Pavan Kumar Reddy Vanakuri
Quality Assurance Supervisor at Factor,Hello fresh // Graduate Student at Illinois Institute of Technology
- Role
- Food Safety & Quality Assurance Supervisor at HelloFresh
- Location
- Chicago, IL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Pavan Kumar Reddy Vanakuri
As a passionate graduate student at Illinois Institute of Technology, I am focused on…
Experience
Food Safety & Quality Assurance Supervisor
Feb 2024 — Present · Aurora, IL, US
Team Leadership & Development: Lead, motivate, and coach a high-performing team of QA Team leads and technicians to foster a positive and collaborative work environment. Encourage continuous feedback and drive proactive changes within the team.Compliance & Documentation: Maintain meticulous documentation on Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP), and quality events/holds. Ensure robust document control processes are in place.Training & Procedure Adherence: Coach and train QA employees to adhere strictly to company procedures, promoting consistency and adherence to quality standards across the organization.Vendor Relations & Food Safety: Collaborate closely with vendors and procurement to guarantee the food safety of all purchased parts and materials, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.Audit Management: Address nonconformities identified in internal and external audits, diligently following up on and closing preventive and corrective action requests to enhance operational compliance and quality standards.Cross-functional Collaboration: Establish and nurture effective working relationships with warehouse, manufacturing, support teams, and external partners to streamline operations and uphold quality assurance standards.Supervisory Responsibilities: Execute supervisory duties in accordance with organizational policies and procedures, ensuring team productivity, engagement, and professional growth.Performance Evaluation: Evaluate team productivity and accomplishments against key performance indicators (KPIs), driving continuous improvement and operational excellence.Inventory & Compliance Oversight: Monitor and ensure proper inventory counts for expiration dates, maintaining strict compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.Program Management: Oversee and manage critical programs including calibration, pest control, GMP, hold management, and the DigiSense temperature monitoring.
Education
Sri Chaitanya College of Education
Intermediate
Illinois Institute of Technology
Master of Science - MS, Food safety and technology
Sai adhitya school
Ssc
Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University
B SC HONS agriculture, Agricultural sciences
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