Venkatesh Regula
Dundalk,LH
Summary
Experienced quality control specialist with a solid foundation in compliance, Quality Management Systems, and HACCP in the food sector. Competent in Product Traceability, Internal Audits, Risk Assessment, and Process Monitoring. Process Improvement, Regulatory Compliance, and Product Safety.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality control assistant
Pilgrims Food Masters
Carrickmacross, Ireland
11.2024 - 03.2025
- Perform pre-start checks every day and help with quality control tasks like process controls and incoming inspections.
- Verify adherence to Quality Management Systems and HACCP.
Sample raw materials and final goods on regular basis. Taking swab of equipment to check for cleanliness. - Report anomalies and keep sample records and results up to date.
- Conduct maintenance, glass hazard, hygiene, and internal audits.
- Take lead in quality initiatives by offering process enhancements and technical assistance.
- Examine consumer complaints and non-conformances and take swift corrective action.
- Oversee panels for sensory evaluation and quick testing for allergies.
- Provide staff with training on quality control, cleanliness, and SOPs.
- Oversee calibration and regular maintenance of test equipment.
Customer Service Representative
NCO GROUP
Dundalk, Louth
10.2023 - 11.2024
- Receiving and greeting customers, Managing till accounts, restocking goods, solving customer queries, and supervising whole shop in manager's absence
- Helps in gaining insights into Irish retail market & customer preferences
- Contributed towards achieving store targets whilst ensuring adherence to service standards.
- Managed maximum over 200 customers over day
Quality control executive
ITC food Manufactures
Hyderabad, India
09.2021 - 08.2023
- Supervised and carried out quality control processes to preserve product conformity and safety.
- Assisted with CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Actions), process validation, and internal audits.
- Performed ATP testing, temperature checks, and swabbing to confirm efficacy of sanitation.
- Investigated non-conformances, carried out remedial measures, and kept thorough records.
- Utilized risk evaluations and accession numbers to monitor and control product traceability.
- Made ensuring that BRCGS, GMP, and HACCP requirements were followed.
- Training new employees about cleanliness and quality control procedures.
Assistant Field Manager
Sultan Agro-food Company
Ongole, India
06.2020 - 07.2021
- Carried out risk analyses and quality checks on agricultural items.
- Oversaw procurement and stock control procedures while maintaining sustainability.
- Oversaw group of field technicians and instructed them on GAP (Good Agricultural Practices).
- Maintained supplier relationships and made sure that purchasing decisions were based on quality.
Education
Diploma - Dairy, Food Process and Product Technology
Alison
Ireland 12.2024 - 12.2024
MSc - Agriculture Biotechnology
Dundalk Institute of Technology
Dundalk, Louth 10.2023 - 10.2024
MSc Diploma - Genetics and Plant Breeding
SHUATS
India 08.2018 - 09.2020
BSc - Agriculture
Rajiv Gandhi College of Sciences
India 07.2014 - 08.2018
Skills
- Quality Assurance and Control
- Compliance with Food Safety and HACCP
- Risk assessment and process monitoring
- Traceability and Documentation of Products
- Root Cause Analysis & Internal Auditing
- Testing and Sampling in Labs
- Managing Non-Conformance
- Handling of Supplier and Customer Queries
- Equipment Maintenance and Calibration
- Training and Implementation of SOP
Certification
- An Introduction to Good Lab Practices
- Food Processing Technology and Quality of Food
- Fermentation Technician Training
- Cheese Making for Beginners
- Introduction to Food Microbiology
- Food Allergen Awareness
- Fundamentals of Quality Assurance
- Introduction to Mushroom Farming
- Food Safety: Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) in the Food Industry
- ISO 20400: Principles of Sustainable Procurement
- HACCP Food Safety System for Restaurants and Other Catering Services
- Effective Practices for Sourcing, Purchasing, and Procurement
- Artificial Insemination of Cow
- FSSC 22000 - Fundamentals of Food Safety System
- Fundamentals of BRCGS Food standard
- Fundamentals of Food Security Management
- Internal Auditing - Fundamental Principles & Concept
- Food Safety Training - Safe Practices and Procedure
Accomplishments
- Published a research paper as an Author on Genetic Diversity analysis for yield and yield attributing traits in Foxtail millet [Setaria italica (L.) BEAUV] in ICJMS – 2020.
- Published a research paper as second author on Studies on correlation and path coefficient analysis in foxtail millet [Setaria italica (L.) BEAUV] in IJCS – 2020.
Languages
English
Affiliations
- Farming, Buying, Food, Reading Books, Gym
Custom
Willing to Self Sponsor
Personal Information
Timeline
Diploma - Dairy, Food Process and Product Technology
Alison
12.2024 - 12.2024
Quality control assistant
Pilgrims Food Masters
11.2024 - 03.2025
MSc - Agriculture Biotechnology
Dundalk Institute of Technology
10.2023 - 10.2024
Customer Service Representative
NCO GROUP
10.2023 - 11.2024
Quality control executive
ITC food Manufactures
09.2021 - 08.2023
Assistant Field Manager
Sultan Agro-food Company
06.2020 - 07.2021
MSc Diploma - Genetics and Plant Breeding
SHUATS
08.2018 - 09.2020
BSc - Agriculture
Rajiv Gandhi College of Sciences
07.2014 - 08.2018
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