Madhukumar Nerlige Gowdru has nearly 8 years of experience in quality assurance roles in the FMCG and food & beverage industries. He is currently the Manager of Quality Assurance at Dairy Classic Ice Cream Pvt. Ltd., where he is responsible for quality audits, ensuring regulatory compliance, process improvements, and team management. Prior to this, he held quality assurance roles at SABMiller India Ltd. and Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverage Pvt. Ltd., where he improved product quality scores and reduced waste. He has extensive experience in quality control, auditing, regulatory compliance, and people management.

1. MADHUKUMAR NERLIGE GOWDRU
Contact No.:+91 904900354, 9611893498 E-Mail:madhu.83.kumar@gmail.com, Skype ID: ngmadhukumar
Seeking senior level assignments in Quality Assurance / Process Management with a growth oriented organisation in
FMCG / Foods / Beverage Industry.
Profile Synopsis
 An astute leader with nearly 8 years of experience in FMCG, Beverage Industry & Brewing industry
 Presently associated with Dairy Classic Ice cream Pvt. Ltd. As Manager-QA.
 Comprehensive knowledge in quality check of raw materials, in-process material, finished product, plant hygiene,
chemical and microbiology, beverage plant operations, fill process, analysis & reporting of KPIs and KPMs.
 Proficiency at supervising analytical work & documentation as per food & beverages industry regulations & various
other regulatory authorities.
 Sound knowledge general manufacturing process, Quality & Food Safety and auditing of manufacturing unit for
compliance to FSSAI/ISO 22000 / 9001 / 14001 / OHSAS: 18000 requirements.
 Rich experience in the field of Quality Assurance, Quality systems, Regulatory Affairs, Instruments and Quality
Control.
 Sound experience in audits & quality control, statutory compliance, regulatory affairs, process improvement and
team management.
 Excellent communication & interpersonal skills with strong analytical and problem solving abilities.
Core Skills
Process Enhancements ~ Continuous Improvement ~ Product Quality Management ~ Quality Control &
Documentation ~ People Management /Coaching ~ SOP Implementation ~ Liaison / Coordination ~ Compliance
~ Root Cause Analysis ~Cost Management~ Sensory evaluation
Organizational Experience
Since OCT’15 | Dairy Classic Ice Cream Pvt.Ltd. | Manager-QA
Key Deliverables:
• Supporting QA function by verifying and validating protocols requiring compliance to standards at all
suppliers (ingredients and packing materials) and manufacturing unit to ensure delivery of quality
consistently
• Conducting quality, food safety and regulatory audits at manufacturing units & to verify compliance to
defined standards in process & systems.
• Monitoring non-compliances and improvement areas for all manufacturing locations on a continuous
basis.
• Identifying key risks to quality, food safety & regulatory compliance in the manufacturing & distribution
process and assisting towards addressing the inadequacies.
• Adhering to Quality requirement of Laboratory Techniques, Sampling and Samples preparations
• Completing required reports and communicates findings at feedback meetings
• Ensuring that the appropriate manuals and work instructions have been updated to prevent recurrence of
the problem.

2. • Interacting with production management and operations teams to ensure appropriate people are involved
in problem solving sessions.
• Taking the appropriate and correct techniques to facilitate problem-solving session.
• Resolving the problem is developed, responsibilities are assigned and gaps are recorded on a gap list
• Verifying that corrective action has been implemented and that the problem has been resolved.
• Taking part in the CAP process, specifically in the assessment of quality analyses competence,
development of training material, specifically in quality analysis.
• Completing the audit reports and provides feedback to the interdepartmental managers and findings at
feedback meetings
• Interacting with, production and operational teams to obtain required information for quality & food
safety audit.
• Carrying out specialized analyses in support of the evaluation of continuous improvement opportunities.
• Determining additional analytic work required evaluating continuous improvement opportunities.
• Evaluating continuous improvement opportunities.
• Taking part in regional and divisional process optimization initiatives as required.
• Implementing SOPs, formats and in use.
• Following safe working procedures specific to process are documented and users are trained in their use,
laid down procedures and work instructions
• Imparting training on Quality Systems and hygiene systems to people on the shop floor to ensure quality
standards are maintained at all stages of production
Past Experience:
SAB Miller India Ltd. | Asst .Manager-QA I from Aug 2012 to Sep 2015
Role & responsibilities
Reporting to Manager Quality Assurance & responsible for
• Communicate Process And Product Quality Information
• Develop and control quality documentation in the workplace
• Provide leadership to ensure commitment to product quality assess technical requirements
• Conduct analyses and provide recommendations.
• Support implementation of recommendations.
• Microbiological monitoring of entire process from Raw materials to finished goods.
• Yeast propagation of different types of yeast and yeast management for better yeast availability for the production
of high quality beer
• Ensure availability of measuring equipment and test samples communicate effectively in the workplace
• Contribute to self and team development
• Apply problem solving and decision making techniques and principles facilitate team problem solving
• Coach and mentor core laboratory and production staff
• Quality data is collated and trended as per statistical guidelines
• Quality outputs are analyzed and communicated to team members to monitor progress within the required time
frame
• Process inputs are monitored and analyzed. Potential problems are anticipated and action is taken to prevent the
production of defects
• Goal setting sessions are attended and supported in a participative manner. Goals are aligned with business strategy
and reflect a clear quality focus.

