Balaji Chella

• An incisive professional around 15years of rich experience in Quality Control, Quality Assurance & Microbiology
• Currently Working with United Breweries Limited
• Qualified Lead auditor, ISO 22K-2018, Diploma in ISO 9001-2005, HACCP & GMP
• Expertise in Progressive Quality, Food safety, Vendor Assessment & Trained Taster

An experienced Quality Assurance Executive, Quality Control and Technical Services with well-known organizations

• Establishing and leading a regional site microbiology network to support capability building, risk management and
• troubleshooting at product supply and starting material sites
• Ensuring compliance to quality standards & maintaining all related documents
• Team player with strong planning, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Co-ordinate with vendors for on time and cost effective supply of Instruments, chemicals, and raw materials.
• Trained taster and familiar of all the flavours in sensory evolution of the product at all the stages
• Budgets for Quality control/Assurance are prepared according to company financial guidelines and CAPEX
• Conducting Vendor audits at periodic intervals
• Handling quality tests and validation of process to ensure completion of projects within stipulated time / cost
• parameters, determining the effectiveness of equipment & machinery.
• Reviewing the operational practices, identify the areas of obstruction/ quality failures and work on system and process changes for qualitative improvement/ energy conservation.
• Interacting & assisting with ISO 22000 certifying body to implement the system in our plant and verification and approval of documents like Hazard Analysis, PRPs, OPRPs, CCPs etc.
• Responsibility of Incoming Component & Finished Product Inspection & Release, Validation, CAPA, Change Control,
• Internal Audits, Laboratory Management and Documentation Management
• Responsible for administration of Quality Assurance Laboratory and adherence to Good Laboratory Practices
• Doing monthly basis market visit for analysing self-brand& competitor brands trends on beer drinkability, age,
• Quality & packaging as well as resolve market complaints
• Pest management protocols and schedules so as to ensure zero infestation levels in product, process and storage
• Reviewing artwork for all new product launches as per relevant regulatory requirements and guidelines
• Keeping abreast of updates & changes in regulations such as FSSAI & Legal Metrology
• In-depth Knowledge on TPM and handled several projects to eliminate the Lose
• Support upgrading factory performance standards to Best in class
• Manage third party audits, customers, internal and regulatory entities. Analyze and gather corrective action plans for audit nonconformance. Review final review with unit head.
• Responsible for, training development, scheduling engagement, SOP training/development/implementation and review, annual internal Food safety audit and Shape food/feed safety, quality and regulatory culture/reputation.
• Developing the unit quality systems, standards and procedures in line with the Quality Manuals
• Team player with strong planning, organizational and interpersonal skills

• Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) in Microbiology

  Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli (2006-07)

• Master of science (M.Sc) in Microbiology

  Thanthai Hans Roever college, Bharathidasan University (2003-2005)

• Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) in Microbiology

  Thanthai Hans Roever college, Bharathidasan University (2000-2003)