CHITHIRA CHANDRALAL
Morrinsville,WKO
Summary
Driven and safety-oriented Quality/Technical Officer with extensive experience in fast-paced production environments. Proven ability to thrive under pressure and consistently meet all requirements. Highly skilled in assessing food quality and manufacturing processes, providing recommendations for improvements, and ensuring adherence to standard quality procedures. . Excels in collaborative team efforts and has a strong track record of achieving measurable results. Recognized for reliability, adaptability, and strategic problem-solving skills. Proficient in conducting compliance audits, preparing regulatory reports, and developing effective compliance programs. Known for reliability, adaptability, and strategic problem-solving. Proficient in compliance audits, regulatory reporting, and developing effective compliance programs.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Compliance Officer
Open Country
09.2023 - Current
- Designed risk assessment frameworks to evaluate organizational vulnerabilities and prioritize areas requiring attention.
- Making sure that the plant and product meets the standard quality
- Responsible for doing GMP Audit every month and reporting
- Responsible for raising Non-conformances when needed
- Analysing the lab results (compositions and micro) and raising extra testing when needed
- Grading the different product (Cheese, powders, AMF) as per the lab results and Technical Releasing in NAV
- Doing the sales order to different Countries and releasing the product after doing the appropriate country testing by referring the OMARS/Import testing and doing Attestation checks (AP-Ecert)
- Approving the incoming raw materials and verifying the production process and log sheets
- Making sure all the CCP checks are completed
- Managing SOP /OPRP as per requirement
- Assisted with internal and external audits to confirm compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Assisting the external auditors from AQ, Halal
Quality Controller
Open Country
03.2023 - 10.2023
- Cover the smokes/when short staffed for the operators in the packing section
- Performed routine quality inspection operations and making sure the plant is safe for the production
- Maintained and organized all records, documentation, and other files associated with quality control and inspection tasks
- Product and environmental sampling and sending it to appropriate lab like Asurequality or Eurofins
- Perform sampling and recording it.
- Ensuring quality and food safety standards are achieved
- Participating in plant audits
- Ensuring that work Health and Safety is a priority
- Addressing any quality and taking appropriate actions
Line Operator
Fonterra (Contractor/Drake)
11.2021 - 01.2023
- Operating the machinery used for packaging products in the manufacturing area
- Starting up and stopping the machine as necessary, including refilling packaging material
- Performing routine checks to ensure that the machine is in operable state
- Executing preventative maintenance on the machine and maintaining the cleanliness of equipment and the work area
- Performing quality checks to ensure product packaging meets Fonterra requirements
- Maintaining constant communication with the filler and updating any fault in the product
- Running the machines and troubleshooting and resolving the issues occurring
- Have worked for other sites for Fonterra as an operator
Customer Support
Countdown
06.2018 - 06.2021
Data Operator
EastPack
03.2019 - 06.2019
Education
Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management - Specialized in Marketing, Systems and Operations
SCMS ,Cochin,Keralal,India
04.2017
Electronics and Communication Engineering - Electronic Engineering
Anna University
06.2012
Skills
- Troubleshooting skills
- Risk Management
- Quality Control
- Effective Time Management Skills
- Problem-solving skills
- ERP system,SAP,Computer expertise
- Data analysis
- Machine Operation
Certification
- Food HACCP (LEVEL 1)
- Auditing skills (LEVEL1)
- Animal Products ECERT (Dairy)
- Internal Course for Pasteurization and Heat Treatment process
References
- Ngaire Baker, Technical Manager, Open Country, 021689166
Timeline
Compliance Officer
Open Country
09.2023 - Current
Quality Controller
Open Country
03.2023 - 10.2023
Line Operator
Fonterra (Contractor/Drake)
11.2021 - 01.2023
Data Operator
EastPack
03.2019 - 06.2019
Customer Support
Countdown
06.2018 - 06.2021
Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management - Specialized in Marketing, Systems and Operations
SCMS ,Cochin,Keralal,India
Electronics and Communication Engineering - Electronic Engineering
Anna University
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