Food Safety & Compliance Specialist

Qualifications

MSc Food Technology – Quality Assurance (2023) | University of Reading, UK

B.Tech Food Technology (2018) | Cochin University of Science & Technology (CUSAT), India


Certifications

Internal Auditor – BRC Global Standard for Food Safety (Issue 8)

HACCP Level 3 for Food Manufacturing (Highfield, UK)

ISO 22000:2018 & FSSC 22000 V4.1 – Internal Auditor & Awareness

Food Safety & Management System (HACCP) – RSPH, UK

Food Allergy Training – Food Standards Agency, UK

Root Cause Analysis for Food Businesses – Food Standards Agency, UK

Passionate about food safety and quality innovation, I am motivated by opportunities to improve processes and deliver excellence. I enjoy cooking, exploring new cuisines, and traveling, which enhance my creativity and cultural awareness. With strong problem-solving skills and a collaborative mindset, I thrive in both professional and personal growth.

Team Leadership & Training – coached and trained staff on food safety, hygiene, and SOPs, improving compliance and efficiency.

Production Planning & Coordination – developed and executed weekly/monthly production plans, ensuring on-time delivery.

Process Optimization – streamlined product trials and scale-up processes, reducing costs and enhancing efficiency.

Audit & Compliance Management – supported certification body, third-party, and customer audits, ensuring readiness and closing nonconformities.

Operational Oversight – monitored production efficiency, equipment performance, and in-process quality checks.

Cross-Functional Collaboration – worked closely with QA and production teams to resolve issues and meet customer requirements.

Inventory & Resource Management – oversaw raw materials, packaging, and finished goods to prevent shortages and delays.

Risk & Performance Evaluation – identified risks, investigated customer complaints, and implemented corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).

5.5+ years of progressive experience in food quality assurance, production management, and food safety across the UK and India.

Led GMP and hygiene audits (internal & external), successfully ensuring audit readiness and closing nonconformities.

Streamlined new product trials and scale-up processes, improving efficiency and reducing production costs.

Investigated and resolved customer complaints through detailed root cause analysis and CAPA implementation.

Implemented team rotation systems to enhance skill distribution, transparency, and operational efficiency.

Oversaw end-to-end production planning and coordination, achieving consistent on-time delivery of products.

Certified Internal Auditor for BRC, ISO 22000, and HACCP with hands-on knowledge of international food safety standards.

Experienced in SAP-based reporting of quality test results, deviations, and KPI performance tracking.

Proven expertise in sensory evaluation, shelf-life testing, and packaging verification to ensure product quality and compliance.