MAITREYI PARAB
SPARTANBURG,SC
Summary
Resourceful and self motivated Candidate with knowledge in food safety regulations, third party audits , Implementation and maintenance of quality systems and trained in lab quality tests. Strong skills in HACCP, SQF, food regulations, research methodology, project management, interpersonal skills, internal auditing & GMP/GLP etc.
Overview
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Certification
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years of professional experience
Work History
QA Plant Manager
Highland Baking Company
Spartanburg, SC
01.2026 - Current
- Direct the food safety and regulatory compliance program for an SQF-certified manufacturing facility, ensuring alignment with FDA, FSMA, and SQF Code requirements
- Own HACCP plan development and annual reassessment; serve as facility PCQI overseeing preventive controls and food safety plan compliance
- Lead internal and third-party regulatory audits, maintaining audit-ready documentation and driving corrective/preventive action (CAPA) programs to resolve findings
- Investigate quality and food safety deviations, conducting root-cause analysis and implementing systemic corrective actions to reduce recurrence
- Develop and maintain SOPs and work instructions to standardize quality and regulatory compliance across production operations
- Manage customer complaint investigations and regulatory response documentation, ensuring timely, compliant resolution
- Train and lead cross-functional teams on GMPs, food safety regulations, and quality management systems
- Partner with operations, R&D, and regulatory affairs to support product compliance, labeling accuracy, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Apply advanced food science expertise (M.S., Food Science and Technology) to evaluate regulatory risk and guide compliance strategy
Senior QA Regulatory Manager
Highland Baking Company
Chicago, IL
10.2023 - 12.2025
- Direct the site's quality assurance and regulatory compliance program for an SQF-certified bakery facility, setting policy and strategy for food safety, HACCP, and FSMA compliance
- Serve as PCQI and lead HACCP owner, overseeing preventive controls, food safety plan validation, and annual reassessment
- Own regulatory audit strategy — lead internal, customer, and third-party (SQF) audits, manage corrective/preventive action (CAPA) programs, and report compliance status to plant leadership
- Lead root-cause investigations for quality and regulatory deviations, driving systemic corrective actions across departments
- Establish and govern SOPs, work instructions, and quality management systems to ensure consistent regulatory compliance plant-wide
- Manage customer complaint resolution and regulatory documentation, serving as the site's point of contact for compliance-related inquiries
- Supervise and mentor QA staff, building training programs on GMPs, food safety regulations, and quality standards
- Act as cross-functional liaison between production, R&D, regulatory affairs, and corporate quality to align compliance strategy with business goals
- Evaluate emerging regulatory requirements and industry standards, advising leadership on risk and readiness
- Research and interpret Canadian food regulatory requirements (CFIA) for cross-border product compliance, including ingredient permissibility, flavor labeling declarations, and food additive disclosure requirements
- Guide label review and approval for products entering the Canadian market, ensuring alignment with Canadian labeling standards distinct from US FDA requirements
- Apply graduate-level food science expertise (M.S., Food Science and Technology) to guide technical decision-making on formulation, labeling, and compliance risk
HACCP Coordinator/SQF Practitioner
EFCO Products
Poughkeepsie, NY
07.2021 - 09.2023
- Assisted GFSI Certification leader in conducting process audits and maintaining documentation to ensure compliance.
- Reviewed HACCP records and conducted product release and in-lab testing for raw materials, in-process products, and finished products to uphold quality standards.
- Perform sensory analysis, daily quality checks and environmental monitoring , ATP swabbing during and after the sanitation process, pre-operational checks, conduct validation checks etc.
- Communicated with other departments and trainers to develop and implement food safety programs.
Assistant QA manager
Bilinski Sausage Company
Albany, NY
10.2017 - 07.2018
- Communicated food safety and quality standards to suppliers and plant personnel through training, corrective actions, audits, and continual monitoring.
- Assist in managingBilinski's Food Safety & Quality Manual (FSQM) through HACCP principles, GMP principles, established pre-requisite programs, SOPs, and regulatory requirements
- Assist in hosting customer and third party audits (FDA, QAI, SQF, Kosher, etc.) and ensure identified corrective actions are executed
- Assist in the development and execution of effective training programs for new and current employees in accordance to the FSQM
- Documented customer complaints and provided data-driven conclusions to facilitate effective resolution.
- Responsible for the analysis and modification of regulations, directives and notices with respect to food processing (i.e FSMA updates, Organic Regulations, Whole 30, Kosher etc.)
- Ensured compliance of incoming product, raw materials, and packaging with specification sheets to maintain quality standards.
Food Safety And Quality Intern
Medifast Inc
Maryland
07.2018 - 04.2019
- Assisted GFSI (Global Food Safety Initiative) Certification leader with process audits, ensuring documentation accuracy and compliance.
- Conduct pre-operational inspections and verify that equipment calibration accuracy prior to operation start-up.
- Upgrade QA laboratory logs and data base reports of analysis of raw materials, product in process and finished product.
- Review & update policies and handle consumer complaints,review records for HACCP and Production for completeness.
- Assist SQF practitioner in document non-compliances and corrective actions, and communicate results.
- Supported SQF practitioner in documenting non-compliances and corrective actions, effectively communicating results.
- Assist Sanitation Lead to conduct personal safety training for 3rd Shift personnel.
- Monitored training sessions for 3rd Shift Operator to enhance understanding of GMP practices. 3rd Shift Operator during GMP refresher GMP training for 3rd shift personnel.
Education
Doctorate - Business Administration
University of Fairfax
VA09-2026
Master's of Science - Food Safety & Technology
Illinois Institute Of Technology
Chicago, IL01-2019
Master of Science - Nutraceutical Science
University of Mumbai
Mumbai, India01-2016
Bachelor's of Science - Bioanalytical Science
University of Mumbai
Mumbai, India01-2014
Skills
- FDA and USDA regulations
- SSOP and SPC management
- Food safety management
- Quality system standards
- Food safety audits
- Documentation and auditing
- Sensory analysis and consumer complaints
- GAP analysis and risk assessment
- Problem solving skills
Certification
Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) by NEHA., The Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance certification (FSPCA)., SQF- Quality System For Food Manufacturing., Better Process Control, SQF- Implementing the SQF system for Manufacturing., SQF- Auditing SQF Food Safety System., Internal Auditing for FSSC 22000 Food
Section name
- MAITREYI PARAB
- MS FOOD SAFETY & TECHNOLOGY
- PCQI, HACCP, SQF CERTIFIED
- Currently Studying - Doctorate in Business Administration
- CONTACT
- Www.linkedin.com/in/maitreyi-parab-09091993
Personal Information
Title: MS FOOD SAFETY & TECHNOLOGY PCQI, HACCP, SQF CERTIFIED Currently Studying - Doctorate in Business Administration
Languages
English
Timeline
QA Plant Manager
Highland Baking Company
01.2026 - Current
Senior QA Regulatory Manager
Highland Baking Company
10.2023 - 12.2025
HACCP Coordinator/SQF Practitioner
EFCO Products
07.2021 - 09.2023
Food Safety And Quality Intern
Medifast Inc
07.2018 - 04.2019
Assistant QA manager
Bilinski Sausage Company
10.2017 - 07.2018
Bachelor's of Science - Bioanalytical Science
University of Mumbai
Master of Science - Nutraceutical Science
University of Mumbai
Master's of Science - Food Safety & Technology
Illinois Institute Of Technology
Doctorate - Business Administration
University of Fairfax