Nidhish Kumar has over 12 years of experience in quality assurance and food safety roles in the food processing industry. He currently works as an Assistant Manager of Quality Assurance and Food Safety Coordinator at Varun Beverages Limited. Previously, he held quality assurance positions at PepsiCo Holdings India and Brindavan Beverages. He has experience leading food safety systems and achieving various certifications. Nidhish holds an M.Tech in Chemical Technology with a specialization in Food Technology.

1. Nidhish Kumar
Tel: 09991000765 (P), E-Mail: nidhishft@rediffmail.com,
JOB OBJECTIVE
To strive for excellence, to work in such an environment that will enhance my knowledge and career,
where I can perform my skills & knowledge coupled with experience to convert organizational goals in to
reality.
PROFESSIONAL SYNOPSIS
A keen analyst with 12.0 years of rich and diversified experience in Food Processing Sector encompassing
Quality Assurance, Manufacturing and small 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.
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
 Driving and leading Food Safety agenda in the plant as FSTL.
 Co-ordinate internal & external audits
 Operational Skills: FPR for complete WTP, & syrup Process, PM Schedule preparation & implantation in
coordination with PM Pillar head.
 Customer complaint resolution in coordination with CRE & BU Quality & Food safety GM.
 Incoming dirt load analysis, CBP compliances & data sharing with UM/TDM for resolution.
 Responsible for control and improving processes thru audited the processes at a set frequency.
 Analysis of Break Downs (Why-Why) and CAPA/Kaizen implementation on basis of analysis.
 Responsible for driving C&C Cost within AOP, Proactively plan and execute Maintenance Schedules in
QC.
ORGANISATIONAL EXPERIENCE
Jan 2016- till Date: Varun Beverages Limited
Designation: Asst. Manager - Q.A (Food Safety Coordinator)
Reporting to: Quality Manager
March 2015 to Dec 2016: Varun Beverages Limited
Designation: Sr. Executive- Q.A (Food Safety Coordinator)
Reporting to: Quality Manager
As food safety Team Leader (FSTL) leading role in finding, initiate creative actions and closing of food
safety gaps for food safety management system effective implementation and continues improving in plant
by harmonizing all departments with creating high level awareness though down the line
communication/Trainings.
1.) Lead role for internal/external audits in the plant: Leading FOOD SAFETY SYSTEM CERTIFICATION 22000
& AIBI certification in Plant.
2) Compliance in Food safety mandates during AIB audit
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Operational Skills:
Water Treatment:
1. Leading WTP Team independently and achieved ZERO OT by Counselling, guiding and closely working
with them on routine basis, work on water saving with team and tracking data on daily basis.
2. Independent Coordination with third party (ACC) to remove and disposal of WTP sludge from the site.
3. Supporting team to improvement and maintenance work.
Syrup Manufacturing
1. Ensure Production Planning with production manager and coordinating with syrup room Team for timely
batch preparation and availability of syrup to fulfil business requirements.

2. 2. Responsible for monthly yield closing with finance department and Store and weekly with store and
submitted to Plant team.
3. Supporting team to improvement and maintenance work.
Aug 2008 to March 2015; PEPSICO HOLDINGS INDIA PVT. LTD. Panipat; Haryana; India
Designation: - Sr. Executive- Q.A (Food Safety Coordinator)
Reporting to: Quality Manager
Functional Responsibility:
 Facilitating the safe & quality product as Food Safety Coordinator and providing inputs in
manufacturing, quality assurance for QMS (QAS,FSSC 22000 & AIB) documentation, audit & on line
implementation of FSMS and coordinates with auditing bodies for certification.
 Prepares Food Safety (FSSC: 22000) plans, coordinates with site management for implementation
with site standards and objectives.
 Responsible for development, implementation, review and improvement of HACCP.
 Responsible to initiate and check the effectiveness of the operational controls identified in the
Risk Assessments.
 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.
March 2008 to Aug 2008; Hindustan Cola-Cola Beverage Pvt. Ltd. Dasna, Ghazibad
Designation: Quality Executive
Reporting to: Quality Manager
Functional Responsibility:
 To manage installation of MAAZA PET line with installation team towards the quality side.
 Worked with Tetra Pack Team to installation of Tetra Pack line (TBA) including software logic as per
Coca Cola norms.
 To manage and control Maaza Pet and Maaza Tetra Pack production thru various quality tools in the
Shift.
Dec 2006 to March 2008; Dukes Products (India) Ltd. Rudrapur, Pant Nagar. Uttrakhand
Dukes Products India Ltd., Integrated Industrial Estate, Rudrapur, Pant Nagar. Uttrakhand is an
organization which is involved in manufacturing of Chocolates (Moulded, Enrobed & Canter filled),
Confectionery (Hard boiled candy, Low boiled toffee, Deposit candy & Éclairs), Gems, Wafers and Biscuits
(Moulding & 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).
 To maintain the Records of all the activities on standard Formats and keep the Documentation
updated.

3.  Responsible for daily MIS reporting to production Manager.
 Active member of HACCP Validation team.
 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 Moulding Machine, Hot Fill ) of Maaza beverage (Maaza Mango, Maaza
Orange, Maaza Pineapple) and Carbonated Beverages of various flavors including Thumps 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.
ACHIEVEMENTS
 As FSTL –Achieving FSSC & AIBI certification in 2016.
 Member of PepsiCo Food Safety Council.
 Achieved twice PepsiCo Star awards.
 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.
Date: Nidhish Kumar