Rajkumar Karunakaran

About Rajkumar Karunakaran

An accomplished professional with a proven track record in Production Management, Food…

Experience

1. Agm Quality Assurance & Food Safety

   The Anil Group

   May 2025 — Present · Dindigul, IN

   Lead the Quality Assurance and Food Safety function across multiple manufacturing units, ensuring compliance with FSSAI, ISO HACCP, GMP, and customer-specific standards.• Oversee the implementation and continuous improvement of the Quality & Food Safety Management System, driving operational excellence and regulatory alignment.• Conduct internal and external audits, manage CAPA processes, and ensure timely closure of non-conformances.• • Supervise inspection and testing of raw materials, packaging, in-process samples, and finished goods to ensure adherence to specifications.• Utilize data-driven methodologies (SPC, Six Sigma, Lean) to enhance product quality and reduce process variability.• Develop and maintain digital dashboards for real-time monitoring of key quality KPIs, enabling proactive decision-making.• Champion a quality-first culture through training programs, Kaizen events, and employee engagement initiatives.• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues, optimize production processes, and improve customer satisfaction.• Address customer complaints related to product quality and implement preventive measures to avoid recurrence.

Education

• Vellore Institute of Technology

  Bachelor’s Degree, Microbiology,

  2002 — 2005

• Jamal Mohamed College, Tiruchirappalli - 620 020.

  Master’s Degree, Microbiology

  2006 — 2008

Skills

• Team Management
• Market Planning
• Management
• Sensory Evaluation