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AKOLKAR GAJANAN MADHUKAR

M. TECH (FOOD PROCESS ENGG)

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Objective

Looking for an opportunity to utilize my skills, knowledge and experience in the field of Food Safety & Technology and analysis for quality assurance of food to make significant contribution to the success of the food industry.

Educational Qualifications

Qualified M. Tech (Food process Engineering) in 2013 from Karunya University, Coimbatore State: Tamil Nadu.

Qualified B. Tech (Food Science) in 2011 from Dr. Balashaeab Sawant Kokan Krushi Vidyapeeth Dapoli Dist.: Ratnagiri (M.S.)

Professional Synopsis

Hands on experience in documentation, implementation & auditing of National and International standards like FSSA (Schedule IV compliance), FSMS, HACCP, ISO 9001:2008, ISO 22000:2005, FSSC 22000:2011.

Experienced as an auditor for GAP Assessment at Various industries.

Knowledge of food related legal and statutory requirements like FSSA 2006, FSSR 2011, BIS, Metrology act.

Expertise in Quality Assurance and Quality Control of food and food products.

Documentation and Implementation of standard operating procedures.

Expertise in GMP & GHP requirements.

Extensive knowledge of food supply chain, food processing technology and engineering properties of food.

Experience

Currently with ‘Parle Biscuits Pvt. Ltd., Khopoli, Mumbai.'

Duration 12 August 2015 to till date.

Designation – Junior Manager – Food Safety & Quality (Food Safety Management System Coordinator)

Reporting – Associate General Manager – Operations (Factory Head) Profile

Production Planning & execution

Spearhead

ing efforts across planning the process flow of the company & overseeing production related tasks including planning, control and troubleshooting

Involved in

effective manpower utilization and meeting production targets as per plan.

Manage

production shifts in the factory in coordination with logistics, quality & maintenance teams. 2

Ensure

that target production plans are met and machine issues are addressed.

Work on

reducing downtimes in the factory and improving quality.

Daily

execution of machine changeover.

Quality

Control and Assurance

Scrutinizin

g raw materials, packaging materials and finished products and ensuring strict adherence to Quality specifications

Checking

finished goods and its chemical analysis report also conducting taste evaluation for its organoleptic evaluation.

Responsibl

e for monitoring the implementation of a quality culture in the organization.

Look after

overall quality management activities, design and implement stringent systems and Quality plans to ensure high quality standards at all the stages of production and processes

Reviewing

the operational practices, identify the areas of obstruction/ quality failures and work on system and process changes for qualitative improvement.

Food

Safety Management System Coordinator:

To manage

a food safety team, organize its work and to ensure FSMS implementation and operation as per requirements of FSSC 22000

To report

to the organization top management on the effectiveness and suitability of the food safety management system.

Review

and finalization of the flow charts, their hazard analysis and determination of OPRP/CCP, FSMS documents & all amendments.

Organizing

, Planning & Conduction of Management Review Meeting & Internal Quality Audit as per the planned scheduled & follow-up on its Corrective Action Plan.

Pest

Control & Management throughout the plant.

Standardiz

e and Document Control of SOPs, Formats, Checklists etc. for the up gradation of FSMS system.

To

implement GMP, GHP across the plant

To handle

Customer/Market Complaints and Investigation of Food Safety related complaints.

Coordinati

on with External Audit agencies as and when required.

Compilatio

n of Food Safety incidents and sharing information with the management

To lead

Food Safety related Market Recall/Retrival/Withdrawal.

Achievements in Parle :

Successfully passed Costco (food safety and quality) audit

Successfully passed 5S certification

Successfully passed FSSC 22000:2013 Recertification audit

Successfully passed RSPO certification audit

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Selected as Parle Quality System Auditor for 2017 – 2018

Successfully completed PCQI Training from DNV-GL.

Successful completed Halal & Kosher certification.

Successfully completed FSSC 22000 4.1V 3 days Internal Auditor course

Successfully completed FSSC 22000 4.1V 5 days Lead Auditor course

Certified as FOSTAC Trainer (FOSTAC TOT Bakery level - 2)

QSAFE CONSULTANTS (INDIA), Mumbai, as Executive - Food Safety

Duration 10th July 2013 to 30 June 2015.

Designation – Executive – Food Safety

Reporting – HOD Food Safety Dept.

