Himani Nayak
Truganina,VIC
Summary
Accurate quality assurance specialist with several years of experience in the field qa. Sound decision-making and performance analysis talents. Collaborates with groups or work independently with minimal supervision. Proficient in various software packages.Highly skilled Quality Assurance Specialist with a comprehensive understanding of QA methodologies in diverse industries. Possess strong analytical skills and the ability to identify risks and defects, ensuring compliance with quality standards. Demonstrated success in implementing effective QA strategies that have improved operational efficiency. Skilled at fostering positive relationships with team members and stakeholders to ensure project success.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Assurance specialist
Small goods meat manufacturing
07.2024 - 12.2024
- Environment and Sustainability waste Management
- QA inspection Walk
- Document Review (SOP, COAs, WI)
- Daily Process Check
- Trend Analysis
- GMP Audit
- Glass and Hard plastic Audit
- Bag Audit
- Daily forms sign off
- Key Responsibilities: Quality Assurance and Sustainability Officer
- Quality Assurance: Conducted daily swabbing for microbiological testing to ensure product safety and compliance
Quality Specialist and Administration
Manildra Group
11.2024 - 03.2024
- Administration Responsibilities: Office Management Responsible for the day-to-day operations of an office or department
- This includes managing office supplies, equipment, and facilities
Quality Systems Coordinator
Asahi Beverages
09.2022 - 09.2023
- As a seasoned professional in the field of quality and food safety management, I have accumulated a wealth of experience in overseeing various aspects of quality assurance and safety systems
- My responsibilities encompassed managing and implementing quality and food safety-based systems, including Internal and External Audits/ Food Industry Standards
- Facilitate communication within the organization
- They may answer phones, respond to emails, and coordinate meetings
- Maintaining accurate records, updating databases, and handling data entry tasks
- Schedule meetings, appointments, and events
- They may also coordinate travel arrangements for employees
- Set up and maintained laboratory instruments and equipment
- Troubleshot production problems and malfunctioning instruments
- Prepared chemical solutions and followed instructions from engineers, chemists, and researchers
- Selected and set up required lab equipment and ordered additional supplies
- Adhered to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)
- Worked with equipment such as Anton par 5000, c-box, Anton par Alcolyser, and refractometer
- Prepared machines for calibrations and monitored general quality, food safety, and production controls
- Tested various manufacturing products and raw materials, including beer, RTDs, CSD, Pepsi reg, Pepsi diet, ciders, carbon dioxide, liquid sugar, sulfur dioxide, spirits, and alcohol
- Supported projects like can line validation, bottle line validation, and rinse validation for spirit line
- Maintained Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and analyzed beer in the brew lab using gas chromatography and HPLC
- Test Conducted on daily routine: ABV, BRIX, CO2, DO, TPO, COLOUR, BITTERNESS, YEAST COUNTING, VDKS, RAW MATERIAL TESTING
Quality Control Officer
Asahi Beverages
11.2021 - 09.2022
- Monitored chemical processes and tested product quality to ensure compliance with standards
- One notable project I successfully led was the Paradigm system update
- Managing the out-of-date system within the scope of site and national requirements, I streamlined time and people management, completing the project ahead of the timeline
- I maintained and improved the system for both national and site-level documents, organizing meetings with senior management and the national team for updates
- Regularly updating SharePoint data and relevant supplier requirements and certificates were part of my routine tasks
- Writing SOPs as per external audit and site-level requirements was also a key responsibility
- Furthermore, I collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and update quality procedures, work instructions, and documentation, ensuring alignment with industry standards and best practices
- Overall, my experiences have been marked by a commitment to excellence, compliance, and continuous improvement in the realms of quality and food safety management
Education
Maters of MBIS -
Torrens University
01.2022
Master Chemical Science -
Latrobe University
Melbourne01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry, Botany, Zoology
Pt Ravishukla University
01.2016
Skills
- Communication skills
- Leadership skills
- Emotional intelligence
- Effective decision-making
- Strategic thinking
- Team building
- Root-cause analysis
- Inspiring and motivating
- GMP compliance
- Food safety management
- Document control
- Project coordination
- Internal auditing
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Risk management
- Continuous integration
- Analytical thinking
Accomplishments
- Successfully created and implemented a comprehensive tracking and reporting system for environmental and sustainability metrics
- Developed a user-friendly tracking system using advanced Excel skills for monitoring environmental and sustainability trends
- Built a Learning Management System (LMS) to facilitate training and ensure compliance on site
- Managed and improved waste management practices through a dedicated tracking system, ensuring accurate and up-to-date trend analysis
- Maintained and updated live files to reflect current data and trends, supporting continuous improvement initiatives
- Led continuous improvement projects in the warehouse, optimizing processes and implementing effective solutions
- Identified areas for improvement in the production process and implemented targeted enhancements
- Reported daily issues, analyzed root causes, and developed solutions to address them
- Conducted comprehensive quality and technical training programs, ensuring that the team was well-equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge
- Coordinated programs such as HACCP, PCP, PRPs, QCPs, and CCPs, conducting thorough risk assessments to enhance the overall safety and quality of processes
- Managed external audit programs and engaged with third-party auditors
- Oversaw the implementation of QESH systems and provided technical expertise in this domain
- Facilitated gap closures with stakeholders
- Improved organizational effectiveness through productivity-enhancing solutions and fostering a performance culture
- Managed the internal audit team with strong leadership skills, implementing process improvements
- Oversaw corrective and preventive action management, utilizing methodologies such as 5 WHYS, CAR, and RCA
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Quality Specialist and Administration
Manildra Group
11.2024 - 03.2024
Quality Assurance specialist
Small goods meat manufacturing
07.2024 - 12.2024
Quality Systems Coordinator
Asahi Beverages
09.2022 - 09.2023
Quality Control Officer
Asahi Beverages
11.2021 - 09.2022
Maters of MBIS -
Torrens University
Master Chemical Science -
Latrobe University
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry, Botany, Zoology
Pt Ravishukla University