Yuba Raj Acharya
Food Safety & Quality Systems Professional
Muscat
Summary
Diligent Food Safety and Quality Manager with 15 years of experience making sure products and services meet internal and external standards. Skilled in market research, project management, new Product Development and statistical analysis. Organized and analytical with excellent written and verbal communication ability and the skills in Food Safety (FSSC22000) and Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001) requirements, Leading Quality function in goal settings, budgeting and Program Management, lead auditing, Consumer Complaints handling, Regulatory compliance Evaluation and Problem Solving through Root Cause analysis and developing Corrective actions Preventive Actions (CAPA).
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Food Safety and Quality Systems Manager
Oman Refreshment Company- Pepsi Cola
Muscat
04.2016 - Current
- Maintained Food Safety and quality system documentation and updated specific documents to ensure it is updated, implemented and maintained in the manufacturing facilities.
- Tracked corrective action reports and confirmed closure of corrective action requests to demonstrate adherence to food safety and quality standards.
- Followed quality standards and procedures to minimize errors and maximize customer satisfaction.
- Updated quality control standards, methods and procedures to meet compliance requirements.
- Advised management of food safety quality audit non-compliance issues to facilitate improved audit compliance rates.
- Scheduled and managed internal and supplier-based audits to verify compliance with company's standards.
- Evaluated suitability of business and technical processes and procedures and recommended improvements to comply with updated operations guidelines.
- Mentored and encouraged employees to strive for excellence while fostering professional growth.
- Led new products development and other quality-assurance projects and enhanced productivity, realizing 100% compliance in company's requirements and zero Non-conformity in External FSSC 22000 and ISO 9001 audits.
- Equipped and organized facility to comply with company strategy for online and offline quality controls.
- Problem solving related to quality and food safety through the gaps identified and consumer complaints tracking doing timely root cause analysis and taking of corrective actions and preventive actions.
- Developed and maintained the integrated Pests Management Program and oversee the services carried out by contractor
- Maintained Good Manufacturing practices (GMP) by ensuring implementation of 5S, Cleaning/Hygiene, Zoning standards.
- Developed and implemented programs and standards pertaining to Omani Quality Marks and Emirates Quality mark for the certification of products in respective standards.
Dy. Manager-Safety, Health, Environment, Quality
Coca Cola Business Investment Group (BIG)
04.2012 - 03.2016
- Developed and implemented ISO 9001, FSSC 22000, ISO 14001 and BS 18001 in the plant level
- Developed and Implemented Food Safety programs and HACCP standards as a Food Safety Team Leader
- Successfully implemented Total Products Management (TPM)
- Lead the team for the implementation of Quality Management System (ISO 9001) as a Quality Champion
- Led the team in Safety hazards identification and risk assessment and implementation of control measures
- Lead the team in Environmental Aspects-impacts analysis and implementation of identified control measures
- Development of capability of quality personnel through training and mentoring
- Consumer complaints handling, root cause analysis and development of CAPA
- Facilitating Internal and external systems audits and taking of corrective actions in coordination with the respective functions
- Development and implementation of programs, procedures (SOPs) and work instructions in line with company, regulatory and ISO standards.
Assistant Manager, Quality Assurance
Coca Cola Sabco
04.2009 - 04.2012
- Ensure requirements of The Coca Cola Management system (TCCMS) is developed and implemented at quality department
- Developed and implemented quality plan at quality lab in compliance to the company’s requirement and local legal requirement
- Developed programs, procedures (SOPs), work instructions and forms in compliance to the quality plan
- Food Safety and HACCP program developed and implemented as a member of food Safety team
- Environmental coordinator to ensure implementation of environment modules in plant level including waste management, wastewater quality, Ozone protection, Visitors and contractor management, Fleet Management and reporting of sustainability KPIs such as WUR, EUR etc.
- Fixed identified issues to improve workflows.
- Monitoring control of CCPs/OPRPs as per the HACCP plan
- Document control and records retention as a document controller
- Adhered to standardized quality assurance best practices, policies and processes.
