Pushpender Singh Chauhan

Seasoned and certified Food Safety & Quality Professional with over 15 years of experience in Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS), Internal & External Auditing, and Regulatory Compliance across diverse food categories including RTE, Frozen Foods, Sauces, Pickles, and Aseptic Juices. Certified FSSC Lead Auditor (V6) with proven capability in conducting, managing, and closing audits in compliance with ISO 22000:2018, FSSC 22000, BRCGS, HACCP, and FSSAI standards. Skilled in implementing, verifying, and continuously improving FSMS to ensure alignment with global certification requirements.

Now seeking an Auditor position to leverage deep technical expertise and auditing skills to strengthen clients' food safety and quality systems in line with international standards.

Sr. Quality Manager - Chokhi Dhani Foods - Jaipur

(2020-11)

• Led BRCGS, FSSC 22000, HALAL, and Organic audits as site audit lead; maintained >95% audit compliance scores.
• Designed and implemented internal audit programs, mock recalls, hygiene inspections, and supplier audit schedules.
• Developed audit-compliant FSMS documentation including SOPs, PRPs, risk registers, and verification protocols.
• Coordinated with certification bodies and auditors; ensured timely closure of NCs through structured CAPA.
• Spearheaded FSSC standard transition (v5 to v6), updating food safety plans and risk-based approaches.

Quality Manager - Alimento Agro Foods Pvt. Ltd. - Kota

(2020-02 - 2020-10)

• Drove audit readiness for FSSC 22000 and customer audits for the RTE food category.
• Implemented hygiene and GMP standards across operations ensuring full compliance.

Deputy Manager – Quality - Capital Foods Pvt. Ltd. - Vapi

(2017-07 - 2020-02)

• Conducted supplier and GMP audits, validating compliance against ISO 22000 and BRCGS standards.
• Monitored CCP validations, batch releases, and audit documentation accuracy.

Quality Assurance Officer - Dabur India Ltd. - Newai

(2013-12 - 2017-07)

• Supported FSSC 22000 certification and surveillance audits for aseptic juice (Tetra Pak) lines.
• Handled FSSAI inspections, internal audits, and verification of sanitation and CCP controls.

Sr. Chemist (Quality) - JVS Foods Pvt. Ltd. - Jaipur

(2011-06 - 2013-12)

• Managed laboratory testing, documentation, and internal audit support for certification renewals.

M.Sc. - Biotechnology - University of Rajasthan (2011)

B.Sc. - Biotechnology - University of Rajasthan (2009)