3. • Control limits are calculated and charts are updated according to statistical requirements
• Quality documentation is reviewed and refined to enhance effectiveness and reduce duplication
• Non-conformance procedures are documented and production staff members are trained to carry these out
• Relevant quality assurance documentation is developed according to company standards
• Requirements are assessed to ensure that customer's needs are correctly interpreted
• Nature and extent of problem is checked and confirmed.
• Technical requirements which fall outside the limits of individual's expertise are referred for expert advice.
• Analysis takes account of country standards, as well as occupational health and safety statutory requirements
• Alternative solutions are fully explored with the customer
• Equipment maintenance and calibration records are available for verification according to plant standards
• Chemicals and reagents are quality assured and audited according to company standards
• All costs are managed in accordance with budget
• There is active participation in teams, team meetings and in general day-to-day interaction
• Respect, shared responsibility as well as open and honest feedback is evident in day-to-day interactions
• Goals are developed in line with the business requirements and agreed/reviewed regularly with customers
• Self-management practices are used in the team environment
• Out-of-control situations are identified, analyzed and appropriate action taken
• Appropriate methods for collecting and analyzing data are used to assist in the problem solving process and to
motivate solutions which require financial expenditure
• Quality competency shortcomings are addressed by on-the-job coaching and training
Highlights:
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• Improvement of Yeast consistency from 55 to 65%
• Improvement of taste score from 7.0 to 9.5
• Reduction of Macro extracts loss from 12% to 6% using DMAIC
• Improvement of Brewery Hygiene from85% to 95%.
• A member of SABMiller India HUB taste panel.
• Recertification of ISO 22000:2005
• Actively involves Certification of ISO 14001 EMS & OSHAS.
• Lead the QA team in the implementation of QM foundation practices in M-Way implementation.
A member of SIT which lead the Unit to achieve global ranking within top 50 breweries among SABMiller Plc
HINDUSTAN COCA-COLA BEVERAGE PVT.LTD, Hospet (Karnataka): As Q.A. Executive from August 2010 to August 2012
UNITED BREWRIES LTD. NELAMANGALA, BANGALORE KARNATAKA: As Executive/Microbiologist from Oct 2007 to July 2010
ACADEMIC DETAILS
2007: M.Sc. Microbiology from PG, Center, Davangere, Kuvempu University Karnataka
2005: Graduation from DRM Science College, Davangere, Kuvempu University Karnataka
IT SKILLS

4. • Well versed with MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and Internet Applications
CERTIFICATIONS
• General Certificate in Brewing from IBD
• Certified Validated advanced taster from Flavour active
• Certified internal auditor for ISO 22000:2005
• Appeared for diploma in brewing from IBD
• Appearing part time certification course in STATISTICAL QUALITY CONTROL from Indian Statistical Institute Banglore.
PERSONAL DETAILS
Date of Birth: 17th
December 1983
Present Address: Harohalli,Kankapura road ,Bangalore.
Permanent Address: # 1453/13, 2nd Stage, 4th
“B” Cross, Sanjeevani Anjaneya Temple Road, Shivakumarswamy
Badavane, Davanagere - 577005, Karnataka
Languages known: English, Hindi and Kannada
Current CTC 7.5 lac/annum
Expected CTC 20 to 30 % high (Negotiable)
Notice period 15 days (Negotiable)
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