams to find effective solutions
- Help customer team to do investigation and find root cause in case of customer complaints
- Conduct and organize regulatory audits as well as customer audits
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on relevant regulations within the industry, ensuring company practices remained compliant at all times.
- Analyzed data from various sources to identify trends impacting product quality, making strategic recommendations for improvements based on findings.
- Educated employees on specific QA standards and confirmed maintenance of standards.
Senior Environmental Technician
Synlait Milk Ltd
Selwyn, CAN
11.2022 - 02.2023
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team, fostering a positive and inclusive work environment
- Set clear team goals and objectives, and ensure they align with the company's strategic direction
- Monitor team performance and provide regular feedback to help team members grow and improve
- Implement and improve team processes to enhance efficiency and productivity
- Resolve conflicts and address any issues within the team professionally and effectively
- Ensure team members are trained and equipped to perform their roles optimally
- Stay up to date with industry trends and share knowledge with the team
- Create and maintain a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement
- Improved environmental compliance by conducting thorough site assessments and identifying potential issues.
- Facilitated comprehensive training programs to educate staff on best practices for environmental safety and compliance.
Environmental Technician
Synlait Milk Ltd
Selwyn, CAN
03.2022 - 11.2022
- Closing Quality Events and Investigations
- Rising QE in case of Out of specification of product or environment
- Investigating to find root cause analysis
- Doing Trending reports for each month
- Conduct meeting with plant team in case of product out of specification and do further planning
- Prepare for Audits
- Prepared summaries and charts by testing and gathering samples and summarizing findings.
- Implemented or recommended solutions where audits indicated insufficiencies.
- Improved operational efficiency by updating environmental monitoring equipment and protocols.
Food Production
Sustainable Foods
Wellington, WGN
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Ensure all products meet specification in terms of quality, appearance, weight, date, and sealing procedure
- Contributes to improving quality of SFL products
- Ensure temperature targets are always maintained
- Maintain Safe and hygienic working environment
- Comply with HACCP to get safe and consistent product
- Setting up and calibrating machines to get better product quality and efficiency
Order Processor
Tegel Foods
Christchurch, CAN
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Setting up the production for the order of that day according to order sheets
- Constant check of Chicken Quality for finding Bruised, Damaged Chicken
- Temperature check of chicken and cleaning water
- Checking and calibrating the scales for efficient production
- Monitored and tracked inventory to achieve prompt order fulfillment.
- Examined orders to confirm accuracy, completeness and adherence to customer requirements.
- Handled high-volume periods with ease, maintaining consistent performance under pressure.
Quality Controller
Central Pac Orchards
Cromwell, OTA
01.2020 - 05.2021
- Receive and process fruits coming onto the site and take samples for in-process testing
- Testing PH and Brix Of the fruit before and after each production runs
- Sorting and initial sample of fruits from each grower before going for export
- Constant temperature checks, reject product check and size grading check
- Achieving maximum output of production with desired quality and safety
- Reduced manufacturing defects through thorough inspections and proactive identification of potential issues.
- Improved quality processes for increased efficiency and effectiveness.
- Rejected materials, components, and finished products and documented reasons.
- Conducted employee audits to check production performance against process standards.
Cleaning Supervisor
Paramount Services
Dunedin, OTA
01.2020 - 10.2020
- Managing standards and procedures to meet customer requirements
- Monitoring cleaning to ensure that the work meets all standards
- Ensuring workplace is appropriately maintained and report inspection
- Trained and supervised staff members for optimal performance in daily cleaning tasks, resulting in increased efficiency.
- Promoted teamwork among employees through regular meetings and open dialogues about shared goals, fostering a collaborative atmosphere within the organization.
- Developed customized cleaning schedules tailored to client needs, ensuring timely completion and customer satisfaction.
- Improved overall cleanliness and sanitation standards by implementing effective cleaning procedures and protocols.
- Trained and mentored all new personnel to maximize quality of service and performance.
Intern Quality Controller
Mother India Organics Ltd
India, Banglore
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Checking the quality of Fruit extract before being processed and bottled
- Constant temperature checks across the plant
- Testing the PH and Brix of the Initial and Final Product
- Cleaning and Sanitation Check before close
Intern Laboratory Technician - Chemistry and Microbiology
MILMA Milks Private Limited
India, Kerala
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Completing basic chemical and microbiological checks for milk samples
- Organizing and maintaining equipment to keep the laboratory productive and safe
- Restocking laboratory workstations and sterilizing surfaces for any project requirement
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - Applied Science, Food Science
University of Otago
Dunedin 02.2020 - 01.2021
B. Tech - Food Technology
APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University
Kerala 08.2015 - 08.2019
Skills
Documentation control
Quality metrics
Corrective actions
Quality management systems
Preventive actions
Project management
Quality improvements
Risk management
External audits
Timeline
Quality Specialist
Synlait Milk Ltd
02.2023 - Current
Senior Environmental Technician
Synlait Milk Ltd
11.2022 - 02.2023
Environmental Technician
Synlait Milk Ltd
03.2022 - 11.2022
Food Production
Sustainable Foods
01.2021 - 12.2021
Order Processor
Tegel Foods
01.2021 - 12.2021
Post Graduate Diploma - Applied Science, Food Science
University of Otago
02.2020 - 01.2021
Quality Controller
Central Pac Orchards
01.2020 - 05.2021
Cleaning Supervisor
Paramount Services
01.2020 - 10.2020
Intern Quality Controller
Mother India Organics Ltd
01.2019 - 12.2019
Intern Laboratory Technician - Chemistry and Microbiology
MILMA Milks Private Limited
01.2018 - 12.2018
B. Tech - Food Technology
APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University
08.2015 - 08.2019