Krish Vedawala

Results-driven Quality Control Supervisor with 5+ years of experience in food and beverage manufacturing quality operations, laboratory management, GMP compliance, and product quality assurance. Experienced in supervising QC activities, supporting team training, managing testing programs, conducting audits, investigating process issues, and ensuring compliance with HACCP, SQF, SOP, and regulatory requirements. Strong background in microbiological and chemical testing, environmental monitoring, documentation review, and continuous improvement initiatives.

QUALITY CONTROL SUPERVISOR at National Dry Company Ltd. (2020-09 – Present)

• Setup and conduct routine quality control laboratory analysis of raw materials, water, intermediate products, and finished products.
• Responsible for accurate analysis, documentation, and reporting of specified microbial parameters for finished products at a variety of points during the process, according to standard sampling programs.
• Conduct or assist in microbiological air and water quality testing and assessments, environmental monitoring, and ensure compliance with standards.
• Perform daily microbiological water testing for the presence of E. coli and total coliforms, as well as weekly testing for total plate count (TPC) and yeast and mold using the membrane filtration method.
• Surface microbiological testing of batching tanks, fillers and multiple stations periodically to ensure proper CIP.
• Perform and participate external microbiological audit process (from LGC).
• Good knowledge at Calibration of Instruments such as pH meter, refractometer, DMA, Alcolizer, CbOx, weighing balance and its periodic maintenance.
• Compile and analyze records from chemical test results, according to standard sampling programs.
• Ensure compliance with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), including Cleaning in Place.
• Helping hand to Q.A. Manager for F & D and setup to new products.
• Provide support to the management team in troubleshooting and resolving issues in the production processes.
• Ensures the product is according to the SOP & regulations before it goes to market.
• Assisting manager in the batch documentation & good knowledge of every bath sampling & retention samples.
• Knowledge in Microsoft is an asset.
• Thorough knowledge of SQF and HACCP.
• Perform & verify internal & external audits.
• Provide daily direction and support to QC activities including sampling, testing, documentation, and release of finished products.
• Coordinate laboratory workload, prioritize testing requirements, and support technician training and development.
• Review analytical results, investigate deviations, and communicate quality concerns with production and management teams.
• Maintain compliance with GMP, HACCP, SQF, SOP, and food safety requirements through audits and quality programs.
• Support continuous improvement projects, troubleshooting, and implementation of new products and processes.

MANAGER at New York Fries - Recipe Unlimited Corp. (2018-06 – 2020-08)

• Responsible for overall store operation, supervision, and development of Store Supervisors and Frontline Crew.
• Directing and ensuring that all employees are following New York Fries policies, procedures, and standards, always.
• Ensuring sufficient stock levels of necessary products are in place for the present shift and upcoming shift.

BUSINESS EXECUTIVE at Meyer Organics Pvt. Ltd. (2015-05 – 2017-01)

• Marketing and Management of products.
• To enhance business with different strategies.
• Market Research Analysis.

Diploma in International Business Management – DURHAM COLLEGE (2019-04)

Diploma in Pharmaceutical & Food Science Technology – DURHAM COLLEGE (2018-04)

Master of Pharmacy in Pharmacy – GANPAT UNIVERSITY (2015-04)