Sivaranjani Sivakumar
Oxford,UK
Summary
Results-driven professional with expertise in quality assurance and product testing within food safety and supply chain management. Proficient in supplier audits, SOP development, and continuous improvement strategies to ensure compliance with hygiene standards. Skilled in logistics coordination, inventory control, and packaging development to enhance operational efficiency. Experienced in workforce training and client relations management to drive business success and maintain high performance standards.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work history
Retail Assistant (Part-time)
Sainsbury's
Oxford
10.2024 - 01.2026
- Ensured compliance with food safety and quality standards while handling fresh and packaged goods.
- Oversaw 200 to 300 online orders while coordinating stock loading and managing customer interactions in high-pressure environment.
- Delivered exceptional customer service by assisting diverse customers with queries and purchases.
- Supported stock rotation and replenishment to maintain on-shelf availability and reduce waste.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve daily store targets efficiently.
- Handled multiple projects simultaneously, demonstrating exceptional multitasking prowess. satisfaction.
- Handled multiple projects simultaneously demonstrating exceptional multitasking prowess.
Warehouse & Export Manager
Suman Food Product
Oxford, Oxfordshire
05.2022 - 08.2024
- Directed 15 manufacturing sites, leading 11 supervisors and 4 managers in warehouse and export operations.
- Optimised workforce structure, enhancing production output by 25% through strategic team placements.
- Reduced production costs by 40% via lean process improvements and effective cost-control strategies.
- Served as key problem-solver for cross-team conflicts, fostering collaborative culture.
- Provided training sessions to new employees for better understanding of export procedures.
- Achieved customer satisfaction by resolving shipment issues promptly.
Quality and Production Manager
Suman Food Product
05.2020 - 05.2022
- Supervised 6 supervisors across multiple facilities to ensure product quality and standard compliance.
- Achieved 15% waste reduction within one year by optimising processes and enforcing discipline.
- Maintained 100% compliance in shipment quality, guaranteeing uniform taste and consistency.
- Strengthened daily operations through team building and standardised procedures to enhance efficiency.
- Established safety protocols to reduce workplace accidents.
Quality Assurance Manager
Suman Food Product
05.2019 - 05.2020
- Managed 4 supervisors, 2 team leads, and 4 interns, coordinating daily inspections across multiple manufacturing units.
- Introduced new hygiene rules and worker handling practices, significantly improving product shelf life and safety.
- Redesigned packaging processes, increasing shelf life and product quality by 18%.
- Led systematic inspections, audits, and CAPA processes to strengthen compliance and ensure customer satisfaction.
- Enhanced sales performance through growth from 3 containers each week to 6
Assistant Quality Manager
Suman Food Product
Coimbatore
05.2018 - 05.2019
- Supervised 2 supervisors and 3 interns on the production floor, ensuring strict adherence to daily quality checks.
- Worked closely with senior professionals to monitor food taste, texture, and cooking processes, maintaining consistent product standards.
- Supported vendor audits and supplier approvals, contributing to compliance across the supply chain.
- Gained hands-on exposure to production challenges, building practical knowledge in both quality and operations management.
Assistant Quality Supervisor
Suman Food Product
05.2018 - 05.2019
- Supervised More than 3 interns and the cooking team to ensure adherence to daily quality checks.
- Collaborated with senior professionals to monitor food taste, texture, and cooking processes.
- Supported vendor audits and supplier approvals to enhance supply chain compliance.
- Supervised interns and the cooking team to ensure adherence to daily quality checks and address production challenges.
Assistant Trainee (Internship)
Suman Food Product
06.2017 - 04.2018
- Supported end-to-end production processes, including cooking, stock handling, packaging, and hygiene practices.
- Assisted QA teams with daily inspections and food safety checks to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Collaborated with factory floor workers to enhance understanding of food quality standards.
- Optimised production workflows by implementing real-time learnings and reinforcing compliance culture.
- Streamlined communication to boost overall team productivity.
Education
MSc - Management
Oxford Brookes University
UK 09/2024 - 09/2025
BA - History
PSGR Krishnammal College for Women
India 06/2015 - 05/2018
Skills
- Quality assurance and control
- Product testing and inspection
- Risk assessment and mitigation
- Food safety standards
- Supplier audits and qualification
- SOP development and implementation
- Cross-functional leadership
- Logistics coordination
- Hygiene compliance and allergen awareness
- Inventory control (FIFO)
- Problem-solving and decision-making
- Team management
- Communication and negotiation skills
- Adaptability and multitasking
- Client relations management
- Packaging development
- Cost control strategies
- Workforce training and planning
- Supply chain management
LANGUAGE
English
Fluent
Tamil
Native
HOBBIES AND INTEREST
Fitness & Sports, Cooking & Culinary Exploration, Travelling & Cultural Exploration, Volunteering & Community Engagement
Timeline
Retail Assistant (Part-time)
Sainsbury's
10.2024 - 01.2026
Warehouse & Export Manager
Suman Food Product
05.2022 - 08.2024
Quality and Production Manager
Suman Food Product
05.2020 - 05.2022
Quality Assurance Manager
Suman Food Product
05.2019 - 05.2020
Assistant Quality Manager
Suman Food Product
05.2018 - 05.2019
Assistant Quality Supervisor
Suman Food Product
05.2018 - 05.2019
Assistant Trainee (Internship)
Suman Food Product
06.2017 - 04.2018
MSc - Management
Oxford Brookes University
09/2024 - 09/2025
BA - History
PSGR Krishnammal College for Women
06/2015 - 05/2018