Dinesh Kumar

Experience

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  Nestlé

  Apr 2008 - Oct 2013

  Microbiologist

  • Microbiological Analysis of various parameters and maintaining 5S in lab• Established Pathogen Monitoring Plan• Internal Auditor for GLP (Good Laboratory Practices) for Nestle Lab and Supplier Labs• Established procedures and systems for ISO 17025 implementation• Microbiological and Process Validation of various Projects (New Spray Dryer, Roller Dryer and Probiotic Foods)• Handled Allergen Management Programme• Played a pivotal role in implementing Rapid Method e.g. PCR, ID-32 MINI API system for EB, CB• Created CAPA for Microbiological Deviations in Production Environment and Products• Conducted P-test, Method Validation, Method Verification, Equipment Calibration• Management of culture (strains) for fermented products (Chilled Dairy)• Plant Inspection and release basis GMP Show less

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  Danone India

  Oct 2013 - Jun 2021

  • Food Safety Team Leader and responsible for effective implementation of FSSC 22000 at the site• Food Defense Coordinator for the site• Support Food Safety related Projects and ensure Food Safety Guidelines/Standards are met• Ensure GMP requirements are met at shop floor • Food Safety Internal Auditor for the Factory and Co-Manufacturing site• Ensure implementation of food safety requirements as per FSSC 22000, FSSAI Schedule IV, Regulatory and Danone Standards (PRP, HACCP, Food Defense, Traceability, GMP, Food Fraud, FSE)• Ensure HACCP system is updated and live • Conduct Food Safety Validations for Process and FSE (Food Safety Equipments including CCP/oPRPs)• Responsible for allergen Management at site• Responsible to train and develop competency of Food Safety Team and other Employees of the Factory • Responsible for all applicable External Audits (FSSC 2200, Schedule IV and Danone FSI- Food Safety Initiative) for the site• Conduct Root Cause Analysis and establish Corrective Actions (CAPA) for Food Safety Deviations, Audit Findings and customer complaints• Conducting Management Review Meetings• Laboratory Internal Auditor as per ISO/IEC 17025:2017• Ensure Integrated Pest Control Management System is in place• i Care Coordinator: Driving Food Safety Culture in the Factory Show less • Spearheaded the set up and designing of new Microbiology laboratory• Implemented ISO, BIS/FSSAI and Danone analytical methods as per ISO 17025• Implemented ICP (Internal Control Plan) for Analytical Methods, Laboratory safety, Chemicals, Media/Reagents and Instruments• Established and Implemented procedures and systems for NABL accreditation as per ISO 17025 • Led P-test, Method Validation, Method Verification, Equipment Calibration• Developed Central Testing Laboratory at Factory and initiated testing of Co-Manufacturing site samples• Spearheaded day to day operations of Lab• Internal Auditor for GLP (Good Laboratory Practices) for Danone Lab and Co-Manufacturing Labs• Established Microbiological Environment Monitoring Plan for Plant and Co-Manufacturing Site• Conducted GMP Audits for Co-Manufacturing sites• Food Safety Internal Auditor and HACCP Team Member• Microbiology and Hygiene Training to factory employees• Microbiological Method and Process Validation Show less

  • Food Safety Manager

    Sept 2015 - Jun 2021

  • Microbiology Head

    Oct 2013 - Sept 2015
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  Ferrero

  Jun 2021 - now

  Food Safety and Quality System Manager

  • Ensuring compliance of food safety & quality requirements such as GMP, FSSC 22000, HACCP, Food Defense, Food Fraud, PCQI, Halal, ISO 9001• Managing Non-conformities and customer complaints through implementing robust RCA• Coordinate with central legal department to implement plant related regulatory requirements for applicable local and country specific food law such as FSSAI, Legal Metrology and FSMA.• Oversee management of pathogen Monitoring Programme, take a lead role in any microbiological investigation, both environment and finished product• Ensure Food Safety culture is improved through various programmes Show less