SWAPNIL SEBASTIAN
Manurewa
Summary
Experienced Quality Assurance personnel and Process Technologist with + 4 years industry experience and dedication to quality and accuracy. Familiar with handling multiple projects in highly competitive environments. Solid interpersonal and collaboration skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Process Quality Technologist
KERRY INGREDIENTS LTD
03.2022 - 10.2023
- Identify , investigated and documented compliance violations and recommended corrective measures.
- Investigation of customer complaints and completion of response to customer.
- Trained and knowledgeable in conducting quality audit of food manufacturing processes and completing reports
- Reviewed and prepared written correspondence to address complex and sensitive customer complaints and inquires.
- Assists in continuous monitoring of all HACCP, Quality and processes for plant operations, suppliers, contractors, exports and QC & QA systems
- Conducted periodic compliance audits and reviews to identify areas of improvement
- Managed, mentored and developed team in delivering best-in-class escalated complaint resolutions.
- Educate employees by conducting compliance training programs and issuing periodic communications to refresh knowledge of compliant work practices.
- Established KPIs to oversee complaint volume, resolution time and other relevant metrics.
- Developed and maintained compliance database, tracking all compliance activities and documents
- Weekly Environmental Monitoring Program activities
- Internal investigation of non-conformances and subsequent close out
- Lead RCA sessions , identify root cause through 5 WHY , FISHBONE and implement any corrective actions
- Complete Glass and Brittle Plastics audits as per schedule
- Complete GMP audits as per schedule
- Allergen swabbing activities
- Monitor Sanitation activities
- Complete cleaning validation studies
- Prepare KPI and other quality reports required.
Quality Assurance Specialist
BLUEBIRD FOODS
10.2020 - 03.2022
- Carry out analytical testing on product to ensure process remains in specification
- Ensure laboratory analytical equipment is maintained
- Carryout analytical testing on product and raw materials including potato testing to specifications are met
- Ensure that non-conforming product is placed on hold, facilitate close out and raise all relevant document based on product disposition
- Do regular sensory check in finished product
- Uphold QSHA and ASHA programmes
- Provide assistance on line during quality and food safety issues
- Assist in compliance investigation and analysis trends data as required
- Participate in food safety audits and sanitation audits
- Verify online quality documents including CCPs.
- Recorded findings of inspection process, collaborating with quality team to implement corrective actions.
- Educated employees on specific QA standards and confirmed maintenance of standards.
Quality Control/Production Line Operator
Walter & Wild Hubbard's Food Limited
09.2019 - 10.2020
- Evaluated samples against standards by completing measurements, visual inspections and other established tests
- Safeguard customer requirements as well as product quality standards by delivering support
- Determining quality control standards & be a part of RCA (Root Cause Analysis)
- Recommend process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and safety
- Setup the production equipment and supplies before executing the job orders
- Examined incoming materials and compared to documentation for accuracy and quality
- Evaluate equipment performance and recommend improvements
- Ensure that equipment is maintained in good and safe working condition
- Perform regular equipment maintenance to ensure production capacity and quality
- Follow safety procedures and company policies for equipment operation
- Contribute to waste management programs.
SOP CREATOR INTERN
Felton Industries Ltd
02.2019 - 07.2019
- I had been selected as an intern to work on Standard Operating Procedure of the company
- Accounting and Inventory departments
- Interviewed personnel and read journals to research accounting and inventory before writing
ASSISTANT PRODUCTION MANAGER
Carrots Cooperation Pvt Ltd
08.2017 - 05.2018
- I have been working as an assistant production manager in a baking plant and I had beenperforming duties like:-
- Quality Assurance
- Prepared QA evaluation reports and submitted to management
- Determining quality control standards & leading RCA (Root Cause Analysis)
- Organizing relevant training sessions
- HACCP implementation
- Overseeing production processes
- Planning and organizing production schedules
- Provided analytical, planning and coordination support on projects as assigned, reviewing,interpreting, analysing and illustrating data to stimulate and support enlightened decision making
- Re-negotiating timescales or schedules as necessary
- Negotiating with clients & Customer service.
Education
Graduate Diploma - Operation And Production Management Level
Manukau Institute of Technology
Auckland, AUK07.2019
Bachelor of Technology - Food Processing And Engineering
Karunya University
TAMIL NADU07.2017
Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Multitasking Abilities
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Planning and Coordination
- Team building
- MS Office
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Internal Audits
- Correction Action Planning
- Quality Assurance
- SAP
- Good Manufacturing Practices
- Professional Working
- Continuous Improvement Projects
- Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP)
- Root cause analysis
Certifications
- Introductory HACCP, Assure Quality.
- Introductory Auditing, Assure Quality
Timeline
Process Quality Technologist
KERRY INGREDIENTS LTD
03.2022 - 10.2023
Quality Assurance Specialist
BLUEBIRD FOODS
10.2020 - 03.2022
Quality Control/Production Line Operator
Walter & Wild Hubbard's Food Limited
09.2019 - 10.2020
SOP CREATOR INTERN
Felton Industries Ltd
02.2019 - 07.2019
ASSISTANT PRODUCTION MANAGER
Carrots Cooperation Pvt Ltd
08.2017 - 05.2018
Graduate Diploma - Operation And Production Management Level
Manukau Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Technology - Food Processing And Engineering
Karunya University
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