Lead Auditor Quality Assurance

MOHAMMED IMRAN A.

Certified ISO ****, ISO *****, ISO 14001 and ISO 22000 Lead auditor

+916********* ● ************@*****.*** ● linkedin.com/mohammedimranakbar Certified ISO Lead Auditor with over 12 years of experience driving quality, health, safety, and environmental (QHSE) compliance in plywood and polymer manufacturing. Proven expertise in BIS and international audits (WHO, Tata Motors), SOP development, and cross- functional team leadership across India, Vietnam, and Saudi Arabia. Adept at implementing data-driven process improvements and delivering training to foster operational excellence and regulatory adherence.

SKILLS

• BIS Audit Compliance

• ISO 9001/14001/45001

• PPAP Documentation

• Risk Assessment

• Supplier Quality Audits

• Quality Assurance

• 8D & 5S approach

• CAPA

• HRM & Conflict management

• H&S implementation

CERTIFICATIONS

ISO 22000 LEAD AUDITOR, TVE, 2023

ISO 14001 LEAD AUDITOR, BUREAU VERITAS,2023

ISO 17025 INTERNAL AUDITOR, SGS,2023

NEBOSH IG, NIST,2020

ISO 45001 LEAD AUDITOR, BUREAU VERITAS,2019

SIX SIGMA GREEN BELT, INDIAN STATISTICAL INSTITUTE,2016 ISO 9001 LEAD AUDITOR, BRITISH STANDARDS INSTITUTE,2016 EXPERIENCE

05/2024 – PRESENT

QUALITY COMPLIANCE MANAGER,

SABARI WOOD AND PLYWOODS – INDIA

• Spearheaded BIS semi-annual audits for IS 710, 303, 4990, and 5509 standards, achieving 100% compliance by preparing comprehensive documentation and coordinating with certifying officers via Manak Online. 2

• Streamlined regulatory reporting by developing standardized templates for declarations, stock details, and factory test reports, reducing preparation time by 15% in collaboration with lab chemists.

• Enhanced production quality by implementing SOPs and conducting training for 30+ staff, improving adherence to quality benchmarks and safety protocols.

• Prepared factory for OEM audits by Ashok Leyland and Tata Motors, compiling PPAP documentation and ensuring compliance with health, safety, and hygiene standards, resulting in zero non-conformities.

• Strengthened supplier relationships by coordinating timely material deliveries and leading weekly production reviews to address challenges and drive continuous improvement.

01/2022 – 04/2024

GLOBAL REGULATORY AND COMPLIANCE MANAGER,

VKA POLYMERS PRIVATE LIMITED – INDIA

• Led QHSE management system implementation across India and Vietnam units, ensuring 100% compliance with ISO 14001, 45001, and regulatory standards.

• Developed SOPs and documentation, reducing quality deviations by 20% through proactive monitoring and corrective actions.

• Coordinated regulatory renewals for fire, pollution, and waste disposal licenses, maintaining compliance across all facilities.

• Represented management during WHO, ICRC, and IVCC audits, closing non- conformities through detailed reports and training, enhancing buyer confidence.

• Oversaw quality control at Vietnam toll site, implementing safety training and creche facilities, improving operational standards by 15%.

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04/2019 – 11/2021

QHSE OFFICER, SNC LAVALIN - SAUDI ARABIA

• Conducted site inspections to ensure HSE compliance, reducing safety deviations by 15% through equipment and personnel verification.

• Developed risk registers, issued Permits to Work (PTW), enhancing safe work practices among 15+ technicians. Worked in different cultural environment.

• Led incident investigations and root cause analyses, implementing corrective measures to minimize recurrence and improve safety.

• Delivered safety training and toolbox talks, documenting sessions in BLUESKY and I-AUDITOR, boosting workforce compliance by 25%. 3

10/2016 – 10/2018

ISO QUALITY SPECIALIST, KEIR INTERNATIONAL - SAUDI ARABIA

• Conducted H&S audits and site inspections, ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 and local regulations across warehouses and work sites.

• Trained 50+ staff on vehicle safety and ISO standards, improving operational efficiency and record accuracy.

• Refined job risk assessments, reducing workplace hazards by 10% through enhanced control measures.

• Developed fire safety and material handling policies, strengthening workplace safety protocols.

09/2014 – 10/2016

QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER,

VKA POLYMERS PRIVATE LIMITED - INDIA

• Implemented ISO 14001-compliant environmental management system, establishing third-party waste disposal and recycling initiatives.

• Conducted supplier audits and QHSE training, improving sustainability and compliance across operations.

• Led safety committee and anti-harassment reviews, fostering a proactive compliance culture among 40+ employees.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

• Consultant, Sabari Wood and Plywoods, India (11/2018 – 03/2019): enhanced quality processes and H&S standards, reducing audit deviations.

• Internal controls manager, VKA Polymers, India (07/2013 – 09/2014): developed H&S policies and led root cause analyses for non-compliance.

• Management Representative, Asia Cotton, India (07/2011 – 07/2013): implemented quality systems.

EDUCATION

• PG Diploma, Personnel Management & Industrial Relations, Annamalai University, 2010

• MBA, Human Resources & Marketing, SASTRA University, 2009

• B. TECH, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, VIT University, 2006 ATTENDED A 3-DAY TRAINING ON FORMALDEHYDE CONTENT ANALYSIS USING PERFORATOR METHOD AT ICFRE-IWST BANGALORE

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES

• Quality management, Manak online, Microsoft excel, Bluesky, I-Auditor, Statistical Process Control.

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