Food safety and quality assurance role in the food safety and food manufacturing industry

Sharief Shaik
@shariefshaik
Food quality control trainee at ITC LIMITED, monitoring spice quality and verifying processing equipment.
What I'm looking for
At ITC LIMITED - Agri Business Division, I assist with floor inspections and monitor in-process quality parameters to help maintain spice quality and GMP/GHP standards.
During my internship at ITC LIMITED - Agri Business Division, I prepared agricultural commodity samples for pesticide residue, mycotoxin, and heavy metals testing, following SOPs and Good Laboratory Practices.
For my academic project, I incorporated Jowar flour into ready-to-eat churro sticks, increasing fiber content by 18%. Sensory evaluation showed 25% higher acceptance scores for taste, texture, and nutritional appeal.
At Vijaya Dairy, I studied milk processing and analyzed samples using lactometer readings, SNF, fat content, and MBRT. I hold HACCP and food safety certifications and have hands-on experience in food processing, packaging, and quality control.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Quality Control Trainee
ITC Limited
Jan 2026 - Present (8 months)
Assist in floor inspections to uphold GMP and GHP standards. Oversee verification and calibration of online monitoring tools and manage IPQC parameters for spice quality.
Internship
ITC Limited
May 2025 - Sep 2025 (4 months)
Performed sample preparation for pesticide residue and mycotoxin analysis, and conducted chemical quality tests. Achieved 98% accuracy in results while adhering to SOPs and GLP.
Student Intern
Vijaya Dairy
Mar 2023 - Jul 2023 (4 months)
Studied milk processing operations including pasteurization, homogenization, and standardization under FSSAI protocols. Analyzed milk samples ensuring >98% compliance with quality standards.
Student Intern
Ratnadeep Supermarket
Oct 2022 - Oct 2022 (0 months)
Procured retail products, implemented FIFO/FEFO, and performed quality checks. Monitored store temperature and hygiene conditions.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
FoSTaC, Fssai
Food Safety Supervisor - Basic Catering, Food Safety
Completed Food Safety Supervisor - Basic Catering certification from FoSTaC in April 2026.
IDEMI (MSME Technology Centre, Govt. of India)
HACCP Level 3, HACCP
Completed HACCP Level 3 certification from IDEMI in June 2026.
Sri Venkateswara University
M.S., Food Technology
2023 - 2025
Grade: CGPA: 7.86
M.S. in Food Technology from Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati, with a CGPA of 7.86.
FoSTaC, Fssai
Food Safety Supervisor - Basic Manufacturing, Food Safety
Completed Food Safety Supervisor - Basic Manufacturing certification from FoSTaC in September 2025.
FICSI
HACCP Implementation - Awareness Training, HACCP
Completed HACCP Implementation - Awareness Training from FICSI in September 2025.
FICSI
National Food Processing Aptitude Test (NFPAT), Food Processing
2024 - 2024
Grade: 66%
Successfully completed the National Food Processing Aptitude Test (NFPAT) conducted by FICSI, scoring 66%.
Hindu College
B.Sc., Food Technology & Management
2020 - 2023
Grade: CGPA: 8.0
B.Sc. in Food Technology & Management from Hindu College, Guntur, with a CGPA of 8.0.
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