Raksha Chaurasia
Ringwood,Melbourne
Summary
Experienced, quality-driven, and multi-functional Food Technologist with 3+ years of experience in ensuring compliance with industry standards and company protocols. Proven track record of implementing effective quality control processes, conducting thorough audits, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Well-versed with Quality Assurance System, RCA, incident handling, Quality Management Systems, New Product Development and Seeking opportunities in Quality/NPD roles.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
QA Specialist
Loving Earth
Scoresby, VIC
07.2023 - 06.2024
- Developed and maintained Loving Earth’s QA System by updating SOP’s and procedure, updating Allergen Management Plan, Approved Supplier and Raw material Program and implementing updated paperwork
- Conducted daily and monthly Quality Activities, Supplier review, Label review, NCR and Customer Complaint review and Monthly paperwork review
- Conducted internal and external Audits
- Updated HACCP Plan with changes in processes and introduction of new products and processes
- Carried out and documented NPD and Quality Sensory Analysis
- Developed NPD Savoury Buckwheat Cereals range up until Up-scale trial and Raw Material sourcing
- Ran multiple continuous improvement projects to reduce cost and increase productivity like Buckwheat sterilization process, texture improvement and starch content reduction for Caramelized Buckwheat, AQS System Compliance and In-house laundry
- Implemented BRC compliant In-house laundry operation by developing plan, procedures and validation
QA Officer
Patties Foods
Pakenham, VIC
10.2021 - 01.2023
- Documented paperwork for Hold and release of finished good
- Conducted and documented daily QA responsibilities like production paperwork review followed by sensory assessment, internal and Supplier NCR’s, Internal Audits, Customer Complaint review, Supplier and Label Review
- Conducted RCAs for internal non-compliant issues during the production followed by training for Shift Managers, Supervisors and Operators
- Helped identifying gaps in Listeria Management Plan and tracing the source of listeria detection in the production plant
- Amended changes in the company’s HACCP plan to accommodate missing Processes, risks and identifying additional QCP’s on the line
- Assisted R&D in improving QAS according to the requirement on Manufacturing lines and Sensory Analysis
- Worked collaboratively with Maintenance team and Production team in closing out internal and Audit related NCR’s
- Assisted in daily and yearly equipment calibration on site
- Regulated site GMP training for new operators along with refresher training
Process Optimization Specialist
Patties Foods
Bairnsdale, VIC
07.2021 - 10.2021
- Collected and processed data required for pies cost optimisation project
- Worked closely with the general manager and manufacturing manager regarding possible changes to product processing for reducing waste generated during the production
- Conducted weekly meetings with Operators to discuss issues and solutions
- Presented the project outcomes to the manufacturing team at the end of 3 months project
Product Development Assistant/ Quality Control Technician
Manuko
Thornbury, VIC
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Conducted new product (Hot chocolate) development
- Created Quality Assurance system for company's processing unit by establishing Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), SSOP's and HACCP plan
- Conducted required daily and monthly audits at the Manufacturing for maintaining quality of hand-made organic chocolates
- Created ideas for new product using aboriginal and Australian native products
- Maintained packaging compliance for Manuko’s Hot Chocolate packaging for FSANZ regulations
Education
Master of Food Science -
The University of Melbourne
02.2022
Bachelor’s - chemistry and food science
Institute for Excellence
07.2017
Skills
- Developing QA System
- Training and Compliance
- Documentation and Reporting
- Process Improvement
- Problem Solving
- Continuous Improvement
- Approved Supplier and RM Plan
References
References Available upon request.
Timeline
QA Specialist
Loving Earth
07.2023 - 06.2024
QA Officer
Patties Foods
10.2021 - 01.2023
Process Optimization Specialist
Patties Foods
07.2021 - 10.2021
Product Development Assistant/ Quality Control Technician
Manuko
08.2020 - 08.2021
Master of Food Science -
The University of Melbourne
Bachelor’s - chemistry and food science
Institute for Excellence
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