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Shiva Kumar  Puchala

Shiva Kumar Puchala

Dundalk,Louth

Summary

Quality Control professional with a BSc in Agriculture and an MSc in Agricultural Biotechnology, with experience working in food production quality environments in Ireland and India. Skilled in raw material inspection, production quality monitoring, laboratory testing, and quality documentation within food manufacturing operations. Knowledge of HACCP principles, food safety compliance, and quality control procedures. Experienced in identifying quality deviations, supporting corrective actions, and collaborating with production teams to maintain product standards and customer satisfaction in fast-paced manufacturing environments.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Assistant Quality Controller {Food Production}

Ksg Caters
Dublin, Ireland
2024.10 - Current

• Performed routine quality inspections on raw materials, in-process food preparation, and finished products to ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene standards.
• Monitor food production activities to ensure adherence to quality procedures and food safety practices.
• Maintain accurate quality documentation including inspection records, traceability documentation, and compliance reports.
• Identify quality deviations, hygiene risks, or process inconsistencies and report findings to management for corrective action.
• Support internal quality checks and assist in maintaining site hygiene and operational standards.
• Work closely with production teams to ensure consistent product quality and compliance with safety standards.

Quality controller

ITC Limited
Hyderabad, India
2023.08 - 2024.08

• Performed quality control inspections on raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods within food manufacturing environment.
• Conducted laboratory testing and sample analysis to verify product quality and detect potential contamination risks.
• Monitored production processes to ensure compliance with quality specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Maintained detailed inspection records and prepared quality reports for management review.
• Investigated product deviations and carried out root cause analysis to identify quality issues.
• Worked with production teams to implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Assisted in supplier quality verification by inspecting incoming raw materials and reporting non-conformances.
• Supported continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production quality and operational efficiency.

Education

Masters in Agriculture Bio-technology - Agriculture bio technology

Dundalk Institute of Technology
Dundalk,Ireland
2024.09 - 2025.09

Bachelors in Agriculture - Agriculture

PDM university
Haryana,India
2019.09 - 2023.05

Skills

    Quality Assurance and Quality Control in Food Production
    HACCP Principles and Food Safety Compliance
    Raw Material and Finished Product Inspection
    Production Quality Monitoring
    Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Actions
    Laboratory Testing and Sample Analysis
    Quality Documentation and Reporting
    Process Control in Food Manufacturing

Certification

ICAR: Indian council Of Agriculture Research.

RAWE: Rural Agriculture Work Experience.

HACCP: Level two Certification.

Languages

English
Fluent

Additional Information

  • Eligible to work in Ireland
  • Willing To Relocate
  • Knowledge of Irish food safety compliance and manufacturing hygiene standards.
  • Allowed to work full time.

Timeline

Assistant Quality Controller {Food Production}

Ksg Caters
2024.10 - Current

Masters in Agriculture Bio-technology - Agriculture bio technology

Dundalk Institute of Technology
2024.09 - 2025.09

Quality controller

ITC Limited
2023.08 - 2024.08

Bachelors in Agriculture - Agriculture

PDM university
2019.09 - 2023.05
Shiva Kumar Puchala