Senior Executive, Quality Assurance
Coca Cola Sabco Group
04.2007 - 04.2009
- Developed reports and materials for key stakeholders related to quality goals, progress and challenges.
- Developed quality Procedures SOPs and implementation
- Monitoring the trend of microbiological analysis and reporting to QA Manager
- Periodic market visit and TPM audit to ensure FIFO/FEFO and storage condition compliance at marketplace
- Monitoring control of process parameters related to syrup room, water treatment and Waste water treatment
- Report preparation and sharing to corporate through online submission
- Sensory program development and implementation at plant level
- Monitoring control of process parameters as per developed HACCP programs.
QA Executive (Chemist)
Coca Cola Sabco Group
01.2005 - 04.2007
- Monitored and controlled process parameters in raw water, batch water and final treated water such as pH, TDS, Total alkalinity, hardness, 2P-M value, Sulfate, Carbonate, Sensory etc
- Monitoring control of Syrup manufacturing (hot carbon treatment and plate & frame filtration) and final batch preparation post blending such as Brix, carbon particles, Floc potential, pH, acidity etc
- Monitoring control of Process parameters such as pH, TDS, MLSS, BOD, COD etc.
- Production Line monitoring and control of parameters in bottle washing, filling and capping, final products and package testing etc.
- Monitoring control of CCPs identified in plant level under HACCP program
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry, Microbiology
Tribhuvan University
Kathmandu, Nepal 03.2000 - 03.2004
MBA - Marketing, Finance
Tribhuvan University
Kathmandu, Nepal 01.2007 - 03.2009
Short term graduation in Leadership - Organizational Leadership
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
South Africa 09.2012 - 09.2013
Skills
Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP
Food Safety & Quality Management Systems Auditing
Quality Programs and Procedures
Consumer Complaints Handling
Employees Coaching and Trainings
Internal and External Auditing
Statistical Process Control
Problem Solving, CAPA
Integrated Pests Management (IPM)
ERP (Oracle, SAP, JDE)
Accomplishments
- Document preparation and implementation of ISO 9001, FSSC22000, ISO14001 and ISO45001
- Certified companies for the mentioned ISO management systems with zero non-conformity in unannounced audits
- Implemented Quality Audits Systems with 100% Compliance
- Supervised team of up to 32 staff members.
- Collaborated with team of 17 members in the development of HACCP based Food Safety Systems Certification.
- Collaborated with team of 9 members in the development of CIP optimization project
- Documented and resolved consumer complaints through development and implementation of Quality Assurance Programs
- Successfully implemented Statistical Process Control (SPC) program in all the lines
- Provided Food Safety and Quality Trainings at plant level for more than 300 man-hours annually
Additional Information
- Personal Awards: Outstanding Contribution Award for system implementation by Coca Cola, Rastriya Yuwa Sewa Puraskar from National Youth Service Centre, Nepal, Jehendar tatha Achar puraskar from Jay Nepal Pratibha Protsahan Pratisthan
- At Plant Level: Plant of the Year, 2012 (Coca Cola Nepal), Quality Gold Award 2019, Quality Silver Award 2018, Gold Ratings in AIB unannounced assessment 2018-2021 (Oman Refco.)
- No. of dependents: 3, Visa Status: Employment Visa, Driving License: Light Vehicle License, Oman Issued
Timeline
Food Safety and Quality Systems Manager
Oman Refreshment Company- Pepsi Cola
04.2016 - Current
Short term graduation in Leadership - Organizational Leadership
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
09.2012 - 09.2013
Dy. Manager-Safety, Health, Environment, Quality
Coca Cola Business Investment Group (BIG)
04.2012 - 03.2016
Assistant Manager, Quality Assurance
Coca Cola Sabco
04.2009 - 04.2012
Senior Executive, Quality Assurance
Coca Cola Sabco Group
04.2007 - 04.2009
MBA - Marketing, Finance
Tribhuvan University
01.2007 - 03.2009
QA Executive (Chemist)
Coca Cola Sabco Group
01.2005 - 04.2007
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry, Microbiology
Tribhuvan University
03.2000 - 03.2004