Aswin Balasundaram

Results-Driven Technical analyst with a dual Master's degrees in biotechnology and business administration, & 6 years of specialized experience in quality systems, product development, project planning, supply chain coordination and marketing within the Food processing and manufacturing industries. Expertise in HACCP, BRC, and GMP compliance with strong experience in root cause analysis, CAPA, Risk management, and Cross Functional Ability. Proven ability to reduce product defects, improve food safety compliance, skilled in continuous improvement and statistical analysis.

Technical Analyst / Quality Assurance at MORRISONS MANUFACTURING (2024-05 – 2025-10)

Ensured efficient food safety standards and resolving problems for smooth operations.

• Monitored CCPs, product samples & conducting audits, raw material inspections, swabbing, ATP, TVC & metal detector sensory testing's for ensuring alignment with quality standards.
• Conduct structured root cause analysis (8D, 5-Why, Fishbone) and lead CAPA actions, achieving 20% reduction in recurring food safety issues.
• Performed quality inspections to ensure products meet company standards with BRC and HACCP protocols resulting in a 15% reduction in product defects.
• Managed comprehensive QMS documentation including SOPs, non-conformance & COA of ALS lab reports, driving timely corrective actions that cut recurring food safety issues by 20%.
• Collaborating with R&D team to analyze production data, identifying areas to improve.

Shift Manager at MUMBAI MASKA (2023-04 – 2024-03)

Skilled in budget management, ability to effective relationship building with internal and external.

• Led daily shift operations, staff supervision and training with food safety standards, governance in new plans resulted in a 25% increase in sales by relationship management.
• Managed scheduling, stock rotation, cost control and budgeting, reduced wastage by 15%.
• Identifying, sourcing, time management & testing strategic plans for development activities.

Product Developer and Trainee in Marketing at KK LIFE SCIENCES (2021-03 – 2021-07)

Expert in food product development, procurement and process development, complex projects 4+.

• Developed artificial rice, design and improved it, led to achieve frameworks of the project.
• Maintained technical documents, analyzing data for strategic plans to manage projects & Improved project resulting in 15% revenue growth and profitability achieved.
• Collaborated with international stakeholders in Italy and China, and supported government food projects, enhancing cross-cultural communication and delivery.
• Developed process flow diagrams (PFD) and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for commercial production.

Quality Controller at IYYA FOODS (2018-12 – 2020-07)

Skilled in quality inspections, implementing quality control procedures and data analysis.

• Responsible for food safety, regulations inspections and GMP, in-process components, and finished products to ensure they attain quality & Food safety standards.
• Managed sampling for laboratory reference testing, maintaining 100% traceability.
• Conducted internal GMP audits evaluating personnel practices, equipment sanitation, facility maintenance, and documentation compliance.
• Identified opportunities for process improvements, cost reduction and waste minimization via launch and project delivery, engaging in continuous improvement and delivering projects.

Master's in Business administration with advanced practice – GLYNDWR UNIVERSITY (2023)

Master's in Biotechnology – SASTRA UNIVERSITY (2018)