Niharika Chandrahasa Shetty
Leeds
Summary
Detail-oriented Quality Auditor with experience in food manufacturing, ensuring compliance with food safety, HACCP, GMP, and quality standards. Skilled in audits, quality inspections, traceability, documentation, and investigating non-conformances. Committed to maintaining product quality, driving continuous improvement, and delivering safe, high-quality products.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
year of professional experience
Work history
Quality auditor
Samworth Brothers
Worksop, Nottinghamshire
2026.06 - Current
- Conducted Audits, Customer Codes of Practice, HACCP/CCP, GMP, Glass and Plastic inspections.
- Monitored product quality, analysed trends, and collaborated with relevant departments to develop and implement corrective action plans.
- Maintained microbiological sampling plans and managed scheduled testing while investigating and closing out any adverse results.
- Performed scheduled traceability exercises, including forward and backward traceability, and packaging verification.
- Coordinated product taste panels and supported new product launches to ensure a smooth transition from development to full-scale production.
- Supported and mentored team members by providing guidance, and promoting compliance with quality and food safety standards.
Production Operator
Symington's
Leeds
2025.02 - 2026.05
- Quality Assurance: Conducted regular and thorough quality inspections throughout the production process to verify that all products consistently met defined specifications and quality benchmarks.
- Critical Control Points(CCP): Conducted safety checks, including metal detection, to confirm product safety for distribution.
- Line Monitoring & In-Process Checks: Performed routine weight checks and in-line assessments to uphold product uniformity and contribute to quality improvement.
- Documentation & Compliance: Completed and maintained production records to ensure full traceability and compliance with regulatory requirements.
Education
Master of Science - Food Science
University of Leeds
Leeds 2023.09 - 2024.09
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Engineering
University of Agricultural Sciences
India 2017.08 - 2021.07
Skills
- HACCP Compliance
- GMP Compliance
- Food safety assurance
- Internal Auditing
- Microbiological Sampling
- Record keeping
- Cause analysis
- Food production
Certification
- Level 2 HACCP
- Level 2 Food Hygiene and Safety for Manufacturing
- An introduction to root cause analysis course for food business
- Food allergy and intolerance
Timeline
Quality auditor
Samworth Brothers
2026.06 - Current
Production Operator
Symington's
2025.02 - 2026.05
Master of Science - Food Science
University of Leeds
2023.09 - 2024.09
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Engineering
University of Agricultural Sciences
2017.08 - 2021.07