Smita Prabhakaran
Colorado Springs,Colorado
Summary
FSQA professional with comprehensive experience in food safety and quality assurance across diverse industries and regulatory frameworks. Demonstrated expertise in executing HACCP and SQF programs, managing suppliers, and driving corrective action initiatives. Skilled in root cause analysis and team development, ensuring compliance while promoting continuous enhancement of quality systems.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Manager
Roth Brands
Colorado Springs, CO
12.2021 - 09.2024
- Led implementation of quality assurance and food safety programs to ensure compliance with state and federal standards.
- Served as SQF practitioner, ensuring adherence to SQF requirements in all food safety initiatives.
- Managed supplier audits, complaint handling, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and internal audits.
- Developed and conducted training sessions for QA Associates to enhance team competencies.
Food Safety & QA Controller
Folium Biosciences
Colorado Springs, CO
07.2019 - 09.2021
- Developed and implemented quality and food safety programs to ensure compliance with regulatory codes (CFR 111 and CFR 117).
- Monitored day-to-day quality assurance activities, including CAPA management, complaint handling, batch record reviews, and document control.
- Conducted supplier onboarding and evaluations to establish Approved Suppliers for Folium.
- Managed relationships with Contract Manufacturers by evaluating new CMs and overseeing QA activities.
Assistant Manager- Corporate Quality
SGS India
Bangalore, Karnataka
07.2011 - 04.2016
- Developed and monitored implementation of quality systems, including ISO 9001, ISO 17025, and ISO 17020 across SGS India locations.
- Oversaw investigations of non-conformances and customer complaints to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Executed corrective and preventive actions across operations to resolve quality issues.
- Conducted internal quality audits for various SGS business lines to maintain high standards.
- Monitored key performance indicators and performed statistical analysis on quality data.
- Presented management review meetings to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Senior Executive - Quality and Safety
Cadbury India Limited
Hyderabad, Telangana
05.2008 - 06.2011
- Served as Cadbury's Quality Representative at a Contract Manufacturing Site, ensuring compliance with quality and food safety standards.
- Monitored product quality attributes and process compliance to drive continual improvements.
- Conducted internal audits to assess adherence to quality standards, GMP, and food safety regulations.
- Analyzed quality concerns and market complaints to determine root causes effectively.
- Reviewed corrective actions and preventive measures to enhance overall quality management.
Microbiologist
Makson Nutrition Food India Limited
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
09.2005 - 02.2008
- Conducted analytical and microbiological testing to ensure compliance with specifications.
- Executed in-process checks and inspections to monitor quality attributes during production and packaging.
- Served as HACCP Coordinator, overseeing implementation of Food Safety Systems at site.
Education
Master of Science - Applied Microbiology & Biotechnology
Dr. Hari Singh Gour University
Sagar, India07-2005
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
MVM College
Bhopal, India07-2003
Skills
- Quality assurance (QMS, ISO 9001)
- Food safety (HACCP, FSSC 22000, SQF, FSMA)
- Food defense
- Supplier management and audits
- Root cause analysis
- Corrective actions
- Allergen management
- Complaint handling
- Environmental management program
- Audits
Accomplishments
- Granted with Professor Shyam Bahadur Saksena, F.N.A Award 2005 for standing first in order of merit in Master of Science (Applied Microbiology & Biotechnology) in the faculty of Life Sciences.
- Certificate of CMO star by Cadbury 2010 for outstanding contribution in ‘Right first time’ for new product launch.
- Cadbury India acknowledged efforts for outstanding contribution in Quality towards achieving zero market complaints for the site.
Certification
- ISO 9001- Lead Auditor
- FSSC 22000- Lead Auditor
- SQF
- PCQI
- HACCP
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Full Professional
Malayalam
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Quality Manager
Roth Brands
12.2021 - 09.2024
Food Safety & QA Controller
Folium Biosciences
07.2019 - 09.2021
Assistant Manager- Corporate Quality
SGS India
07.2011 - 04.2016
Senior Executive - Quality and Safety
Cadbury India Limited
05.2008 - 06.2011
Microbiologist
Makson Nutrition Food India Limited
09.2005 - 02.2008
Master of Science - Applied Microbiology & Biotechnology
Dr. Hari Singh Gour University
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
MVM College
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