Lakshmikanthan A

About Lakshmikanthan A

Leading quality functions for the company having turn over around Crores and handling with more than 500 customers in across the world. Having 22 years of rich experience in the field of Chemical and food processing industry in Quality Assurance, Process, R&D as well as Operations in entire business model. Instrumental in carrying out New Product Commercialization Trials, Quality assurance/control Systems, manufacturing operations, Production and planning activities of Food industries, implementation of QMS,FSMS,EMS,OHSAS,GMPs,AIB,HACCP,FSSC2200, GFS,BRC etc. Certified Lead Auditor in FSMS, HACCP, ISO 14001,9001, AIB and certified Six sigma practioner with DMAIC methodology. Ability for quickly identifying process loopholes and critical problem areas; suggesting solutions for improving the same; and driving the teams to attain organizational commitments to align and meet with international standards. Well versed knowledge in identifying the toll process unit and make qualify with international food safety, occupational safety,process as well as profitable centre in food as well as pharma products. Strong beliver in human development and developed the potential quality professinals in fine chemicals and Flavor & Fragrance industry.

Experience

1. Head - Quality, India

   Mane Kancor

   Sep 2019 — Present

   Lead the initiative for ensuring the brand as a Superior quality driven organisation globally. Ensure that all the regulatory compliance and Customer requirements pertaining to quality are implemented within the organisation. Lead the QA, QC and regulatory team across the country. Develop the team to meet regulatory Audits from the Largest Food, Flavors and Fragrance companies. Ensure proper performance efficiency is built into the entire Quality team. Update on external environment where new processes, techniques, methods which improve quality are bought into the Organisation. Ensure superior systems, newer technologies and regulatory updates are constantly brought in to the organisation for the development of our standards and the team members. Build effective channels of communication with the line Management and ensure that there is common acceptance on matters of quality

Education

• Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning

  MBA, Operations Management and Supervision

• Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Pune

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Operations Management and Supervision

• Bharathidasan University

  Master’s Degree, Chemistry

  1997 — 1999