Profile

2 year of

cumulated general professional experience in the conduct of food safety systems auditing and development, as auditor and consultant in various food production establishments.

8-10

months of experience in food products manufacturing establishments in procurement, production

& quality assurance of beverage & confectionery industry.

2 year of

experience in working with the various food industries, on development of documentation, FSMS Plans & delivery of training courses on FSSR requirements, implementation of GHP requirements

& various other food safety standards.

Inspection

of food establishments based on Schedule-4 requirements, HACCP, ISO 22000 & FSSC 22000 requirements.

Expertise

in guiding industries on regulatory requirements like FSSAI licensing & registration, Labeling verification.

Verify the statutory & legal requirements like labeling, licensing, product approval for the products under consideration.

Conduct Gap Assessment & Internal audit of various industries against various food safety standards & regulatory requirements.

Experience in conducting 3rd Party Audit, Surveillance Audit & Recognition Audit for government and non-government Bodies like IOPEPC, APEDA.

Preparation of training modules on various food safety standards & regulatory requirements for food handlers, food safety team & food technology students.

Assistance in preparation of Articles for various issues of Food Safety Journals & Newsletters. Projects

Academic Project: M. Tech (Food process Engineering) Project:

"Process optimization of reducing rework in chocolate moulding line." at Mondelez- Cadbury India Ltd Thane

"Studies on bacterial growth in yogurt powder from the milk with different drying techniques." At Karunya University Coimbatore.

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Academic Project: B. Tech (Food Science)

"Preparation of wine from orange (Citrus aurantium) with different pH level." at S.P. College Food Sci & Technology, Ratnagiri

Industrial Projects:

Industrial Training (During B. Tech)

Implant training at Anand Distilleries Pvt. Ltd. (affiliated to Seagram Pvt. Ltd.) Amravati. Maharashtra. From 1st Jan 2011 to 31st March 2011.

Raw material, packaging material analysis and batch preparation.

Online product testing for Starch percentage in sorghum, acidity, Alcohol percentage v/v, temperature.

Microbial analysis for water, finished goods-beverage, equipment's, processing area. Project work (During M. Tech)

Mondelez-Cadbury India Ltd Thane. From Nov 2012 to March 2013.

Studies on the cooling temperature, rotational speed and impact strength on process line

Studies on the parameters like pre heating temperature, clean cavity surface of mould, open pre heater and proper enclosed cabinet pre heater.

Interact with Manufacturing Team for solving the problem related to quality, Manpower handling.

To determine the moisture %, Viscosity, Fat, Particle size, pH of Cocoa beans, Cocoa powder, treated cocoa mass, liquid milk chocolate.

To Check Packaging and quality parameters of chocolate. EXTRA CURICULLER ACTIVITIES

Certified with 3 days ISO 22000:2005 Internal Auditor Training from S. P. College of food sci. and technology, Chiplun Dist.: Ratnagiri.

Certificated training done on High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Coimbatore.

Presented Posters at 20th Indian Convention of food scientists and technologists 2009, Bangalore.

Participation in 6th International food convention 2008. At CFTRI Campus Mysore. SOFTWARE PROFICIENCY

Having good knowledge of Computer and Information Technology.

Software: - MS-Office (MS-Word, Power Point, MS-Excel etc.)

Certified CCS (Certificate in Computer Software) Course with 73.6% in 2004. Major Strengths

Eager to grasp new scientific developments and upgrade my skills

Excellent communication, analytical and presentation skills.

Equally comfortable working independently or as part of a team. 5

Teamwork, goal oriented work,

Planning ability to carry out experiments,

Patience and hard working.

Correspondence Address: Room No.04,

Vishnu Building, Parle Biscuits Pvt. Ltd.

131/2, at. Kirkhndi, Post. Donvat,

Pen – Khopoli Road, Raigad – 410202.

Permanent Address: Adarsh Colony,

Near Water Tank,Hingoli - 431513

Tal- Hingoli, Dist- Hingoli (Maharashtra)

Personal Profile: Male, Indian, Married.

Date of Birth: July 20th, 1988

Father's Name: Mr. Madhukar N. Akolkar

Languages Known: English, Hindi, Marathi.

(S/W/R proficiency)

DECLARATION

I hereby declare that the above information is true to my belief and knowledge. Date: 08/08/2019

Place: Mumbai (Akolkar Gajanan M.)

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