Thanurajar Viswanathan

Experience

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  Preethi Tea Industries Pvt. Limited

  Apr 2020 - Dec 2020

  Quality Assurance Intern

  • Played a key role in maintaining high-quality standards throughout production, ensuring that the final products met or exceeded customer expectations. • Ensured the inspection of the incoming fresh produce, packaging materials and finished products, bringing about a 95% compliance rate with the quality specification established by the organisation. • Conducted Daily assessment of process quality parameters and quality assurance systems throughout the ongoing productions, leading to 95% adherence to quality standards. • Contributed valuable insights and innovative solutions for product development, supporting the company's business growth and market expansion initiatives. Show less

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  Sri Yoganarasimha International

  Mar 2021 - May 2021

  Product Development Intern

  • Accomplished the formulation of a blueberry-flavoured beverage using Nata-de-coco, aligning with the company's specified pricing criteria. • Modified existing product formulations to accommodate the substitution of artificial sugars with natural sugars. • Conducted trials focused on commercialising natural and traditional probiotics while preserving their probiotic properties, including comprehensive shelf-life studies. • Led a 3-member team to conduct lab-based studies on plant-based thickeners for optimal use in beverages. Show less

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  Preethi Tea Industries Pvt. Limited

  Oct 2021 - Aug 2022

  Assistant Production Manager

  • Implemented Food safety, HACCP, GMP, and GHP protocols to reduce quality incidents by 15% and ensure regulatory compliance in production. • Led the NPD process from initiation to final approval, overseeing production trials and ensuring thorough technical data collection and taste testing before launch. • Facilitated the scale-up and production of new product prototypes by coordinating the R&D team, successfully transitioning two products from the laboratory to the production streamline. • Implemented labour management strategies to optimize productivity, reduce downtime, and enhance overall team performance. • Diligently administered the critical paths, anticipating and mitigating deviations in the Quality Management System, ensuring that production met the quality standards and requirements. Show less

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  Sainsbury's

  Mar 2023 - May 2024

  Quality Control (In-store)

  • Conducted daily quality checks on a diverse range of food products, including meat, fruits, vegetables, long-life items, dairy products, juices, soups, and bakery goods, ensuring adherence to rigorous quality standards. • Managed inventory integrity by meticulously verifying use-by and best-before dates, implementing strategic stock rotation, and initiating timely price reductions. Proactively monitored and maintained optimal temperatures in freezers and chillers to safeguard product quality and compliance. Show less

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  Troy Foods (Salads) Ltd

  May 2024 - now

  Food Quality and Safety Auditor