SRI HARSHA LANKA
Dunkirk
Summary
Quality-focused professional with extensive experience in Food Safety and Quality Assurance within the food industry. Expertise in auditing, process improvement, and regulatory compliance, leading teams to achieve high standards. Proven track record of ensuring product safety and quality while meeting industry regulations. Recognized for efficiency and productivity in FSQA supervision, with specialized skills in quality assurance protocols and safety compliance.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
FSQA Supervisor
Wells Enterprises Inc.
Dunkirk
04.2025 - Current
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on quality standards and practices.
- Executed facility audits to confirm alignment with local and federal food safety regulations (USDA, FDA).
- Conducted root cause analysis to identify defects and implement corrective actions for the consumer complaints and specification deviations.
- Experienced in the verification of the metal detector log sheets, HTST reviews.
- FG evaluations by implementing QMS, such as SPC, PQI, and HK.
- Experienced in PEMP pathogen swabbing across the facility, micro sampling, ATP, and allergen swabbing, verification, and validation of the data.
FSQA Supervisor
Factor75
Chicago
01.2025 - 04.2025
- Supervised food safety and quality assurance processes in meal preparation.
- Conducted regular inspections of production areas for compliance with standards.
- Trained staff on proper food handling and safety procedures.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address quality issues.
- Maintained documentation for quality control and regulatory compliance.
FSQA Intern
Pilgrims
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Analyzed food safety and quality data to identify trends, deviations, and areas for improvement.
- Led root cause analysis (RCA) and implemented Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) to resolve quality and compliance issues.
- Developed dashboards and trend reports to track environmental monitoring, product quality, and regulatory compliance metrics.
- Participated in internal, second-party, and third-party audits (USDA, FDA, BRCC), ensuring audit readiness and compliance.
- Collaborated with PSSI sanitation teams to ensure compliance with the regulatory standards.
QA Supervisor
Al Kabeer Meats
08.2020 - 07.2023
- Oversaw pre-operational inspections, GMP audits, ATP testing, and environmental monitoring to ensure compliance with sanitation and quality standards.
- Maintained HACCP documentation while implementing corrective actions for effective product hold and release procedures.
- Provided training and mentorship to QA technicians on SOPs, FSMA regulations, and industry best practices to enhance team competency.
- Facilitated mock recalls and traceability exercises to guarantee regulatory compliance and readiness for audits.
QA Specialist
Al Kabeer Meats
08.2019 - 08.2020
- Spearheaded integration of software systems to improve compliance tracking and streamline food safety documentation.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to assess risks and implement effective mitigation strategies for non-compliance.
- Facilitated timely reporting of food safety and quality concerns to authorized personnel, enabling prompt corrective actions.
- Contributed to departmental knowledge-sharing efforts, fostering a culture of continuous learning through training initiatives.
Education
Master of Science - Food Science & Technology
University of Wisconsin Stout
Wisconsin, USA12.2024
Bachelor of Technology - Food science & Technology
Vignan's University
Andhra, India08.2020
Skills
- Quality management systems (QMS) implementation
- Good manufacturing practices (GMP)
- Verification and validation
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Continuous improvement strategies
- Process optimization techniques
- Lean manufacturing principles
- Environmental monitoring programs (EMPs)
- Internal and external auditing
- Training and development
Certification
- Implementation of HACCP
- Lean six Sigma
- Preventive Control Qualified individual (PCQI)
- Safe Quality Food (SQF) Practitioner
- Quality Management Systems ISO 9001:2015
- Introduction to Food & Health from Stanford University
- Food & Beverage Management from University of Bocconi
Leadership And Achievements
- Served as Cultural Secretary in the Students Association Council (SAC), leading university events.
- Won multiple awards as a musician, representing the university at national-level competitions.
Professional Projects
- Facilitated collaborative discussions with culinary experts and food scientists to refine the spice-based candy recipe; final product received positive feedback from over 75 taste testers, confirming market readiness.
- Implemented real-time monitoring systems for temperature and humidity controls during production, ensuring optimal storage conditions for Italian Style Charcuterie Meats and enhancing product shelf life by 15%, and the HACCP.
- Evaluated the nutritional retention of meat products subjected to ohmic heating versus conventional cooking, demonstrating a 15% increase in essential nutrient preservation, influencing product labeling and marketing strategies.
- Developed and implemented a HACCP plan to identify and control microbial hazards in Queso Fresco cheese manufacturing. Conducted risk assessments, CCP identification, and validation studies to mitigate Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Ensured regulatory compliance through sanitation monitoring, preventive controls, and verification procedures.
Timeline
FSQA Supervisor
Wells Enterprises Inc.
04.2025 - Current
FSQA Supervisor
Factor75
01.2025 - 04.2025
FSQA Intern
Pilgrims
05.2024 - 08.2024
QA Supervisor
Al Kabeer Meats
08.2020 - 07.2023
QA Specialist
Al Kabeer Meats
08.2019 - 08.2020
Master of Science - Food Science & Technology
University of Wisconsin Stout
Bachelor of Technology - Food science & Technology
Vignan's University
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