Pradeep K

Experience

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  CFTRI

  Jul 2015 - Feb 2016

  Project Assistant-II

  Designation: Research Project Assistant Level- II; Division: Department of Spices and Flavour Science • A good knowledge in formulating projects, performing experiments, recording and documenting the results thereby making valuable recommendations• Good problem-solving aptitude and the ability to complete tasks within the assigned time, cost, and quality parameters with full dedication• Have excellent Research capabilities with strong understanding of handling lab equipments• Have contributed significantly in various research projects in multiple departments at CFTRI• Have worked on multiple projects which have catered my skills to evolve in multiple areas and also have contributed to improve myself in multiple facts• Well acquainted with computer skills (MS Office, Power-point, Excel, E-mail tools)Projects: Development of Value-added products by utilizing under utilized rhizomes A process for production of chilli paste from fresh red chilli (Capsicum annum) fruits Comparison of Quality Attributes between Traditional and Instant method for Ginger candy preparation PDRU process for Ginger beverage Show less

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  PepsiCo

  Feb 2016 - Apr 2017

  QC Officer

  • Monitoring online process as per quality concerns & handling man power• Ensure process in run as per quality mandates and in accordance to the schedule of testing• Online quality checking & assurance. Monitoring of LPQ’s (Line product quality)• Maintaining of Ware house & Shelf life samples & their analysis & regular updating of record• Maintaining hygienic good conditions & GMP on shop floor by providing training to the associates• Ensuring the online parameters like Brix, GV, TA & AOT while line running• Ensuring sanitations, cleanings, clean in place (CIP) after & before the production and documentation• Ensuring the operational part of mixing processors (Paramix) regarding mixing of syrup & water in specified ratio for the specified beverage, minimizing wastage & deviation in beverage preparation• Market Complaint & Market Sample Analysis• Online Process monitoring Verification of Batch codes, best before, price and labeling during processing and Packaging• Cross verification of Net content, Capping process, Pet bottle qualification• Support production in all areas of quality & conformance to product specifications• Knowledge of HACCP,AIBI, Food safety and ISO 22000 certification• To ensure that the safety norms should be followed as defined under the company policy• Record analyze & report line performance• To manage the internal calibration program of the equipment • Knowledge of TPM (Total Productive Maintainance)Achievements in PEPSICO:• Worked in Successful completion of HACCP, FSSC-22000, QAS, KC-6 and AIBI Audits• Worked in the training for the Safety and Hygienic progress in the plant• Got “PepsiCo Game Changers Award” for “Bold & Cohesive (WE>I) Initiative” on (August, 2016) at Nelmangala Plant, Bangalore, India. Show less

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  Neo Foods Private Limited

  May 2017 - Sept 2018

  QA Officer

  * Analyzing all the Physico- chemical parameters* Knowledge in Media Preparation * Collaboration with New Product DevelopmentKnowledge in Culinary Pastes, Chutneys, Sauces, Pickles & Gherkins products.* Raw material and Packaging material testing.* Daily quality Inspection of the FG products* Rounds for checking availability of SOP, HACCP* Internal audit of the plant by fortnight & Maintaining of documentation & reports.* To ensure that the norms should be followed as defined under the company policy. Show less

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  Hain Future ( A Hain Celestial & Future Group J. V. Co.)

  Sept 2018 - Dec 2019

  QA Executive

  * Implementation of QA Manual, HACCP Plan, SOP's, GMP's and HACCP plan Validation.* Maintained Laboratory Instruments like Salt Analyzer, CDR Food Lab, NIR Moisture &Fat Analyzer.* Development of laminate art work for different countries according to their regulations.* Inspection of Incoming Raw material & Packaging material and their approval. * Analysing finished products and coordinating dispatch of finished goods.* Back hand support from Quality department for SAP Implementation. * Designing processes and machinery for the production of different variants on commercial .production.* Coordinating with production department and initiates problem solving regarding quality related production problems and taking corrective actions to the appropriate level of food safety. Show less

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  Parle Agro Pvt Ltd

  Dec 2019 - now

  Senior Executive QA

  • Knowledge in CSD /NCB operations and ensuring quality products at consumer end. • Keep tracking on yield improvement and other KPI’s • Establishing of CCP and OPRP. • Taking part in IQA Audits and Other Internal Quality Audits. • Communicating with external agencies for analysis & food safety related services.• Incident investigation, root cause and corrective actions for the CFA and Customer complaints. • Internal and External audits, documentation and records related to FSSAI, FSSC 22K & Continual improvement. • As a Backup document controller, help the document controller to make / edit / change the plant documents Show less