Vipin Kumar

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• From May 2024 to October 2024,I took a break from my job and traveled to
• India due to family health issues. I quit my job in November 2024. Now that
• everything is resolved, I am actively seeking a long-term opportunity with a
• company where I can grow and contribute effectively.

Conducted internal audits to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures

• Created detailed specifications and labels for products
• Conducted root cause analysis to identify and address issues in production processes
• Investigated customer complaints to determine the cause and implement corrective actions
• Completed flight checks and equipment checks to ensure safe and efficient operations
• Led weekly and monthly audits, including GMP, glass, and hard plastic audits
• Managed all administrative tasks related to audit processes
• Maintained a perfect record of audit compliance and Accuracy
• Collaborated with New Product Development (NPD) team to create specifications and labels for new products
• Utilized web-based software to facilitate the creation and management of product specifications and labels
• Liaised with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate and compliant product specifications and labeling
• Maintained up-to-date information on products within the web-based software, ensuring efficient communication and access to critical data across the
• Maintained accurate records of approved suppliers, certificates, and expiry timelines
• Assisted the quality team in collecting data for root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Liaised with suppliers regarding missing or incomplete technical documents
• Prepared and updated quality control checklists and product specification sheets
• Provided admin support during internal and external audits, ensuring all files were audit-ready
• Helped in processing supplier returns, credit notes, and follow-up on corrective actions

• Extensive knowledge of 500+ fresh and processed products, ensuring quality and traceability
• Maintain site standards for unannounced BRCGS audits
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly quality audits (GMP, hygiene, glass/plastic, temperature, etc.)
• Manage and review warehouse, hubs, and meat cutting paperwork
• Raise and investigate non-conformities, maintaining logs
• Liaise with warehouse and transport teams on quality issues
• Monitor CCPs, quarantine procedures, and FIFO practices
• Conduct internal product checks, audits, and risk assessments
• Handle supplier approvals, risk assessments, and raw material specifications
• Support technical teams, manage supplier approvals, and maintain documentation
• Assist in audits (BRC, customer, internal) and supply chain traceability
• Use SAP, HighJump, and MS Office for data management
• Maintained and updated technical documentation, spreadsheets, and internal databases
• Coordinated with cross-functional teams to support project timelines and deliverables
• Scheduled meetings, managed calendars, and prepared agendas and meeting notes for the technical team
• Handled data entry, filing, and digital archiving of confidential documents
• Assisted in the preparation of reports, technical manuals, and presentations
• Responded to internal queries and provided general administrative support to the technical and operations teams
• Monitored procurement of technical supplies and liaised with vendors and suppliers
• Ensured compliance with internal policies and procedures within the admin/technical function
• Supported onboarding of new team members with access setup and basic training materials
• Helped maintain a smooth workflow between departments by managing communications and tracking task progress

• Monitoring product quality along the production lines to the agreed specifications
• To carry out GMP audits
• Ensuring the production line staff adhere to good manufacturing & good hygiene practices, including line clean downs / product change-overs / allergen control
• Ensuring mixes and finished products are produced as per specification and traceability paperwork is always completed
• To carry out regular on line product weight and quality checks for each product type, providing feedback to the team and ensuring appropriate corrective action is taken
• Ensuring appropriate resources are available for the team including product specifications, portioning and personal protective equipment
• To ensure that Critical Control Points (CCP's) are adhered to by all production staff and any failures are reported to the Technical/Quality Management and the relevant corrective actions implemented
• To carry out metal detection verification and complete rejected metal log documentation according to procedure and report any non-conformances to Technical/Quality Management
• To carry out random checks in the allocation/labelling area to ensure that product labels, date coding, product label placement as well as packaging seals are correct
• To verify chiller/freezer temperatures against displayed temperatures
• Dealing with customer complaints
• To conduct internal and external GMP audits with the assistance of other area managers
• Conducting taste panel and communicate to management team
• To assist in staff training and ensure induction and training systems are maintained
• To support the New Product Development in ensuring the appropriate accreditation of the suppliers, development of specifications and the launch of products
• To collect micro samples for finished products, raw materials, WIP products, shelf life, water and carry-out swabbing on floors, drains, equipment and hands, and do air plates according to micro schedule
• To ensure that all samples are registered and sent to laboratory for testing
• To ensure out of micro results are retested according to the procedure in the place
• To document all process deviations and nonconforming products by raising non-conformances, concession, hold note and supplier nonconformances and follow all those for proper corrective actions
• All process deviation and non-confirming products must be recorded on the relevant logs
• To deal with daily troubleshooting
• To ensure that shift handover will be done properly and shift report will be completed accurately
• To ensure all daily documents and paperwork are checked, verified and filed
• To conduct daily/weekly/monthly audits and checks
• To ensure that all issues and non-conformances raised during the audits and routine checks are raised with relevant department's heads and all corrective actions are followed and implemented
• To organise taste panels to ensure attendance is at a high level from the required departments
• To ensure the taste panel issues are reported and to ensure that taste panel results are entered into the database

• Company Overview: 18 month contract with Govt based project
• Develop and implement quality assurance policies and procedures to ensure high-quality agricultural products
• Monitor and inspect farming operations to ensure compliance with quality standards and regulations
• Conduct regular audits to identify and resolve quality issues
• Train and educate farm workers on best practices for sustainable and high-quality agriculture
• Collaborate with farmers to improve farming techniques and practices to enhance product quality
• Collect and analyze data to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions
• Manage and maintain records of quality assurance activities and findings
• Conduct farm visits to assess farming practices and educate farmers about sustainable agriculture and quality of products
• Work with external certification bodies to ensure compliance with relevant quality standards
• Liaise with sales and marketing teams to ensure consistent quality of products and customer satisfaction
• Stay informed about industry trends and best practices in quality assurance and sustainable agriculture
• 18 month contract with Govt based project

• Perform routine quality checks on raw materials and finished products, ensuring adherence to PepsiCo's quality standards and regulatory requirements
• Monitor the production of carbonated and non-carbonated beverages, verifying parameters such as sugar concentration using hand refractometers and spectrophotometers
• Record and analyze test results, maintain quality control logs, and report any deviations or non-conformances for immediate corrective action
• Collaborate with production, procurement, and maintenance teams to resolve quality-related issues and enhance process efficiency
• Participate in internal and external audits, ensuring documentation and processes align with FSSAI and company compliance standards
• Deliver training sessions to production staff on quality control procedures, food safety practices, and proper handling of testing equipment
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, focusing on product consistency, packaging integrity, and shelf-life optimization
• Support traceability and recall procedures by maintaining accurate and organized quality documentation