ALPHY SIBY

Kiren Foods - Rochdale, UK

NPD Technologist 03/2024 - 01/2025

• Ensured compliance with BRCGS Issue 9, HACCP, QMS, and UK food safety regulations.
• Supported BRCGS and customer audits, contributing to successful Grade AA certification.
• Managed QMS activities, including CAPA, document control, traceability, and non-conformance investigations.
• Conducted internal audits, GMP inspections, hygiene checks, and CCP monitoring to ensure food safety compliance.
• Prepared and maintained product specifications, artwork approvals, technical documentation, and traceability records.
• Led end-to-end NPD projects from concept, factory trials, and validation to commercial launch.
• Developed chilled and frozen products, including formulation, testing, shelf-life studies, and process validation.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive quality improvements and successful product launches.

• Paper Boat a brand of traditional Indian beverages and foods is produced and marketed by hector beverages) https://www.paperboatdrinks.com/
• Conducted quality checks on finished products to ensure they met company standards.
• Identified and reported non-conforming products and supported issue resolution.
• Performed routine inspections during production to maintain product quality.
• Checked product packaging and labelling against approved specifications.
• Maintained quality records and followed GMP and food safety procedures.

• Performed quality checks on organic spices to ensure compliance with quality standards and customer requirements.
• Conducted sensory evaluation of spice products to maintain product consistency.
• Maintained quality documentation, product specifications, and testing records.
• Supported quality assurance activities by recording inspection results and assisting with routine compliance documentation.