Mihir Sasmal

Food Technologist with 15+ years of hands-on experience in beverage and dairy manufacturing, specializing in Carbonated Soft Drinks (RGB & PET) and Ready-to-Drink (RTD) juices in Tetra Pak and Hot Fill PET formats. Experienced in leading quality assurance, food safety audits (ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, HACCP), and day-to-day production operations.

Certified Internal

Auditor (ISO 22000:2018) with proven expertise in managing quality systems, driving continuous improvement, resolving on-line production issues, and maintaining compliance with FSSAI and Coca-Cola quality standards.

Team Leader – Quality Assurance - Moon Beverages Limited

(2026-05)

• Lead QA/QC activities for PET Carbonated Soft Drink production lines ensuring product quality and compliance.
• Ensure compliance with Food Safety Management Systems, GMP, GHP, HACCP, FSSAI, and ISO/FSSC 22000 requirements.
• Monitor critical quality parameters including Brix, pH, CO2082 volume, fill volume, closure torque, and packaging quality.
• Manage laboratory operations, product testing, calibration programs, and quality documentation.
• Supervise quality executives, chemists, and line inspectors across shifts; provide technical guidance and training.
• Conduct root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Handle customer complaints, non-conformities, product holds, and product release decisions.
• Coordinate internal, external, customer, and regulatory audits; ensure timely closure of audit observations.
• Monitor water treatment, syrup preparation, packaging material quality, and finished product compliance.
• Prepare quality reports, trend analysis, KPI reviews, and management presentations.
• Drive waste reduction, process capability improvement, and consumer complaint reduction projects.
• Ensure compliance with company quality standards, regulatory requirements, and customer specifications.

Internal Auditor cum System Executive – Quality Assurance - Bengal Beverages Pvt. Ltd., Dankuni (Authorized Bottler of Coca-Cola) - Dankuni

(2023 - 2026-05)

• Led ISO 22000 and FSSC 22000 internal audits; ensured all findings were closed within stipulated timelines.
• Reviewed quality and food safety data to identify trends and prevent recurrence of non-conformities, improving GMP compliance.
• Conducted food safety and GMP training across departments to build awareness and accountability.
• Managed Change Management activities in line with Coca-Cola and FSMS requirements.
• Ensured consistent monitoring, verification, and documentation of CCP and OPRP controls.
• Monitored external warehouses to verify finished product quality standards prior to dispatch.
• Controlled chemical inventory, tracked consumption, and raised purchase requests as required.

Shift Executive – Quality Assurance (RGB/PET – CSD & Syrup) - Bengal Beverages Pvt. Ltd., Dankuni (Authorized Bottler of Coca-Cola) - Dankuni

(2012-02 - 2023)

• Analyzed process water and finished product parameters: pH, TDS, Ozone, Alkalinity, Hardness, Carbonation, Brix, Invert Brix, Acidity, Net Content, Torque, and Gas Volume for RGB line.
• Monitored process parameters on time for RGB & PET lines; operated Mixer/Paramix equipment.
• Monitored and controlled quality parameters of blown PET bottles as per specifications.
• Performed testing for ingredients, packaging materials, processing aids, and chemicals per incoming inspection plan.
• Managed aseptic filling process, batch preparation, documentation, and testing per Coca-Cola quality standards.
• Ensured all cleaning and sanitation activities met quality and food safety requirements.
• Maintained raw material and packaging material traceability throughout production.
• Managed lab chemical stock; ensured timely calibration and verification of laboratory instruments.
• Utilized MS Office, Excel, and SCADA for data tracking and reporting.

Junior Technical Officer – Ice Cream - India Dairy Products Pvt. Ltd., Hooghly (Contract Packer of Amul) - Hooghly

(2011-02 - 2012)

• Managed production planning and physical/chemical quality control for ice cream manufacturing.
• Prepared ice cream mix and standardized formulations; maintained process area and packaging area cleanliness.
• Monitored manpower and material resources; reduced wastage and ensured optimal utilization.
• Maintained consistent productivity levels; coordinated closely between production and marketing departments.

B.Tech - Food Technology - West Bengal University of Technology (WBUT) (2007 - 2011)

Higher Secondary - Science Stream - West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education (WBCHSE) (2007 - 2007)

Secondary (Class X) - West Bengal Board of Secondary Education (WBBSE) (2005 - 2005)