MADHUKUMAR GOWDRU

Contact No.:+91-904****** E-Mail:acqwmr@r.postjobfree.com, Skype ID: ngmadhukumar

Seeking senior level assignments in Quality Assurance / Process Management with a growth oriented organisation in FMCG / Foods / Beverage Industry.

Profile Synopsis

An astute leader with nearly 7.10 years of experience in Beverage Industry & Brewing industry

Presently associated with SAB Miller India Ltd. As Asst. Manager-QA.

Comprehensive knowledge in quality check of raw materials, in-process material, finished product, plant hygiene, chemical and microbiology, beverage plant operations, fill process, analysis & reporting of KPIs and KPMs.

Proficiency at supervising analytical work & documentation as per food & beverages industry regulations & various other regulatory authorities.

Sound knowledge general manufacturing process, Quality & Food Safety and auditing of manufacturing unit for compliance to ISO 22000 / 9001 / 14001 / OHSAS: 18000 requirements.

Rich experience in the field of Quality Assurance, Quality systems, Regulatory Affairs, Instruments and Quality Control.

Sound experience in audits & quality control, statutory compliance, regulatory affairs, process improvement and team management.

Excellent communication & interpersonal skills with strong analytical and problem solving abilities.

Core Skills

Process Enhancements ~ Continuous Improvement ~ Product Quality Management ~ Quality Control & Documentation ~ People Management /Coaching ~ SOP Implementation ~ Liaison / Coordination ~ Compliance ~ Root Cause Analysis ~Cost Management~ Sensory evaluation

Organizational Experience

Since Aug’12 SAB Miller India Ltd. Asst .Manager-QA

Key Deliverables:

Supporting QA function by verifying and validating protocols requiring compliance to standards at all suppliers (ingredients and packing materials) and manufacturing unit to ensure delivery of quality consistently

Conducting quality, food safety and regulatory audits at manufacturing units & distribution centres to verify compliance to defined standards in process & systems.

Monitoring non-compliances and improvement areas for all manufacturing locations on a continuous basis.

Identifying key risks to quality, food safety & regulatory compliance in the manufacturing & distribution process and assisting towards addressing the inadequacies.

Adhering to Quality requirement of Laboratory Techniques, Sampling and Samples preparations

Responsible for the yeast propagation

Implementing SABM Micro standards and monitoring progress. Team participation in the problem solving process is facilitated; gap lists generated and managed to conclusion

Reviewing results of analysis daily to identify problems

Completing required reports and communicates findings at feedback meetings

Ensuring that the appropriate manuals and work instructions have been updated to prevent recurrence of the problem.

Reacting to triggers or specific requests to undertake facilitation of problem solving sessions, results of analysis carried out, specific requests or out of control triggers to undertake problem solving using the correct and appropriate techniques

Interacting with production management and operations teams to ensure appropriate people are involved in problem solving sessions.

Taking the appropriate and correct techniques to facilitate problem-solving session.

Resolving the problem is developed, responsibilities are assigned and gaps are recorded on a gap list

Verifying that corrective action has been implemented and that the problem has been resolved.

Taking part in the CAP process, specifically in the assessment of quality analyses competence, development of training material, specifically in quality analysis.

Reviewing training needs analysis and quality audits to identify teams and individuals requiring coaching.

Interacting with interdepartmental teams on an ongoing basis to identify coaching needs.

Reviewing on regular basis the auditing schedule to identify the monthly, quarterly quality & food safety audits required.

Interacting with, production and operational teams to obtain required information for quality & food safety audit.

Completing the audit reports and provides feedback to the QA manager and findings at feedback meetings

Carrying out specialized analyses in support of the evaluation of continuous improvement opportunities.

Determining additional analytic work required evaluating continuous improvement opportunities.

Evaluating continuous improvement opportunities.

Taking part in regional and divisional process optimization initiatives as required.

Implementing SOPs, formats and in use.

Following safe working procedures specific to process are documented and users are trained in their use, laid down procedures and work instructions

Imparting training on Quality Systems and hygiene systems to people on the shop floor to ensure quality standards are maintained at all stages of production

Highlights:

Improvement of Yeast consistency from 55 to 65%

Improvement of taste score from 7.0 to 9.1

Reduction of Macro extracts loss from 12% to 6% using DMAIC

Improvement of Brewery Hygiene from85% to 94%.

