Rajendra U

Experience

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  IFPL( ITC franchise RTE DIVISON)

  Dec 2011 - Feb 2013

  QA assitant exceutive

  Raw material, packing material inspection and documentation as specification. Monitoring of GMP, GLP, GHP and training to workers regarding GMP, GLP, GHP, ISO 22000:2005 and its documentation.HACCP related work as and when required. Development / implementation of new lab procedures/ techniques. Specification setting for new products. To work on statistical techniques to be used quality control. Trend analysis of pest control treatment. Overall supervision of the laboratory. Control samples management. Online inspection and monitoring of process parameters. Documentation and its monitoring. Fire safety management. Show less

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  PepsiCo

  Mar 2013 - Aug 2014

  QC OFFICER

  • Ensure Quality of raw material /in process /finished product as per the standards & specifications. Independent handling of syrup, PET line and Returnable glass line Carbonated Beverage, NCB, leading for control the KPI’s like concentrate yield, Food safety and quality complainant and ware house analysis.• Conducting and handling internal and external ISO, AIB and QAS audit for line and process compliance. • Responsible for conducting training regarding Packaging quality to all newly joined PepsiCo Employees and line inspectors. • Clean Bottle Programme to all CE’s, PSR’s, Distributors and loaders and highlighting the status of incoming FM (foreign matter) to the marketing people.• Conduct the Physio parameters analysis for warehouse and market samples and taking the corrective action accordingly.• Sharing the Quality Score, Quality issues & training all the line associates and thus motivating the people to achieve more. Show less

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  Max Hypermarket India Private Limited

  Aug 2014 - Feb 2015

  QA Executive (auditing)

  Involved in private label production audit and analysis for food (FMCG) and non food items like Noodles, Ketchup, and Fruit drinks, Mix Fruit Jam, Mix Pickle and Hand Sanitizer etc. Product development of Food items like Fruit juice, Mix fruit jam, Mix pickle, Ketchup etc. Conducting Facilities audit for new vendor (Food products) Shelf life study of all private label products. Conducting monthly FSMS audit in Store for all 9 stores in Bangalore, Coimbatore, Mangalore and Chennai and reporting for all food items (FMCG, Staples, Dairy and Frozen, Concepts, F&V, Meat & Poultry, Fish, Deli and Bakery). Compilation of audit reports for all stores. Selecting vendors for store up keep (pest control, chemicals and other consumables). Maintain and updating SOPs and SSOP Training store managers on store audits, Sops, HACCP & food safety. Handle customer complainant in store. Show less

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  Hector Beverages

  Feb 2015 - Jul 2020

   Trained shop floor & executive employee on food safety, GMP, HACCP, FSSAI and distribution & cold chain. Involved in regulatory/ legal related matters Coordinated with foreign customers on product labeling development & pre-document verification Developed and implemented food safety management system Developed and implemented standard operating procedure Involved in operations start-up for the new projects to develop and implement food safety management system. Handling entire team like senior executive, QA executive and operator. Monitoring entire process like syrup room, WTP, ETP and spouting operation through by team. Monitoring of concentrate activity like flavor and salt weighing for batch mixing. Succeeded the projects of concentrate automation weighing with Essae team.  Swing product launch from plant with zero defect  FSSC 22000 implementations like TACCP, VACCP to Mysore unit. Show less • Involved entire validation & stabilization of CIP, Pasteurizer, and Syrup Room during project • Ensure Quality of raw material /in process /finished product as per the standards & specifications.• Raw and packaging materials chemical analysis, inspection and documentation as per specification.• Heading in Syrup preparation through quality process for all Flavors like Aamras, aampanna, JKK, JJ, Anar, chilli Guava as per Hector specifications • Involved in preparation of Dairy products and jelly drinks like Thandai, Neermore, Badam milk, Mango & mixed berries milk shake and orange, Litchi jello mello drink • Execute production plans and adjust operational activities by optimizing manpower, material and machine.• Plan, coordinate and follow-up Quality related maintenance activities viz. routine, periodic maintenance and CIP/shutdown activities. • Conducting training regarding syrup process, pasteurizer and pouches spouting to all newly joined Hector beverages Employees • Maintain daily and monthly calibration of lab equipment’s and monitoring device in process.• Involved in Trouble shooting and preventive maintenance in Pasteurizer and Process and updating the inventory of spare parts for syrup, WTP equipment’s like gaskets, pump seals, strainers Show less

