Joseph Varkey

Experience

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  HJ Heinz

  Jul 2005 - Oct 2006

  Quality Assurance Microbiologist

   Conducting Microbiological Testing of Tomato ketchup, Tomato paste, Raw Material, Air Hygiene, personal Hygiene, Processing Water, etc.  Conducting analysis of Shelf life study of Tomato ketchup samples. Managing the online process verification and maintaining the records. To Assist in planning and support for improvement of Quality strategy

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  IFFCO

  Nov 2006 - Oct 2011

  QA / QC Executive , AL AIN NATIONAL JUICE&REFRESHMENT Co

   Heading Microbiological Function in Culinary , Beverage , Diary section in facility. Internal auditor for HACCP, GMP and BRC, Conducting Microbiological Testing in Lab by International Standard testing Procedure (BAM ,US FDA). Performing routine microbiological examination of Tomato Ketchup, Mayonnaise, Sauces & Salad and dressings long with conducting microbiological examination of Juices, Drinks, Milk and flavored Milk.  Carrying out the hygiene checks for personnel (Swab tests), processing area (Air quality checks), Machines (equipment Swabs), etc. Leading the Microbiological Analysis of processing water via Membrane filter tech. Maintaining laboratory with Good Laboratory Practice and maintaining equipment with timely calibrated. Coordinating with Pest control along with maintaining the Third Party Records. Implementing new microbiological techniques along with analyzing/ preparing the case study of the customer complaint samples. Extending the support quality assurance function in facility. Show less

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  Danat Hotels & Resorts

  Nov 2011 - Mar 2014

  Executive - Quality Assurance & EHS

   Heading Food Safety and EHS Function in in facility. Designing and implementing stringent systems and quality plans to ensure high quality standards at all the stages of operation such as receiving, storage, production, customer level sales and complaints. Successfully Implemented Environmental Management System (ISO 14001:2004) and Occupational Health and Safety Management System (ISO 18001:2007)  Ensure & Monitor the HACCP activity in facility. Overseeing various inspections, tests & analysis to ensure that products developed are in compliance with pre-set specifications (third party lab). Developing policies & executing effective plans, including P&L structures to assure achievement of agreed-to volume & profit objectives. Show less

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  POM HOLDING / Yosh Hospitality LLC

  Mar 2014 - now

  Quality Assurance / Food Safety HACCP Inspector

  Heading and Implementing the Food Safety and Quality Assurance Functions in the Group FMCG Property located in United Arab Emirates.Develop and provide training for food safety and quality requirements.Conduct facility food safety audits as well as manage third party auditsMonitor and verify activities to ensure that all products coming in and out of the facility meet food safety standards in addition to quality standards.Oversee proper maintenance and sanitation of all facility to comply with food safety requirements Work closely with Operations Manager on any food safety or quality assurance issues.Update existing food safety procedures and documentation to keep up with changing requirements Show less