Himanshu Darji
Burlington,New Jersey
Summary
Accomplished professional with 7+ years in quality assurance, operations, and manufacturing. Expertise in leading teams, analyzing data, resolving operational challenges, and driving continuous improvement. Proven strengths in cross-functional collaboration, problem-solving, and process enhancement, with a focus on delivering results in fast-paced environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Assurance Technician Lead
Thistle Health INC
01.2023 - Current
- Implemented food safety policies and procedures to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify process improvements, resulting in enhanced product quality.
- Investigated customer complaints regarding food quality or safety issues and implemented corrective actions to address concerns.
- Conducted inspections of food preparation areas and storage facilities to identify risks and hazards, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Worked closely with R&D, production, and procurement teams to address quality issues, implement corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Facilitated comprehensive training sessions for new team members, ensuring a smooth onboarding process and accelerated integration into operations.
Process Assistant Supervisor - Quality Control
Amazon
08.2020 - 01.2023
- Supported management with daily operational activities including scheduling, workload coordination, data analysis, and project coordination to ensure departmental goals were achieved.
- Monitored operational performance and generated reports on product quality, defect rates, and performance trends.
- Analyzed performance data to identify recurring issues, operational gaps, and opportunities for improvement.
- Communicated quality and operational issues directly with production team members and leadership to support timely corrective action.
- Monitored performance and generated reports on product quality and defect rates to support informed decision-making
Quality Assurance Specialist
Sun Basket
05.2018 - 06.2020
- Led team of Quality Control (QC) personnel, assigning tasks and ensuring strict adherence to quality standards to uphold product integrity.
- Oversaw execution of QA/QC protocols, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and company policies to maintain operational excellence.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of FDA, USDA, HACCP, and GMP regulations to ensure strict compliance.
- Proactively identify and mitigate potential risks in food production processes to ensure consumer safety.
- Developed and delivered training on quality assurance procedures and production operations, enhancing staff proficiency and adherence to standards.
- Employ root cause analysis techniques to address quality issues promptly and effectively.
Operations Supervisor
Dunkin Donuts
09.2016 - 03.2018
- Coordinated staff schedules, assignments, and workload distribution to enhance team productivity.
- Developed and delivered high-quality training programs for new team members to ensure effective onboarding.
- Monitored employee performance to identify strengths and areas for improvement, facilitating targeted development.
- Created a positive work environment that fostered teamwork and encouraged open communication.
- Created positive work environment that fostered teamwork and encouraged open communication.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering
New Jersey Institute of Technology
Newark, New JerseySkills
- Risk mitigation
- Food safety compliance
- Microsoft Office expertise
- Production Planning & Coordination
- Production Performance Monitoring
- Quality Control Management
- Performance monitoring
- Cost and time management
- In-depth understanding in Microsoft office
- Regulatory compliance
Timeline
Quality Assurance Technician Lead
Thistle Health INC
01.2023 - Current
Process Assistant Supervisor - Quality Control
Amazon
08.2020 - 01.2023
Quality Assurance Specialist
Sun Basket
05.2018 - 06.2020
Operations Supervisor
Dunkin Donuts
09.2016 - 03.2018
Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering
New Jersey Institute of Technology