  • Assistant Manager

    Oct 2017 - Jul 2020

  • Senior Executive Quality Assurance

    Jan 2016 - Jul 2020

  • QA Executive

    Feb 2015 - Dec 2015
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  HERMES DISTILLERY Pvt ltd sublesse Diageo India

  Jun 2020 - Jul 2022

  Quality Manager

  Successful implementation of sedex requirement and CB audit also cleared with2 minor NC and closure report submitted to Diageo. Ensuring and implementation of 23 statutory compliance, based on this result wehave achieved 98.0% statutory compliance in PAN India for ensuring good performance on business with customers. Framework for label registration and barcode creation for all products in GS 1India. Ensuring and verification of the daily Excises record like Form-1, blend indent,blending and reduction register. Liaising with plant excise team for ensuring the ENA transfer, stock maintain,daily dipping for VAT, chemical reports etc. Liaising with the management team for developing the FSSAI requirementsfor a newly firm company. Documentation preparation for FSSC, FSSAI and L-1 global Diageorequirements. Leading the expansion project for blending to increase storage capacity of blend and ENA as well. Timeline renewal and modification of FSSAI license and ensuring the timelyfilling the yearly returns in FOSCoS. Ensuring and developing the Factory inspection and hygiene inspection report documents for CSD India and successfully clearing the CSD inspection by Indian army karnal. Ensured the arrangement and sampling of the water (IS 10500-2012), ENA, blendsample for quarterly analysis as per the FSSAI Developing the team for plant safety risk assessment by HIRA and conductingthe review meeting for mitigation plan. Developing and training to the quality team of operator, quality executive for GMP,FSSC certification, FSSAI and internal auditor. Developing the Lab instrument SOP, WI and training documents. Documentation preparation for FSSC, FSSAI and L-1 global Diageorequirements. GFPS implementation and monitoring. Dealing Process requirement like tank, filler and labeler as per Diageorequirements. Interviewing and screening for selection the new executive and operator. Show less

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  TÜV NORD GROUP

  Jul 2022 - now

  Food Safety Auditor

  Lead Auditor – FSMS, HACCP, ISO 9001:2015, FSSC V5.1 & V6.0Key Responsibilities and Achievements:Conducted certification audits for FSMS, HACCP, GMP, ISO 9001:2015, and FSSC V5.1 & V6.0, ensuring compliance with international standards.Led audits across various sectors, including bakery, beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic), dairy, fruits and vegetables, tea, chocolate, fish, meat, rice, wheat flour, and flavor industries.Successfully executed 2nd and 3rd party audits for FSSAI checklist, Amazon supplier audits, QMS, HACCP, ISO 22000:2018, and FSSC 22000.Responsible for the complete audit process: planning, execution, follow-up on deviations, report submission, and expense management.Approved Lead Auditor for HACCP, FSMS, FSSC V5.1 & V6.0, ISO 9001:2015, and awaiting observation for BRC Lead Auditor 9.0.Led and participated in audits for a wide range of food sectors, including bakery products, pasta, chocolates, frozen items, ready-to-eat foods, salt, edible oils, and more.Conducted FSSAI third-party hygiene rating audits and campus audits, ensuring impartiality, compliance with regulations, and transparency.Worked collaboratively with international colleagues to share resources and expertise, enhancing audit efficiency and effectiveness.Maintained the reputation of TUV Nord through honesty, fairness, and compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.Trusted to make unbiased, transparent decisions, adding value to customer trust and relationships. Certifications:Certified Lead Auditor – FSSC 4.1 with ISO 22000:2018, DNV (2019)Lead Auditor – Quality Management System (QMS), TUV Nord (August 2022)Certified Lead Auditor for BRC Global Standard for Food Safety, Issue 9FAMI-QS Completion of Management System Certification for FAMI-QS Show less