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Dharsana CS

Dharsana CS

Piara Waters,WA

Summary

Results-driven and proactive quality assurance professional with over 11 years of extensive experience in developing and implementing comprehensive quality strategies, procedures, and processes across organizations. Experienced in handling QMS systems in multiple countries: Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia. Adept at overseeing quality performance throughout the supply chain, I possess a proven track record of ensuring adherence to ISO 9001, ISO/IEC 17025, API Spec Q1, bizsafe, and other relevant standards and business requirements. Notably, I planned and implemented a QMS system from scratch, showcasing my strategic vision and execution capabilities. My expertise extends to managing quality audit programs, identifying and rectifying non-conformities, training, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. I successfully managed interactions with regulatory bodies including SAC SINGLAS, IAS, BSI, and API, gaining valuable experience and cultivating strong relationships with them. In addition to my quality assurance proficiency, I possess a strong background in HR administration, payroll management, leave management, and recruitment.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Quality Assurance Consultant

Accura Calserv Pte Ltd
08.2022 - 04.2023
  • Provides consultation to the organization regarding all quality-related matters.

Quality Manager

Accura Calserv Pte Ltd
12.2021 - 07.2022
  • Implemented the ISO/IEC 17025 standard within the organization, securing accreditation from the International Accreditation Service (IAS)
  • Oversight of the Laboratory Quality System: conducting internal audits, identifying deviations, and initiating preventive actions
  • Proficient in conducting Root Cause Analysis, implementing Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) for non-conformances, and addressing customer complaints
  • Assumes responsibility for the overall quality system and standardization of procedures, managing and controlling all associated documents and records
  • Proactively monitors performance metrics, conducts supplier evaluations, manages quality documentation, and drives process improvement initiatives
  • Additionally, I serve as a mentor to employees and ensure strict adherence to safety compliance standards.
  • Created and wrote manuals on processes for new processes.

Quality Manager

Trescal
03.2021 - 12.2021
  • Holds overarching accountability for all facets of quality management
  • Implements and upholds requisite quality standards across all branches in Singapore
  • Contributes to the global quality team spanning 22 countries, collaborating to establish and disseminate universal quality standards throughout the organization
  • Spearheaded the introduction of quality software to enhance operational efficiency
  • Engages with government accreditation authorities and certification bodies to secure ISO/IEC 17025, ISO 9001, API Spec Q1, and bizsafe Level 3 certifications
  • Manages the Laboratory Quality System, conducting internal audits, identifying deviations, and proactively initiating preventive actions
  • Takes charge of document and record management
  • Proficient in conducting Root Cause Analysis, executing Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) for non-conformances, and addressing customer complaints
  • Assumes overall responsibility for the quality system and standardization of procedures
  • Monitors performance metrics, conducts supplier evaluations, oversees quality documentation, and spearheads continuous process improvement initiatives
  • Serving as the representative to liaise with the national accreditation body, SAC SINGLAS Functions as a mentor to employees, ensuring strict adherence to safety compliance standards.

Assistant Quality Manager

NorthLab Pte Ltd
01.2014 - 03.2021

QUALITY MANAGEMENT DUTIES

  • Collaborates with government accreditation authorities and certification bodies to secure ISO/IEC 17025, ISO 9001, API Spec Q1, and bizsafe Level 3 certifications
  • Oversees the maintenance of the Laboratory Quality System, conducting internal audits, identifying deviations, and proactively initiating preventive actions
  • Conducts Root Cause Analysis, implements Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) for non-conformances, and manages customer complaints
  • Assumes responsibility for the overall quality system and standardization of procedures
  • Manages and controls all related documents and records
  • Monitors performance metrics, conducts supplier evaluations, oversees quality documentation, and drives continuous process improvement initiatives
  • Provides mentorship to employees and ensures strict adherence to safety compliance standards
  • Serving as the representative to liaise with the National Accreditation Body, SAC SINGLAS

HR FUNCTIONS

  • Facilitates day-to-day HR operations, encompassing tasks such as managing employment contracts, employee data, and leave records
  • Collaborates with the Administration Manager in handling recruitment, training, payroll, and various general HR affairs
  • Ensures the upkeep of digital records, oversees employee benefits, and manages e-HR systems
  • Coordinates various activities, including meetings, interviews, HR events, and training sessions
  • Conducts staff orientations and maintains updated records
  • Prepares monthly payroll and compiles HR data.

Assistant Quality Engineer

NorthLab Pte Ltd
06.2011 - 01.2013

QUALITY MANAGEMENT DUTIES

  • Responsible for overseeing quality checks on all calibration certificates issued to customers, ensuring the delivery of error-free certificates
  • Maintain quality documents and records
  • Assist the Quality Manager in all quality-related matters as assigned

HR FUNCTION

  • Supports daily HR operations, including employee data, leave management, and other HR tasks as assigned.

Education

Master of Business Administration - MBA, Quality Management - Quality Management

BITS Pilani Work Integrated Learning Programmes
01.2019

Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Electronic and Communications Engineering -

University of Calicut
01.2010

Skills

  • Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA)
  • Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) (Development, Implementation and Maintenance)
  • Internal Audits
  • ISO 9001 & ISO/IEC 17025
  • Quality Management System (Development, Implementation and Maintenance)
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Basic understanding of ISO 13485, ISO 15189, ISO 45001
  • Risk Assessment
  • Continuous Improvement Skills
  • Regulatory Compliance Assurance - SAC SINGLAS, API, bsi, IAS, SAMM
  • Process improvement and streamlining

Timeline

Quality Assurance Consultant

Accura Calserv Pte Ltd
08.2022 - 04.2023

Quality Manager

Accura Calserv Pte Ltd
12.2021 - 07.2022

Quality Manager

Trescal
03.2021 - 12.2021

Assistant Quality Manager

NorthLab Pte Ltd
01.2014 - 03.2021

Assistant Quality Engineer

NorthLab Pte Ltd
06.2011 - 01.2013

Master of Business Administration - MBA, Quality Management - Quality Management

BITS Pilani Work Integrated Learning Programmes

Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Electronic and Communications Engineering -

University of Calicut
Dharsana CS