Nikhil Sachdeva
Food Safety & Quality Assurance Manager
Renton
Summary
Dedicated and decisive FSQA professional skilled in leading fast paced work environment with over 8 years of experience in food processing industry. I strongly believe in translating my passion for food science into creating a strong impact in the food/beverage industry. An in-depth knowledge of food safety positions me for technical/ managerial role within the food/beverage manufacturing industry
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Quality Assurance Manager
LSG Sky Chefs
05.2022 - Current
- Ensures compliance with all good manufacturing procedures, works with key personnel in the facility on quality assurance issues, responsible for ensuring compliance of all regulatory requirements, product quality, micro testing, formula integrity, allergen control program, HACCP, GMP program, hold and release program, and self-inspection program
- Establish and implement training needs of the facilities personnel including the GMP, HACCP, Allergen, and training programs ensuring they have the required competencies to carry out the functions affecting product legality, safety, and quality.
- Managed the sanitation program, overseeing all sanitation activities to ensure compliance with food safety regulations. Supervised a team of 40 sanitation employees, providing leadership, training, and performance oversight. Maintained and updated the Master Sanitation Schedule as needed to optimize operational efficiency and regulatory adherence.
- Led FDA inspections, ensured regulatory compliance, implemented corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), and effectively communicated findings and resolutions across cross-functional teams. Spearheaded continuous improvement initiatives to enhance food safety and quality standards.
- Responsible for the ingredient specification program, vendor approval program, regulatory 3rd party audit program, labeling program, pre/post operations program, verification, and validation program retain sample program and code date adherence program.
- Managed environmental and microbiological verification programs, conducted root cause analysis, performed risk assessments, and implemented corrective and preventive actions to ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards. Led proactive initiatives to mitigate risks and enhance product integrity.
- Investigated customer complaints, conducted trend analysis, and implemented corrective actions to address deficiencies. Ensured timely resolution of issues and facilitated monthly meetings to drive continuous improvement and enhance customer satisfaction.
- Established clear performance expectations and consistently held subordinates accountable for key responsibilities and quality standards. Fostered a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and compliance with food safety regulations.
- Improved audit performance by implementing proactive food safety and quality measures, ensuring compliance with regulatory and industry standards. Led initiatives to enhance audit readiness, resulting in consistently higher scores and strengthened operational excellence.
Food Safety & Quality Manager
Flying Food Group
08.2020 - 05.2022
- Manage and coordinate quality control programs designed to ensure continuous improvement
- Organize training activities to employees in relating to company’s quality standards and understanding the policies and practices
- Proposed improved quality procedures and inform managers of current status and updates in line with production
- Added food safety and quality culture board in plant cafeteria, which focuses on the recent issues in quality and shares cutting programs data with the employees
- Looks to improve production efficiency by immediately identifying non-conformances and start corrective and preventive actions in compliance with regulatory policies
- Manage the LEMP (Listeria Environmental Monitoring) program by managing the weekly microbial swabs and data sheet, which includes sites, results
- Manage pre-ops and post-ops inspections and train FSQ technicians on determining any risk-based quality issues
- Responsible for customer complaints, finished product microbial data, ingredient non-conformances, product specifications, etc
- Reduced complaint trends from the customer on component weights in meal assembly by adding visual aids on the line and using of proper portioning scoops on the assembly line
- Experienced in NSF and SQF Audit and received top scores among other FFG units
Lab Technician
Beneleaves
08.2019 - 08.2020
- Implement food safety and quality assurance program to maintain high standards
- Monitored production and perform quality line checks to ensure the final product is in compliance
- Work cross functionally and assists production and R&D under the guidance of company COO
- Performs sampling and checking COAs of incoming ingredients
- Responsible for pre operation and post operation inspection
- Identified and helped resolve non-conforming products
- Calibrate lab equipment and responsible for performing analytical tests
Student Manager
Culinary Production Kitchen
03.2017 - 12.2019
- Managing 15 students and coordinating a facility that produces RTE food items for The Ohio State University
- Assuring seamless operations by prioritizing food safety and quality assurance and working collaboratively with a team as well as complying with HACCP and GMPs
- Acknowledged by management for demonstrating remarkable performance and received award for most hardworking employee of the year
- Train new employees on safe food handling, GMPs, and management of allergens
Education
Bachelors of Science - Food Science
The Ohio State University
Columbus 01.2016 - 01.2019
Master’s in Business Administration -
Westcliff University
Irvine, CA 01.2023 - 01.2025
Skills
- Problem Solving
- Adaptability
- Collaboration
- Time Management
- Critical Thinking
- Handling Pressure
- Leadership
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Continuous improvement
- Data analysis
- Goal setting
- Reliability
- Effective communication
Certification
HACCP
Timeline
Master’s in Business Administration -
Westcliff University
01.2023 - 01.2025
Quality Assurance Manager
LSG Sky Chefs
05.2022 - Current
Food Safety & Quality Manager
Flying Food Group
08.2020 - 05.2022
Lab Technician
Beneleaves
08.2019 - 08.2020
Student Manager
Culinary Production Kitchen
03.2017 - 12.2019
Bachelors of Science - Food Science
The Ohio State University
01.2016 - 01.2019
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