Deepthi Pushkaran

Experienced Food Safety and Quality Control professional with 7+ years of experience in food manufacturing, including international experience in UK food processing and FMCG sectors. Strong expertise in HACCP, ISO 22000, GMP, and food safety regulations, with hands-on experience in quality inspections, laboratory testing, and internal/external audits. Skilled in non-conformance management, CAPA implementation, and maintaining QA/QC documentation and traceability systems.

Proven ability to support regulatory compliance, supplier audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Quality Control Technician - NOR-SEA FOODS LTD - Aberdeen, Scotland

(2024-10 - 2026-01)

• Conducted quality inspections and QA checks across production processes ensuring compliance with food safety standards, including label verification, weight checks, and hourly metal detectors monitoring as a CCP prior to dispatch.
• Monitored HACCP, GMP, hygiene, Allergen control, and traceability systems.
• Conducted detailed internal audits as per schedule, covering hygiene practices, glass & plastic control, foreign body prevention, equipment (blades), and personnel compliance, ensuring audit readiness at all times.
• Identified and reported non-conformances, implementing corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Collected, prepared, and analyzed samples for laboratory testing, including histamine testing as a CCP to ensure food safety, quality standards, and regulatory compliance.
• Maintained accurate QA/QC documentation, records, and traceability systems in line with audit requirements.
• Coordinated with production teams to ensure consistent quality performance across multiple sites.
• Maintained high accuracy and quality standards in fast-paced production environments.

Food Quality and Safety Specialist - CAICO – The Canning Industries - Thrissur, India

(2018-01 - 2022-08)

• Managed QA/QC for a diverse product range including ready-to-drink beverages, fruit-based products (jams, squash, and pulp), sauces (tomato ketchup, BBQ sauce), fruit pulp-based dehydrated bars, and pickles.
• Ensured compliance with HACCP, GMP, and Food safety standards.
• Conducted raw material inspections and supplier audits and risk assessments.
• Maintained QA documentation and traceability records.
• Assisted in product development and process improvement.
• Conducted sensory evaluation and product testing.
• Maintained hygiene and food safety practices.
• Prepared quality reports.

Quality Control Analyst - Joy Ice-cream - Thrissur, India

(2017-01 - 2017-12)

• Checked critical quality parameters including mix acidity, overrun, temperature, and weight to ensure product quality, consistency, and compliance with food safety standards.
• Monitored temperature as a CCP to ensure product safety.
• Performed sensory evaluation for quality assessment.
• Inspected raw materials before production.
• Maintained hygiene and GMP standards.
• Recorded QC data and reports.
• Supported new Flavour trials.

Masters - Food Analysis - Robert Gordon University (2023)

Masters - Food Science and Technology - Calicut University (2016)

Bachelors - Nutrition Science - Calicut University (2014)