Naveen Goud Dhora

Food Safety and Quality Manager @HORTIFRUT

Chhindwara, IN

Ensured compliance with food safety standards such as FSSAI and GLOBALG.A.P, focusing on pesticide residue limits (MRLs).• Monitored water quality for irrigation and washing to minimize microbial and chemical contamination risks.• Trained farm workers on hygiene practices and implemented strict sanitation protocols during harvesting.• Developed traceability systems to record inputs, harvest data, and handling processes from farm to fork.• Packing House Management• Conducted quality checks for size, color, and firmness of blueberries while ensuring they were free from microbial or physical contamination.• Supervised sorting, grading, and packing operations, maintaining product consistency and preventing mechanical damage.• Monitored cold chain processes during packing to maintain optimal temperature and humidity.• Established sanitation schedules for equipment and facilities, ensuring compliance with hygiene protocols.• Dispatch and Logistics• Performed pre-dispatch inspections to verify product quality, packaging integrity, and compliance with export requirements.• Maintained cold chain integrity during storage and transportation using calibrated monitoring devices.• Managed traceability documentation, including batch numbers, transportation details, and destination records.• Addressed customer complaints related to food safety or quality and implemented corrective actions.General Responsibilities• Conducted regular training sessions for farm and packing house staff on food safety standards and protocols.• Prepared for internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with certifications and regulatory standards.• Identified potential hazards (physical, chemical, biological) and implemented risk mitigation strategies.• Monitored industry trends and implemented continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality standards.

Kakatiya University

Master of Science (MS), Microbiology, General

Nalanda high school bhodan .nzb

BSc microbiolgy, 5 Years Experience as a &Quality controller & Microbiologist