Indunil Duminda Manathunga
Summary
Accomplished Senior Food Technologist with a proven track record at Al Faris Food Industries Ltd, enhancing product quality and customer satisfaction through innovative food safety protocols and a continuous improvement mindset. Spearheaded major reductions in product recalls and optimized supply chain management, demonstrating exceptional process validation and team leadership skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Food Technologist
Al Faris Food Industries Ltd
01.2023 - Current
- Evaluated emerging food technologies to identify potential applications within the organization''s portfolio of products.
- Resolved customer complaints by identifying root causes of product issues and implementing corrective actions promptly.
- Spearheaded efforts to improve overall food safety and quality systems, resulting in a reduction of product recalls and increased customer satisfaction.
- Optimized supply chain management by identifying alternative ingredient suppliers, reducing costs without sacrificing quality.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by staying up-to-date on industry standards and working closely with quality assurance teams.
- Improved product quality by developing new formulations and optimizing existing ones for various food products.
- Enhanced shelf-life stability of products through extensive research and testing of ingredients, processing techniques, and packaging materials.
- Increased production capacity through equipment upgrades and process modifications, supporting business growth objectives.
- Developed standard operating procedures for the food technology department, leading to increased consistency in product outcomes.
- Conducted sensory evaluations and consumer tests to gather feedback for product improvements or new product development.
- Streamlined production processes by implementing lean manufacturing principles, reducing waste and improving efficiency.
- Partnered with marketing teams to support new product launches, providing technical expertise on product attributes and unique selling points.
- Packaged and sent [Type] product samples to clients and outside laboratories for testing and evaluation.
- Improved product quality, nutritional value, color and texture.
- Performed research on latest technologies and current markets to develop new product concepts, successfully developing over [Number] new products.
- Formulated [Type] and [Type] recipes to deliver optimal flavor systems, complying with cost, product design and sensory and regulatory requirements.
Food Technologist
Al Faris Food Industries Ltd
10.2018 - 01.2023
- Conferred with flavor experts, marketing specialists and process engineers to resolve common problems.
- Reduced costs by conducting thorough ingredient sourcing analyses, negotiating with suppliers, and implementing cost-saving measures in the production process.
- Mentored junior technologists in their career development, providing guidance on best practices within the industry as well as personal growth opportunities.
- Designed pilot plant trials of new formulations prior to full-scale production runs, ensuring smooth transitions between R&D stages.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards by closely monitoring production processes and implementing necessary adjustments.
- Optimized food safety protocols by regularly reviewing procedures, training staff, and staying updated on industry best practices.
Quality Assurance Executive
Ruwansiri Dairies Pvt Ltd
02.2016 - 08.2018
- Enhanced customer satisfaction with thorough product inspections and timely issue resolution.
- Identified training needs and organized training interventions to meet quality standards.
- Implemented risk-based testing strategies that prioritized critical system components, ensuring the most impactful areas were thoroughly tested prior to release.
- Championed initiatives focused on reducing waste and increasing overall product yield percentages through process optimization efforts.
- Validated quality processes by establishing product specifications and quality attributes and updating quality assurance procedures.
- Established effective communication channels between departments involved in the product lifecycle, creating a seamless flow of information regarding quality issues or concerns.
- Prepared quality documentation and reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing information and trends.
- Planned, conducted and monitored testing and inspection of materials and finished product quality.
- Developed comprehensive QA processes for increased efficiency and reduced defect rates.
- Trained employees in best practices for quality assurance, fostering a culture of continuous improvement throughout the organization.
- Collaborated with suppliers to ensure adherence to quality requirements, improving supplier performance ratings.
- Conducted regular audits of manufacturing processes, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and company policies.
- Evaluated audit findings to implement appropriate corrective actions.
- Collaborated with [Number]-person operating staff to establish procedures, standards, systems and procedures.
- Implemented new quality assurance and customer service standards.
- Performed root cause analysis to identify and resolve quality issues and defects.
- Conducted risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential quality issues.
- Reported production malfunctions to managers and production supervisors.
- Assessed product quality by monitoring quality assurance metrics, reports and dashboards.
- Conducted process and system audits to identify areas of improvement and enforce compliance with industry standards.
- Investigated customer complaints and performed corrective actions to resolve quality issues.
Quality Assurance Executive
Tea Tang Pvt Ltd
02.2015 - 02.2016
- Enhanced customer satisfaction with thorough product inspections and timely issue resolution.
- Validated quality processes by establishing product specifications and quality attributes and updating quality assurance procedures.
- Established effective communication channels between departments involved in the product lifecycle, creating a seamless flow of information regarding quality issues or concerns.
- Planned, conducted and monitored testing and inspection of materials and finished product quality.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Food Sciences And Technology
University of Peradeniya
Sri Lanka12.2014
Higher National Diploma - Human Resource Management
International College of Business And Technology
03.2012
Higher National Diploma - Business Management
International College of Business And Technology
Sri Lanka01.2012
Skills
- Food Safety Protocols
- Sanitation Procedures
- Continuous Improvement Mindset
- Process Validation
- Product development expertise
- ISO Standards Compliance
- Sensory evaluation
- Lean Manufacturing Practices
- Regulatory Compliance
Timeline
Senior Food Technologist
Al Faris Food Industries Ltd
01.2023 - Current
Food Technologist
Al Faris Food Industries Ltd
10.2018 - 01.2023
Quality Assurance Executive
Ruwansiri Dairies Pvt Ltd
02.2016 - 08.2018
Quality Assurance Executive
Tea Tang Pvt Ltd
02.2015 - 02.2016
Bachelor of Science - Food Sciences And Technology
University of Peradeniya
Higher National Diploma - Human Resource Management
International College of Business And Technology
Higher National Diploma - Business Management
International College of Business And Technology
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