Vipin Sharma
Experienced Food Technologist with 5+ years in food safety, quality assurance, and technical compliance
About
Experienced Food Technologist with 5+ years in food safety, quality assurance, and technical compliance. Skilled in HACCP Level 3, SALSA, BRCGS, UK food law, allergens, traceability, supplier approval, and QMS documentation. Strong background in internal audits, product specifications, CCP monitoring, RCA, and CAPA management.
Proficient in Cybake, Alicalc, SAP, HighJump, and Atlas. Seeking to support a food manufacturing company by maintaining audit-ready systems, accurate technical records, and high food safety standards. I am currently available immediately and am seeking a permanent, full-time technical opportunity where I can continue to grow and develop within a supportive organisation long term.
I bring over 5 years of experience within food technology, quality, and compliance, including SALSA and BRCGS audit support, Environmental Health Officer inspections, customer audits, supplier compliance, and maintaining audit-ready systems within fast-paced food manufacturing environments. I am recognised for strong attention to detail, organisational skills, and a practical approach to problem-solving. I hold full Right to Work in the UK with no current or future sponsorship requirement.
Experience
Technical officer - Paul Rhodes bakery
(2025-04 - 2026-02)
- Support the Food Safety & Quality Management System and maintain a strong food safety culture across the site
- Manage Cybake specifications, product setup, and updates during absence of the Specification Technologist
- Support the HACCP team and ensure compliance with calibration, pest control, GMP, allergen controls, and traceability
- Manage supplier approval, documentation checks, non-conformances, and supplier risk assessments in line with SALSA and BRCGS
- Conduct backward, forward, and full recall traceability tests and maintain audit-ready documentation
- Maintain FSQMS documents, SOPs, controlled forms, and technical records
- Carry out internal audits in production and warehouse areas to meet SALSA requirements
- Investigate customer complaints and complete RCA, CAPA, and complaint trend monitoring
- Deliver induction and refresher food safety training using the Atlas training system
- Support NPD with ingredient checks, compliance verification, and labelling accuracy
- Manage temperature monitoring systems, calibration schedules, and verification checks
- Prepare technical compliance data, sustainability reports, and documentation for management review
- Monitor ingredient quality to ensure consistency, allergen control, and legal compliance
Quality assurance officer - Paul Rhodes bakery
(2024-04 - 2024-11)
I travelled to India due to family health issues and therefore resigned from the position in November 2024.
- Maintain FSQMS documents, SOPs, controlled forms, and technical records
- Carry out internal audits in production and warehouse areas to meet SALSA requirements
- Investigate customer complaints and complete RCA, CAPA, and complaint trend monitoring
- Deliver induction and refresher food safety training using the Atlas training system
- Support NPD with ingredient checks, compliance verification, and labelling accuracy
- Manage temperature monitoring systems, calibration schedules, and verification checks
- Prepare technical compliance data, sustainability reports, and documentation for management review
- Monitor ingredient quality to ensure consistency, allergen control, and legal compliance
Quality assurance officer - Do&CO
(2024-04 - 2024-11)
I travelled to India due to family health issues and therefore resigned from the position in November 2024.
- Created and updated product specifications and labels
- Maintained audit-ready technical and supplier documentation
- Supported allergen, food safety, and UK legal compliance
- Conducted internal, GMP, glass, and hygiene audits
- Investigated customer complaints and supported CAPA activities
- Reviewed supplier approvals, specifications, and raw material documents
- Conducted microbiological sampling and environmental swabbing
- Prepared technical reports and compliance records
Quality officer - Classic fine food
(2023-11 - 2024-04)
Fixed term contract
- Maintained BRCGS Storage and Distribution compliance and supported audit preparation
- Prepared and updated product specifications and legal labelling information
- Maintained audit-ready technical documents, supplier records, and compliance files
- Reviewed supplier documents, allergen data, HACCP summaries, and certificates
- Supported customer technical queries, traceability checks, and product compliance
- Conducted supplier risk assessments and supported corrective actions
- Completed GMP, hygiene, temperature, and warehouse audits
- Conducted traceability exercises, FIFO checks, and stock inspections
- Used SAP to maintain stock records and technical documentation
- Supported QMS documentation, SOP updates, and internal audits
Quality assurance officer - Simply lunch
(2023-01 - 2023-10)
Fixed-term contract completed in October 2023.
- Supported BRCGS Food Safety compliance and audit preparation across production operations
- Prepared and updated product specifications, allergen, and legal labelling information
- Maintained technical records, traceability paperwork, and compliance documentation
- Supported mock recalls, traceability exercises, and product verification activities
- Reviewed supplier specifications, allergen data, and packaging documentation
- Conducted GMP, hygiene, allergen, glass, and line clearance audits
- Verified CCP records, temperature checks, and production documentation
- Supported customer complaint investigations and CAPA activities
- Assisted with audit preparation, training records, and controlled documents
- Supported product launches, packaging changes, and label compliance checks
- Assisted with microbiological and environmental monitoring programmes
Quality assurance supervisor - Sandha & Company
(2020-09 - 2022-06)
18th month fixed term (FSSAI Government Project). Worked under an 18-month FSSAI government contract supporting quality assurance across
- Supported food safety, quality assurance, and compliance activities within agricultural and fresh produce operations
- Conducted farm inspections, monitored post-harvest activities, and maintained QA documentation and records
- Assisted with non-conformance investigations, corrective actions, and compliance monitoring
- Delivered food safety and hygiene training to operational staff and farmers
- Worked closely with suppliers and farming teams to improve product quality and compliance standards
Quality trainee - PepsiCo
(2019-09 - 2020-09)
Trainees Quality assurance officer
- Performed routine quality checks on raw materials, in-process, and finished products in line with PepsiCo standards
- Monitored production parameters, recorded QC results, and supported corrective actions for quality deviations
- Supported food safety, compliance, traceability, packaging checks, and audit activities
- Worked closely with production and maintenance teams to improve product quality and process efficiency
- Delivered basic food safety and QC procedure training to operational staff
Education
Master of science - Food technology - Shoolini university (2018 - 2020)
Bachelor of agriculture - Agriculture - Himgiri zee university (2014 - 2018)