Siddharth Mane

Quality Assurance professional with 8+ years of experience in beverage manufacturing, food safety systems, and regulatory compliance. Specialized in HACCP, ISO 22000, FSSAI, and GMP frameworks, with a proven ability to implement QA protocols, lead audits, reduce risks, and improve product consistency. Adept at training teams, conducting root cause analysis, and driving continuous improvement in high-volume production environments.

Assistant Manager - QHSE at Semolina Kitchens Limited (2025-11 – Present)

• Managed FSSAI licensing (new, renewal, modification) and statutory compliance.
• Conducted pre-opening audits for new outlets.
• Performed monthly QA & OHS audits and QSR (surprise) audits using PULSE checklists.
• Executed daily walk-through audits for hygiene and safety compliance.
• Delivered induction, refresher, and monthly QHSE trainings.
• Oversaw weekly deep cleaning and pest control activities.
• Coordinated external lab testing (water, food, hand & equipment swabs).
• Conducted vendor audits (perishable – 6 monthly, non-perishable – annually).

Senior Meadmaker | Plant Head at Maeve Meadery, Mbrosia Nature Living LLP (2024-05 – 2025-11)

• Designed and implemented QA systems across raw materials, fermentation, and packaging.
• Conducted internal audits and compliance checks aligned with HACCP, ISO 22000, and FSSAI.
• Reduced production losses by establishing process controls and risk management measures.
• Trained staff in GMP, sanitation, and quality monitoring, ensuring audit readiness.

Assistant Meadmaker at Mahu Wines Meadery Pvt. Ltd. (2023-07 – 2024-04)

• Performed in-process QA checks during cellar, filtration, and packaging.
• Maintained regulatory documentation and ensured traceability of batches.

Associate Winemaker at Soma Vine Village Pvt. Ltd. (2022-03 – 2023-07)

• Oversaw bottling line QA protocols, hygiene standards, and sanitation schedules.
• Conducted lab analyses for product stability and compliance with food safety norms.

Winemaker at Bidadi Valley Beverages Pvt. Ltd. (2022-09 – 2023-02)

• Integrated QA practices into new R&D trials and production workflows.

Assistant Winemaker at Desaal Production Pvt. Ltd. (2020-01 – 2020-08)

• Controlled fermentation parameters and executed quality tests for consistency.

Quality Assurance Executive at Bunty Foods (I) Pvt. Ltd. (2015-11 – 2018-03)

• Conducted in-process quality checks and GMP monitoring across production lines.
• Ensured compliance with food safety standards, hygiene practices, and SOPs.
• Maintained QA documentation, batch records, and internal audit readiness.
• Coordinated corrective actions for non-conformances and continuous improvement.

Harvest Cellar Hand at Marchesi Mazzei Spa Agricola (2019 – 2019)

Harvest Cellar Hand at Sula Vineyards Pvt. Ltd. (2014 – 2015)

Specializing Master's in Viticulture & Oenology – Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore (2018 – 2019)

B.Tech in Food Technology – Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth (2011 – 2015)