Akshay Jadhav

I am a dedicated and performance-driven Quality Assurance professional with over 5 years of progressive experience in managing and strengthening Food Safety and Quality Management Systems within large-scale food operations. My expertise lies in leading ISO 22000:2018, HACCP, GMP, and regulatory compliance frameworks while driving operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Food Safety Team Leader at The Akshaya Patra Foundation | Mumbai, Maharashtra | June 2022 – Present Food Safety Management System (FSMS)  Lead FSMS documentation, SOP development, and regulatory compliance across the centralised kitchen  Conduct internal GMP, ISO 22000, and ISO 14001 audits and mock drills in preparation for surveillance audits — achieving zero major NCs  Led all internal and external audits ensuring zero major NC observations in ISO 22000 &

• ISO 14001 recertification audits  Maintained document control and developed formats fully compatible with FSSC 22000 and ISO systems  Successfully closed 100% of internal and HO audit NCs within stipulated timelines Nutritional &

• Traceability Compliance  Updated Nutritional Value (NV) Dashboard ensuring meals meet Government of India's PM Poshan Yojana standards  Managed end-to-end traceability exercises for raw materials and finished meals from source to point of service  Conducted food recall mock drills as per defined frequency ensuring 100% system readiness Vendor &

• Supplier Quality Management  Led and coordinated vendor qualification, raw material inspection, and service provider compliance as per ISO requirements  Conducted multiple vendor performance evaluations and managed CAPA follow-up with suppliers  Raised non-conformance reports (NCRs) and ensured timely corrective and preventive actions with vendors GMP &

• Operational Excellence  Improved GMP scores by 15% through structured awareness programs and regular GEMBA walk inspections  Initiated GEMBA Walk program identifying potential hazards and driving corrective actions proactively  Implemented and sustained Kaizen and 5S methodology across kitchen and production areas  Conducted hazard analysis, CCP/OPRP monitoring, verification, and risk assessment activities Team Training &

• Development  Trained and developed 30+ team members on food safety practices, audit readiness, GMP, and FSSAI regulations  Reduced NCs and improved overall audit scores through structured training and awareness sessions  Conducted Management Review Meetings on time with complete data analysis and action tracking  Published monthly Food Safety Review Meeting reports consistently without fail Awards &

• Recognition  Awarded CII Food Safety Award — Significant Achievement for Akshaya Patra Panvel Kitchen, Maharashtra  Currently contributing towards CII Food Safety Award submission and implementation for another Maharashtra kitchen.

Quality Executive Parle Biscuits Pvt. Ltd. | Khopoli, Maharashtra | March 2019 – May 2020  Conducted CCP monitoring and FSSAI compliance checks across high-speed biscuit production lines  Oversaw pest control contractor operations and ensured GMP practices across the plant  Performed quality checks on raw materials and packaging materials as per defined specifications  Managed ISO documentation and assisted in internal audits and process improvement initiatives  Ensured regulatory compliance across production operations in a large-scale FMCG manufacturing environment.

Trainee – Quality Assurance Devgad Agro Foods Pvt. Ltd. | Maharashtra | February 2017 – May 2017  Conducted lab analysis of mango pulp, brine solution, and raw mangoes during seasonal processing  Evaluated packaging integrity and maintained documentation for regulatory compliance  Gained foundational hands-on experience in food quality analysis and laboratory practices

Diploma in Food Technology