Pratik Dabir
Auckland,New Zealand
Summary
Quality Systems Specialist with extensive experience in operational leadership and project management at The a2 Milk Company. Successfully led ISO9001:2015 certification and implemented internal quality projects to improve compliance and efficiency. Skilled in cross-functional collaboration and communication, driving initiatives that enhance quality management systems.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Quality Systems Specialist
The a2 Milk Company
Auckland
04.2023 - Current
- Led internal quality projects to enhance operational efficiency and compliance standards.
- Developed and maintained food safety and quality systems for a2MC, ensuring continuous improvement.
- Reviewed Quality Systems project plans regularly with the senior management team to ensure deadlines are met, and objectives are achieved.
- Maintained effective communication between senior management and staff members regarding project deadlines and expectations.
- Served as backup for Quality Manager - Systems, providing essential support when needed.
- Spearheaded development and maintenance of ISO9001:2015 certification program.
- Managed internal automated document and process management systems for corporate documentation review.
- Integrated quality assurance systems across departments to enhance collaboration.
- Collaborated with senior management to define project requirements and deliverables.
- Participated in the development of corporate governance guidelines, policies, standards, systems and procedures pertaining to Risk Management.
Quality and Compliance Officer- UHT
Oceania Dairy LTD
Glenavy, CAN
05.2022 - 04.2023
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address compliance issues effectively.
- Provided guidance on best practices for quality control and risk management.
- Developed systems to track and monitor compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to assess change impacts and risks.
- Coordinated change control meetings to facilitate discussions and decisions.
- Supported the implementation of process improvements within the change control framework.
- Conducted regular reviews of existing Change Control records to ensure accuracy and completeness of information.
Quality Control Laboratory Technician- UHT
Oceania Dairy Ltd
Glenavy, CAN
06.2019 - 05.2022
- Supervised internal projects, providing leadership and support.
- Accredited as IANZ Key Technical Personnel.
- Conducted technical training for new staff on plant operations and laboratory testing.
- Determined root causes of deviations, implementing corrective actions for lab result releases.
- Performed technical and quality systems audits within the laboratory environment.
- Maintained technical accountability for IANZ and ISO 17025 accredited laboratory in routine analyses.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - Food Science
The University of Auckland
AUK05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
Pune University
05.2017
Skills
- Operational leadership
- Project management
- Continuous improvement
- Change control planning and execution
- Quality management systems
- Stakeholder relationship management
- Organized and detail-oriented
- Process improvement
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Effective communication
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Six Sigma methodologies
- Lead auditor expertise
- Training and development
Certification
Certificate in Project Management.
Timeline
Quality Systems Specialist
The a2 Milk Company
04.2023 - Current
Quality and Compliance Officer- UHT
Oceania Dairy LTD
05.2022 - 04.2023
Quality Control Laboratory Technician- UHT
Oceania Dairy Ltd
06.2019 - 05.2022
Post Graduate Diploma - Food Science
The University of Auckland
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
Pune University