The document provides a summary of Tarun's professional experience and qualifications. It outlines his over 5 years of experience in quality assurance and manufacturing excellence in the food industry, including current role as Quality Executive at Pernod Ricard India Pvt. Ltd. It also lists his education qualifications of a B.E. in Food Technology and certifications in areas like HACCP, Six Sigma and FSSC 22000. Key responsibilities and achievements from previous roles at companies like PepsiCo, Perfetti Van Melle are also highlighted.

1. TARUN
Email: tarun_11jul@yahoo.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/tarun1107 Phone: 91-9560009972
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Result driven professional with more than five years of experience in Quality Assurance and Manufacturing Excellence domain
of Food Industry. Worked with Top MNC’s like PepsiCo and Perfetti Van Melle. Currently working as Quality Executive at
Pernod Ricard India Pvt. Ltd.
IRCA certified Lead Auditor in FSSC 22000 from SGS India and Green Belt certified in Six Sigma from Indian Statistical Institute.
Known for establishing, implementing and auditing Quality & Food Safety Management systems and driving process
improvement projects. Possess excellent Communication, Interpersonal and Presentation skills.
Core Competencies: HACCP, FSSC 22000, 5S, TPM, Six Sigma, Vendor Development, Production Planning, New Product
Development, Microsoft Office and Advanced Excel, et al.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
PERNOD RICARD INDIA PVT. LTD.
Senior Executive - Quality
Accountabilities:
 Driving Quality and Food Safety Management systems and also reporting on the performance, effectiveness and
suitability of FSMS to the top management.
 Managing Food Safety team and its work as a Food Safety Team Leader.
 Support Management Representative to conduct Management Reviews by providing inputs regarding audit results
and quality KPI’s.
 Vendor sites visit for vendor appraisals and evaluation on periodic basis.
 Ensuring quality of Dry goods and Wet goods as per laid down specifications.
 Monitor and regulate documentation regarding Quality Manual, Food Safety Manual, HACCP Manual and periodical
review, revision and approval of internal documents for adequacy.
 Compliance to all regulatory and state excise requirements.
Achievements:
 Successfully handled the role of Indirect Procurement for the unit by developing suppliers to raising Purchase Orders
in ERP Tool “JD Edwards” and ensuring on-time deliveries of material and services.
 Successful completion of Systems Assessment Audit by renowned external consultant with a 3 star rating for the unit.
 Launching of Quality Circles to create ownership among the shop floor employees and improvement in overall quality.
PERFETTI VAN MELLE INDIA PVT. LTD.
Senior Executive - Manufacturing
Accountabilities:
 Performing process control and quality improvement activities in continuous manufacturing operations of sugar
confectionary products.
 Managing MIS (Reports & Documentation, Stocks audits, Variance reporting, Overall Equipment Efficiency,
Productivity).
 To carry out raw material and packaging material yield improvement and wastage reduction projects.
 Delivering 95-105% volume compliances and above 90% SKU compliances on agreed production plan.
 Implementing Kaizen’s and OPL’s in processes as a step towards implementation of TPM.
 Manpower allocation planning and deployment as per the daily production plan.
 Drafting standard operating procedures (SOP) of machines and pre start-up check list to ensure safe and effective
operation.
 Monthly closing of stocks and WIP’s with the help of SAP module system.
Achievements:
 Installed sprinkler system for cleaning of Jelly Plants making the complete process automated in addition to water
conservation.
 Successfully completed project on reduction of EPM (empties per million) in primary packaged product of Jelly by
installation of an effective ERS (Empty Removal System) on machines.
Ambala, India
February 2015 to Present
Gurgaon, India
April 2014 to January 2015

2. PERFETTI VAN MELLE INDIA PVT. LTD.
Senior Executive - Quality Assurance
Accountabilities:
 Implementation of Food Safety and Quality Systems (FSSC 22000, ISO 22000, HACCP, et al) as per standard guidelines
to ensure quality and safety of sugar confectionary and gum products.
 Liaison with R&D Department in the process of New Product Development.
 Development of alternate vendors for raw materials and conducting qualification trials for the validation process.
 Ensuring quality of incoming raw material, packaging material and finished goods as per technical specifications.
 Handling & operation of laboratory instruments for analysis of materials, calibration of equipment and process
validation for adequate accuracy.
 Monitoring of the CCP’s including various process parameters and also to ensure the desired quality of the primary
and secondary packaging of the finished goods.
 Compliance to all regulatory requirements and handling market complaints with CAPA.
Achievements:
 Established and implemented FTQ (First-Time Quality) tracker which supports the system of Process Excellence by
continual improvement.
 Performed R&D Trials for replacement of Red Papaya pulp with Apple Juice Concentrate in the cheaper recipe of
Jelly maintaining the standard pH and acidity.
PEPSICO INDIA HOLDINGS PVT. LTD. (Beverage Division)
Quality Control Officer
Accountabilities:
 To carry out periodic tests as stipulated for Bottling Lines, Syrup Room, WTP and ETP during the assigned shift.
 To lead the line team to achieve On-line Quality compliance, help streamline processes and equipment
performance to achieve best quality results as per 3D Quality.
 To ensure CIP and overall GHK of all the bottling lines in respective shift.
 Managing Syrup Preparation process in accordance with the production plan.
 Ensuring water quality is maintained under the water conservation recovery system.
 Performing tests for incoming raw materials and packaging materials and also for empty PET bottle analysis.
Achievements:
 Successfully conducted R&D and Qualification Trials of 7 UP Nimbooz, Slice 1.8 lts and 1881 (Short Neck) under the
guidance of QA Coordinator.
 Validated the performance of Electronic Bottle Inspector after installation on glass bottle line for carbonated
beverage.
 Achieved 100% 3D Quality Score for complete 1 year in the NCB (Non-Carbonated Beverage) category.
EDUCATION
PANJAB UNIVERSITY
B.E. (Food Technology)
C.B.S.E
A.I.S.S.C.E
A.I.S.S.E
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
 Member of the CSR Team of Perfetti Van Melle India for providing meals in orphanages.
 Volunteered for an event in the form of audio scripted movie with Amway Opportunity Foundation to promote
motivational spirit among blind students.
Chandigarh, India
August 2010
Chandigarh, India
2006
2004
Gurgaon, India
March 2012 to March 2014
Panipat, India
February 2011 to March 2012