Naresh Kumar, Head Quality Assurance

Naresh Kumar

Head Quality Assurance

Daily Food Company

Location
Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
Education
Master's degree, Food technology
Experience
22 years, 11 Months

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Total years of experience :22 years, 11 Months

Head Quality Assurance at Daily Food Company
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • My current job since March 2014

 Handling a team of 14 QA person ( Microbiologist, Assistant & QA Manager, QA inspectors & Food Safety Auditors )
 Preparation, implementation, updation of Food safety Management at Central Processing Plant ( Bakery, Meat, Sauce & Vegetables) & Maestro Pizza Restaurants
 Implemented ISO 22000 in Central Processing Plant & Maestro Pizza.
 Developed Food Safety Audit checklist & Daily Diligence Diary (DDD) along with NSF team for Maestro Pizza restaurants.
 Developed Chemical & Microbiology Lab for checking quality of bakery products, Meat products, Vegetable & Sauce
 Prepared Specification & Technical Sheet of all Raw material, Packaging material & Finished Goods

North Quality Incharge Processed Food at Sahara Q Shop
  • India - Delhi
  • October 2012 to March 2014

 Responsible for the selection & development of third party Vendors ( Co -packers) food safety system through Quality audits.
 Monitoring Quality activities of processed foods at co-packers through a team of 12 QA persons.
 Internal Auditor for ISO 9001:2008
 Handling internal & External customer complaints, responsible making CAPA and Monthly trends.
 SQMS - manual development product wise for both processed food & Staples.
 Warehouse & stores audit in North region.
 To provide solution for any non-compliance or other food quality issue faced at total value chain & system.
 Preparation & regular updation of process Quality Control program for all process food items & Staples.
 Improve the quality & food safety system of Sahara co-packers of Corn Flake, Ketchup & Jam, Pickles, Namkeen, Fruit drinks, dry fruit, pulses, tea, papad etc.

Senior Manager Quality Assurance at Devyani International Limited
  • India - Delhi
  • August 2008 to October 2012

 Implementation of Food safety management system of YUM system ( FSA & QSA ) at restaurants, warehouses & commissary.
 Conducted more than 300 Food safety audits of Pizza Hut & KFC restaurant and 20 Warehouse Audits( Dry & Cold).
 Started Food safety audits in Pizza hut & KFC restaurants and responsible for the Periodic updation of Audit checklist.
 Responsible for the implementation YUM distribution guideline at warehouses.
 Implemented of YUM Star Guidelines at PHD Commissary.
 Reduced the pest issues in the restaurant through effective implementation of pest Management system at restaurants & warehouses. Started Pest proofing Audits in both Pizzahut & KFC restaurants.
 Developed Two new Pest Control Vendors for the company.
 Developed three Bun vendors for KFC in GOA & East Region.
 Investigation and closure of customer & Product complaints.
 Sampling and testing of potentially hazard foods items.
 Monitoring of restaurant & commissary water quality.

Assistant QA Manager at Nirulas & Company
  • India - Ghaziabad
  • May 2007 to August 2008

 Responsible for conducting chemical & microbiological testing RM, PM, IP, FG and water quality.
 Set up Microbiological lab & prepared Microbiological specification and microbiological monitoring program.
 Ensure compliance of various quality measures and conducting hygiene audits & follow-up of findings.
 Prepared GMP Audit checklist and responsible for conducting monthly GMP audit of whole plant.
 Prepared cleaning and sanitation program for all five sections.
 Conducted vendor audits as part of vendor Development and continual evaluation for sourcing maintaining quality of raw materials.
 Handling internal & External customer complaints, responsible making CAPA and Monthly trends.
 Management Representative for HACCP and ISO 9000: 2001 of the ICE Cream Section.
 Facilitate in preparation of nutritional information for all packed product per new label regulatory requirement.

QA Manager at Parsons Nutritional Private Limited
  • India - Ghaziabad
  • January 2006 to May 2007

 Implementation of GSK quality Management system through regular Gap analysis and Management Representative for ISO 9000:2001 and HACCP system.
 Responsible for conducting audits ( Internal Audit and HACCP audit)for their sustenance.
 Validation of new equipments ( lab & process ) and processes.
 Implementation of corrective action plan drawn due to deviation and out of specifications results, Rejections and customer complaints thereby improving product quality.
 Play key role in implementation of project Armour ( HACCP).
 Played key role in the implementation of Quality metrics, Quality council and Vision Factory at site
 Facilitate in the preparation of site risk register .
 Coordinator of Monthly management review meeting and periodic product review.
 Facilitate actively in implementation of EHS at site.

Quality Chemist at Refreshment Trading Company, Kuwait
  • Kuwait - Al Kuwait
  • November 2004 to December 2005

 Responsible for the online testing of all Coco Cola beverages( water treatment, bottle washer, pet bottle testing syrup preparation, can seam testing and finished product testing).
 Played a key role in the implementation of Coco cola QMS and HACCP .
 Facilitate in the inception of the packaged Drinking water line Arwa.

Deputy Manager at Parsons Nutritional private Limited
  • India - Ghaziabad
  • February 2003 to November 2004

 Responsible for conducting chemical & microbiological testing raw material, in-process and finished product .
 Played key role in commissioning and cross validation of lab.
 Validation of new equipment ( lab & process ) and processes.
 Online monitoring of critical points of Process, in-process checks and line clearance checks.
 Responsible for the calibration of lab & process instruments.
 Responsible for cleaning validation & Air monitoring.
 Conducting the shelf life study of product as per R &D Guideline.
 Conducting GMP, Pest control & Internal audits in Plant.

Quality Chemist at Revose Pacakaged Drinking Water
  • India - Delhi
  • June 2001 to February 2003

 Carried out microbiological and chemical testing of water as per BIS requirements fro the smooth flow of operations.
 Played a significant role in controlling & ensuring the calibration and maintenance of the test.
 Instrumental in getting ISI certification.

Education

Master's degree, Food technology
  • at Guru Jambheshwar University
  • May 2001

Specialties & Skills

ISO 22000
Food Safety
Supplier Audits
Quality Assurance
MicroSoft Office
Food Safety Audits, Risk assesment and Quality Assurance
laboratory analysis
quality auditing
quality assurance
microbiology
auditing

Languages

English
Intermediate
Hindi
Expert

Training and Certifications

Food safety Management System (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 2007
Valid Until:
June 2007
HACCP Principal Course (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 2006
Valid Until:
June 2006

Hobbies

  • Travelling new places, listen soft music and to do food safety audits