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Anuj Agrawal

Chicago

Summary

Experienced Quality Assurance Supervisor with a strong background in food safety, regulatory compliance, and process optimization. Skilled in leading teams, maintaining audit readiness (SQF, FDA, USDA, Kosher, Organic), and improving quality systems to ensure consistent, high-quality production.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Quality Supervisor

MSI Express
05.2023 - Current
  • Supervised and trained staff on Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), regulatory compliance, and quality system programs to ensure consistent adherence to food safety and operational standards.
  • Ensured audit readiness and compliance with SQF, FDA, USDA, Kosher, Organic, and customer requirements by conducting annual reviews of quality systems and food safety procedures; participated in facility audits and developed a comprehensive food defense strategy as part of the food safety team.
  • Achieved daily USDA production conformity, maintained accurate positive release documentation, and managed both sanitation and quality assurance teams to support continuous regulatory and safety compliance.

Quality Assurance Lead

MSI Express Inc,
03.2023 - 03.2023
  • Led quality assurance initiatives by overseeing quality control processes, approving floor-level quality checks, and ensuring compliance with food safety regulations, industry standards, and internal policies.
  • Conducted daily QA tasks including product hold investigations, final product releases, allergen swabbing, environmental monitoring, equipment validation, and hygiene inspections during various cleaning stages (push, B, and A cleans).
  • Trained and mentored team members on QA best practices and operational procedures, driving continuous improvement in product quality, safety, and customer satisfaction.

Graduate Research Assistant

IFSH (Institute of Food Safety and Health)
10.2021 - 11.2022
  • Fabrication of Polymer material on polymer micro compounder.
  • Conducted literature reviews to support research projects on food safety and health, focusing on nanoparticle synthesis and polymer processing technology.
  • Analyzed the migration of additives from these materials into food simulants.

Research and Development Intern (Extrusion)

ROQUETTE AMERICA, INC.
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Determine impact of modification in Extruding low moisture Texturized pea protein and test modified protein in application model system like twin screw co-rotating extruder.
  • Analyzed data trends to enhance formulation processes and improve product quality.
  • Managing Sensory Evaluation of texturized pea protein developed.
  • Assisting in the designing of experimental plan.
  • Conducted experiments to support product development and optimization in the area of protein chemistry.

Research and Development Intern

CHITALE GROUP
07.2019 - 11.2019
  • Assisted in product formulation and testing, refining recipes for enhanced flavor and texture of Gluten Free and Whole wheat Crackers.
  • Conducted experiments in application of Sugar Syrup Carbon filtration, ensuring compliance with quality standards.

Education

Master - Food Safety and Technology

Illinois Institute of Technology
Chicago, IL
05.2023

Bachelor of Science - Food Technology

MIT - ADT University
Pune, India
08.2020

Skills

  • Quality management systems
  • Creative Problem Solving, Corrective Action Process
  • Internal auditing
  • Compliance monitoring
  • Quality processes
  • Document management
  • Continuous improvement

Certification

  • FSPCA Preventive Control for Human Food.
  • HACCP Planning and Implementation.
  • Hands on Training Program (Sensory Evaluation of Food), NAFARI

Timeline

Quality Supervisor

MSI Express
05.2023 - Current

Quality Assurance Lead

MSI Express Inc,
03.2023 - 03.2023

Research and Development Intern (Extrusion)

ROQUETTE AMERICA, INC.
05.2022 - 08.2022

Graduate Research Assistant

IFSH (Institute of Food Safety and Health)
10.2021 - 11.2022

Research and Development Intern

CHITALE GROUP
07.2019 - 11.2019

Master - Food Safety and Technology

Illinois Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Science - Food Technology

MIT - ADT University

Certifications

• HACCP Planning and Implementation.

• Advanced HACCP Certification.  
• Hands on Training Program - Sensory Evaluation of Food

• FSPCA Preventive Control for Human Food. 

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