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Sushma Bolla

@sushmabolla

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I’m a Food Safety FSMS consultant delivering GFSI-standard certifications with 100% first-time success.

India

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role where I can lead FSMS implementation and GFSI-benchmarked audits end-to-end, collaborate cross-functionally, and build sustainable food safety culture—so teams achieve certification targets with strong, practical compliance.

I’m a Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS) Consultant with nearly 2 years of progressive, hands-on experience implementing, auditing, and managing internationally recognised GFSI-benchmarked food safety standards across FMCG, nutraceuticals, spices, and agro-processing. I independently deliver end-to-end ISO 22000:2018, FSSC 22000 Version 6, and BRCGS Issue 9 certification consulting—from on-site gap analysis and FSMS documentation to HACCP study, prerequisite programme design, staff training, internal auditing, mock audits, and successful third-party certification coordination.

What sets me apart is execution at scale: I’ve achieved a 100 percent first-time certification success rate across all FSSC 22000 and BRCGS audits conducted by SGS, DNV, and Bureau Veritas, including across 5 or more concurrent client organisations. As the sole point of contact, I partner with Quality Heads, Plant Directors, and C-suite stakeholders while integrating requirements with R&D, Production, Quality, Legal, Marketing, and Supply Chain teams—building compliance-first food safety cultures that sustain readiness beyond audits. I’m currently completing BRCGS Lead Auditor certification through SGS India (completion confirmed April 2026), and I bring strong regulatory confidence through FSSAI, Legal Metrology, and State FDA frameworks.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Food Safety Consultant

Current

Smartedge Consulting

May 2025 - Present (1 year)

Led end-to-end Food Safety Management System consulting for 5+ concurrent client organizations across spices, nutraceuticals, sugar, and agro-processing, from gap analysis and FSMS design through documentation, training, internal audits, and certification coordination. Achieved 100% first-time certification success across FSSC 22000 and BRCGS with SGS, DNV, and Bureau Veritas.

FSSC 22000 Version 6 BRCGS Issue 9 PRP And OPRP Design Internal Audit Certification Audit Coordination

R&D & Food Safety Associate

Hitech Spices and Food Pvt Ltd

Mar 2025 - May 2025 (2 months)

Implemented FSSC 22000 and FSSAI Schedule IV requirements for spice blend and seasoning manufacturing lines, including PRPs and full HACCP studies. Managed regulatory artwork and compliance for 10+ new SKUs and improved process controls to reduce batch-to-batch flavor variation by ~15%.

FSSC 22000 FSSAI Schedule IV HACCP PRP And OPRP SOP Development FSSAI Labeling Compliance Formulation Control GMP

Quality Control Executive

Dolphin Foods Pvt Ltd (Oshon)

Aug 2024 - Mar 2025 (7 months)

Monitored CCPs and ensured HACCP adherence and FSSAI food safety compliance across production lines while maintaining FSMS documentation and audit readiness. Performed root-cause analysis for non-conformances and implemented CAPA to prevent recurrence and maintain consistent product integrity.

CCP HACCP CAPA Root Cause Analysis ISO 22000 Quality Records

Quality Assurance Intern

Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Pvt Ltd

Apr 2024 - Jul 2024 (3 months)

Supported QA operations in carbonated beverage manufacturing by assisting with GMP enforcement, FSMS implementation, and raw material compliance. Participated in sensory evaluation and conducted raw material and finished product inspections against FSSAI and customer specifications.

GMP Raw Material Compliance FSSAI Food Safety Standards Customer Specifications