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NEHA D P

NEHA D P

Dubai

Summary

Dedicated professional with extensive experience in quality control and food technology, complemented by a Master of Science in Food Safety and Biotechnology and a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology. Skilled in ensuring compliance with food safety regulations and standards, conducting quality control inspections, and implementing food safety management systems. Eager to leverage a strong academic background and hands-on experience to contribute to the success of food manufacturing companies.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Quality Controller

Sidco Foods Meat Processing LLC
08.2023 - Current

Quality controller :

  • Performed raw material, in-process, and finished product inspections to ensure compliance with product specifications.
  • Verified batch records and conducted critical control point (CCP) monitoring across production stages.
  • Sampled and tested products for microbiological, chemical, and physical parameters using lab instruments.
  • Carried out sensory evaluations to ensure product consistency and customer satisfaction.
  • Identified non-conformists and issued NCRs (Non-Conformance Reports) with root cause analysis and corrective action plans.
  • Verified that the production processes comply with food safety regulations & standards outlined in the DM Food Code.
  • Registered products in the Dubai Municipality portal and monitor process checks through the Food Watch portal.
  • Ensured personal hygiene practices, pest control activities, and sanitation protocols were strictly followed.
  • Monitored water quality, and environmental conditions (e.g., temperature, humidity).
  • Enforced allergen management and cross-contamination prevention controls.
  • Carried out training sessions on food safety and hygiene for production staff and new joiners.


Production In-charge:

  • Results-driven Production Manager in food manufacturing, specializing in optimizing production flow, reducing downtime, and ensuring cost-effective operations. Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams, implement lean manufacturing, and maintain high-quality standards.



AUDITS & INVESTIGATIONS:

  • Conducted internal quality and hygiene audits across production, storage, and packaging areas.
  • Investigated product complaints and implemented preventive measures to avoid recurrence.
  • Supported supplier audits and assessed incoming raw materials against specifications.
  • Participated in validation and verification activities of cleaning, sanitation, and process control.

Food Technologist

Ace Foods Pvt. Ltd (Modern Kitchen)
12.2021 - 06.2023
  • Provided guidance on improved quality control measures to increase customer satisfaction.
  • Have developed or worked on products such as wafers, banana chips, namkeens, savories, laddu & halwa with various seasonings.
  • Conferred with flavor experts, marketing specialists and process engineers to resolve common problems.
  • Performed research on latest technologies and current markets to develop new product concepts, successfully developing over 11 new products.
  • Communicated and negotiated with ingredient suppliers and vendors to order new ingredients.
  • Performed regular inspections of production lines to guarantee sanitary.

Quality Control

Prime Catering Company
10.2020 - 11.2021
  • Worked on Implementation, Documentation and Certification of ISO 22000:2018.
  • Controlled and managed head of continuous fryer and its Seasoning.
  • Took on the overall responsibility of planning, organizing, controlling, and coordinating activities within FSMS.
  • Analyzed hazards with HACCP, Preparation of FSMS manual, SOPs, SSOPs.
  • Audit compliance-Conducted IQAs including PRP/GMP audits.
  • Pest Control Management - Inhouse & in coordination with external agency Vendor Management from quality standpoint.

Education

M.Sc. - Food Safety and Biotechnology

Nitte University Center for Science Education and Research
01.2020

B.Sc - Microbiology

St. Aloysius College
01.2018

Academic Project

Skills

  • Sensory and Proximate analysis in food
  • Isolation and Culturing of Micro-organisms & its Genetic material
  • Biochemical Assay
  • PCR
  • Staining, Calorimeter
  • Titration
  • Spectrophotometers
  • Micrometry
  • Chromatography
  • Antibiotic susceptibility tests
  • Gel electrophoresis

Certification

  • Training in Manufacturing (Level-2), Food Safety Supervisor, by Food Safety and Standards Authority of India. Held at webinar room of Nitte University
  • National conference on “Recent Innovation in Food Processing Industries” held at COMPUTER LITERACY: St. Aloysius College, Mangaluru, Karnataka.

Personal Details

English
Hindi
Konkani

Timeline

Quality Controller

Sidco Foods Meat Processing LLC
08.2023 - Current

Food Technologist

Ace Foods Pvt. Ltd (Modern Kitchen)
12.2021 - 06.2023

Quality Control

Prime Catering Company
10.2020 - 11.2021

B.Sc - Microbiology

St. Aloysius College

M.Sc. - Food Safety and Biotechnology

Nitte University Center for Science Education and Research

Academic Project
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