Vaishnavi C.m.

Quality Assurance professional with a Master's degree in Food Science and Technology and hands-on experience in food packaging operations, in-process quality control, GMP, GHP, HACCP, CAPA and root cause analysis within FMCG packaging. Proven ability to support internal audits, handle consumer complaint investigations, maintain quality documentation and drive continuous improvement aligned with FSSAI, FSSC 22000 and ISO 22000 requirements. Strong exposure to PRP, OPRP and CCP verification, pest control monitoring, QIP coordination and packaging defect control to ensure food safety, hygiene and product integrity.

Quality Assurance Officer - Hindustan Foods Ltd - Coimbatore

(2025-11 - 2026-08)

• Monitored process controls to ensure compliance with FSSAI, FSSC 22000 and ISO 22000 requirements across packaging operations.
• Performed PRP, CCP and OPRP verification activities as per the HACCP plan to support critical food safety controls.
• Conducted internal audits and in-process quality inspections on packaging lines to identify non-conformities and strengthen SOP and QMS compliance.
• Maintained quality documentation and supported compliance verification activities for FSSC 22000 Version 6 audit readiness.
• Coordinated Quality Improvement Plan (QIP) activities by tracking action items and supporting follow-up of process improvement initiatives.
• Managed pest control monitoring through hygiene checks, layout verification and maintenance of food safety records.
• Investigated 10+ consumer complaints by reviewing batch records, performing root cause analysis and supporting CAPA implementation to prevent recurrence.
• Monitored packaging operations for adherence to GMP, GHP and hygiene requirements, supporting food safety compliance and corrective action follow-up.
• Prepared and tracked monthly Kaizen activities to support continuous improvement in packaging quality and food safety practices.
• Investigated process deviations using 5 Why and Fishbone Analysis to support corrective and preventive actions.

Industrial Trainee - Annapoorna Masalas and Spices - Coimbatore

(2024-05 - 2024-06)

• Gained exposure to spice processing and packaging operations with understanding of quality checkpoints for raw materials, in-process stages and finished products.
• Assisted in understanding GMP, hygiene and food safety practices followed in food manufacturing operations.
• Reviewed basic quality control procedures for raw materials and finished goods to strengthen inspection knowledge.
• Supported learning of documentation requirements and food safety compliance processes relevant to routine quality assurance operations.

M.Sc. - Food Science and Technology - Karunya Institute of Technology and Science (2023 - 2025)

B.Sc. (Hons) - Agriculture - Vanavarayar Institute of Agriculture (2017 - 2021)