Nidhish Kumar is seeking a middle level position in food safety, quality assurance, or manufacturing operations. He has 9.5 years of experience in food processing with expertise in quality assurance, manufacturing, and project management. He holds an M.Tech in Chemical Technology with a specialization in Food Technology. Currently he is a Senior Executive of Quality Assurance and Food Safety Coordinator at PepsiCo Holdings India Pvt. Ltd.

1. Nidhish Kumar
Tel: 09991000765 (P), E-Mail: nidhishft@gmail.com,
JOB OBJECTIVE
Middle level assignments in Food safety /Quality Assurance/Manufacturing Operations with a growth
oriented organization in the food-processing sector.
PROFESSIONAL SYNOPSIS
A keen analyst with 9.5 years of rich and diversified experience in Food Processing Sector encompassing
Quality Assurance, Manufacturing and Project Management. Possess a clear understanding of the food
industries and technology trends with the distinction of instituting quality assurance techniques to achieve
product excellence at the lowest overall cost. Have Excellent Communication, Analytical and Problem
solving skills. Enrich experience of project & new trial product.
ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS
Completed M.Tech (Chemical technology with specialization in Food Technology) from HBTI Kanpur with
1st Division in 2003.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Quality Assurance/ Compliance/project/maintenance
· Facilitating the safe & quality product as Food Safety coordinator and providing inputs in
manufacturing, quality assurance for QMS (HACCP, ISO 22000 & AIB) documentation, audit & on
line implementation of FSMS.
· Project team member of Beverage Preparation room and Water Treatment .
· Responsible for control and improving processes thru audited the processes at a set frequency.
· Being FPR of Water Treatment and Syrup Preparation maintain the quality of syrup and water by
handling manpower and maintenance work & giving valuable input to facilitate the process.
· Analysis of Break Downs (Why-Why) and kaizen implementation on basis of analysis.
· Assuring the PepsiCo product quality up to 3D quality compliance.
· Responsible for driving TPM (Total Preventive Maintenance) concept of respective circle (Syrup Room
and WTP).
· Responsible along with FM team for zero foreign matter incidents in factory.
· Ensuring implementation of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and GLP (Good Laboratory Practices)
in factory.
· Responsible for driving C&C Cost within AOP, Proactively plan and execute Maintenance Schedules in
QC.
ORGANISATIONAL EXPERIENCE
Aug 2008 – till date; PEPSICO HOLDINGS INDIA PVT. LTD. Panipat; Haryana; India
Designation: - Sr. Executive- Q.A (Food Safety Coordinator)
Reporting to: Quality Manager
Functional Responsibility:
· Prepares Food Safety (ISO: 22000) plans, coordinates with site management for implementation
with site standards and objectives.
· Provides guidance and support on food safety aspects of standard to site personnel and third party
contractors.
· Coordinates with certification bodies.
· Responsible for checking the effectiveness of the training provided related FSMS.
· Responsible to initiate and check the effectiveness of the operational controls identified in the Risk
Assessments.
· Responsible for performing internal Food safety Audit on a pre-defined frequency.
· Responsible to arrange food safety competitions, food safety quiz etc. to promote food safety
culture in association with HR department.
· Responsible for providing training to all people in the plant responsible for achieving of FSMS
objectives in their area as per the requirements and company plan.
· Responsible of maintenance of syrup room and water treatment plant.
· Managing water treatment associates.
Dec 2006 – Aug 2008; Dukes Products (India) Ltd. Rudrapur, Pant Nagar. Uttrakhand
Dukes Products India Ltd., Integrated Industrial Estate, Rudrapur, Pant Nagar. Uttrakhand is an

2. organization which is involved in manufacturing of Chocolates (Molded, Enrobed & Center filled),
Confectionery (Hard boiled candy, Low boiled toffee, Deposit candy & Éclairs), Gems, Wafers and Biscuits
(Molding & Sheet varieties).
Designation: Production executive
Reporting to: Production Manager
Manufacturing Responsibility :
· To manage and lead the complete productions (Wafer Chocolate) in the shift.
· Planning of Production as per Weekly / Monthly Requirement.
· Analyzing processes / applications and recommending process modifications to enhance operational
efficiency.
· Direct responsibility to monitor, assess and improve process capability for reduces breakdowns to
stabilize production line.
· People management and their motivation.
· Meeting productions targets with respect to quality and working on enhancement of efficiency and
discipline per member involved.
· Co-ordinate production through various departments / sections.
· Manage and ensure the reduction in spoilage and/or wastage where and when possible.
· Clearing the routes by communication between the two Shifts concerned. (Shift handover).
· Training programs conduction related to process of the operation, quality aspects like GMP, GHP (Good
Hygiene Practices), & GHK (Good housekeeping).
· Preparation of SOP’S for all the processes.
· Maintain and look after the hygiene conditions in the plant.
· To apply the QMS and find out areas of rejection and failures and take remedial actions.
· To maintain the Records of all the activities on standard Formats and keep the Documentation
updated.
· Responsible for daily MIS reporting to production Manager.
· Active member of HACCP Validation team.
· Best utilization of available resources.
· Responsible for maintaining discipline and safety during working.
Jan 2004– Dec 2006; Brindavan Beverages Pvt. Ltd., Bareilly
Designation: - Executive- Q.A
Reporting to: Quality Manager
Brindavan Beverages is ISO 9001-2000, HACCP, ISO 14001 & ISO 18001 certified industry. Where Tetra
pack & PET bottle (Krones Filler & Krones Mouding Machine, Hot Fill ) of Maaza beverage (Maaza Mango,
Maaza Orange, Maaza Pineapple) and Carbonated Beverages of various flavors including Thums Up, Coke,
Fanta, Sprite, Limca & Kinley Soda water are produced.
Manufacturing Responsibility:
· Process Control through various parameters at production floor.
· Responsibility to Document, implement & monitor a Quality Assurance system in accordance with the Coke
system
· Monitoring of RGB, PET Bottles (Krones Filler) & Tetra Pack (TBA19, TCA) Maaza Beverages Production.
· Monitoring over preparation of raw syrup & Ready beverage.
· Monitoring over CIP & Sanitation.
· Responsible for availability and calibration of inspection and testing equipment as per frequency.
· Responsibility for maintaining HACCP, GMP & GHK at Various production areas.
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ACHIEVEMENTS
 Member of PepsiCo Food Safety Council.
 Attended International Bottlers Quality training and cleared test for the same
 Member of cross functional team for pre IQA (international quality audit) preparations at PepsiCo.
 Successfully completion of Maaza Project for Hot Fill and Tetra Pack. (First Plant in India) at Brindavan
beverages Bareilly.
IT SKILLS
Windows 2000/ NT, DOS, MS Office 2000 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and SAP.
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