Kodanda Rama Hema Sudheer VEDURUPARTHI
QUALITY ASSURANCE ASSOCIATE/MANAGER
Tarneit,VIC
Summary
Precise Quality Assurance Manager proficient in all QA operations, policies and procedures. Experience hiring and developing individual team members. Committed to thoroughly assessing product quality and manufacturing processes to achieve excellent results and customer satisfaction.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Quality Assurance Manger
Quality Food World
Mordialloc, VIC
01.2018 - Current
- Championed continuous improvement initiatives, consistently seeking ways to optimize operations for better results.
- Mentored 5 junior staff members in best practices for quality management, contributing to overall team growth and development.
- Championed customer-focused mindset across organization by emphasizing importance of consistently delivering high-quality products and services.
- Prevented costly recalls by proactively addressing potential risks before they escalated into larger issues.
- Established robust quality documentation systems that ensured traceability throughout entire production lifecycle.
- Evaluated new technologies and methodologies for potential implementation within organization's quality assurance program, staying ahead of industry trends.
- Enhanced product quality by implementing comprehensive QA processes and procedures.
- Reduced defects in products by conducting thorough inspections and identifying areas for improvement.
- Drove successful product launches with rigorous pre-release testing protocols that minimized post-launch issues.
- Performed root cause analysis to identify and resolve quality issues and defects.
- Conducted risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential quality issues.
- Scheduled and chaired quality review meetings to review effectiveness of performance mitigating risk, improving throughput and achieving customer satisfaction by 15%.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive quality assurance plans to monitor product quality and adherence to regulatory standards.
- Managed supplier relationships, enforcing strict standards for incoming materials and components to preserve product integrity and minimize rejections.
Quality Assurance Associate
Quality Food World
Mordialloc, VIC
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Performing inspections of raw food materials to ensure food safety and organizing daily tests on food items, maintaining product quality, and adherence to GMP's
- Troubleshooting and resolving problems by 75% through researching, analyzing food safety and quality data, developing solution analysis, preparing reports for all customer complaints and reporting to superior
- Enhanced product quality by implementing thorough testing procedures and identifying areas for improvement.
- Assisted in creation of quality standard operating procedures, promoting uniformity across all departments and reducing ambiguity in expectations.
- Managing and overseeing maintenance of food quality and safety programs and acting as supporting member of facility auditing team
- Collaborate with production manager and develop ongoing QMS mechanisms and oversight for improved execution and implementation of all manufacturing activity.
- Provided valuable insights during root cause analysis sessions, leading to targeted improvements in manufacturing processes.
- Improved overall product consistency by developing standardized procedures for routine quality checks across multiple departments.
- Contributed to development of effective corrective action plan following non-conformance incidents, minimizing future occurrences through proactive measures.
Shift Manager
Pizza Hut
Campbellfield, VIC
01.2013 - 01.2017
- Collaborated with other Shift Managers to maintain consistency in policies enforcement across all shifts, fostering cohesive workplace culture.
- Played essential role in achieving store goals through strategic planning alongside upper management during regular meetings.
- Ensured strict adherence to safety guidelines, reducing workplace accidents and incidents significantly over time.
- Implemented process improvements that streamlined daily operations, enhancing overall efficiency within shift by 55%.
- Promoted positive work environment through open communication and constructive feedback.
- Handled escalated customer issues effectively, demonstrating strong problem-solving skills while upholding company values and standards.
- Managed 9 employee schedules to ensure adequate coverage during peak hours, resulting in smoother workflow.
- Tracked receipts, employee hours, and inventory movements.
Education
Master of Science - MSc. (Master of Laboratory Medicine)
ROYAL MELBOURNE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY UNIVERSITY
Bundoora, VIC 01.2014 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Science - B Pharm (Bachelor of Pharmacy)
JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
VADLAMUDI, INDIA 01.2008 - 12.2012
Skills
Knowledge of quality systems
Quality Systems
Internal Audits
Quality Standards Determination
Risk Analysis and Mitigation
Attention to Detail
Quality control Testing
Process Development
Continuous Improvement
Documentation Review
Audit Coordination
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of four in the development of allergen management system.
- Supervised team of 65 staff members.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Achieved ISO Certification through effectively helping with Quality Maintenance.
- Documented and resolved NCR's which led to positive Audit.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Timeline
Quality Assurance Manger
Quality Food World
01.2018 - Current
Quality Assurance Associate
Quality Food World
01.2015 - 01.2018
Master of Science - MSc. (Master of Laboratory Medicine)
ROYAL MELBOURNE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY UNIVERSITY
01.2014 - 12.2016
Shift Manager
Pizza Hut
01.2013 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Science - B Pharm (Bachelor of Pharmacy)
JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
01.2008 - 12.2012