Sameera Banu Shaik

Experience

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  Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Pvt Ltd

  Nov 2016 - Mar 2017

  Quality Assurance Intern

  Ensuring quality, compliance, and process optimization in water treatment, packaging, and manufacturing environments. ✅ Oversaw WTP & ETP operations, conducting water analysis (TDS, pH, hardness, alkalinity, chlorine), ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.✅ Monitored PET bottle production, process parameters, and pest control measures, while managing daily documentation and process line activities for operational efficiency.

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  Hector Beverages

  Apr 2017 - Jul 2017

  Product Development and Quality Trainee

  Driving efficiency, compliance, and quality improvements in food processing and manufacturing environments.✅ Led a mango pulping project focused on natural ripening and quality monitoring of Totapuri mangoes, optimizing pulp processing.✅Trained at Hector Beverages (Mysore), implementing 5S methodology in laboratory operations to enhance efficiency.✅ Conducted inspections of packaging materials, raw materials, and online production, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.✅ Managed daily compliance tracking for PRP, OPRP, and CCP, improving food safety and process consistency. Show less

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  Tata Consumer Products

  Aug 2018 - Jul 2019

  Associate Researcher

  Bridging food safety, compliance, and advanced analytics to enhance quality systems, decision-making, and product innovation.✅ Compliance Data Collection & Analysis – Coordinated internal compliance data across departments, utilizing unit and market samples to ensure regulatory and quality adherence.✅ Statistical Analysis & Reporting – Interpreted key quality and food safety metrics, performing statistical analysis to drive data-backed decisions and process improvements.✅ Analytical Solutions & Data Systems – Selected, configured, and implemented data analytics solutions, optimizing database management and data-driven processes.✅ Strategic Reporting & Decision Support – Generated detailed reports for management, influencing strategic initiatives and operational enhancements.✅ Product Characterization & Innovation – Led a project on “Product Improvement through Characterization and Fingerprinting of Various Tea Blends,” driving product optimization and quality refinement. Show less

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  Cure.Fit

  Aug 2019 - Sept 2020

  Quality Operation Advisor

  Committed to driving food safety excellence, regulatory compliance, and operational innovation in food and beverage manufacturing.✅ Food Safety & Quality Assurance – Managed quality parameters, HACCP, GMP, and traceability programs, reducing customer complaints through root cause analysis and corrective actions.✅ Audit & Compliance Leadership – Conducted vendor and unit food safety audits, developing SOPs and procedures aligned with ISO 22000 & FSSC standards.✅ Product & Process Validation – Led verification and validation of new products, instrumentation, and CIP processes, ensuring compliance and efficiency.✅ Regulatory & Labeling Compliance – Assisted in product registration, label compliance, and market launches, ensuring adherence to food safety regulations.✅ QMS & Continuous Improvement – Developed product specifications, implemented Food Allergen Management & ISO 22000:2018 updates, and delivered specialized training to enhance team expertise. Show less

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  Ola Foods

  Sept 2020 - Dec 2021

  Sr. FSQA Supervisor

  Driving quality excellence, food safety leadership, and operational innovation to elevate industry standards.✅ GFSI & ISO 22000 Compliance – Developed and managed ISO 22000 and FSMA documentation, ensuring robust food safety and quality systems.✅ Multi-Site Operational Oversight – Streamlined production across five manufacturing units, conducting nationwide on-site assessments to optimize processes.✅ Supplier & Vendor Management – Led supplier audits, onboarding, and compliance training, ensuring alignment with ISO 22000 and FSSC standards.✅ Product Scale-Up & Commercialization – Spearheaded new product launches, line extensions, and process improvements, optimizing production for market expansion.✅ Continuous Improvement & Risk Management – Implemented root cause analysis, SPC, food fraud prevention, and traceability systems, reducing quality issues and enhancing compliance. Show less

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  University of Wisconsin-Stout

  Feb 2022 - May 2023

  ✅ Course Development & Student Support – Developed lecture materials, led review sessions, and provided personalized academic assistance during office hours.✅ Lab & Classroom Management – Supervised laboratory experiments, ensured safety and procedural accuracy, graded assignments, and contributed to curriculum improvements. ✅ Team Leadership & Training – Supervised and trained student employees, ensuring efficient performance, skill development, and exceptional customer service.✅ Operational & Compliance Management – Coordinated scheduling, inventory, budgeting, and compliance with food safety standards, while overseeing special events and catering services.

  • Graduate Teaching Assistant

    Sept 2022 - May 2023

  • Student Manager

    Feb 2022 - May 2023
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  Garden Fresh Market

  Jul 2023 - Jan 2025

  Food Safety QA Manager

  Focused on compliance, innovation, and operational excellence to elevate food safety and quality standards.✅ SQF & Food Safety System Implementation – Developing and enforcing SQF, HACCP, and HARPC systems to ensure full regulatory and customer compliance.✅ Supplier & Supply Chain Compliance – Leading supplier audits, onboarding, and verification, ensuring a robust and compliant supply chain.✅ Environmental Monitoring & Risk Management – Overseeing sanitation, quality audits, food defense, and allergen management to prevent cross-contamination and ensure product integrity.✅ Audit & Crisis Preparedness – Serving as the primary contact for regulatory, third-party, and client audits, recalls, and crisis management.✅ Continuous Improvement & Process Optimization – Driving corrective actions, RCA, CAPA, and SPC to enhance product quality, resolve issues, and support new product commercialization. Show less

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  Assemblers Inc

  Feb 2025 - now

  FSQA Manager

  Delivering high-impact leadership that protects brands, strengthens compliance, and ensures the highest standards of food safety and quality.🔥 Leading a high-performing team of supervisors and HACCP coordinators, fostering a culture of accountability, food safety excellence, and operational efficiency.🔥 Spearheading SQF, FDA, HACCP, and customer audits, ensuring compliance with all regulatory, third-party, and customer standards.🔥 Architecting and enforcing risk-based quality programs, strengthening food safety systems, and eliminating inefficiencies through proactive risk assessments.🔥 Partnering with operations, supply chain, and leadership teams to ensure customer specifications, food safety protocols, and compliance measures align seamlessly.🔥 Implementing data-driven quality strategies, optimizing processes, and driving the development of new food safety and quality programs to support business growth. Show less