Omkar Wagh
London
Summary
Qualified BRCGS Lead Auditor and Quality Systems Specialist with a master’s in Food Science, experienced in digital QMS management, HACCP/TACCP leadership, and allergen validation. Proven track record in reducing customer complaints, strengthening compliance, and delivering efficient validation and cleaning protocols. Results‑driven, technically strong, and fully flexible to relocate to support business needs.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Compliance Coordinator
Belazu I Bcorp
London
02.2025 - Current
- Spearheaded customer reduction initiatives and conducted thorough investigations to enhance client satisfaction.
- Pioneered the development and seamless transition of the Quality Management System to the company's software platform.
- Expertly hosted and led BRCGS and customer audits, ensuring the prompt and effective closeout of non-conformances.
- Orchestrated new product launches, including meticulous specification management and comprehensive site-related supplier assessments.
- Actively contributed as a HACCP team member and served as the deputy, demonstrating strong leadership and expertise.
- Conducted comprehensive gap analysis on raw materials, ensuring compliance with standards set by major retailers such as Tesco, Sainsbury's, and M&S for Customer providing products to the retailer.
- Managed the internal audit schedule, ensuring all audits were conducted on time and that the team promptly addressed and closed out any findings.
- Coordinated documentation between suppliers and customers, ensuring seamless communication and compliance with requirement.
- Optimized supplier performance by analysing finished product complaint trends and site-raised non-conformance reports (NCRs) to drive effective issue resolution and continuous improvement.
- Successfully designed and executed site-wide cleaning, allergen, and vegan validation protocols; utilized a science-based approach and existing literature to optimize swabbing frequencies, reducing external laboratory costs by 10% while maintaining 100% compliance with retailer speciation standards.
QA Lead
Barrowcliffe Ltd.
Scunthorpe
08.2024 - 02.2025
- Proactively support the company's quality systems by managing hygiene standards, coordinating staff training, hosting audits, and collaborating with suppliers and customers on all quality and technical aspects.
- Address customer complaints promptly and ensure all issues are resolved and closed out effectively.
- Develop and update necessary paperwork and procedures for internal systems, ensuring all changes are recorded in the document amendment list and index, while supporting the maintenance of the site's BRC standard.
- Actively participate in HACCP, TACCP, and VACCP meetings, while contributing valuable factory floor insights during internal audits, management reviews, and HACCP review meetings to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Graduate Food Production Technical Assistant
Barrowcliffe Ltd.
Scunthorpe
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Assist in completing internal audits and help address any identified gaps to ensure full compliance.
- Assist in the creation of micro trending, out-of-specification reports, and coordinating retest.
- Support sampling, validation, and verification efforts by actively participating in factory trials and related tasks.
- Successfully managed day-to-day operations, including conducting glass and plastic audits, as well as performing risk assessments for cleaning and hygiene practices.
Part Time Store Manager
Papa Johns
Cardiff, Wales
10.2022 - 07.2023
- Ensured highest food quality standards by implementing rigorous temperature control and hygiene practices.
- Demonstrated expertise in regulatory compliance, conducting risk assessments for health exposures and achieving successful audits by regulatory bodies.
- Enhanced technical skills in hazard assessment and stock management, ensuring adherence to safety regulations and efficient inventory control.
Quality Assurance Intern
Delightful Gourmet Ltd
12.2021 - 03.2022
- Completed daily inspections of incoming raw materials in accordance with specifications, meticulously recording compliance and promptly addressing any non-conformances or rejects based on specified criteria.
- Performed daily hygiene inspections on operatives and machinery to ensure cleanliness and safety standards prior to production commencement.
- Carried out comprehensive dispatch inspections on finished goods to confirm that they met specifications and were of the right quality before being despatched.
Education
MSc - Food Science and technology (Industry Placement)
Cardiff Metropolitan University
Cardiff, Wales09-2024
Skills
- Risk assessment
- Quality assurance
- Document control
- Continuous improvement
- Customer relationship
- Supplier coordination
Accomplishments
- Achieved full Halal certification through end‑to‑end leadership of risk assessments, supplier verification, documentation control, and staff training.
- Delivered BRCGS AA grade by strengthening QMS controls, closing audit gaps, and driving proactive compliance across departments.
- Transitioned paper‑based audits to a digital, data‑driven system, improving visibility of issues, enabling trend analysis, and accelerating corrective action closure.
- Reduced customer complaints through root‑cause investigations, allergen validation improvements, and targeted process enhancements.
- Implemented robust cleaning and allergen validation protocols, achieving compliance while delivering measurable cost efficiencies.
- Implemented a Golden SAQ system, standardising responses and strengthening evidence control, which reduced customer SAQ requests by 80% and significantly improved efficiency and customer confidence.
Certification
- BRCGS Professional
- Global Standard for Food Safety Issue 9: Lead Auditor
- ISO 22000:2018 Elements of Food Safety Management (FSMS)
- High Speed Training Level 2 TACCP and VACCP
- RSPH Level - 3 Award in Food Safety for Food Manufacturing
- RSPH Level - 3 Award in Understanding How to Develop a HACCP Plan
- Advanced Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification.
Websites, Portfolios and Profiles
linkedin.com/in/omkar-wagh-981502220
Timeline
Compliance Coordinator
Belazu I Bcorp
02.2025 - Current
QA Lead
Barrowcliffe Ltd.
08.2024 - 02.2025
Graduate Food Production Technical Assistant
Barrowcliffe Ltd.
08.2023 - 08.2024
Part Time Store Manager
Papa Johns
10.2022 - 07.2023
Quality Assurance Intern
Delightful Gourmet Ltd
12.2021 - 03.2022
MSc - Food Science and technology (Industry Placement)
Cardiff Metropolitan University