Sushmi Varghese joseph
Cork,Ireland
Summary
Dedicated professional with expertise in quality control efficiency and food quality assurance. Skilled in conducting quality inspections and physiochemical testing, ensuring high standards are consistently met. Demonstrates strategic thinking and communication proficiency, effectively engaging customers and managing multiple tasks simultaneously. Committed to leveraging skills in customer engagement strategies to drive organisational success.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Quality assurance analyst
West Cork Distillers
Skibbereen , Cork
2025.11 - 2026.05
- Adapted quickly to changing project requirements, ensuring timely delivery of tasks.
- Improved customer satisfaction with meticulous quality control checks.
- Developed and implemented testing protocols to enhance product reliability.
- Executed daily testing and verification activities, constantly achieving end-to-end testing targets.
- Implemented microbial monitoring to uphold health, safety and hygiene standards.
- Used visual inspection methods to confirm integrity, function and safety.
Inspection Operative
West Cork Distillers
Skibbereen, County Cork
2025.10 - 2025.11
- Conducted visual inspections of products on conveyor line, removing non-conforming items promptly.
- Safely unloaded product cases from containers, ensuring correct handling and stacking to avoid damage.
- Lifted product cases onto conveyor system and removed them at end of line efficiently.
- Followed company quality guidelines, reporting recurring issues or product non-conformities to supervisor.
- Maintained cleanliness in inspection and conveyor area, ensuring audit-ready state at all times.
- Adhered to all site health and safety procedures, utilising appropriate PPE and manual handling techniques.
- Followed instructions accurately to ensure task completion in a timely manner.
General Food Operative
The Cultured Food Company
Skibbereen, County Cork
2025.09 - 2025.10
- Operated machinery and equipment to maintain uninterrupted production flow.
- Inspected products for quality assurance and compliance with established standards.
- Collaborated with team members to improve efficiency in daily operations.
- Assisted in packaging and labelling finished goods for distribution.
- Maintained cleanliness and organisation of work area to promote hygiene.
- Adhered to safety protocols to ensure a secure working environment.
- Attended training sessions regularly to enhance job-related skills.
Trainee quality control
Napier Heritage
Cochin , India
2022.10 - 2023.08
- Ensured compliance with established quality criteria through thorough sample examination.
- Defined product quality standards and assessment measures to enhance consistency.
- Conducted rigorous product conformance testing, prioritising quality assurance outcomes.
- Streamlined inspection processes in collaboration with Quality Control team.
- Performed routine checks to maintain high quality standards across all products.
- Participated in staff meetings to assess industry trends and implement relevant changes.
Education
Master of Science - Digital transformation in life science
Griffith College
Dublin, Ireland 2023.09 - 2024.09
Master of Science - Food and industrial microbiology
Bishop Kurialancherry College For Women Amalagiri
Kerala 2021.01 - 2022.09
Bachelor of Science - Zoology
Sacred Heart College Thevara Kerala
Kerala, India 2017.06 - 2020.03
Skills
- Quality control efficiency
- Food quality assurance
- Quality inspections
- Strategic thinking
- Communication proficiency
- Multitasking skills
- Customer engagement strategies
- Physiochemical testing
Certification
- Internship for 3 months at Kerala Veterinary and animal science University, Wayanad, Kerala .
Development of pineapple based beverage utilizing whey and banana pseudostem
extract.
- Highfield Level 3 Award in HACCP for Food Manufacturing (RQF) Course.
Accomplishments
- Led in the successful completion of BRC, Kosher, HSE, and Organic audits, maintaining compliance with industry regulations and contributing to positive audit outcomes
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Quality assurance analyst
West Cork Distillers
2025.11 - 2026.05
Inspection Operative
West Cork Distillers
2025.10 - 2025.11
General Food Operative
The Cultured Food Company
2025.09 - 2025.10
Master of Science - Digital transformation in life science
Griffith College
2023.09 - 2024.09
Trainee quality control
Napier Heritage
2022.10 - 2023.08
Master of Science - Food and industrial microbiology
Bishop Kurialancherry College For Women Amalagiri
2021.01 - 2022.09
Bachelor of Science - Zoology
Sacred Heart College Thevara Kerala
2017.06 - 2020.03