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Sphurthi Shetty

Auckland,AUK

Summary

Adept at enhancing production quality with methodical and organized approach. Good recordkeeping, data entry and process management skills. Industrious, forward-thinking and fastidious about maintaining optimal standards.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lab Technician

AsureQuality
06.2019 - 03.2022
  • Performing a variety of analytical testing procedures (PCR Testing, GDS, ELISA etc.)
  • Familiar with methods Such as ISO, FDA, GB and BP
  • Ensuring preparation of accurate and timely reports
  • Training and mentoring new members for conducting tests/experiments and ensuring conformity to specifications
  • Supervising the team and giving analytical advice and interacting with customers
  • Dealing with NCR’s and root cause analysis
  • Understanding of stability/ shelf-life testing
  • Quality Control Checks such as Temperature checks and daily and weekly environmental monitoring
  • Conducting detailed experiments on samples based on the methods/procedures as specified in the quality manuals (Food testing for Salmonella, Listeria, Cronobacter, E
  • Coli, etc.) Ensure that specified procedures and guidelines are followed for the completion of all testing and/or data processing
  • Ensure the delay notification to customers for any delays or issues regarding agreed task procedures
  • Coordinating execution of daily tasks while ensuring adherence to GMP guidelines at every step of testing
  • Monitoring team performance to ensure process compliance and maintaining high standards of accuracy and quality
  • Streaking, inoculating and Positive confirmations
  • Enforced infection control and sharps disposal procedures to ensure co-workers and my safety
  • Collected, labelled and stored lab samples according to laboratory specifications
  • Ensure that the Supervisor or Team Leader is aware of any delays or issues regarding agreed task procedures
  • Reporting all customer complaints and concerns to the Supervisor or Team Leader immediately and help resolve as directed
  • Participate and contribute to health and safety continuous improvement initiatives
  • Report all incidents including near misses, whether or not these incidents involve actual consequences, ensure safe work practices are followed, and proactively promote safe behavior and injury prevention
  • Participate in training and working safely including the proper use of safety equipment
  • Ensure safety at work is top priority
  • Implement corrective and preventative actions in relation to quality assurance.

Checkout Supervisor

Fresh Choice
06.2018 - 05.2019
  • Maintained the cash counter in running condition, accepted payments and made entries accordingly
  • Balanced the day's transactions at daily cash closing
  • Processed and verified payments involving transfer of electronic funds
  • Demonstrated a friendly and professional attitude towards customers with payment related inquiries
  • Implemented the company's guidelines regarding cash payments policy
  • Assisted in stocking of and rearrangement of display items in the store when needed
  • Assisting customers by providing information and resolving their complaints
  • Establishing or identify prices of goods using cash registers and price scanners
  • Answering customers’ questions, and provide information on procedures or policies
  • Processing merchandise returns and exchanges.

Quality Control/Quality Assurance and Production Manager

Food Ideas Pvt. Ltd (Jus Divine Fresh Cold pressed juice)
Mumbai, India
04.2014 - 02.2017
  • Directly responsible to the Quality Control/Quality Assurance
  • Supervise the staff in their daily routine activities such as Production Line, Quality Control and Inspection, daily Microbiological Examination of Raw Materials, In-Process Samples and Finished Products Samples, and Sanitation Activities, Housekeeping and Personnel Hygiene, HACCP and GMP activities
  • Regularly interact with the personnel involved to discuss and solve quality related matters
  • Routinely check at a specified time interval, the Quality Control Checklists, Monitoring and Analysis Sheets and ensure that all results are within the standard acceptable limits set by the company and that non-conformance are not occurring
  • Follow company CGMPs, HACCP and all other quality programs
  • Sensory Analysis
  • Support pilot runs and first-time production
  • Track and enter product formulations and prepare related documentation (reports, research paper, etc.)
  • Prepare project status reports and maintain detailed project files
  • Responsible for logistics co-ordination (raw materials, finished products, etc.)
  • Responsible for the preparation, set-up and test processing of raw materials, finished products and retention samples
  • Analyzes data to determine suitability of raw materials in the process
  • Correlates raw material attributes associated with finished product and retention sample attributes
  • Committed to ensuring that the products produced meet all food safety and quality requirements
  • Perform special projects and other duties as assigned
  • Research & Development for introducing new products /new flavors in the market
  • Dealing with NCR’s and root cause analysis.

QA Co-Ordinator

NZHM Pvt Ltd.
09.2022
  • Implement and maintain a robust food safety management system to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and industry best practices
  • Develop and implement quality control procedures and protocols to monitor and assess food quality throughout the production process
  • Conduct regular inspections and audits of production facilities, equipment, and processes to identify and address any quality issues or non-compliance
  • Monitor and analyse data related to food quality, including microbiological testing results, sensory evaluations, and customer feedback, to identify trends and areas for improvement
  • Collaborate with the research and development team to evaluate and introduce new technologies, processes, and ingredients that enhance food quality and safety
  • Stay up-to-date with industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging food safety issues to proactively implement necessary adjustments to the quality management system
  • Participate in regulatory inspections and customer audits, providing necessary documentation and addressing any quality-related inquiries or findings
  • Provide technical support and guidance to the production and packaging teams to ensure adherence to quality standards and proper handling of food products
  • Implement and maintain a comprehensive traceability system to track ingredients, production batches, and finished products, enabling effective recall procedures if necessary
  • Coordinate and participate in the development and execution of product testing and validation protocols to ensure compliance with quality standards and customer requirements
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, such as marketing and sales, to communicate and address any quality-related concerns or opportunities for improvement identified by customers or consumers
  • Making master document and the verification of the batch documents and entering BOM in NetSuite
  • Preparing the SOP and reviewing it.

Skills

  • Food quality analysis
  • Health and safety compliance
  • R&D
  • New Product Development
  • Healthy wraps (eg: Buckwheat wraps) and high nutritional value Sandwiches
  • Fruit juices with various herbs and extracts
  • Various sauces and dips
  • Vegan Sauces and dips
  • Industry conference and staff seminar experience
  • Team Leadership abilities as Production Manager: managing 25-30 team members
  • Conflict resolution and motivating staff
  • Happy to work as a member of multi-cultural team
  • Proficient in MS-Office applications and keen to learn new system
  • A keen eye for detail and a careful, thorough approach to technical tasks

Certification

  • Bureau Veritas India: Certification, IRCA 2019 - FSMS LA (ISO 22000) Food Safety Management System Lead Auditor training programme (INCLUSIVE OF HACCP& GMP: JULY 2013 — Successfully completed 5 days training programme)
  • Certificate for PCR from Biomerieux
  • Certificate for GDS
  • Certificate for HACCP

Qualification And Training

  • 2013, B.Tech Food Technology, Shivaji University, Kolhapur, Maharashtra, First Class distinction
  • 2010, Diploma of Food Technology, K. K. Wagh Women's Polytechnic, Nashik, Maharashtra, First Class grade

Personal Information

Marital Status: New Zealand Permanent Resident

References

Available on Request

Timeline

QA Co-Ordinator

NZHM Pvt Ltd.
09.2022

Lab Technician

AsureQuality
06.2019 - 03.2022

Checkout Supervisor

Fresh Choice
06.2018 - 05.2019

Quality Control/Quality Assurance and Production Manager

Food Ideas Pvt. Ltd (Jus Divine Fresh Cold pressed juice)
04.2014 - 02.2017

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