Ananthnag K. S

Certified Lead Auditor FSSC 22000 v6 (FSMS) and Driven Quality Assurance and Food Safety professional with over 10 years of experience in beverage, food processing, and FMCG manufacturing industries. Proven expertise in Quality Management Systems (QMS), Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS), FSSC 22000, ISO 22000:2018, HACCP, GMP, supplier quality management, plant operations, and regulatory compliance. Currently serving as Senior Quality Assurance Executive with Reliance Consumer Products Limited, leading quality, food safety, production coordination, inventory control, supplier audits, and operational excellence initiatives.

Skilled in managing carbonated and non-carbonated beverage lines, hot-fill processes, canning operations, water treatment systems, and continuous improvement programs.

Senior Quality Assurance Executive - Reliance Consumer Products Limited (Beverage Unit - Favorich Infra Pvt Ltd, Krishna Raja Pet, and Muthaih Beverages Confectionery Pvt Ltd, Chamarajanagar) - Krishna Raja Pet and Chamarajanagar, India

(2025-04)

• Overall in-charge of plant operations including Production, Quality, Logistics, Stores, and Maintenance on behalf of the organization.
• Conduct QFS (Quality & Food Safety) and GMP audits across Campa plants in the Southern region.
• Monitor syrup preparation, blending, and concentrate mixing processes.
• Oversee pasteurization processes for Hot Fill lines.
• Monitor quality and production parameters for CSD, NCB, Water, and Can lines.
• Supervise daily shop floor operations ensuring smooth execution across multiple SKUs (150 ml, 200 ml, 500 ml, 600 ml, 1200 ml, 2000 ml) and Campa brands.
• Lead implementation of ISO 22000:2018 Food Safety Management System.
• Review and update HACCP plans for process changes, product changes, food safety incidents, and ensure proper change control documentation.
• Ensure GMP compliance and conduct internal audits at plant level.
• Drive improvements in raw material and packaging material yield by identifying inefficiencies and implementing corrective actions.
• Monitor critical process parameters and CIP standards across Syrup, Blending, CSD, NCB, Water, and Can lines.
• Monitor microbiological testing trends to ensure product safety and quality compliance.
• Manage quality systems for Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) and Water Treatment Plant (WTP).
• Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for customer complaints and implement Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA). Conduct customer and distributor visits for complaint investigation and product quality analysis.
• Monitor retention samples for CSD and NCSD products to ensure product consistency.
• Ensure zero expiry of finished goods, raw materials, and packaging materials.
• Implement and monitor pest control programs to maintain hygiene standards.
• Manage statutory licenses and renewals ensuring compliance with regulatory timelines.
• Review and monitor external water analysis reports for WTP compliance.
• Monitor Critical Control Points (CCPs) and Operational Prerequisite Programs (OPRPs).
• Manage inventory levels of raw materials, packaging materials (RMPM), and finished goods to ensure optimal stock availability.
• Plan and execute production schedules in alignment with business requirements.
• Monitor and manage AOH activities and resolve OEM-related issues within the plant.
• Coordinate RMPM trials with R&D and suppliers in case of material issues; prepare MOMs and ensure timely closure of actions.
• Conduct supplier audits for approved vendors, evaluating quality, hygiene, storage practices, safety standards, and transportation compliance.
• Collaborate with production and quality teams to ensure timely material availability and compliance with quality standards.
• Coordinate with procurement team for purchase planning based on production requirements and inventory levels.
• Ensure compliance with Good Storage Practices (GSP), including temperature and humidity control.
• Partner with New Product Development (NPD) team for PET bottle design changes and RMPM trials for new product development.
• Oversee finished goods dispatch QA approvals in alignment with production and distribution plans.
• Verify and validate quality assurance systems and documentation to ensure compliance, traceability, and adherence to food safety standards.

Senior Quality Executive (QA) - Parle Argo Private Limited - India

(2023-03 - 2025-03)

• Conducted supplier audits for all approved vendors, ensuring compliance with product quality, workplace hygiene, storage practices, safety, and transportation standards.
• Led implementation of ISO 22000:2018 Food Safety Management System across the organization.
• Reviewed HACCP plans for process changes, recipe modifications, food safety incidents, and prepared change control documentation.
• Managed upstream and downstream traceability during internal audits and production processes.
• Monitored online quality parameters for Hot Fill, Cold Fill, Tetra Pack, and Can lines.
• Conducted internal audits to ensure compliance with quality management system requirements.
• Monitored Critical Control Points (CCPs) and Operational Prerequisite Programs (OPRPs) as per food safety standards.
• Managed syrup preparation, blending, and concentrate mixing processes.
• Supervised blow molding quality control for PET bottle manufacturing.
• Monitored batch clearance during each stage of production.
• Oversaw pasteurization processes for Hot Fill, Cold Fill, and Tetra Pack lines.
• Supervised CIP (Clean-In-Place) operations across Hot Fill, Cold Fill PET lines, Tetra Pack, and Can lines.
• Ensured achievement of production KPIs in alignment with business objectives.
• Maintained accurate QA documentation, records, and compliance reports.
• Monitored quality parameters for Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) and Water Treatment Plant (WTP).
• Reduced customer complaints by implementing AQL (Acceptable Quality Level) systems for finished products.
• Conducted monthly training programs for shop floor operators as per company requirements.
• Developed and updated Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and ensured timely revisions.
• Investigated customer complaints and performed Root Cause Analysis (RCA) with CAPA implementation.
• Monitored pasteurization processes for non-carbonated beverage lines.
• Ensured proper CIP execution for both carbonated and non-carbonated production lines.
• Implement and monitor pest control programs to maintain hygiene standards.
• Manage statutory licenses and renewals ensuring compliance with regulatory timelines.
• Review and monitor external water analysis reports for WTP compliance.
• Monitor Critical Control Points (CCPs) and Operational Prerequisite Programs (OPRPs).
• Manage inventory levels of raw materials, packaging materials (RMPM), and finished goods to ensure optimal stock availability.
• Plan and execute production schedules in alignment with business requirements.
• Monitor and manage AOH activities and resolve OEM-related issues within the plant.
• Coordinate RMPM trials with R&D and suppliers in case of material issues; prepare MOMs and ensure timely closure of actions.
• Conduct supplier audits for approved vendors, evaluating quality, hygiene, storage practices, safety standards, and transportation compliance.
• Collaborate with production and quality teams to ensure timely material availability and compliance with quality standards.
• Coordinate with procurement team for purchase planning based on production requirements and inventory levels.
• Ensure compliance with Good Storage Practices (GSP), including temperature and humidity control.
• Partner with New Product Development (NPD) team for PET bottle design changes and RMPM trials for new product development.
• Oversee finished goods dispatch QA approvals in alignment with production and distribution plans.
• Verify and validate quality assurance systems and documentation to ensure compliance, traceability, and adherence to food safety standards.

