RESUME

Skills

Well-versed in FDA regulations.

Up-to-date with USDA Organic and Non-GMO standards.

Adept at finding best practices for production.

Expert in quality control (ISO 22000, BRC, FDA and HACCP).

Knowledge FDA Labelling regulations.

Exceptional breadth of food industry experience, NPD and R&D activities.

Excellent grasp of current quality assurance and control principles and programs.

Strong knowledge of new ISO 22000 techniques, food microbiology and state and federal food regulations.

Superior business and technical writing abilities.

BIO-DATA

Name : MANIKANDAN ARUMUGAM

Date of birth : 09 / 05 / 1981

Nationality : Indian

Marital status : Married

Languages : Written - English, Tamil

Spoken - English, Tamil

Contact No : +919*********, +917*********

E.Mail : ac5qao@r.postjobfree.com

Notice Period : 15 - 30 days

Current CTC : Rs. 32,000 / Month Consolidated Pay

Passport/ NRIC : P2688821

ACADEMIC DETAILS

Course

Institution

Examination Authority

Year

% or CGPA

Doctor of Philosophy in Foods and Nutrition (PhD)

RVS College of Arts and Science

Bharathiar University, Coimbatore.INDIA

July 2011-June 2017

Thesis Submitted

NA

Master of Philosophy in Foods and Nutrition, (M.Phil.,)

PSG College of Arts and Science

Bharathiar University, Coimbatore.INDA

2004 - 2006

63.67%

Master of Science, in Food Processing (MSc.,)

PGP College of Arts and Science

Periyar University, Coimbatore.INDIA

2002-2004

73%

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (BSc.,)

PSG College of Arts and Science

Bharathiar University, Coimbatore.INDIA

1998-2001

53%

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Manager Quality Contro and Research and Development

May -2017 – Still to Date May - 2018

Ancient Green Fields PVT LTD, Coimbatore, INDIA

Attended FDA supplier verification Program Dec’ 2017

Duties & Responsibilities

HACCP documentation & updating.

Weekly Audits, reviews and training.

Monitoring and sustaining HACCP, SOP, SSOP, FDA Labelling activities.

Quality Assurance through IPQC, Quality Audits, Lab testing.

Buyer specifications for products, Monitoring PRP Checklist.

Knowledge about FDA regulations and specifications.

Perform shelf-life studies, To perform QC lab, microbial examination and laboratory activities.

Prepare laboratory manuals and SOP's.

Product development t and R&D activities.

Food Technologist September 2011 – April 2017 (Part Time)

Vama oils Pvt Ltd, Coimbatore, INDIA

June 2008 – July 2011 (Full Time) Food Technologist Vama oils Pvt Ltd, Coimbatore, INDIA

Nature of business

Virgin Coconut oil, Coconut dietary fiber manufacturer

Duties and Responsibilities (Food Technologist)

Food technologist in research and development, quality control and lab in charge. Conduct food safety management ISO: 22000 audits.

To analyze records and compiles test results, orders supplies to maintain laboratory inventory, and cleans and sterilizes laboratory equipment.

To develop new and improved methods, systems for the food processing, production, quality control, packaging and additionally distribution.

To perform shelf life study and microbial examination of the products.

Ensuring regulatory compliance product labeling in packaging review and updates.

July 2007 to May 2008 Research Assistant

PSG College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore, INDIA

Nature of business

Research Institution, Affiliated to Bharathiar University, Coimbatore INDIA

Duties and Responsibilities

Assist with conducting a specified programme of research under the supervision and direction of the research team.

Carry out administrative work associated with the research project.

Maintenance of accurate files and records, both computerised and manual

Performance of any other duties associated with the research project, of an occasional nature, which may be assigned by the Research Co-ordinators.

Conducted sensory evaluation and environmental testing to all raw material and finished products.

Monitored the staff to wear company appropriate laboratory uniforms and safety gear as required

January 2006 to June 2007 Production Executive

BioFresh Foods and Beverages, Coimbatore, INDIA

Nature of Work

Manufacturer of Natural Fruit Beverages

Duties and Responsibilities

Process control, out going inspection and supplier quality.

Handle with pasteurization unit, sterilization unit and finished product.

Conducted sensory evaluation and environmental testing to all raw material and finished products.

Monitored the staff to wear company appropriate laboratory uniforms and safety gear as required.

PLUS ANY OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION ON /TRAINING/CERTIFICATIONS

1. Certified Ms Office & Internet application-(2001)-INDIA

2. Certificate of successful completion on Quality Management system – ISO 9001:2000 in ANM (Government of INDIA Regd ) consultancy, Chennai, during the month of June 20-21 ’2008.

3. Certificate of successful completion on Food Safety Management system – ISO 22000 :2005 in ANM (Government of INDIA Regd) consultancy, Chennai, during the month of June 23-27 ’2008.

CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS

1.Developed high dietary fibre from coconut flakes (73% of Dietary fibre) content.

2.Removed bitterness from sesame oilseed cakes and prepare high protein powder.

3.Analyze shelf life of food products and capable of Project design.

4.Developed natural fruit drinks like protein mango based milk beverages and carrot milk.

5.Industrial food formulations like mango juice, mixed fruit juices, pine apple juice etc.,

LIST OF PUBLICATION

1. Manikandan Arumugam, Meera Raman, Benito Johnson and Kannan Eagappan, “ Dietary Fiber Isolate from Coconut Flakes” Int. J. Pharm. Sci. Rev. Res., 25(2), Mar – Apr 2014; Article No. 50, Pages: 262-267.

2. Manikandan Arumugam, Meera Raman and Kannan Eagappan, “Cold Presssed Virgin Coconut Oil from Full Fat Coconut Flakes A Functional Oil” International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences ISSN- 0975-1491 Vol 6, Issue 6, 2014.

3. Manikandan Arumugam, Meera Raman and Kannan Eagappan, "Formulation and Storage Stability of Beta carotene Enriched Vitamin D3 and Omega 3 Fortified Cold Pressed Virgin Coconut Oil" Vol 6, Issue 8, Sep 2014.

4. Manikandan Arumugam, Meera Raman and Kannan Eagappan, "Formulation and Storage Stability of Coconut flour and Dietary Fiber Isolate from Full Fat Coconut Flakes”, vol.3, issue 7, mar 2015.

MAGAZINE

1.Manikandan Arumugam and Kannan Eagappan, “Cold Pressed Virgin Coconut oil its role as a Functional Food”, Food Marketing and Technology, vol.6, Issue 3, page 46.March 2015.

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