Mandeep Kaur
Perth,WA
Summary
Results-driven quality control specialist with a focus on food safety, compliance, and team coordination. Proven ability to conduct inspections and support production processes, ensuring 100% HACCP and GMP adherence. Skilled in CCP/QCP/RCP monitoring, hygiene verification, micro swabbing, equipment checks, and accurate QA documentation, with a strong focus on HACCP and GMP compliance.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Line Leader/Quality Control Specialist
Patties Food Group Pty ltd
Osborne Park, WA
09.2025 - Current
- Conduct pre-operational inspections across 2–3 production lines per shift, identifying hygiene, GMP, and equipment nonconformities prior to start-up.
- Perform CCP, QCP, and RCP monitoring across approximately 8–12 batches per shift, ensuring 100% completion and accuracy of QA documentation, with immediate escalation of deviations.
- Carry out 10–20 verification checks per shift, including metal detector challenges, X-ray verification, temperature monitoring, weight control, and viscosity checks.
- Complete routine environmental, surface, and equipment swabs as part of the site’s microbiological monitoring, and hygiene verification program.
- Maintain daily QA records with zero missed critical checks, supporting traceability, mass balance requirements, and audit readiness.
- Communicate quality and food safety issues promptly with production supervisors and QA teams, reducing repeat deviations on assigned lines.
- Lead and coordinate teams of 6–12 operators per shift, allocating tasks and monitoring workflow to meet production targets while maintaining 100% HACCP and GMP compliance.
- Support line start-ups, changeovers, and shutdowns, reviewing and verifying production records (temperature logs, metal detector checks, QA forms) to ensure no critical documentation is released incomplete.
Food & Retail Assistant
BP Fuel Station & United Fuel Station
Perth, WA
08.2023 - 09.2025
- Maintained cleaning schedules and hygiene compliance across food preparation and service areas.
- Conducted routine temperature checks and stock rotation to minimize food safety risks.
- Assisted with POS operations, cash handling, and customer service in a fast-paced retail environment.
- Supported safe shift operations, including opening/closing duties, and maintaining forecourt and store safety standards.
Deli Team Member
Coles Supermarket
Karawara, 6152
11.2024 - 07.2025
- Followed HACCP procedures, including temperature monitoring, allergen separation, and hygiene controls.
- Maintained compliance during food preparation, storage, and display.
- Supported stock rotation and accurate labeling to minimize food safety risks.
Grain Quality Testing Assistant
Grain Procurement Centre
Punjab, India
11.2022 - 04.2023
- Performed moisture and contamination testing on grain samples
- Monitored storage conditions and pest activity
- Maintained accurate quality records
Education
Master of Science - Food Security
Murdoch University
Perth, WA08-2025
Bachelor of Science - Food Technology And Quality Control
RIMT University
Punjab, India07-2023
Skills
Food Safety & Compliance
HACCP, GMP, allergen control, hygiene standards, CCP/QCP/RCP monitoring, internal inspections, corrective actions, documentation control
Quality Control & Verification
Micro swabbing, environmental monitoring, metal detector and X-ray verification, weight and temperature checks, viscosity testing, equipment verification
Manufacturing & Operations
High-volume food production, pre-operational checks, line changeovers, batch monitoring, deviation escalation, audit preparation
Leadership & Communication
Line coordination, operator support, on-the-job training, cross-team communication, issue escalation, shift handovers
Systems & Reporting
QA forms (manual & digital), traceability records, mass balance exposure, mock recall exposure, Microsoft Office
Internship
Quality Assurance Intern | Verka Dairy Industry – India I Jun 2021 – Jul 2021
- Performed routine quality checks, including acidity and fat analysis, on raw milk
- Assisted with pasteurisation monitoring and packaging quality checks
- Documented QA results and supported corrective action reporting
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Full Professional
Punjabi
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
HACCP (level 1 - 4)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Line Leader/Quality Control Specialist
Patties Food Group Pty ltd
09.2025 - Current
Deli Team Member
Coles Supermarket
11.2024 - 07.2025
Food & Retail Assistant
BP Fuel Station & United Fuel Station
08.2023 - 09.2025
Grain Quality Testing Assistant
Grain Procurement Centre
11.2022 - 04.2023
Master of Science - Food Security
Murdoch University
Bachelor of Science - Food Technology And Quality Control
RIMT University