anitha bandi
@anithabandi
Quality Assurance Manager with 10+ years leading food safety and QMS compliance across FMCG plants.
What I'm looking for
I’m a results-driven Quality Assurance professional with 10+ years of experience in the FMCG industry, specializing in Quality Management Systems (QMS), Food Safety, and Integrated Management Systems (IMS). I currently lead plant-level quality operations across QMS, EMS, OHSAS, Halal, and Organic systems, with full ownership of audits, compliance, CAPA, and quality performance.
I drive KPI-based quality improvements through root cause analysis and corrective and preventive actions, and I strengthen digital quality systems using Microsoft 365. I also coordinate internal and external audits (including supplier audits), manage regulatory documentation and compliance for FSSAI, ISO 22000, HACCP, and GMP, and train/mentor QA teams to sustain performance standards. My background includes building and maintaining ISO 22000/FSSC-aligned QMS documentation such as SOPs, STPs, and specifications, along with calibration/validation and risk assessment.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Assistant Manager-Quality Assurance
ExomeLife Sciences Private Limited
Oct 2024 - Present (1 year 9 months)
Lead plant-level quality operations, ensuring compliance with FSSAI and ISO 22000 food safety standards. Coordinate internal and external (including supplier) audits, manage regulatory documentation, and mentor QA teams.
Senior Executive-Quality Assurance
Intron Life Sciences Private Limited
Jun 2018 - Oct 2024 (6 years 4 months)
Manage QMS documentation and quality processes in line with ISO 22000/FSSC standards. Handle calibration/validation and HACCP implementation, and support audits, CAPA, risk assessment, and continuous improvement.
Executive QA & Regulatory
DJ Brothers IFP Standards
May 2017 - Jun 2018 (1 year 1 month)
Worked in QA and regulatory-related responsibilities for DJ Brothers IFP Standards.
Executive QA & Product Development
NaniAgro Foods Private Limited
Sep 2016 - May 2017 (8 months)
Worked on quality assurance and product development responsibilities at NaniAgro Foods Private Limited.
Jr. Food Safety and Regulatory Associate
i2i Management Consultant Services Private Limited
Mar 2016 - Jul 2016 (4 months)
Supported junior food safety and regulatory activities for i2i Management Consultant Services Private Limited.
Trainee
Vimta Labs Ltd
Dec 2014 - Apr 2015 (4 months)
Completed a trainee role at Vimta Labs Ltd.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
College of Food Science and Technology, Bapatla (ANGRAU)
Bachelor of Technology, Food Science and Technology
Earned a Bachelor of Technology in Food Science and Technology from the College of Food Science and Technology, Bapatla under ANGRAU.
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