Kasturi Donkar

Food Science postgraduate with professional experience as a Production Officer, specializing in production management, quality assurance, and process optimization to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality food manufacturing.

Production Officer at Penn Frozen Pvt. Ltd. (2025-12 – Present)

• Oversee daily production operations to ensure smooth and efficient workflow
• Monitor production processes to maintain product quality and consistency
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards, hygiene practices, and regulatory requirements (such as HACCP, GMP)
• Plan and schedule production to meet targets and deadlines
• Supervise and coordinate with production staff and workers
• Maintain proper documentation of production records and reports
• Identify process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce waste
• Ensure proper use and maintenance of machinery and equipment
• Coordinate with quality control and other departments to resolve production issues
• Monitor raw material usage and minimize losses

Internship at Gadre Marine Export Pvt. Ltd (2024-01)

• Assisted in food production and processing activities under supervision
• Supported quality control checks to ensure product standards and safety compliance
• Helped in maintaining hygiene and sanitation practices as per industry guidelines
• Participated in laboratory testing and analysis of food samples
• Recorded and maintained data related to production and quality parameters
• Assisted in documentation related to HACCP, GMP, and food safety standards
• Observed and learned about manufacturing processes and equipment handling
• Supported senior staff in troubleshooting minor production or quality issues

Internship at Hindustan bakery (2022-09)

Gained hands on experience in various bakery product processing, labelling and packaging techniques.

M.Sc. in Food Science and Technology – Shivaji University, Kolhapur (2023 – 2025)

B.Sc. in Industrial Microbiology – Rajaram college, Kolhapur (2020 – 2023)

H.S.C – Sadhana highschool JR. College of Science and Commerce, Gadhinglaj (2019 – 2020)

S.S.C – Creative Highschool and JR. College of Science, Gadhinglaj (2017 – 2018)