Kavindi Perera
Melbourne
Summary
As an ambitious, energetic and quality-focused individual, I am seeking a challenging career in a progressive organization. Graduate of Bachelors of Technology in Science and Technology, specialized in Food Engineering and Bioprocess Technology with good analytical and communication skills in addition to creative, flexible and confident approach and professional attitude. Seeking an opportunity to utilize these skills more effectively and working towards achieving organization goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
QA Intern
Vacupack Pty Ltd.(Coles products manufacturer)
03.2024 - Current
- Conducting QA audits of finished goods
- Daily GMP checks and report on breaches
- Performing warehouse audits
- Reporting weekly QA and GMP status
- SOP preparation
- Training employees on quality standards
- Market research
- Participating in different kaizen projects
- Coordinating quality system documentation and records
- Reporting OOS(Out-of Specification) results
- Maintaining QA records for all products produced
- Ensuring compliance with relevant food safety regulations and standards (HACCP, GMP).
Quality Control Executive
Dow-Elco Holdings (Pvt) Ltd.
10.2023 - 01.2024
- Ensuring quality compliance of products with company’s standards
- Coordinate with key stakeholders and working towards KPIs
- Uncovering chemicals’ quality issues and generating corrective actions (CAPA)
- Verification of COA from the supplier
- Basic wet chemistry analysis
- Maintaining accurate records of all quality control tests and inspections
- Calibration of lab equipment
- Internal & external auditing
- Handling customer complaints.
Quality Assurance Executive
Involved in Dettol Anticeptic Liquid production and quality
06.2023 - 10.2023
- Maintaining quality throughout the production process
- Batch release after final quality check
- Reviewing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Conducting and participating internal audits
- Maintaining records of quality tests, inspections and product evaluation
- Monitoring and implementing quality control procedures
- QC checks along the manufacturing line
- Handling risk assessments and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards
- Verification of artwork to the standard
- Conducting CAPA analysis, Change controls and root cause investigations as required
- Managing HACCP and GMP.
QA Assistant
Sunquick Lanka Pty Ltd (Beverage Manufacturing Industry)
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Conducting inspections of production
- Training employees to meet quality standards
- Record and document keeping
- Assist to execute CAPA analysis and risk assessments
- Coordinate with external suppliers
- Maintain and handle HACCP.
Education
Certificate IV in Work, Health & Safety(BSB41419) -
College for Adult Learning
Mitcham, VIC08.2024
Bachelor of Technology in Science & Technology - Food Science, Food Engineering & Bioprocess Technology
Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka
09.2023
Certificate of Quality Management -
Sri Lanka Standards Institution
09.2021
Diploma in Information Technology with E-commerce -
ESOFT Metro Campus
11.2017
Skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong analytical and numerical skills
- Operation monitoring
- Product inspections
- Work in fast-paced environment
- Food safety and maintaining standards
- HACCP management
- CAPA management
- Adaptability
- Laboratory techniques
- CCP management
- Auditing
References
References can be provided upon request
Timeline
QA Intern
Vacupack Pty Ltd.(Coles products manufacturer)
03.2024 - Current
Quality Control Executive
Dow-Elco Holdings (Pvt) Ltd.
10.2023 - 01.2024
Quality Assurance Executive
Involved in Dettol Anticeptic Liquid production and quality
06.2023 - 10.2023
QA Assistant
Sunquick Lanka Pty Ltd (Beverage Manufacturing Industry)
01.2018 - 01.2019
Certificate IV in Work, Health & Safety(BSB41419) -
College for Adult Learning
Bachelor of Technology in Science & Technology - Food Science, Food Engineering & Bioprocess Technology
Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka
Certificate of Quality Management -
Sri Lanka Standards Institution
Diploma in Information Technology with E-commerce -
ESOFT Metro Campus
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