
Mahesh Hatekar
Food Technologist

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Skills
GmpHaccpQuality systemQuality assuranceFood technologyR&dProduct developmentIsoFoodManufacturingQuality controlFood processingFood scienceIngredientsFood safetyAbout me
JOB OBJECTIVE Seeking assignments in Quality Assurance, R&D and Product Development with an organisation of repute, preferably in Food & Beverages industry PROFILE SUMMARY * An astute professional with 8 years of experience in Quality Assurance and Product Development * In-depth knowledge in leading product / manufacturing process design & development and ensuring compliance with quality standards for multiple food products * Experience in setting up quality assurance systems, modern research activities, resource management and analytical assessment to strengthen effectiveness * Hands on experience in developing and improving processes to stabilise products * In-depth understanding of ISO and HACCP norms, GMP and GLP * An effective communicator with excellent people management, leadership, interpersonal skills . Trained on ISO 9001:2015 and FSSC 22000:2013 leas auditor cource
Education

Nagpur University
2002 - 2006Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) food technology first class
University of Mumbai
2007 - 2009M.Tech Food Technology
Experience

Clearwater Farms
Jul 2006 - May 2007Food Technologist
Institute Of Chemical Technology
Jul 2007 - Jul 2009Research Student (Food Technology)
Drytech Processes (I) Pvt. Ltd
Dec 2009 - Mar 2018Manager-Quality Assurance• Ensuring all established test methods, forms, policies, rules and regulations are followed• Conducting regular audits and food safety risk assessments for process compliance• Executing the benchmark studies and finalizing on the critical product quality attributes• Handling the harmonization of specifications for raw materials, sensory evaluation of the developed products and shelf life study of the finalized product• Understanding overall operations for new products or improvement of existing products with thrust on reducing product cost• Suggesting and implementing required changes in process as well as in technology to improve product quality and yield• Co-ordinating product development customization functions including requirement analysis, finalizing specifications, designing, prototype development & testing activitiesHighlights:• Developed new test methods including BIS Methods for Quality Assurance• Created 77% Fat Base Powder• Developed fruit powder and caseinate• Developed process for Nutritional products Show less

ITC Limited
Mar 2018 - Mar 2022Assistant Manager QAResponsible for Quality of snack and Noodle unit

Mother Dairy Fruit & Vegetable Pvt. Ltd.
Mar 2022 - nowSenior QA Manager
Licenses & Certifications
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Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
Benchmark Six sigmaFeb 2022 
ISO 9001:2015 and FSSC 22000
DNV
Languages
- hiHindi
- enEnglish
- maMarathi
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