1. Shyla Ravi
Email: Shylaravi1977@gmail.com Mobile: +91 9500573185
BIO PROFILE
An experienced professional in the field of food processing and auditing withmore than 17 years of
relevant experience of working with various multinationals on projects ranging across industries
including FMCG, Manufacturing, Food & Beverages and Auditing/ Certification authorities.
She hasa proven track record inkitchen designing, Food safety, new product development of food
products, vendor management, process implementation, assuring quality food product processing,
implementing quality standards across organisations, ISO/ FSSAI standards implementation,
GMP/ QMS/ FSMS auditing etc. She is well organized, demonstrates self-motivation andis well known
for her exceptional team management skills.
KEY COMPETENCIES & AREAS OF STRENGTH
Food Processing Food safety audit Kitchen Designing
ISO/ 5S Implementation & Auditing Production Management Food Legislation
Training & Vendor Management Operations Management QSR Set Up
Implementation of FSSAI Guidelines Post-Harvest TechnologyClient Management
Chemical Food Safety Logistics & SCM QSR Auditing
Food Microbiology Compliance Budget Administration Revenue Generation
ACADEMIC ACCOMPLISHMENTS & CERTIFICATIONS
Post Graduation in Marketing Management from Pondicherry University | 1998
Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science Nutrition & Food Quality Control | Avinashilingam University |
1997
Certified Internal Auditor ISO 22000 from TUV India
Certified Lead Auditor ISO22000-2005 IRCA ACCREDIATED from Bureau Veritas
HACCP Certification Team member
2. EMPLOYMENT CHRONOLOGY
Avon Food & Hospitality (QUESS Group of Companies)| Bangalore
Senior Manager- Health/Safety/Environment/Quality (Pan India)
May 2015 – Till Date
Accountabilities & Noteworthy Accomplishments
Complete Authority to validate & implement systems in central kitchen & dining halls according to
FSMS, EMS & OSHAS standard
Handling team for regular audits & training
Scoping of new sites for Food safety
Management representative for ISO 22000
Vendor management by doing audits & confirm their standards
Approval on preparing training calender & deciding tool box topics
Customer interactions on any hygiene & food safety compliances
Support client during their ISO audits related to food & service
Approve & acknowledge the food handler medical fitness
Designing of Branding & labelling of signages
Approve & monitor the complete control of AMC of laboratory for food sampling by setting standard
limits .
Address & record the safety tree of all sites & kitchen with relate to accidents & near miss
Waste management system tracker monitoring & control.
Designing well balanced nutrition rich menu
5S implementation
Toyota Tsushu (TPMS) Group of Companies| Chennai
Deputy Manager – General Administration
July 2014 – Till Date
Accountabilities & Noteworthy Accomplishments
Complete designing of kitchen & nine dining halls according to FSMS, EMS & OSHAS standard
Vendor Management for Kitchen operations, Service, Housekeeping&Waste management – including
defining of SOP, SOW (Scope Of Work) & SLA (Penalty clauses)
Designing of kitchen equipment according to layout & sourcing vendors and signage design
Handling temporary operations outsourcing food from external kitchen & targeting on time delivery
& sufficient quantity
Management Reporting to management & canteen committee on complaints, feedback, delivery
report
3. Designing well balanced nutrition rich menu
5S implementation
TUV Nord Private Limited | Chennai
Food Safety Auditor – Daimler India Commercial Vehicles
January 2013 - July 2014
Accountabilities & Noteworthy Accomplishments
Training on food safety and hygiene
Define Standard Operating procedures for all activities according to standard requirement
Maintain hygiene standardsand Vendors compliance management
Perform hygiene, health & safety and GMP(Good Manufacturing Practices) audits
Monitor whole operations of housekeeping, vendor management, production of food, service,
customer complaints, and related actions of entire kitchen
Perform vendor audits to meet FSSAI standards
Implementing HACCP plan and monitoring system
Plan nutritive menu according to calorie
Monitor Waste Management
Food & Nutrition Consultant | Chennai
September 2011 - December 2012
Accountabilities & Noteworthy Accomplishments
Implemented systems for a Pineapple Canning industry in Shimoga, Karnataka
Supported Avon Agro in Certification and implementation of ISO 22000
Avon Agro, Safal Market | Bangalore
Production Manager - Operations for MacDonald & KFC, Big Bazar
January 2011 – August 2011
Accountabilities & Noteworthy Accomplishments
Started the unit by planning manpower, sourcing raw materials, packaging material etc.
Logistics planning for supplies to Macdonald & KFC all over southernIndia
Finalizing vendors, purchasing machineries
Conducting internal audits and helping in customer audit & quality concerns
Handling customers and suppliers queries
Implemented HACCP
Novel Farms | Bangalore
4. Production & Operations Manager - Operations for Dominos Pizza
June 2008– April 2010
Accountabilities & Noteworthy Accomplishments
Started the unit by planning manpower, sourcing raw materials, packaging material etc
Machinery Procurement and Vendor finalization
Handling logistics and supply chain management
Conducting internal audits and Creating SOPs
Working on HACCP certification
Handling customers and suppliers queries
Helping in customer audit & quality concerns
Recruiting people for different units and training them
Preparing MIS Report, Productivity every month
Planning & executing logistics
Concentrating on hygiene & sanitation
WYN Brand Food Products | Bangalore
QualityManager - Operations for Dominos Pizza, Pizza hut, KFC, MacDonald
April 2002– June 2008
Accountabilities & Noteworthy Accomplishments
Trained at CFTRI & DFRL on process (Minimally processed Vegetables & Fruits)
Started the unit by planning manpower, sourcing raw materials, packaging material etc
Logistics Management
HACCP Certification
Handling customers and suppliers queries
Internal & Customer Auditsand Creating SOPs
Team recruitment for different units and training new recruits
MIS and Productivity reporting every month
Capricorn Food Products India Ltd | Chennai
Quality Assurance Manager
January 2001– February 2002
Accountabilities & Noteworthy Accomplishments
Implemented process for Gherkin & Onion production
Container quality approval and supplier reporting
Worked as a QCO for Mango Pulp production in can, Aseptic and Asepton
Worked in HACCP & Certification and external audits
5. Indian Tropical Agro Products | Tuticorin
Canning and R&D Executive
January 1998 – December 2000
Accountabilities & Noteworthy Accomplishments
Product handled: Gherkins, White Onions, Baby corn, Peppers, Pineapple, and Mango
Bulk:Gherkin in brine, Gherkin in Vinegar, White Onion in Acid, Baby corn in Acid,
Peppers in Acid
Canning: Gherkin, Gherkin Relish, Dill Cucumber, Sweet and Sour Cucumber, Crinkled sliced cucumber
Baby corn inBrine, Pineapple slice/Pizza cut in Syrup Peppers include green, red & yellow capsicum,
jalapeno, banana pepper, paprika
Research & Development: Baby corn, Capsicum, Red Chilies, Baby Beetroot, Baby Carrot, Mango slice in
Acid/ Sugar Syrup & Brine, Drumstick, Garlic, Banana pepper, Paprilca, Jalapeno
PERSONAL DETAILS
Languages Known: English, Hindi, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam
Marital Status: Married
Date of Birth: 24 August 1977