Name : | Mr. VISHNU VASUDEVAN |
Birth Date : | 1995-03-21 |
Country : | India |
Position: | QA/QC Mgr |
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Industry: | Food Processing |
Functional area: | Production / Maintenance / Quality |
Role name : | QA/QC Mgr |
Desire job type : | Permanent, Temporary/Contractual |
Employment type : | Full Time, Part Time |
Preferred shift : | Flexible |
Expected salary: | Above Rs. 1000000 |
My background includes a master’s degree in aquaculture and seafood processing, which forms the foundation of my expertise in the food industry, and I completed a bachelor’s degree in zoology with aquaculture, further enhancing my qualifications for this role. Throughout my career, I have consistently demonstrated strong leadership, exceptional communication skills, and a sharp business acumen. I have a proven track record of managing cross-functional teams, overseeing core factory activities, and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations. My experience includes managing departments such as Production, Fresh, Frozen, Cooked, IQF, Canned Production, Cold Storage, Quality Control, Maintenance, Stock Administration, and support functions like HR, Accounts, Store, Logistics, and Exports/Shipments. I have successfully led teams in achieving production targets, reducing wastages, handling inspections, and resolving complaints through thorough investigations and corrective actions. As a detail-oriented Quality Assurance Manager, I bring a strong focus on accuracy, auditing, and excellent critical thinking skills. Having worked in both India and the Maldives for more than six years, I have developed a comprehensive skill set to effectively execute various tasks associated with the job. In my experience, I have successfully performed and coordinated multiple quality control activities, conducted national and international audits such as HACCP, BRCGS, IFS, ISO, USFDA, MSC, FOS, HALAL, EU, and non-EU customer audits, preparation of manuals, employee training, and reviewed quality standards. Additionally, I am proficient in maintaining professional inspection equipment, evaluating production processes, and actively contributing to the development of new products to exceed assigned objectives. In my experience, I have consistently demonstrated honesty, integrity, and a commitment to upholding the highest standards of hygiene and safety in seafood processing. My dedication to maintaining plant maintenance and hygiene, document verification, and coordination with crucial departments has always been a top priority..
Specialization : | Aquaculture and Seafood Processing |
Institute name: | Sacred Heart College Thevara |
Marks / Percentage : | C |
Passing year: | 2024 |
Specialization : | Zoology with Aquaculture |
Institute name: | St. Aloysius College, Edathua |
Marks / Percentage : | C+ |
Passing year: | 2015 |
Certificate name : | Hazard Analysis And Critical Control Points (HACCP)- Level 4 Training Course |
Certificate detail : | Hazard Analysis And Critical Control Points (HACCP)- Level 4 Training Course |
Passing year: | 2023 |
Certificate name : | An introduction to Root Cause Analysis Course for Food Businesses |
Certificate detail : | An introduction to Root Cause Analysis Course for Food Businesses |
Passing year: | 2023 |
Certificate name : | Food Allergy and Intolerance Training |
Certificate detail : | Food Allergy and Intolerance Training |
Passing year: | 2023 |
Certificate name : | Highfield Level 4 International Award in Food Safety Management for Manufacturing. |
Certificate detail : | Highfield Level 4 International Award in Food Safety Management for Manufacturing. |
Passing year: | 2023 |
Certificate name : | TACCP & VACCP |
Certificate detail : | TACCP & VACCP |
Passing year: | 2023 |
Certificate name : | Covid-19 Guidelines from Food Safety and Standard authority of India |
Certificate detail : | Covid-19 Guidelines from Food Safety and Standard authority of India |
Passing year: | 2020 |
Certificate name : | Better Process Control School Training - U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
Certificate detail : | Better Process Control School Training - U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
Passing year: | 2023 |
Certificate name : | Food Safety Level 2 award in Food Industry. |
Certificate detail : | Food Safety Level 2 award in Food Industry. |
Passing year: | 2021 |
Certificate name : | Level 2 Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP). |
Certificate detail : | Level 2 Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP). |
Passing year: | 2021 |
Certificate name : | Level 3 award in Effective auditing & Inspection skills. |
Certificate detail : | Level 3 award in Effective auditing & Inspection skills. |
Passing year: | 2021 |
Company name : | AM fisheries (Premier Seafood Exporting Companies) |
Annual salary : | Rs. 250000 - Rs. 500000 |
Industry : | Food Processing |
Functional area : | Production / Maintenance / Quality |
Overseeing the overall quality control of the product, starting from the raw materials to the dispatch of finished products. Responsibilities include handling product inspections, conducting species identification, and overseeing quality control in various production operations for fresh products, frozen products, and cooked products of fish, cephalopods, and crustaceans.
