Shiva Krishna Thammaneni

Quality Assurance Officer with a Master's in Agri-Food Technology and over 3 years of experience in the UK food industry. Proven track record of ensuring 100% regulatory compliance and reducing hygiene non-conformance rates by 30% through effective team training. Expert in developing product specifications, implementing HACCP plans, and monitoring critical control points to enhance product safety.

Certified Food Safety

Professional skilled in food laws, labelling regulations, product development, and quality assurance. Strong leadership in GMP audits, CAPA implementation, and increasing production efficiency by 20%. Excellent communication and management skills, eager to excel in both Specification Technologist and Food Technologist roles.

Quality Assurance Officer/Quality Auditor at Do & Co Event & Airline Catering Limited (2023-06 – 2025-07)

• Led thorough investigations into customer complaints among multiple airlines, focusing on issues such as foreign substances, taste discrepancies, allergic responses, and overall product quality.
• Developed and applied strategies to promote ongoing improvement and streamline processes, including the training of staff in food safety protocols.
• Oversaw third-party auditing processes and evaluated data to derive performance insights, in addition to conducting internal audits to enhance standards.
• Ensured strict adherence to quality standards through detailed inspections and assessments, facilitating prompt communication with stakeholders for quick resolution of quality concerns.
• Expert in product development and specification writing, adept at crafting precise product specifications that align with retail demands and customer needs.

Quality Assurance Assistant at Bakkavor Desserts (2022-02 – 2022-08)

• Successfully prepared microbiological and sensory testing samples, ensuring 100% compliance with product safety standards.
• Achieved a significant reduction in hygiene non-conformance rates by establishing team training and mentoring initiatives.
• Implemented PRP, OPRP, and HACCP plans that substantially minimized product deviations.
• Boosted production quality through complete adherence to manufacturing protocols.
• Decreased waste levels by enhancing the monitoring of non-conforming products.
• Improved overall operational efficiency by streamlining processes and promoting collaborative teamwork.

Team Member (Quality Assurance) at P. D. Navkar Bio-Chem Pvt. Ltd (2021-05 – 2021-12)

• Inspected raw materials, maintaining a 100% quality adherence rate.
• Minimised product rejections through rigorous quality checks and compliance protocols.

Master of Science in Agri-Food Technology – University of Lincoln (2022-02 – 2023-05)

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture – Rai Technology University (2017-08 – 2021-05)