About
Accomplished Quality Systems and Operations Leader with 25+ years of experience in implementing and sustaining plant-level Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control, Integrated Management Systems (IMS) in FMCG, Cosmetics, Personal Care and Home Care sectors. Proven expertise in quality strategy, regulatory compliance (FDA, NABL, Halal), cross-functional team leadership, and driving continuous improvement to enhance operational efficiency, mitigate risks, and ensure product quality.
Experience7
Head – QA/QC
Jul 2025 — PresentLaborate Pharmaceuticals India Ltd.
Direct all plant-level product quality operations ensuring compliance with QRI, GMP, SOPs, and Work Instructions. Enforce IMS accreditation, maintain documentation for strict workflow adherence. Lead monthly performance evaluations with Corporate QA, present plant-wise metrics and strategic risk assessments. Manage third-party plant performance and complaint analytics to drive strategic improvement.
Manager – QA/QC
May 2024 — Jun 2025Herbal Concept Healthcare
Oversaw quality operations and lab protocols for cosmetic and personal care products. Coordinated with R&D on technology transfers, NPD batch executions, and EPD handling. Managed vendor relations and cross-functional collaboration to execute Quality Improvement Projects.
Manager – QA/QC
Jul 2022 — May 2024Maxima Solution (Group of Aero Pharma)
Led a 26-member quality team in 24/7 manufacturing of personal care and cosmetic products. Reduced defects using RCA, CAPA, and 7 QC tools. Managed quality systems for 42+ clients including L'Oréal India, Himalaya Wellness, Nykaa, and others.
Quality Head
Mar 2007 — Jul 2022Cavinkare Pvt. Ltd.
Led a quality team of 53 associates across three shifts. Served as Management Representative for OHS across 4 units. Championed Quality Circle initiatives and trained 45 management trainees through industrial projects.
Microbiologist
Nov 2003 — Feb 2007Imperial Malts Ltd.
Performed microbiological analysis and testing to support plant quality assurance processes.
Junior Lab Technician
Jul 2002 — Nov 2002ICMR Project, PGIMER, Chandigarh
Supported laboratory work in research project activities, ensuring data accuracy and sample integrity.
Microbiologist
Jul 2001 — Jun 2002Katyani Food & Beverages (Bisleri)
Conducted microbiological testing to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
Education2
M.Sc.
2001Gurukul Kangri University, Haridwar
Microbiology
B.Sc.
1999Gurukul Kangri University, Haridwar
Zoology, Botany, Chemistry