Senior Quality Executive (QA) - Hindustan Foods Limited Nanjangud (Co-Packer for Coca cola, Pepsi, Hector beverages, Reliance, AB in Bev(Anheuser -Busch in Bev)) - Nanjangud, India

(2022-01 - 2023-03)

• Implemented quality tools to ensure continuous improvement and effective quality control systems.
• Monitored all aspects of quality to ensure compliance with established procedures, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Allocated tasks to team members based on skills, experience, and performance.
• Set production objectives and developed action plans to achieve production and quality targets.
• Conducted risk forecasting and developed contingency plans for production processes.
• Prepared periodic reports for senior management on production performance and quality metrics.
• Ensured compliance with company policies, statutory regulations, and government food safety legislation.
• Supported problem-solving and defect analysis related to material and production quality issues.
• Followed up on corrective action plans and evaluated their effectiveness.
• Contributed to development and improvement of material specifications for raw materials and semi-finished goods.
• Assessed vendor performance based on rejection rates, quality improvement, and specification compliance.
• Managed batch releases and quality approvals, coordinating internal and external audits for compliance.
• Ensured achievement of monthly and annual production and quality targets.
• Developed quality objectives and action plans to improve yield, reduce customer complaints, and close audit non-conformances.
• Acted as QA In-Charge for the Tata Cup Line, overseeing all quality control activities.
• Monitored Blow Molding (PET bottle) quality parameters to ensure consistency and compliance.
• Supervised syrup preparation, blending, and concentrate mixing processes.
• Monitored pasteurization processes for both carbonated and non-carbonated beverage lines.
• Ensured proper pasteurization control for the Cup Line to maintain product safety and quality.
• Supervised CIP (Clean-In-Place) processes for PET bottle lines (carbonated & non-carbonated) and Cup Line.
• Ensured achievement of production KPIs in alignment with business and quality objectives.
• Managed sampling, testing, and clearance of raw materials (RM), packaging materials (PM), and finished goods (FG) in the Focus software system.
• Maintained complete documentation and records for QA activities, audits, and corrective actions.
• Monitored quality parameters of Water Treatment Plant (WTP) and Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) to ensure environmental compliance.
• Handled market complaints, conducted root cause analysis (RCA), and visited distributor points for investigation.
• Coordinated distributor visits to collect product feedback and resolve customer quality concerns.
• Verified and validated all QA systems, processes, and documentation to ensure compliance with food safety standards.

Quality Executive (QA) - Garuda Polyplex Foods Pvt Ltd (Indonesia group) - Bangalore, India

(2018-01 - 2021-12)

• Ensured compliance with GMP, GHP, 5S, and PPE standards in the production area.
• Monitored and recorded quality parameters for cream and batter preparation as per defined schedules.
• Monitored and maintained quality parameters of baking machines, including baking temperature, empty stick weight, stick length, diameter, total weight, number of spirals, and overall product appearance.
• Monitored quality parameters in the packing machine, including vacuum tests, immersion tests, packing condition, date code accuracy, and compliance with legal requirements for primary packaging.
• Monitored packing area quality parameters, including product quantity, secondary and tertiary packaging conditions, and labeling/date code compliance.
• Managed and monitored CIP (Clean-In-Place) operations for wafer stick production lines.
• Conducted training programs for production staff on personal hygiene, sanitation, and food safety topics including HACCP, allergens, GMP, SOPs, and CIP procedures.
• Handled customer complaints and performed Root Cause Analysis (RCA) with corrective actions.
• Supervised sampling, testing, and clearance of raw materials (RM), packaging materials (PM), and finished goods (FG) in ERP systems.
• Conducted internal audits and supported teams in closing audit non-conformities effectively.
• Maintained accurate documentation and records for all QA activities and compliance systems.

Quality Executive Internship Trainee - Hector Beverages Pvt Ltd - Mysore, India

(2017-01 - 2017-12)

Blending & Syrup Section Planning

• Monitored and ensured clearance of Raw Material and Packaging Material (RM/PM).
• Handled and monitored sampling and analysis of raw pulp.
• Supervised and monitored simple syrup preparation.
• Oversaw the blending process and performed online sample testing to determine in-process product quality.
• Provided line clearance at the start of production.
• Monitored and recorded pouch pack (spouting) quality parameters.
• Ensured compliance with GMP and GHP during processing and conducted on-the-job training sessions for employees.
• Collaborated with team members to optimize processes and drive continuous improvement.
• Handled and monitored the Cleaning-in-Place (CIP) process for the juice line.
• Maintained and documented QA records accurately.

Master of Science - Biotechnology - JSS College of Arts, Commerce and Science, University of Mysore