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Mereena  K Thomas, Food Quality Assurance Technician

Mereena K Thomas

Food Quality Assurance Technician·Arabian Beverage Company

Kuwait

Bachelor's degree, Food Technology

Work experience

Total years of experience: 7 years, 8 months

Food Quality Assurance Technician

October 2022 - Present

Arabian Beverage Company

Mubarak al Kabir, Kuwait

October 2022 - Present

 Led the QA team, ensuring compliance with GMPs, SOPs, and ISO standards.
 Managed external and internal audits, including ISO/HACCP/NSF, ensuring zero non-conformities.
 Developed and implemented SOPs aligned with regulatory requirements.
 Conducted training programs on quality systems for staff, enhancing operational efficiency.
 Supervised CAPA processes, ensuring timely documentation and implementation.
 Spearheaded traceability investigations, significantly reducing quality lapses.
 Responsible for conducting verification and the validation of the finished products.

Company industry:
Food & Beverage Production

Quality Control Officer

September 2021 - July 2022

Light Fields Food Stuff Company - Numou & Core

Al Kuwait, Kuwait

September 2021 - July 2022

Maintained QA systems and documentation as per ISO and HACCP requirements.
 Monitored GMP programs on the production floor, ensuring high standards.
 Conducted CCP checks for HACCP, ensuring compliance with food safety standards.
 Performed regular inspections of raw materials and finished products.
 Implemented corrective actions based on quality assessments and customer feedback.

Company industry:
Catering, Food Service, & Restaurant

Food Safety & Quality Assurance Officer

September 2013 - September 2016

Quilon Foods Pvt. Ltd. , India

Kerala, India

September 2013 - September 2016

 Developed and maintained quality systems, including HACCP, SOP, and GMP.
 Managed internal and external quality audits, ensuring compliance with company and regulatory standards.
 Conducted training sessions on GMP and Food Safety for production personnel.
 Checked CCP for HACCP on the production floor. Supervise quality controllers and line leaders in the in-line monitoring of production.
 Organize daily tests on raw materials and finished products by sensory and physical analyses.

Company industry:
FMCG

Education

Cochin University of Technology

April 2013

April 2013

Bachelor's degree, Food Technology

India

GPA (percentage): 75%

GPA (percentage): 75%

Skills

Quality Assurance
Intermediate
Quality Assurance
Intermediate
ISO 22000
Intermediate
ISO 22000
Intermediate
ISO 9001 2015 Documentation
Intermediate
ISO 9001 2015 Documentation
Intermediate
ISO 45000
Intermediate
ISO 45000
Intermediate
Food Safety
Intermediate
Food Safety
Intermediate
Lab Testing
Intermediate
Lab Testing
Intermediate

Languages

English

Intermediate

Hindi

Intermediate

Arabic

Beginner

Training and Certifications

Certifications
FSSC 22000 Lead Auditor
TUV SUD
Nov 2022