A member of SABMiller India HUB taste panel.

Recertification of ISO 22000:2005

Actively involves Certification of ISO 14001 EMS & OSHAS.

Lead the QA team in the implementation of QM foundation practices in M-Way implementation

HINDUSTAN COCA-COLA BEVERAGE PVT.LTD, Hospet (Karnataka) : As Q.A. Executive from August 2010 to August 2012

Role & responsibilities:

Responsible for managing various operational areas for Carbonated Soft drinks like proportioning, Filling and Packaging of RGB and PET products.

Involved Operation and troubleshooting of beverage proportioners such as KRONES mixer and KHS Mixers

Carried out Physic-chemical analysis of beverage and water to ensure they meet all relevant food regulations. Managed process operations such as syrup preparation, water treatment

Presented reports and demonstrated Quality Assurance procedures, analyzing procedures with continuous strive towards improvements.

Collected market samples, analyzing and reporting the Quality Index. Calibrated laboratory equipments and gauges as per manufacturer instruction

Ensured Good manufacturing practices (GMP), Good hygiene practices (GHP) and Housekeeping schedules are followed.

Monitored the process of non conformity control and assure GMP, SOPs implementation & Adherence of ISO Norms and documentation

Maintained and monitored SAP System for Online/Process related activities. Handled Multiple Barrier Water treatment plant pertaining to Soft water Treated water and RO

Responsible for RGB Bottle Washer Quality check/Assuring 100% quality of out- coming bottles, smooth functioning and validation of the Washing effectiveness.

Accomplishment

Validation of ASEBI on RGB line

Successful implementation of water savings project

UNITED BREWRIES LTD. NELAMANGALA, BANGALORE KARNATAKA: As Executive/Microbiologist from Oct 2007 to July 2010

Role & responsibilities:

Propagate new yeast culture to the production of beer and keeping track of growth, activity and free from infections.

Looking after Fermentation process, minimizing the contamination during the process, conditioning the product, filtration, analysis of the products, cold sterilization, pasteurization and bottling operations.

Microbiological, Chemical,Physical & Organoleptic analysis of Raw materials, wort, fermentor, lager, and Finished beer for color, bitterness, diacetyl, SO2, iron, calcium, etc.

Analysis of Raw water, Spent water, Process water and Product water

Microbiological analysis of brewing water.

Microbiological analysis of Raw materials, wort, Green beer, Lager beer, Pitching Yeast,Pasteurized &Unpasteurized Beer .

Analysis of effluent treated & RO water.

Analysis of Packaging materials.

Spectrophotometer analysis of Wort &Beer for various parameter like color,bitterness,diacetyl,iron,FAN,etc

Analysis of Baps(Brewing Analytical proficiency testing Scheme)

Calibrations & handling of UV visible spectrophotometer, Bomb- calorimeter, haze meter, lab India pH meter, Pycnometer, DO meter & Anton par(alcohol analyzer)

Routine checking of pH, Hardness, Salinity, Acidity, Alkalinity & Conductivity of brewing water.

Online inspection and collecting samples.

Maintenance of hygienic conditions in the company.

Monitor the production process based on Key Performance Indicators and identifying the scope for improvement in the operational areas, formulating the policies, Sop’s to provide for effective planning and control of departmental objectives

ACADEMIC DETAILS

2007: M.Sc. Microbiology from PG, Center, Davangere, Kuvempu University Karnataka

2005: Graduation from DRM Science College, Davangere, Kuvempu University Karnataka

IT SKILLS

Well versed with MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and Internet Applications

CERTIFICATIONS

General Certificate in Brewing from IBD

Certified Validated advanced taster from Flavour active

Certified internal auditor for ISO 22000:2005

Appeared for diploma in brewing from IBD

PERSONAL DETAILS

Date of Birth: 17th December 1983

Present Address: #05, Awdhoot, Ulkanagari, Aurangabad-431001, Maharashtra

Permanent Address: # 1453/13, 2nd Stage, 4th “B” Cross, Sanjeevani Anjaneya Temple Road, Shivakumarswamy Badavane, Davanagere - 577005, Karnataka

Languages known: English, Hindi and Kannada

Current CTC 7.5 lac/annum

Expected CTC 20 to 30 % high (Negotiable)

Notice period 2 months (Negotiable)

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