GENGGHATARANI GENGAN
Food Technologist
BALAKONG
Summary
Methodical Quality Control Analyst skilled in developing protocols to positively impact manufacturing quality. Practiced at completing exhaustive tests of incoming materials, components and finished products. Proven experience within food industry performing direct hands-on work in QA and QC functions with strong familiarity of general practices.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
Work History
FOOD SAFETY & QUALITY OFFICER
- Validating product shelf-life by obtaining and documenting any evidence that proves that the shelf- life of yoghurt products are accurate and/or identify changes in the products after its expiry date and discuss to improve the shelf life of the products
- Assists in Finished Goods Temperature Validation by conducting chemical and microbiological tests
- Assists in Validation of OPRP 3 for Culture Milk Drink and Yoghurt products Sealing to validate the OPRP sealing parameter
- Prepare sensory samples to determine quality criteria by which raw materials and finished products may be graded and classified
- Review quality management system documentation especially lab tests methods in order to effectively support Food Safety and Quality system
- Review Certificate of Analysis of Raw Materials and Packaging Materials with New Product Development (NPD) specifications to find out the new changes or missing parameters in the specifications
- Assists in External Audits to update the Training Records, TSA Truck Calibration Data and Lab Equipment Calibration Data in the system and prepared the documents accordingly
- Assists in Traceability of Incoming Materials and Packaging Materials
- Assists in daily Quality Control Tests on Culture Milk Drink and Yoghurt products by conducting microbiological and chemical tests
- Assists in reviewing HACCP on Product Description ( Raw Materials, Ingredients & Packaging Materials) and Process Inputs of products
- Identify and review new version of External Documents such as FSSC 22000, Food Act 1983, ISO 22000:2018, MS1480:2019
- Keeps detailed records of Incoming Testing Materials, Packaging Materials, Validation Reports, Finished Goods Product Records and keep workplace is clean, tidy and safe
- Assists in Environmental Hygiene Swab Test, prepare media and chemicals for microbiological and chemical tests
- Assists in 1st Commercial Trial of product by preparing sensory samples and carry out chemical and microbiological tests.
RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT SUPERVISOR
F&N Creameries
11.2017 - 04.2019
- Ensure proper maintenance of all relevant R&D documentation, formulations, manufacturing procedures and specifications.
- Managed a diverse portfolio of projects, balancing priorities to achieve timely completion and desired outcomes.
- Reduced research costs through meticulous resource allocation and budget management.
- Conducted thorough market analysis to identify emerging trends and inform future R&D direction.
- Collaborated cross-functionally to drive innovation and integrate new technologies into development processes.
- Led multidisciplinary teams through complex projects from idea generation to final product delivery.
- Drove process optimization initiatives resulting in increased efficiency across multiple functions within the R&D department.
SALES ASSISTANT
Taipan Logistics and Express Movers
02.2015 - 05.2015
- Update quotations to customers and assign trucks and manpower for daily work
- Handle customer complaints, and provide appropriate solutions and alternatives within the time limits
- Keep records of customer interactions, process customer accounts, documents and follow communication procedures, guidelines and policies.
Education
High School -
01.2010 - 01.2014
Diploma in Food Technology - Food Technology
06.2015 - 07.2019
- Dean List's (Semester 1 until Semester 5).
- Gold Medal in Food Innovation Competition for producing Pomegranate Peel Multipurpose Flour.
- Completed Final Year Project on Determination of Formulation and Sensory Evaluation for Pomegranate Multipurpose Flour.
Bachelor of Food Science and Technology - Food Science And Technology
09.2018 - 01.2022
- CGPA: 3.45
- Fourth place in Food Product Launching 2021 for producing Salted Chickpea Powder an alternative for Salted Egg Yolk product.
- Conducted Final Year Project on Egg Analogues.
Masters of Science - Food Biotechnology
03.2023 - Current
- Published 3 papers.
- Develop coconut yoghurt with three coconut milk breeds using suitable stabilizers.
- Investigate the sensory attributes and nutritional content of coconut yoghurts.
- Study and analysing chemical, physical and microbial properties of coconut milks and coconut yoghurts.
- Produce coconut yoghurt powder by using two different drying method and study the efficiency of freeze drying and spray drying of coconut yoghurt powder.
Skills
Full a clean driving license (B&D) and my vehicle-familiar with Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, and Perak
Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel
Have good presentation delivery skillsHave excellent verbal Communication skills
Organizational Skills
Team building
Equipment Calibration
Quality SOPs Development
Testing protocols
Professionalism
ISO 9001 Knowledge
Quality Management System
Corrective Action Planning
Customer Focus
Adaptability and Flexibility
Safety Compliance
Quality Control Data Compilation
Materials Testing
Operations Monitoring
Materials inspections
Task Prioritization
Interpersonal Skills
Audit Assistance
Staff Training
Test Results Interpretation
Analytical Skills
Accomplishments
- Aug 2021, Participant in 6 days Halal Reskilling Program by Halal Development Corporation (HDC).
- Dec 2017, 2nd runner up in the Young Social Entrepreneurs competition for the sales profit of business achieved RM 18,750 within 3 months.
- Nov 2017, Director of Colourful Explore programme at Polytechnic Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah and managed to do the program with RM 1000 budget for 1500 students.
- Oct 2017, National Integration Exco of the Student Representative Council organised collaborative organisational culture with POLIBAN (Polytechnic Bandung)
- Sep 2017, Participant in Malaysian Books of Record for the greatest number of participants in Young Social Entrepreneurs.
- Aug 2017, Director of Karnival Kemerdekaan 2017 at Polytechnic Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah and managed to do the programme for 3 days involving.
Expectedsalary
RM 3200
Noticeperiod
Immediately
Languages
English
Malay
Tamil
Spanish
French
References
Madam Hidayah, Manager of Food Safety and Quality, Dairymas Sdn Bhd (Fonterra Brands), 0177123907
Timeline
University Putra Malaysia - Masters of Science, Food Biotechnology
03.2023 - Current
University Putra Malaysia - Bachelor of Food Science and Technology, Food Science And Technology
09.2018 - 01.2022
RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT SUPERVISOR - F&N Creameries
11.2017 - 04.2019
Politeknik Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah - Diploma in Food Technology, Food Technology
06.2015 - 07.2019
SALES ASSISTANT - Taipan Logistics and Express Movers
02.2015 - 05.2015
SMK Ungku Aziz - High School,
01.2010 - 01.2014
FOOD SAFETY & QUALITY OFFICER -