Quality Assurance Control

Profile of L.S. Kannan Certified Auditor for ISO *001 : 2008 Systems

Flat F, No. 45/A,Chakrapani Street Etxn, West Mambalam, Chennai. 600 033

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Job objectives

To become an efficient and effective Management Systems Auditor by joining a reputed Certification Body.

Professional Credentials

Certified Lead Auditor for Quality Management System (ISO 9001 : 2008) by SGS SSCE.

Certified for 6 Sigma Green Belt by MSME, Chennai.

Professional Experience

From Dec 10 to till date, Lean Consultant

with Kanzen Institute Asia Pacific, Chennai.

Profile

• KIAP is a reputed and well acknowledged institution in India with its presence for more than a decade in the field of Lean.

• Instills the Lean culture in the organisations and helping them to go beyond Lean, towards perfection.

Assignments

• Handling projects end to End, from Diagnostics to the state of perfection.

• Contributing in the areas of Value stream mapping – identification of business processes and documenting the current state, standardization – incorporating the improvements and changes in practice into the management system –

• Supporting the companies with QMS, in case they are going for 9001 certification.

• Helping to accommodate changes into their existing system and conducting preparation audits before surveillance audits.

From Nov ’08 to Nov 10, Head Quality Assurance (Manager) and Management Representative for QMS & EMS

with Star Boxes India Pvt. Limited, Thiruvallur.

Company Profile

• The Star Boxes is sole subsidiary company of Star Packaging, Srilanka.

• Star Boxes started operations during September 2007, is gaining the momentum in Chennai in the Corrugated Box Industry. Today, Star Boxes is one of the largest corrugated box manufacturers in South India, based on volume.

Assignments

• Headed the Quality Assurance Department

Achievements

• Implemented the QMS and Obtained ISO 9001:2008 certification for the Operations within 5 months of implementation. Made QMS compatible to ISO 14001 standard (partial IMS)

• Managed the QA Testing Lab with sophisticated equipment.

• Successfully handled Supplier Audits of Nokia Siemens, Dell, Samsung, etc.

From Nov ’07 to Oct ’08, Senior Officer – Quality Assurance / Deputy MR for QMS & FSMS

In Ruchi Soya Industries Limited, Uthukottai.

Company Profile

• The 20-year old Ruchi Soya Industries Limited is the flagship company of the Ruchi Group of Industries with an annual turnover of around Rs. 7500 Crore.

• A leading manufacturer of edible oils, Vanaspati and bakery fats.

Assignments

• Monitoring and ensuring the smooth function of the Quality Assurance Laboratory, as Lab In-Charge, reporting to Plant QA Head.

• Trained for SAP QM Poweruser, to implement the activities of SAP in the Plant.

• Deputy Management Representative for ISO 22000, Food Safety Management system

Achievements

• Formed the Systems manual pertaining to ISO 9001 for the company. Made work instructions for all the major activities of the firm. Personally gained the knowledge of the overall business process of the company.

• Successfully coordinated and carried out a number of internal and inter-departmental audits for ISO 9001 : 2000 and HACCP systems.

• Being a Power User of SAP QM module, trained all the End Users of the Department, carried out roll-out and post roll-out activities.

• Prepared and monitored the Training needs of the Chemists and reducing the unknown and blind windows.

• Facilitated the installation of GLC, NMR and other equipment in the Lab and made SOP for their usage.

From Feb ’06 to Nov ‘07, Internal Auditor – Quality Assurance

In TTK – LIG Limited, Chennai.

Company Profile

• TTK-LIG Ltd – a Joint venture of TTK group with SSL International, UK.

• One of the largest manufacturers of Natural Rubber Latex Male condoms (Medical Devices) in the world, exporting to more than 40 countries.

• Certified for International Quality Management Standards for Medical devices by BSI, AFNOR, DLF and USFDA.

• Certified with ISO 9001: 2000, ISO 14001: 2004, and ISO 13485: 2003; TPM Excellency – First category award by JIPM. Implemented SAP and the implementation OHSAS 18001 was under progress.

Assignments

• Carrying out Internal Audits like Product efficacy audit, audit on EMS activities, audit on TPM activities, audits on validation and protocols, on daily basis for compliance to procedures and systems in all departments, reporting to Site QA Head.

• Handling Customer complaints, Non-conformances and their corrective and preventive actions.

Achievements

• Successfully coordinated in audits of ISO 9001 : 2000, ISO 13485: 2003, ISO 14001 : 2004 and other International Standards and Carried out a number of internal and inter-departmental audits.

• Handled the documentation, follow up and verification of CA / PA and assisted Head QA in responding to the customer complaints of global origin.

• Handled the communications and reporting to the Group in global level and Participated in a number of Kaizen activities.

From Apr’ 05 to Jan’ 06, Officer – Quality Control with SSD Oil Mills Company Ltd, Chennai.

From Oct’ 03 to Apr’ 05, Chemist - Department of R & D/ Quality Control, Bharat Starch Industries, Puducherry. Manufacturer of industrial speciality (modified) starches for yarn sizing, drilling wells, coal binding etc.

Academic Credentials

Qualification College/University % of Marks Class Year of Course completion

M.Sc

(Gen. Chemistry) Sacred Heart College, Tirupattur. Univ. of Madras. 65 First Class April - 03

B.Sc (Chemistry) Sacred Heart College (Autonomous), Tirupattur. 80* Distinction April - 00

*Awarded with the Ripon Medal – A medal awarded by the Autonomous Body of the College – Equivalent to University Gold Medal.

Personal Details

Date of Birth : 22nd May 1980

Current Location : Chennai

Preferred Location : Chennai / Bangalore

Current Revenue : Rs. 5.5 lac / annum

Expected Revenue : Rs. 6.5 lac / annum

Notice Period : 30 days

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