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Narendar Reddy Sama

AlKharj,Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Summary

I am currently interested in working for companies where I can apply my drive enthusiasm where I will be stretched, allowing me to utilize and grow my skills &knowledge.

Highly enthusiastic, creative Quality Assurance manager with 8.5 years in Quality Assurance and manufacturing experience in dairy category in leading multinational company

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Product development manager-Dairy

Almarai Company
AlKharj, SAUDHI AREBIA
06.2021 - 09.2025
  • Prepare ingredient declaration for new and existing products and ensure compliance to GSO standards (local regulations)
  • Liaise with relevant plant Managers to ensure effective implementation of quality systems, procedures and ingredient issues are resolved efficiently in timely manner
  • Preparing weekly and Monthly reports and submitted to head of quality and product development.
  • Daily monitoring of Raw milk and Pasteurized milk quality with different tests.
  • Preparing quality manuals for physical and chemical analysis for all products.
  • Conducting weekly and monthly plant audits with complains to ISO22000 and ISO 9000.
  • Conducting Trainings to quality and production staff about GMP and quality systems.
  • Conducting product validation of new and existing products by carrying out microbiological, physical and chemical analysis to agree and sign off product shelf life.
  • Issue detailed quality operation manual for all products and ensure to compile with exiting operational practices
  • Conducting Lab scale & Pilot plant trials related to all new products/renovation products in coordination with Divisional Product Development Manager and implementation through production trials for ensuring successful commercial launch of products.
  • Co-ordinate with Production team to resolve quality and operational issues at weekly factory quality meeting.
  • Liaise directly with suppliers to meet company objectives
  • Ensure to maintain health and safety environment at work place to ensure zero accidents.
  • Ensured smooth project execution with meticulous planning and coordination.
  • Successfully managed cross-functional teams to deliver products on schedule.
  • Created detailed project timelines in line with company objectives.
  • Achieved cost reduction by negotiating favourable contracts with suppliers.
  • Conducted regular reviews of competitor products to stay ahead in market.
  • Planned research activities to develop new processes, products and applications.
  • Fostered a creative environment that encouraged innovative thinking amongst team members.

Pilot Plant manager

Almarai Company
AlKharj
04.2018 - 05.2021
  • Maintain all specified documentation related dairy Lab trials in a timely and accurate manner
  • Calibration and documentation all laboratory equipment’s.
  • Receiving and Evaluation of all new raw materials like juice concentrates, flavors, and stabilizers
  • Provide different kinds of suggestions for further development and improvement on juice products
  • Ensure Physico chemical tests done for all trials involved in product development
  • Managing sensory evaluation on all products of company in coordination with Sensory Team Members
  • Conducting periodic physico chemical and sensory evaluation competitor samples
  • Ensure maintenance of occupational health and safety requirements within working locations.
  • Assist in investigation process when problems arise or when requested to do it and conduct analysis or study projects assigned

Senior team manager

Almarai Co Ltd
AlKharj
04.2016 - 03.2018
  • Planning of UHT Milk and juice processing within stipulated time to achieve targeted production volumes and finished products which meet necessary statutory and internal quality standards.
  • Planning of CIP of equipment’s in order to ensure their availability for production as per schedule.
  • Operating all kinds of equipment's such as Milk & Juice Pasteurizers in Automated systems (APV, GEA, TETRAPACK) & other sensitive equipment’s in department.
  • To study area where LIP (loss in process) is there and suggests measures to improve
  • Manpower management on shift basis with respect to allocation of jobs to operators, scheduling weekly holiday, and arranging necessary trainings for all staff
  • Process optimization, Monitor and control overhead cost and product losses with in budget limit
  • Investigation of product non-conformities and process related issues and assisting other departments for same and implementation of necessary corrective actions.
  • Suggesting, Organizing and implementing Process and filling continual improvements
  • Conducting safety audits and periodical risk assessments within department to ensure necessary safety working standards are met.

Team manager-Pilot Plant manager

Almarai
Al Kharj, SAUDHI AREBIA
06.2013 - 03.2016
  • Effectively & efficiently managing processing shift activities processing section
  • Managing Raw milk receiving (5 lakhs liter per day) distributing to different section and planning for milk processing
  • Efficiently managed all processing operators in order to achieve day to day targets
  • Preparing batch calculation for processing.
  • Efficiently managing CIP Chemicals with in given limits
  • Implementation of Hygiene, and Health & Safety standards to highest levels in section.

PROCESSING TECHNOLOGIST

ALMARAI
Al Kharj, Riyadh Region
04.2011 - 03.2013
  • Provided high level customer support to resolve complex technical issues.
  • Identified potential risks with thorough system analysis.
  • Created technical documentation to support end-user training.
  • Optimised database management systems for streamlined data retrieval.
  • Minimised waste during dairy processing through careful resource management.
  • Increased efficiency with effective dairy processing techniques.
  • Increased product quality by maintaining cleanliness of dairy processing equipment.
  • Kept abreast of industry developments to maintain a competitive edge in dairy processing techniques.

Assistant Quality assurance manager

ANDHRAPRADESH DAIRY DEVELOPEMNT BOARD
HAYDERABAD, TELANGANA ,INDIA
06.2009 - 01.2011
  • Improved production efficiency by implementing quality control processes.
  • Handled non-conformance issues proactively, reducing production delays significantly.
  • Established rigorous testing protocols to ensure superior product quality.
  • Fostered open communication channels across departments for seamless information flow regarding quality measures.

Education

B. Tech - Dairy Technology

Sri Venkateswaran Veterinary University
Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh
01.2005 - 01.2009

Accomplishments

  • Improved milk collection route turnaround time at APDDCF Hyderabad.
  • Received outstanding employee for the year of 2016 at Almarai.
  • Successfully developed fat-free probiotic curd.
  • Lead member of development of Spiced Butter milk with mint and Zerra.
  • Developed Lassie with Mango and vanilla flavors.
  • Developed flavored milk with Chocolate flavor.
  • Successfully implemented CIP chemical saving worth of 1.5 SAR Millions.
  • Successfully launched Spreadable Butter at commercial level.

Languages

English
Hindi
Telugu

Custom

  • ISO-22000 & Food Safety, Assure Quality Ltd New Zealand, Almarai
  • ISO-22000 Verification, 3 days
  • ISO-9005 Quality Management System, 3 days
  • HACCP Application, Assure Quality Ltd New Zealand, Almarai
  • Fire Safety and Acting as Fire Warden, Pilot Plant
  • Project Management, Spear Head Training Center UK, 2 days
  • Mixing of Food Colors, Chris Hanson
  • Interpersonal Skills, Spear Head Training Center UK, 1 day
  • Time Management Skills, 1 day
  • Accident Investigation and Report Skill, 1 day
  • Emerging Food Technologies in Food Processing and Ensuring Food Safety, Agricultural Engineering College and Research Institute, Tamilnadu Agricultural University, 10/16/23 - 10/17/23

Timeline

Product development manager-Dairy

Almarai Company
06.2021 - 09.2025

Pilot Plant manager

Almarai Company
04.2018 - 05.2021

Senior team manager

Almarai Co Ltd
04.2016 - 03.2018

Team manager-Pilot Plant manager

Almarai
06.2013 - 03.2016

PROCESSING TECHNOLOGIST

ALMARAI
04.2011 - 03.2013

Assistant Quality assurance manager

ANDHRAPRADESH DAIRY DEVELOPEMNT BOARD
06.2009 - 01.2011

B. Tech - Dairy Technology

Sri Venkateswaran Veterinary University
01.2005 - 01.2009
Narendar Reddy Sama