Company name : | Euro Global Maldives Pvt Ltd |
Annual salary : | Rs. 500000 - Rs. 1000000 |
Industry : | Food Processing |
Functional area : | Production / Maintenance / Quality |
Overseeing the quality assurance of various production operations for fresh products, specifically tuna G&G, H&G, and loins, as well as fresh reef fish G&G, H&G, and loins. Responsibilities include managing the quality assurance department, developing and training employees, overseeing laboratory operations, handling shipment documentation, managing waste, conducting national and international certification audits and customer audits, and ensuring water quality management.
Company name : | Maldives Industrial Fisheries Company Limited - MIFCO |
Annual salary : | Above Rs. 1000000 |
Industry : | Food Processing |
Functional area : | Production / Maintenance / Quality |
Overseeing the quality assurance of various production operations, including cannery operations for canned tuna, tuna in pouch, pre-cooked and frozen tuna loins, frozen tuna products, fish meal operations, and by-products such as smoked and dried tuna products. Responsibilities include managing staff, developing, and training employees, overseeing laboratory operations, handling shipment documentation, managing waste, and ensuring water quality management. Developing, implementing, and ensuring compliance with various international standards and regulations related to quality, environment, food and feed safety, health and safety, ethical and social compliance, sustainability, traceability, halal, and organic certification. This includes coordinating and conducting third-party and customer audits, developing standard operating procedures and internal audit checklists, trainings, planning, and conducting internal audits, and liaising with internal and external parties regarding food safety, environment, certifications, and licenses. The position also entails serving as the Management Representative, which involves convening management review meetings, analyzing, and reporting data on management system performance, and controlling management system records. It includes responsibilities related to food safety and HACCP, such as leading the HACCP team, conducting HACCP reviews, preparing HACCP plans, and verifying and validating them. Additionally, the role includes managing shipment documentation through a web-based veterinarian certification tool, overseeing supplier approval and monitoring, conducting risk assessments for raw materials, ingredients, and packaging, collaborating with the site safety officer for health and safety risk assessments, identifying improvement opportunities, creating awareness of customer requirements within the organization and with business partners, analyzing customer feedback, and acting as a fair trade contact person.Overseeing the quality assurance of various production operations, including cannery operations for canned tuna, tuna in pouch, pre-cooked and frozen tuna loins, frozen tuna products, fish meal operations, and by-products such as smoked and dried tuna products. Responsibilities include managing staff, developing, and training employees, overseeing laboratory operations, handling shipment documentation, managing waste, and ensuring water quality management. Developing, implementing, and ensuring compliance with various international standards and regulations related to quality, environment, food and feed safety, health and safety, ethical and social compliance, sustainability, traceability, halal, and organic certification. This includes coordinating and conducting third-party and customer audits, developing standard operating procedures and internal audit checklists, trainings, planning, and conducting internal audits, and liaising with internal and external parties regarding food safety, environment, certifications, and licenses. The position also entails serving as the Management Representative, which involves convening management review meetings, analyzing, and reporting data on management system performance, and controlling management system records. It includes responsibilities related to food safety and HACCP, such as leading the HACCP team, conducting HACCP reviews, preparing HACCP plans, and verifying and validating them. Additionally, the role includes managing shipment documentation through a web-based veterinarian certification tool, overseeing supplier approval and monitoring, conducting risk assessments for raw materials, ingredients, and packaging, collaborating with the site safety officer for health and safety risk assessments, identifying improvement opportunities, creating awareness of customer requirements within the organization and with business partners, analyzing customer feedback, and acting as a fair trade contact person. Skills: Communication · Hygiene · Training · Staff Development · New Hire Training · Management · Food Manufacturing · Food Technology · Quality Control · Quality Auditing · Food Quality